Exercising After Breast Cancer: How to Create a Sustainable and Joyful Practice
A Sponsored Post with Healthgrades
I was only a few months out of breast cancer treatment when I read the headline “For Women with Breast Cancer, Regular Exercise May Improve Survival.” New research indicated that by adding more intense exercise to my life, I could lower my chance of recurrence by 46%. A light bulb went off in my head. This was actionable.
Reading the study results was one thing, but I was still exhausted from radiation. Could I create a sustainable exercise practice that I enjoyed and could keep up long-term?
Start Small
When I started adding in exercise after breast cancer, I started small. I didn’t know if I had the energy for a 30-minute workout. In fact, I was barely making it through the day without needing a nap. How was I going to work out when I was so tired?
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Jennifer Douglas
Jennifer Douglas is an author, patient advocate, and DCIS breast cancer survivor. After navigating her own breast cancer journey in 2019, she began writing and encouraging others who were newly diagnosed. Her resources include her book, "A Breast Cancer Journey: Living It One Step at a Time," and her online support course, "Encourage: Breast Cancer and Beyond." Jennifer also actively supports patients through her online presence and direct involvement in communities and support groups, offering guidance and encouragement every step of the way.
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