Losing weight
Hello
Came here for some tips on losing weight. I started a diet almost a month ago and I'm struggling because I see almost nothing. It's my first attempt to diet since the diagnosis and I'm sad to see and feel how different my body is now. I don't recognise myself. I don't want to quit but i really need to see something to help me keep in going.
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Hi @aandreea .i! Welcome to Breastcancer.org. Weight loss after breast cancer can be slower because of hormones, meds, menopause, and stress. It’s not a failure on your part. Your body has been through a lot.
We hope others will jump in to share what’s helped them. In the meantime, we hope these resources are helpful to you:
You’re not alone in this, and it’s okay to feel the way you do. Be gentle with yourself.
Warmly,
The Mods
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Hi! I was diagnosed in 2020 with early stage TNBC and had lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. Because they also saw LCIS and ALH I went on raloxifene. I have gained 30 lbs over the past 5 years. I used to exercise a lot more but I've slowed down somewhat and the weight gain definitely has me down. I had some success with the mayo clinic diet - it costs money but they give a good introductory deal. And there are probably many other diets or even a book with recipes out there. I like it because the recipes are easy and the food is tasty. I'm still challenged with weight loss because I am an emotional eater and I also could get more exercise during the day. But for me, that diet was a good place to start. Hopefully more people will chime in with some ideas!
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My Primary Care Physician referred me to a medical nutritionist and "lifestyle management" office within my HMO network — so far they have had me submit a careful food idary, which is super tedious! But I am willing to learn why I cannot seem to lose weight using my old tricks now that i am in medically-induced menopause and living with Metastatic Breast Cancer (breast to lung) since 2022.
The one other thing that actually given me some results is this app: SIMPLE (https://simple.life/), which has me doing Intermittent Fasting for the past month — I have lost 5 pounds, which is heartening! You might check the app out and/or Intermittent Fasting in general (see e.g., https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/intermittent-fasting/faq-20441303) …
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I’m doing weight watchers and it’s slowly working. The points system helps me keep track. I’m not consistent but a few pounds have come off.
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