Following my bilateral lumpectomies that included axillary node dissection and 2 rounds of chemo, I was tired, had no hair and a very stiff left shoulder. I knew I needed to take care of myself, I decided to try Pilates, it made me feel so much better. Now 3 years later I am stronger, much more flexible, leaner and I did not gain weight during treatment, I actually lost 10 pounds.