I know there is an image you all have in your mind of a person during chemotherapy — frail, unable to eat, trying desperately to keep her weight at a healthy level. Let me disavow you of that image. It’s just like being pregnant … the only foods that appeal are low fiber foods chocked with simple carbohydrates like pizza, bagels, muffins and popsicles. (and I wonder why I gained 70 lbs when pregnant with my daughter??!!)
· High fiber complex carbohydrates? not so much!
· Steamed broccoli? not so much!
· Garden burgers? not so much!
Of course all your wonderful friends bring over your favorite treats — designer M&M’s, homemade brownies, gourmet english muffins and fresh baked breads. Add to that the fact that you’re too light headed/dizzy to exercise and what do you get?? flabby woman with small perky (temporary) breasts, big love handles, and “muffin top” stomach. No frail chemo girl here.
One sweet observation: just like when I was pregnant, my husband has tried to match me pound for pound. With every brownie and M&M I eat, he’s been nice enough to match that enthusiasm with baconators, pizza and triple cheeseburgers. It must be love!
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