Tamoxifen & Weight

Tamoxifen can affect weight issues. When farmers want to fatten up cows, they GIVE them estrogen! So, some women actually lose weight. celexa is weight neutral. (I am on it too). Sometimes I think STRESS alone can either keep us from losing weight or gaining it.....something to do with cortisol levels, a stress hormone. I have found the only "diet" that works for me is limiting simple carbs (bread, white foods, sugar etc), if not eliminating them and even with good carbs, keeping them limited, and eating fruits, vegetables, lean meats such as chicken/fish/turkey, and low fat diary products to be helpful, as well as one or two days, just protein (I use whey powder drinks 2x per day as whey powder can help lose belly fat). I like to have, on Friday night, a small bowl of strawberry swirl ice cream. I have lost 10 pounds. I also walk 1 mile a day (I still do this even with my shingles outbreak which is crappy!!!) and make sure you get decent shoes!!!! I love EArthSpirit; they saved my feet!!!! If you can afford an elliptical exercise machine, they are RECOMMENDED for knee pain. I couldn't go up steps without pain...after using the elliptical 15 minutes a day, starting slowly, my knees are back to normal! (((HUGS)))) This stuff is so hard for us.

kleenie

I lost 20 lbs right after my dx as I completly changed my eating habits.That put me at my perfect weight.  Fast forward to a year later post chemo and ooph, I have gained 15 lbs back. I do excersise and watch what I eat but the weight is not moving. I am also 43 years old and in full menopause. I am sure the Tamoxafin and the ooph is the reason. My mother had bc 20 years ago and went from 96lbs to 170lbs after Tamoxafin. 

So I do believe that this drug is the cause of weight issues. 

I try not to get too down about it and remind myself that at least I am still here!  Lol!! 

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 2.4 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 17 pounds and multiple inches with the program and 26 total from April!!! I did recently purchase Beachbodys 3 day refresh (its like a body reset) and Shakeology. I cannot tell you yet my results from adding the Shakes into the mix but I can tell you I have seen what it has done for people.  The results are there!! I lost a total of 2.5 pounds on the refresh and an inch off my waist.  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!