The #1 Mistake Breast Cancer Survivors Make When Trying to Lose Weight

If you’re a breast cancer survivor who’s been trying to lose weight—and it feels like nothing is working—I want you to know something really important:

You’re not alone.

This is one of the most common frustrations I hear from women after treatment. They’re doing everything they’ve been told to do: eating “clean,” cutting back on calories, hitting the gym, following diet after diet—and yet the scale doesn’t budge. Or worse, it goes up.

So what’s going on?

The #1 Mistake I See:

Trying to lose weight by treating your post-cancer body like your pre-cancer body.

Let that sink in for a moment.

Because your body—after going through chemo, radiation, hormone therapies, surgery, menopause (natural or induced), and chronic stress—is not the same.

Your hormones have shifted. Your metabolism has changed. Your energy is different. And your nervous system may still be in a state of survival.

So when you go back to doing what used to work, and it doesn’t, it’s easy to start blaming yourself.

But the truth is:

You haven’t failed. Your body just needs a different approach now.

And here’s what that approach includes:

✅ More Protein

Protein helps rebuild and maintain lean muscle mass, balances blood sugar, keeps you full longer, and supports a healthy metabolism—especially when hormones are fluctuating.

✅ More Fiber

Fiber is essential for gut health, hormone detoxification (especially estrogen), and satiety (feeling full). It also plays a big role in reducing inflammation and supporting weight loss naturally.

✅ Better Sleep & Stress Support

Chronic stress and poor sleep increase cortisol (the stress hormone), which can make it almost impossible to lose weight. Managing stress and prioritizing rest is just as important as food and exercise.

✅ A Mindset Shift

Weight loss after breast cancer isn’t about punishment or pushing harder. It’s about nourishing your body, healing your metabolism, and working with your body—not against it.

You Deserve to Feel Strong in Your Body Again

You’ve been through enough. You don’t have to keep guessing, googling, or trying to figure this out on your own.

If you're ready to start feeling confident in your body again—without crash diets, extreme workouts, or restriction—I’ve created a free guide just for you . . . 
 

Get your FREE copy of the Breast Cancer-Fighting & Fat-Burning Food Guide HERE!

It’s a powerful starting point with specific foods to support weight loss and reduce your risk of recurrence—backed by science and created with survivors like you in mind.

You’ve got this.

And I’m right here cheering you on.