ITNewbie’s BodyBlog

I have been told that each day is different - I just had  oatmeal and multivitamin meal along with my regular cup or cups of healthy green tea. I just wonder if everything I heard about green tea is true . Since my diagnosis I have been drinking every morning and wondering if it helps or hurts my cancer. I will be going to the oncologist on the 24th to give him my decision regarding my choice of treatment which wil bee  radiation via the laser treatment that they spoke of. Wish me luck

In the meantime  I am going to  exercise and keep my spirits up both mentally and spiritually.

Until next time

Kirk

just got more bad news concerning a friend of mine who has contracted cancer -quite devastating for me since I just started to develop  a relationship with him - I guess I am meant to take this as another opportunity to talk about my sickness which is less severe. He has a tumor on his spine which is going to take surgery and chemotherapy.. My tumor is in its early stages and very slow growing -told it will take years to grow under normal conditions (10-15yeas ) to produce symptoms.

on a lighter note I have started back to school online and I am just finishing my first week
need to get my books soon -told the instructor waiting for a response. I am excited not so much for the class but for the number of people in the class. I was a class of one last quarter where I still have  a paper due which gave me an incomplete grade. I am going to the VA in Brecksville to a weekly group dealing with helping veterans with everyday issues. I have a slew of appointments at the Wade Park VA -which include seeing a my primary doctor , a urologist and my psychiatrist. along with my oncologist to discuss what my choice for treatment is  of my cancerous tumor within my prostate gland. which is on the 24th .I am ready to get this process started no matter how minuscule my tumor is- I cannot just take things for granted anymore. I am watching my diet and exercising more along with going to different functions outside my apt.
As I get more info on my progress I will update this blog -it serves as my journal and therapy at this point.
Until next time
Kirk

I am doing ok since I last posted about my diagnosis-since then I have gotten used to accepting the fact that I have abnormal cells that could potentially kill me-just a warning sign that gives me a wake-up call in reference to paying more attention to my life and how I live it. I have been  working out more often since the diagnosis and also eating a little better-I enrolled in a 4 week self help very structured program to help veterans as myself deal with mental health issues that stem from tragic events.

I will update my workout tracker since I have been working out with my db’s in my apt.
I have graduated from the 4 week program and now I am part of the alumni group and I am welcome to come back on every thursday for alumni functions at the VA Hospital

I have been thinking about my future with weight training and losing so abdominal fat-silly me I know that fat is lost evenly all over my body but I know I need to kick start it with heavy cardio training which involves going to the gym or running out side
Any way I will keep you that read my blog of my status since my diagnosis
I would like to see if people are reading it. I welcome any ideas ,suggestions or comments that you think of.
Thanks for all the support thus far from forum member and friends and family that has been there for me and will continue to be there.

Until next time
Kirk

It has been awhile since I last wrote-I was contacted by the blog  adminstrator to update my blog-I did realize that people read these as much as he said since I never get any comments on if they did or not.

So i did not think it was urgent to write. Plus I have been busy with school and then got diagnosed  with prostate cancer on St. Patrick’s Day so I have another challenge to face.

My diet and execise routines are now very crucial to my health status at this point.

I am continuing to record my diet and exercise sessions into my diet software progam and now I have to change my diet to keep my health stable.

My tumor is slow growing and curable so i am not worried about the potential damage it could cause. I am being supported both emotionally and psychologically from family and friends and it feels good to have that support.

I am planning to rejoin my gym in time to get in better shape I need to lose some weight around my midsection and get more cardio in to help with that process.

I will update as necessary -I might make this my personal journal to reflect my journey with the new challenge and it’s effect on my health status.

Hello all

5 days late and a dollar short -LOL

Any way I have a constant tingling and ache along the left side of my neck -I think I have a pinched nerve and its constant even as I write. It is very irritatin and sometimes painful -I attempted to workout today and got exhausted so I just did a little bit. I got to use my exercise wheel that I bought at the Arnolds Expo in Columbus Ohio on the the 1st of March -quite  a motivating  expereince to say the least  I wont be writing much since I will be out of the house at least for 8 hours every weekday for 4 weeks for a hospital based self help program

Any way until next time

Kirk

Hello all,

It has been awhile since I last posted just because I did not have much to say.

Well I went to the Arnold Expo and got inspired as well as obtain free stuff which is a standard when you go to the Arnold Expo in Columbus OH along with watching different health and fitness events held in various locations throughout the expo -Lot of beautiful bodies ,both men and women.

I am motivated by this event and today I worked out with an exercise wheel that I bought at the expo and I think i overdid it but along with all the walking I did yesterday I think I need to relax.eat and grow as well as lose that spare tire on my abdominal area yuch.

I am continuing to use my Diet Power and I am satisfied with it’s results -it is truly amazing how much visuals help with motivating and inspiring and increasing one’s self esteem. For those that have not used this or other diet software -you should give a try even if you think you dont need it for whatever reason. If you look at my profile I am listed as a Diet Power dealer and I would not use it if i did not see results which is why I choose to promote and sell it.

Until next time

Ciao

I did resume working out on my inconsistent schedule but it was warranted to the medical procedure that I had for my prostrate gland which involved me to rest and take it easy -I had some some not-so-pleasant effects for the procedure which involves blood so I had to rest even more than usual

I am happy and elated since I did see some results from my workout and I took a protein shake drink and will try to keep that up at least for a month I am going to the Arnold Expo on March 1st with a friend of mine which is going to be held in Columbus Ohio which is a 2.5 hour drive from my residence.  I will replenish my protein powder suppy as well as a good multivitamin.supplement I am excited about this trip- My friend is going for two days Friday  the 29th of February and Saturday the 1st and because of a doctors appt with VA Hospital for checkup and results on my biospy procedufe
The diet and exercise recording in my Diet Power has been giving me additional motivation just by looking at my progress thus far. I had another diet program called Health Keeper and it was outdated and then I  got rid out it recently

I believe I am changing emotionally, physically, and hopefully spiritually. Thank God for that -it is also good that I have a group of close friend and family that helps me on this journey . Things are happening the way that they should from my perspective

Until next time

Kirk

I am having aches and pains throughout my right arm and I wake up with it but as the day goes on it subsides -I am going to attempt to workout today but being aware of my pain level as I am working out. less in better instead of nothing at all. As I sit here writing this I reflect how much time I spent sitting here instead of working out -Not feeling good about this. My diet is better- had a fulfilling spaghetti dinner with a Greek salad. My new diet program Diet Power is fulfilling all of my expectations and I have not used it to its potential yet. Very High Recommendation to interested parties I am a promoter and dealer if any one is interested let me know

So I close

Until next time

Kirk

hello all

I am sore but not as sore as I was when I last wrote this blog -I have been feeling good since I am sticking with my recording of my diet and exercise routine daily. I have not been writing to the blog because I have not had any significant updates -I have not worked out due to the pain I felt after the last session. it radiated from the shoulder down to my arm -I think I aggravated it when i was doing elevated push ups which does put a lot of stress on the wrists and forearms. I think i might resume exercising tomorrow and probably do some leg exercises and leave the upper body alone for a while (push ups and any upper body dumbbell exercises)

I am getting back slowly but surely ,it will just take time.

Until next post