How Do You Lose Weight With Cancer

Robert came to me 2 months ago after being diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer.  He had the surgery but didn’t do well with the chemotherapy so decided to change his lifestyle to beat the odds of the cancer coming back.  Robert wanted to tell his own story in his testimonial below.  Enjoy this very inspirational journey about a guy who told me he didn’t like any vegetables at all to someone who looks forward to his next trip to the produce section.  Robert now enjoys a mostly plant-based diet with some organic animal proteins mixed in when desired.

“I wanted to let you know, I weighed 180 lbs. today.  When I was first diagnosed with cancer and saw my oncologist for the first time on my birthday April 13 , I weighed 229 lbs.  I went through one cycle of chemotherapy and weighed 220 lbs. before I came to see you, just two short months ago.  I can’t tell you what this diet has done for me in words.  A little tough to get used to but my tastebuds and body have adjusted.  I have more energy.  It was a little tough at first planning everything and passing up burgers and fries at lunch with my co-workers but now they see the difference it has made in my life and they typically only ask me to eat out when there is a healthy option (and that still doesn’t mean I pass up my veggies I prepared from home).

The cost of switching my diet around has been a learning curve.  You can only buy certain things in bulk, which means more trips to the grocery store, but I eat much smaller portions saving money, and it’s kind of fun picking out fresh veggies.  Who says you need all that diary and meat for protein?  I add some tempeh and its really good!  I also enjoy healthy carbs like sweet potatoes.

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I have learned so much from your instruction and can’t thank you enough.  My family keeps waiting for me to revert back to my old ways of meat and potatoes, but I have absolutely no desire to go back to the old way of eating.  The experience has truly been life changing and I wish I would have been educated and not so set in my old eating ways much sooner.  From what I have learned it probably would have saved me from dealing with cancer or Lymphoma.  Oh well, we move on and learn from the past and embrace the effects of a good healthy plant-based diet.  If you knew me before I started your program and you told me that I would not be eating dairy products and sugar anymore, I would have told you you were crazy, and I think I did.  I definitely told you my great grandmother lived to be 107 and ate red meat every day.  That was my excuse for not listening previously.  But Ive learned that meat today is different.  And I have not eaten any dairy or sugar since I started your program.  And I don’t miss it.  This is coming from a guy who would eat a block a cheese and hamburgers everyday if he could. Some patients go for plastic surgery in Korea to feel more confident.

I have also begun exercising more and feel great!  Im logging between 18-24 miles a week running, and incorporate some light weight lifting. I also have changed my diet and have chosen a smart diet choice that was recommended by our family physician. I signed up for the Charleston marathon January 12 .

I still need to lose about 5 more pounds, but the weight keeps coming off so I am confident that eating my healthy, plant-based diet of “real” food is going to get me to my optimal weight.

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If I can do it, anyone can.  I encourage anyone reading this to go forward with an open mind and try Mary’s program.  Like her caption says ” insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”.  If you’re ready to change your life, and get different results take the plunge.  I did because I had to and I haven’t looked back and it’s changed my life.”

Robert came to me eating the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.), full of processed meats and sugar and devoid of any vegetables and fruits.  He was following the exact opposite diet recommended to avoid cancer of any type but especially colon cancer.  It has been so rewarding to watch him go from a diet full of processed meats and fast foods to a diet loaded with healthy, organic real foods.

Thank you Robert for this amazing testimonial.  Keep up the good work and keep feeding your body real food for health and weight loss.  Wishing you good health always.

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Client Spotlight on Marc – How to Reduce Chronic Inflammation with Diet Blog, Client Spotlights Spotlight on Stacie – Combining Exercise and Diet for Weight Loss Success Blog, Client SpotlightsWeight loss is common among people with . It may be the first visible sign of the disease. In fact, 40% of people say they had unexplained weight loss when they were first diagnosed with . Weight loss associated with may be different than other types of weight loss. Doctors refer to a weight loss syndrome called “cachexia, ” which is characterized by increased metabolism, loss of skeletal muscle, fatigue, loss of appetite, and decreased quality of life. Cachexia is very common in patients with incurable .

Relieving side effects is an important part of care and treatment. This approach is called palliative care or supportive care. It helps meet the patient’s physical, emotional, and social needs. Research strongly supports that palliative care be part of your care earlier rather than later.

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Sometimes, doctors may suggest certain drugs to curb weight loss. These drugs may include: Megestrol acetate. This is a progesterone hormone. It can improve appetite, weight gain, and sense of well-being. However, you need to discuss the risks of taking megestrol acetate with your health care team because of the increased risk of blood clots while taking this medication.

Steroid medications. Also called corticosteroids or glucocorticoids, these may increase appetite and improve your sense of well-being. They also may help with nausea, weakness, and pain. Doctors often only suggest steroids for short-term use for periods of less than 2 weeks. Despite the many benefits of steroids, long-term use is associated with many side effects, including, but not limited to, increases in blood sugar, increased risk of infection, and muscle weakness. It is important to note that doctors try to minimize the use of steroids for patients receiving immunotherapy.

Metoclopramide (Reglan). This is a medication used to help treat nausea and vomiting. Metoclopramide may also help prevent the feeling of fullness if you take it about 30 minutes before trying to eat a meal. One key side effect of this medication is that it may cause diarrhea.  

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Pancreatic enzyme (lipase) replacement. The pancreas has a key role in helping digest food. For patients who may not have a fully functional pancreas, such as those with pancreatic , supplemental digestive enzymes may help the body absorb fat, proteins, and carbohydrates. Signs that you may need to take supplemental digestive enzymes may include increased gas, bloating, vague abdominal pain, and stools that float in the toilet bowl. Be sure to let your health care team know if you have any of these symptoms.

Dronabinol (Marinol). This is a medication containing 1 of the active ingredients in medical cannabis called THC. THC may increase appetite but is also associated with a higher risk of confusion, especially in adults over the age of 65. Discuss the risks and benefits of taking dronabinol with your health care team, especially if you have never used medical cannabis previously or if you are taking other medications that may increase your risk of confusion (pain medications, anxiety medications).

Sometimes, patients receive nutrients through an intravenous (IV) tube instead of eating and drinking. Usually, the goal is to provide short-term nutritional support to improve health. An IV is inserted into a vein. The nutrients go directly into the body through the IV. Studies have demonstrated that the use of intravenous nutrient therapy should be limited to short periods. This is an artificial way of providing nutrition and therefore is associated with higher risks of infection and fluid building up in the body. In most situations, this approach is not very helpful in patients with weight loss related to advanced . In rare situations, like when there is a bowel obstruction, this approach may be tried. 

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Weight loss and cachexia are different. Cachexia is a syndrome that is caused by the underlying . Although weight loss is part of cachexia, it is not associated with the