Weight gain fear on Tamoxifen

momswarrior79

I know this is a big concern for a lot of us using this drug. Going through treatment alone has caused me weight issues. Issues I clearly didnt have prior to diagnosis. This has been the only drug I have ever feared starting. Back in May I was convinced I would have to deal with the 20+ pounds of weight I gained on chemo. Pissed because I believe that you have to have quality in your life. I didnt want to beat cancer and then be fat and miserable.  I researched and looked for ways on the internet to help me loose weight on Tamoxifen.  Those leads, as most of you already know, werent too promising. I wanted to share what has worked for me these past 2 months. I started using a program through Beachbody called Chalean extreme. She focuses on building muscle. The vidoes are roughly 35 minutes. I complete out my hour long workout with a run.  Right now its 2 miles. I also have taken to eating as clean as possible. My diet rarely changes but I do sneak an occasional bad thing. Who cant?? Im staying away from carbs that are high on the glycemic index.  If I do have any starches like bread or such it is whole grains. I cut out all sugar and pop and drink 80+ oz of water a day. By doing this alone I am down 15 pounds and multiple inches!!! I did recently purchase Beachbodys 3 day refresh (its like a body reset) and Shakeology. I am starting the refresh tomorrow and started drinking the shakes yesterday. I cannot tell you yet my results from adding these into the mix but I can tell you I have seen what it has done for people.  The results are there!! I help care for and educate people in my every day job but felt like I could do something more. So I decided to become an independent beachbody coach. Hoping my story will inspire others. We are all fighters and if this is what I was meant to do with my cancer journey then so be it. I keep you posted on my week results from the 3 day refresh. If I can help in any way please dont be afraid to message me. I would love to!!!!! 

Thanks!