by Cathy Leman | Dec 19, 2022 | Breast Cancer, Fitness, Nutrition, Risk Reduction, sleep, weight loss, Wellness
What is it about the holiday season that sends us into frenzied, wild abandonment of the tried and true habits that keep us sane, fit, limber, focused, grounded, nourished and strong (mentally AND physically) the other 11 months of the year? I honestly don’t know.... 
by Cathy Leman | Aug 4, 2022 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Healthy Eating, Nutrition
“You know, there’s a right and wrong way to do EVERYTHING.” Oliver Hardy, the American comic actor (and one half of Laurel and Hardy) said that. He didn’t work in the world of breast cancer survivorship. Although nutrition is science, not comedy, I’ve encountered some... 
by Cathy Leman | Jul 21, 2022 | Breast Cancer, Nutrition, Risk Reduction
Maybe your breast cancer IS your fault. You drank the booze and ate all the fatty, sugary, floury, fried, processed, battered, crunchy, salty foods you love. Because everyone knows saying “no” to food you love is torture, and who willingly submits herself... 
by Cathy Leman | Feb 21, 2022 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Nutrition, Risk Reduction
Ready to focus on your ticker? This blog is devoted to all things breast health after treatment for ER/PR+ cancer, but remember, there’s a link between heart disease and breast cancer, which I wrote about here. It’s just as important to pay attention to the... 
by Cathy Leman | Feb 10, 2022 | Breast Cancer, Healthy Eating, Heart Health, Nutrition, Plant-based, Vegan, Vegetarian
Vegetarian and vegan diets alike offer benefits for those interested in using diet to improve obesity, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol; all of which increase risk for heart disease, and in the case of obesity and uncontrolled diabetes, breast... 
by Cathy Leman | Jan 27, 2022 | Fitness, Lifestyle, Nutrition
If you’re post-treatment for hormone-driven breast cancer, you may decide to change your food, booze and exercise habits. The goal? Minimize and contain your fear of recurrence. The changes you make are unique to you – customized, if...