by Cathy Leman | Feb 20, 2020 | BITE Back, Nutrition
A couple of years ago, an ominous sounding article snaked its way through the breast cancer community. It freaked out a lot of people. And that made me a little crazy. The article stated that certain foods containing an estrogen-mimicking compound “appear to reverse...
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...
by Cathy Leman | Oct 17, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Healthy Lifestyle
Disturbing health news for cheese lovers! Docs petition FDA to add a warning label to cheese. Kicking off “Let’s Beat Breast Cancer”, a celebrity-backed initiative that aims to prevent the risk of developing breast cancer. “The body’s cellular response to consuming...
by Cathy Leman | Sep 26, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Plant-based, Travel Well
Two weeks spent. . .in Greece. Reveling in dry, hot, sunny weather while shielding my Midwestern skin beneath wide-brimmed hats, long sleeve shirts, and gallons of sunscreen. Drowning my senses in gorgeous scenery, stunning sunrises and sunsets, the hypnotic rhythm...
by Cathy Leman | Aug 29, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Wellness
All of my work through dam. mad. revolves around inspiring and educating women on how to BITE back (nutrition), MOVE back (fitness) and STRIKE back (wellness) at breast cancer. BITE Back. MOVE Back. STRIKE Back. It’s my tagline. It’s my jam. If you follow my work,...
by Cathy Leman | Aug 15, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Motivation, Strength Training
Regardless of how full you are from your meal, you always have room for dessert. Am I right? So why is it that regardless of how full your schedule is, you only sometimes have room for a workout? A few weeks ago I had a morning with just 20 minutes to devote to...
by Cathy Leman | Aug 1, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Healthy Lifestyle, Inspiration, Nutrition, Risk Reduction
This experience begs the question, “Why on earth, with all the different types of breast cancer, treatment protocols, medication and surgical approaches, would a one-size-fits all approach to a healthy breast cancer lifestyle be best?” Information on...
by Cathy Leman | Apr 25, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Healthy Eating, Inspiration, Nutrition
It’s almost ridiculous how effortless it is to eat at any given time. In the most unlikely places, and for only a few bucks, you can get yourself a snack. Trip to the party store for birthday decorations? Candy and chips in the checkout lane. Quick stop at the...
by Cathy Leman | Apr 11, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Fruit, Nutrition
I get a little cranky when I see headlines like this: “Eating Strawberries Daily Can Help Prevent and Even Cure Breast Cancer”. (1) I know I shouldn’t. These types of headlines are meant to increase readership. Most (all?) editors wouldn’t even consider how...
by Cathy Leman | Mar 14, 2019 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Food labeling, Nutrition, protein
Why does the idea of consuming protein in the form of a powder, bar or pre-mixed shake have people in such an iron grip? When did selecting that protein powder, bar or pre-mixed shake become so complicated? Even my head spins at the bewildering array of choices and...
