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Ready to throw in the towel

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: 8 hours ago | Replies (73)

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@scottbeammeup

Thanks. The personal trainer story is encouraging. When I started ADT, I bumped up my weightlifting to four days a week instead of three but am still losing muscle mass and strength. The psychologist is an excellent idea, just from re-reading my own post I think I need it!

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Keep us updated — this is a good group of people, and they genuinely care.

A bit late to this one, but I am somewhat similar to you. 59, on the last month of a six month course of Eligard, and finished five fractions of SBRT in May. Worked out regularly, power yoga, rucking and walking were/are my main physical jams. I've experienced some muscle loss, loss of strength, and getting a gut somewhat, and have occasional warm/hot flashes. Working on eating better and focused on more plant-centric meals, occasional slices of pizza or some ice cream round that out. 😉

I think it's important to keep working out, even if it's a less intense program than your used to doing. In that regard, I think yoga is a great addition to your routine, since it can help with "practical strength" to able to walk under your own weight, balance, flexibility of the joints, etc. You might try some yin/restore classes if a regular class is stressful or creates other issues for you

In my own case, I've hardly missed a yoga class during treatment since I found them to be important to my physical and mental health. And yes, going into a hot yoga class for an hour wears me the f* out, but the end-benefits mean so much to me. And since many people in my yoga studio know about my PCa journey, they have been wonderfully supportive too.

Whatever you do, don't give up. Be kind to yourself, get help if you need it and take care of you mentally, emotionally and physically. And we're always here for you. Warrior on!

~Another Scott