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Episode 141 – Anti-Cancer Strategies with Jeanette Evans

In episode 141, Jill and Chris talk with Jeanette Evans, a long-time friend of Jill’s who has developed a wonderful anti-cancer lifestyle.

Jill first met Jeanette many years ago when they were both working as technical writers and belonged to a professional organization together. Jeanette is a writer and editor and is involved in all kinds of communications. They have kept in touch over the years and started to meet for lunch recently. We believe that Jeanette’s story and way of life might be of interest to everyone.

Jeanette Evans has had three cancer surgeries with the first being in 2003 and a diagnosis of presumed triple negative breast cancer.

She has tried to educate herself on staying healthy with an anti-cancer lifestyle and diet which she finds to be delicious too.

We discuss:

Her anti-cancer lifestyle
Which authors that she follows and why
What she eats on a regular basis
What food she avoids
How she gets variety into her diet
Her views on supplements
How this anti-cancer lifestyle has improved her health
Ways this type of eating has protected her from other problems like diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Views on organic vs non-organic
How she exercises throughout the week
Ways she manages stress in her life

Books and Links:

Breasts: The Owner’s Manual: Every Woman’s Guide to Reducing Cancer Risk, Making Treatment Choices, and Optimizing Outcomes by Dr. Kristi Funk
The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Save Your Life and Our World by John Robbins
The Budwig Cancer and Coronary Heart Disease Prevention Diet by Johanna Budwig
Eat for Life: The Breakthrough Nutrient-Rich Program for Longevity, Disease Reversal, and Sustained Weight Loss by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself by William W. Li, M.D.
Angiogenesis: How We Can Starve Cancer with Food by William W. Li, M.D.
Cleveland Clinic podcast Triple Negative Breast Cancer Prevention Vaccine
Check with your own doctor first – disclaimer.

Episode 91 – Get off the Couch

In Episode 91, Jill and Chris talk with Shawn Tegtmeier, a former chain smoking couch potato, now a full time personal trainer with several certifications and a published author.

She lives in the “Chicagoland” area with her husband and two dogs. In her off time she enjoys running, reading, putzing around the yard and simply enjoying time with her two adult sons.

During the podcast we discussed:

How she started with her health changes
How she maintains her weight loss
How she managed to quit smoking
What motivate her to stay fit and healthy?
Her advice to her clients about working out and eating

Shawn told us that quitting smoking was the “hardest thing I ever did.” After she quite she gained a lot of weight. After seeing a photo of herself, she decided to join WeightWatchers. She lost the weight and keeps it of with walking, hiking, moving, working out . She likes to bike a bit and enjoys watching YouTube videos for cardio or strength. She enjoys working out and has become a personal trainer.

While Shawn has been a member at a gym for 13 years, the Covid pandemic threw off her schedule and now she prefers to work out at a friend’s or does Zoom workouts.

“I am motivated by feeling good, with a sense of accomplishment, it’s so much more enjoyable and I also like the social aspect of working oue/

In 2015, she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a bone marrow cancer and learned that she needed a cell transplant. In 2017, she was “getting it back together. And in 2018, I came back.”

One of her tricks for eating is that she tries to always mix a carb with a protein.
She premakes her morning breakfast and finds that it helps to prep meals ahead of time.
Fav breakfast meal: English muffin with a fried egg, cheese, Canadian bacon & avocado.

“For those of us who have the ability to move, we should feel grateful.”

When she is personal training, she likes to time everything, not count reps. She walks everyday, a little longer each time. She enjoys running with her dogs, and uses a timer for exercises.

She says that people have to like what they are doing. Find what you enjoy — lifting, dancing, biking, it’s important to find something you like.

Her advice for women over 50 – take a survey of yourself – a snapshot of yourself during day. How much water do you drink? What are you eating? What can you do to increase your water and your sleep? Small improvements will add up.

Links:
Website: https://shawntegtmeier.com/
Book: Running With Walt: How a Chain-smoking Couch Potato Got Off the Couch

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Anti-Cancer Strategies with Jeanette Evans

Get off the Couch with Shawn Tegtmeier