by Cathy Leman | Dec 20, 2018 | Breast Cancer, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Motivation
It’s possible to keep the holidays merry and bright without obsessing over every nibble, feeling guilty for every missed workout or late night, or careening in the opposite direction to abandon any semblance of balance. Welcome to the 2018 holiday season, now pretty... 
by Cathy Leman | Aug 14, 2018 | Breast Cancer, Healthy Eating, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Nutrition
It’s a no-brainer that the choices in your fridge, pantry and on your kitchen counter dictate the quality of your meals and snacks; if the choices are nourishing foods, you’ll eat nourishing foods. If they’re high-fat, high-calorie, low nutrition foods. . .well, you... 
by Cathy Leman | Mar 22, 2018 | BITE Back, Inspiration
During the month of March I’ve been exploring the psychology of food, diet and breast cancer by diving into the topics of unhealthy relationships with food, disordered eating patterns, and full-blown eating disorders. Each of these diet concerns live beneath the... 
by Cathy Leman | Mar 15, 2018 | Inspiration, Lifestyle, STRIKE Back
Do you know the parable “The Tale of Two Wolves?” A grandfather is talking with his granddaughter. He tells her there are two wolves inside each of us which are always at war with each other. One of them is a good wolf, representing things like kindness,... 
by Cathy Leman | Feb 29, 2016 | Healthy Lifestyle, Inspiration, Motivation, Prevention, Risk Reduction
Getting your motivation back couldn’t be easier. It’s simply a matter of “choosing between what you want NOW, and what you want MOST.” Do you believe that? I read that quote recently, somewhere, but since I can’t remember where, I’m unable to give the author credit.... 
by Cathy Leman | Jan 1, 2016 | Healthy Lifestyle, Inspiration, Motivation, Prevention
As I write this missive in anticipation of the final day of 2015, I’m recalling the multitude of reasons people have shared with me throughout the year as to why they don’t take better care of themselves. The litany of “yes but’s”,...