by Cathy Leman | Oct 1, 2020 | Breast Cancer, Risk Reduction
Unless you’ve been on the receiving end of a breast cancer diagnosis, there’s no way to understand what it’s like. It wasn’t up to me. The breast cancer diagnosis. I had zero say in the matter. My opinion wasn’t requested. October 27, 2014.... 
by Cathy Leman | Sep 3, 2020 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
“Unhealthy gut can worsen breast cancer, promoting spread of disease to other body parts.” That breast cancer headline is designed to get you to click. Rile you up. Freak you out. Did it? The article behind that headline speaks to an intriguing and well-done... 
by Cathy Leman | Jun 11, 2020 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Fitness, MOVE Back, Nutrition
Can we get real? The majority of lifestyle information connected to improving breast cancer treatment and survivorship while reducing risk of recurrence generally circles back to the same theme: nutrition and fitness. Pay attention to the food you put on your plate... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 23, 2020 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Nutrition, Risk Reduction
Want to meet me for a drink? Grab a glass of wine and discuss the day and life in general? In my pre-breast cancer days, I loved my red wine. Whether catching up with a friend or sharing a meal with my husband, a glass (or two) of a robust red was de rigueur.... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 2, 2020 | Breast Cancer, Healthy Lifestyle, Inspiration
In my 20 plus years working as a nutrition, health and fitness professional, I’ve worked with hundreds of people. Regardless of their individual goal; eat better, reduce risk of disease, manage an existing disease, get strong/flexible/balanced, regain sanity,... 
by Cathy Leman | Nov 14, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Fitness, Healthy Eating, Nutrition
There I sat. Midway airport in Chicago. Waiting for my TWICE DELAYED flight to be called to board. I fired up my laptop and fired off a work email. Ate half the sandwich I’d packed. Walked around, visited the gate agent and scored a $100 voucher from the ordeal. A...