Weight and Risk

Overweight men who had prostatectomies, saw their PSA rise, and then were put on hormone therapy (aka ADT) were three times more likely to see their cancer spread. Obese men had five times the risk.

"Obesity May Raise Risk of Prostate Cancer Spread"

Several months ago I was overweight, and on my way to becoming obese, but I've shed 40 lbs. with Weight Watchers and now have a normal BMI. My blood pressure and cholesterol have improved as well. And if my cancer comes back, it sure looks like it would be better to have a healthy weight.

 

My weight since joining Weight Watchers. 

 

 My blood pressure and heart rate trend over time as a result of losing weight and exercising.

Lifetime goal achieved

Yesterday I finished 6 weeks on the maintenance phase of Weight Watchers, and am now a Lifetime Member.  I won't have to pay any meeting dues again as long as I stay within 2 lbs. of my goal weight.  I have lost 37 lbs. since October.

My blood pressure is the same as last month (considerably down from October) but my resting heart rate has gone down to a healthier level.

I'm up to doing 3 sets of 9 reps in my pull-up workout, and expect to complete the 100 push-up challenge any day now.

My next PSA check is still a long ways off (end of July).

My bike is ready from the local bike shop after its tune-up, the weather looks great (in the 70's and 80's for highs next week) and the road is calling!