Ep 91 - The Truth About Weight Loss: Separating Myths from Effective Strategies

The combination of hormonal changes, metabolic alterations, muscle loss, fatigue, emotional factors, and medication side effects can make weight loss a significant challenge for women in menopause after cancer treatment. It can feel so depressing when after everything you have been through, the weight is piling on despite your best efforts.

In today’s episode, the brilliant registered dietician Nigel Denby will talk us through the truth about weight loss. We will bust some common myths and share effective strategies with you that are proven to work. 

For more information about Nigel and his work please visit: https://www.harleystathome.com/

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro

09:15 Prepare, commit, time is crucial for women's health awareness.

12:59 Identify changes, take charge, and learn from mistakes.

22:20 Misleading marketing in health and wellness trends.

23:12 Tracking blood sugar is not necessarily beneficial for diet.

28:14 Eat vegetables, watch portion sizes, and eat mindfully.

31:51 Focus on putting goodness into ourselves daily.

33:06 Plan and be organised.

37:33 Cooking with a minimum of 6 ingredients for variety.

40:24 Fasting's role in weight loss and health.

About Dani:

The Menopause and Cancer Podcast is hosted by Dani Binnington, menopause guide, patients advocate for people in menopause after a cancer diagnosis, and founder of the online platform Healthy Whole Me. 

There is lots of information out there about the menopause but hardly any if you have had a cancer diagnosis as well. Many people say to me they have no idea what their options are, who to ask for help, and that they feel really isolated in their experiences. 

I started this podcast because there was nothing out there when I was thrown into surgical menopause at the age of 39, which followed on from my cancer diagnosis aged 33.

Through the episodes, I want to create more awareness, share information from our fabulous guest experts, doctors and other specialists in the cancer and menopause field. 

And of course, I will share stories from the people in our community.

So that together we can work towards a better menopause experience. For all of us.

More educated, better informed and less alone.

Connect with us:

For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org

Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancer

Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub

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