Recent Breast Cancer Survivor Taking Charge Through Diet

dahlia_r
dahlia_r Posts: 4
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Hi!
If you are a fellow Cancer survivor like me then you may feel like you don't have much control over anything but the food you consume and the exercise you do. I have decided to go meat free and dairy free and instead eat mostly fruits, veggies, nuts, legumes, fish and starches. Is anyone else like me and wanting to take back control of their health in this way or am I going overboard? I go the gym 3 times a week and feel the best I've felt in a long time. Looking to hear how you may have taken back control!

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  • antdogs
    antdogs Posts: 191 Member
    god bless you beat cancer! glad you are here on MFP its an awesome site!
  • duluthian
    duluthian Posts: 69
    Good for you - you have the freedom to choose whatever diet you want to follow. Go for it :drinker:
  • dahlia_r
    dahlia_r Posts: 4
    Thanks Anthony! Good on you for your weight loss. Keep it up!!
  • dahlia_r
    dahlia_r Posts: 4
    Hey thanks! Congratulations on your 19 pound weight loss.:bigsmile:
  • Ginoo
    Ginoo Posts: 56
    Hi Dahlia, good for you for surviving Cancer. I have Celiac Disease and therefore eat a gluten free diet, which means nothing with wheat. I also eliminate red meat and dairy, since I have discovered they also affect me. I have yoghurt but that's about it. It is a complete mind change at first, but eventually it becomes quite natural. Just ensure that the nutrients you are eliminating through meat and dairy, are incorporated through other foods. Good luck
  • 5ftnFun
    5ftnFun Posts: 948 Member
    You are definitely NOT going overboard! Glad you are doing well and are ready to take care of yourself. MFP is a great place.

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