by Cathy Leman | Sep 8, 2021 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Inspiration, MOVE Back, Nutrition, Prevention, Risk Reduction
I adore the word “elevate”. It’s a classy way of saying, “Get your s**t together.” Formal definition: To lift up, to increase the level of, to make higher. “Elevate” fits the work I do. When clients REBUILD THEIR HEALTH, they also elevate it.... 
by Cathy Leman | May 7, 2021 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Risk Reduction, STRIKE Back
“Eat everything in moderation”. You hear it all the time, yet what does that even mean? The definition of moderation: “avoiding extremes of behavior or expression; observing reasonable limits.” Some breast cancer nutrition advice, often shared by your oncologist: “Eat... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 22, 2021 | Inspiration, Lifestyle, Risk Reduction
Throughout my career as a nutrition therapist, I’ve watched too many women fight hard not to lose themselves to the various pieces of their lives; work, family, friends, social, volunteerism, church, etc. I wish I had a magic self-care wand. This special wand would... 
by Cathy Leman | Jan 14, 2021 | Lifestyle, Motivation, Risk Reduction
There’s a lot going on these days, said everyone, everywhere. Pandemic and political unrest aside, as a breast cancer survivor you have your own “stuff” happening. Maybe you woke up thinking, “Today I start exercising.”, only to once... 
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 | 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....