by Cathy Leman | Oct 9, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Here’s the truth. This blog was inspired by a song written and performed by Kris Kristofferson, who passed away September 28, 2024 at the age of 88. While I wasn’t a huge Kristofferson fan, given that I’m a lifelong music junkee and was a 1970’s teenager (duh, A...
by Cathy Leman | Sep 25, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
As I write this blog post we’re one week out from October 1, the “official” start of breast cancer awareness month. You and I both know October brings a barrage of pink breast cancer awareness products that have NOTHING whatsoever to do with actual breast cancer (more...
by Cathy Leman | Sep 13, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
I’m not sure there’s anyone on the planet who loves chocolate more than I do. Unfortunately, chocolate is an amazing food that’s highly misunderstood, especially after hormone-driven breast cancer! Here are some chocolate myths: It’s fattening It’s junk food It’s...
by Cathy Leman | Aug 27, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
First off, let’s get one thing straight. There are NO foods that prevent breast cancer or reverse a breast cancer diagnosis. Period. I don’t care what you read online. I don’t care what your sister’s friend’s hairstylist’s massage therapist said. I don’t care what...
by Cathy Leman | Aug 8, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
If you’ve ever felt nervous, worried or panicked about your post-treatment diet, you’re on what I call the food fear continuum. The sneaky thing about this continuum is that it seems to help (in so many ways!), while in reality, it’s a destructive concept that holds...
by Cathy Leman | Aug 2, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Breast cancer nutrition myths and misinformation abound! One of the most misunderstood topics? Plant-based diets. Recently one of my clients shared that after finishing treatment she met with a personal trainer specializing in cancer recovery who suggested she eat a...
by Cathy Leman | Jun 5, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Seven and a half years ago, in January 2017, I launched my DAM MAD About Breast Cancer blog. After I finished my active treatment for hormone-driven breast cancer (February 2015), I continued running my private nutrition therapy practice and personal training studio,...
by Cathy Leman | May 22, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
“I figure if I keep my spirit in shape, the bones will take care of themselves.” ~ Rita Moreno Do you have any idea what I would give to know that my bones would take care of themselves in order to avoid osteoporosis? To know that even as my body ages my bones would...
by Cathy Leman | May 9, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Why does the idea of consuming protein in the form of a powder, meal replacement, bar or pre-mixed shake hold such strong appeal for breast cancer survivors? Not only that, how did selecting a protein powder, meal replacement, bar or pre-mixed shake become so...
by Cathy Leman | Apr 23, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Some years ago I had a client who shared that his son ate a vegan diet, avoiding even honey. Dad said, “He’s been eating this way for four years. As far as I can tell he looks alright, like he’s getting enough protein. I think he has to combine, right?” I...
