Anyone trying to get back into shape post Breast Cancer?

So glad you are doing well after all you went through! In 2001, I had ductal cancer followed by radiation treatments, along with taking 3 years of tamoxifen as the body aches were so unpleasant. Fast forward to now where I just recently was diagnosed with invasive lobular cancer and started taking letrozole in hopes of shrinking the tumor and having another lumpectomy vs. mastectomy. Been on it about a month and beginning to notice the tiredness and some leg aches. They say I will continue taking this for 5+ years following any surgery in about 6 months. At 78 it’s disheartening—especially since I had felt the rather large lump at my mammo over a year previously. But was told “it’s nothing to be worried about”. And so all that time (about 15 months), I put out of my mind. We are too trusting of what radiologists and our doctors tell us. I feel angered that my PCP did not investigate further by sending me for a biopsy back then. Who do we trust anymore😢? I now have an oncology surgeon and a second oncologist whom I am going to be seeing monthly. Praying it all works out but nonetheless worrisome. May you continue to be cancer free and healthy❤️!

You're doing all the right things. Just accept that you are tired and stop when you need to. You have to patient with yourself. Don't overdo it.
I am lucky to have a dog who needs to be walked everyday (a Jack Russell!). She gets me out of doors when all I feel like doing is sleeping. After my hysterectomy and during my cancer treatment, I also joined a small program for people trying to recover. They were very simple exercises for balance and strength. This was a 12 week program. It worked and I no longer need it. I had been going to Jazzercise four days a week before the surgery and cancer treatment, and was in remarkable shape. But afterwards, I could barely lift my head off my pillow. I gained weight too but after moving very slowly through the program, walking my dog for 30 to 40 minutes each day and doing light housework, I regained my strength, albeit at glacial speed. I have since resumed Jazzercise and started resistance training with an instructor. I have dropped the weight I gained. I also garden, so that helps, not only physically but mentally.
It's been a long haul, but I got through it and you will too.

Hello again, friends. I appreciate all the comments, suggestions and support.

I just read my original post from June 11 and now realize a few things. 1. I am very hard on and expect a lot of myself. I find it difficult to give myself grace; 2. I tried to change/start too many things at once and my goals were unreasonable. I ended up not starting yoga and haven't really been lifting weights but, in addition to walking, I have done a lot of redecorating (painting, organizing, etc.) which had me moving pretty much all day; 3. I had to meet myself where I was and start slow. I had to realize I couldn't "fix" everything in a day.

So, I began by walking a 3 mile trail that included a lot of big hills every day. The first week was really challenging, and I get very sore so I'm trying to stretch afterward. After three weeks, I felt stronger and less out of breath so I began jogging the downhills and walking the uphills along the trail. This week, I'm working to push a little further when jogging. Remarkably, my blood pressure has dropped a ton! It had been as high as 145/95 at one point and I'm on medication. I monitor it everyday, and as I added the jogging, it started coming down. Yesterday it dropped to 101/66, and I felt like I was going to faint! I spoke to my doctor and have gone from taking one pill to a half.

I've also started mediation for 5 minutes. There is a place on my walk where I can sit at the top of a hill and have a view of a beautiful river. I close my eyes, breathe, and try to quiet my brain. At first it was uncomfortable, but it's getting easier.

One foot in front of the other. Hugs to you all.

Wow! @val97

Thanks for sharing such an inspiring experience to encourage us all!

Yes, best journey ahead to us all!