Cancer & Physical Activity: Article for jrodfitness by Leroy Templeton

Fight Cancer Symptoms with Physical Activity

By: Leroy Templeton

               A wealth of information has been published regarding the benefits of exercise. Studies have shown that individuals who participate in physical activity are not only less likely to develop cancer, but can prevent the reoccurrence of the condition following treatment.
               Once a person is diagnosed with cancer it is not uncommon for the individual to participate less in exercise. The person naturally progresses into depression, stress, fatigue, and a general feeling of being unwell. The sedentary behavior also contributes to weight gain which in itself produces negative health effects.
               Extensive studies have shown a link between exercise and an improved emotional and mental state. This fact alone enables a person dealing with cancer to approach the diagnosis and treatment with a better outlook. A positive attitude has also been associated with individuals having an optimal healing result including reduced recovery period. Exercise also promotes the regulation of many bodily chemicals. This includes a variety of chemicals such as insulin and prostaglandins which, from lung cancer to testicular mesothelioma, will stop a number of cancers when properly regulated.
               A major complaint of people who are dealing with cancer is the constant and sometimes overwhelming fatigue. A portion of this problem can be attributed to the resulting depression which may develop. A lack of energy is primarily due to the disease and the treatment thereof. Despite the seemingly contradictory concept, an individual will develop greater energy levels by participating in daily activity. 
               While it is best to include both cardiovascular as well as weight lifting to the regime, there may be days that only stretching exercises can be managed and this is acceptable. A healthy activity level for a person with cancer should be discussed with the physician attending the individual. 
               Physical activity is also able to lessen pain and stiffness. The human body was not designed to be inactive, to prove this point just ask a person who suffers with chronic joint swelling such as arthritis. People who participate in some form of daily exercise have fewer complaints of pain. 
               The old adage of “Get up and get the blood pumping” is wise advice. The blood carries all of the essential nutrients to every tissue of the body and it is an important feature which aids the functions of the immune system. Short periods of exercise can provide much needed personal time and give a small boost to energy.

Q&A - 8 foods to eat

I'm going to start something new with this blog.  I'm going to post up questions from my Q&A threads on other sites, personal messages, emails, and questions I may get asked at the gym that I think are interesting or could be helpful to others.

QUESTION:

Jrod im having a hell of a time getting lean.


I ask u to do one thing brutha! give me 8 foods im allowed to eat, not including green veggies.
And that is all i will eat


thanks!



ANSWER:
Maybe you're having a hell of a time getting lean because thats just what it takes, so keep that in mind.  Also, if you're gonna have a hell of a time, you might as well go all out and do what it takes to reach your goal cause if you're gonna suffer anyways, whats a little bit more if it guarantees your success.

As for foods, I think that might not be the most efficient approach.  Before food selection, I think TOTAL amount of food is a factor.  So make sure that, even if you're eating good, clean foods, you're still eating a low enough amount that you're creating a caloric deficit.  I don't know how detailed you are with this and if you're already doing this so don't take offense if this is elementary to you, but make sure you have a good system of keeping track of your calories and macronutrients and are gradually reducing your calories (I usually do weekly reductions).

Lastly, before I throw some foods out there, aside from total amount of food, your ratio of macronutrients is another factor.  Again, I don't be offended if this is elementary, but I prefer something like this: high protein, moderate/low carbs, and low fat.  A lot of people don't seem to tolerate carbs well so you might wanna try lowering that first (I don't know how you do, so pay attention when you lower carbs don't just do it cause i mentioned that).

Ok so for foods...  When I diet, not offseason, here would be some choices of food I would eat:

Protein:
chicken breast, turkey breast, lean fish, lean beef/ground beef, egg whites, protein powder/whey, canned tuna

Carbs:
I know you said aside from vegetables, but thats usually my main source at the end/far into the diet (broccoli or green beans usually) oatmeal, potatoes (mashed), rice,.. there are a lot more options here, just be reasonable (there's no magic food)

Fat:
whatever I'm getting from above foods, if  i need more then olive oil, macadamia nut oil, fish oil

There's really no magic foods and a lot of them are probably equal.  Just don't eat garbage when you're in a calorie deficit.

Hope this helps!

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