Tell me about diet and exercise

The thing about the exercise is not an option, its a MUST. When you exercise you burn not only fat ( calories) you burn at the same time estrogenes. Those hormone suckers are everywhere in your body, specially in your belly fat. Thats why women who even had their ovaries out can get BC, cause you need to 1. eliminate growth of estrogenes.

2. Like Janetin said, you should eat mostly veggies. If you can buy organic. ( Funny, we get most organic in super markets here in Montreal)

Be careful what you choose, cause some stuff could trigger growth of estrogenes like flax, soy, some spices.

Anyhow, get the book, also Dr. Beliveau Food against cancer.....

Good luck 

Jacqui.....

About nine months ago when I was figuring out my "go forward" strategy, there were three things I realized I needed to do:

1. Maintain a BMI ~25.  I am ~26 so still need to work on that.
2. Exercise every single day.  This is associated with a 50% reduced risk of recurrence.  (Look up Michelle Holmes and Melinda Irwin studies.)  I did 11 miles of x-country skiing today.
3. Take an aspirin tablet daily. (Holmes) Need that becasue of #2 - hurting everywhere.

They were not able to demonstrate any diet benefit apart from exercise (Holmes)/  But the key is to eat what you should be eating anyway.  (Ate lots of veggies tonight.)

I did not give up wine.  Trade-off with heart disease risk.  And one of life's great pleasures.

Speaking of those: chocolate, nice candles, beautiful scenery, tasty food, sex, wonderfully scented baths, music etc.  Laughter.  No particular order here.

Jacqui - great to hear from you! Hope all is going well for you and your family.

I agree with the others on the Anti-cancer book, it is the best I have seen (and we bought a ton!) I think the most important thing is to work out a "lifestyle" that suits you and you can stick to - no point throwing yourself into juicing 10 times a day if it only lasts a week! But if you make small changes, that fit in with your life, you are more likely to stick to them.

Here is what I do -  Eat as much fruit and vege as you can, at least 10 servings a day, and a wide range of types. I still eat meat but maybe only once a week, I am meat free about 4 or 5 days. Aim for whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat pasta etc) and high fibre as well, tinned beans and lentils are great and quick.

3 cups of green tea a day - seep for 10 minutes

Limit alcohol. This has been one or the harder things for me, I do love my glass of wine. But I still have 2-3 glasses of wine a week, I just limit it to weekends.

Exercise every day. Anyone can go for a 30 minute walk, that is all you need to make a significant reduction in your risk of recurrence. And it helps you to maintain a healthy weight, which is important too. 

Personally, I credit exercise for making a huge difference in my recovery. I feel stronger physically and mentally, I have felt like I have taken some control back, it is a stress reliever, I could go on....    I know it can be hard to get out the door sometimes, but always, always once you go, you feel better. Really, it is something you should make a priority in your life.

:::everyone has made great suggestions:::: what a bunch of awesome women.

 so, i am 8 and half years out; i exercise every day; cycling and walking.  the weight bearing exercise is really important and helps your bones**** very important.  the exercise keeps your mind and soul free.

i don't have any special diet; i eat veggies/fruit every day....i do eat meat...(i am from south dakota and we eat meat there) i eat a lot of fiber...nuts....things that are good for me. i do eat things like McDonalds...FF...BUT only do that once and awhile. i take a multi vitamin...calcium..fish oil and multi vit B

i drink wine. 

i am happy with the balance i have developed....but i really do agree; the exercise...a good work out...is most important** 

 *** have a great day*

Here's a weird question,

I understand the abdominal fat is especially dangerous as it stores estrogen.  I do exercise and have improved my diet, yet the belly remains and won't disappear quickly unless I'm on a plane that crashes in the Andes.  I wonder if liposuction would ever be recommended for bc patients. 

Hi All,

I have been trying to loose around 10 pounds, forever.

I finished with Herceptin in November and am on TAMOX. since January 2010. I take Lukrin (paralyse the ovaries) and I am 42yo.

I workout 3-4 times a week and eat a low carbs diet. I eat meat and trying to reduce but I'm from South America so I kinda like it.

The weight doesn't move an inch!! What am I doing wrong?

Any advise? I'm not fat, but would like to go back to my pre-chemo weight.

Thanks ladies