Farah Dutson - Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach, Christchurch, Dorset (2026)

Strengthen microbiome and anti inflammatory profile, regulate hormones, lose weight and gain muscle

04/01/2026

I’ve stopped asking, “How can I change my body?”

And started asking,
“How can I support it for the life I still want to live?”

When you zoom out and look at the bigger picture
post-breast cancer recovery, menopause, osteoporosis, bone health, muscle strength, mobility, the priorities shift.

It’s no longer about shrinking.
It’s about building strength, protecting bone density, supporting metabolism and staying independent for decades.

Because strength is a long-term investment.
One that supports travel, confidence, resilience, and freedom, not just how you look today.

⭐️⭐️So here’s the real question:
Are your choices protecting future you… or just chasing short-term results?

If you’re in it for the LONG GAME and you’re choosing strength, health & longevity - you’re in the right place.

Never too late to change your trajectory 📈

29/12/2025

If you’re post breast cancer and in menopause, nutrition advice can feel overwhelming fast.

This new study presented at SABCS 2025 looked at the intake of cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts with breast cancer risk.

Women consuming around 5-6 servings per week had:
* An 8% lower risk of invasive breast cancer
* A 13% lower risk of ER-negative breast cancer.

One proposed reason is their glucosinolate content, which breaks down into compounds involved in oestrogen metabolism, inflammation regulation, and detoxification pathways.

No, this doesn’t mean broccoli prevents cancer.

And yes, this was an observational study.

But it was large, long-term, and prospective.
And when evidence continues to point in the same direction, it’s worth paying attention.

⭐️For me, this reinforces what I already focus on in post cancer menopause and recovery: inflammation reduction and long-term metabolic health with both nutrition and targeted exercise.

Food isn’t magic.
But it is information for the body.

Follow for doable science backed advice.

Romanos-Nanclares A et al. SABCS 2025.
Abstract 2291
PMCID: PMC11174709 PMID: 38892516

Did you know that preparing (cutting/ chopping)your broccoli 30-45mins before cooking initiates the process of releasing the sulphoranes?

23/12/2025

This photo of my daughter from 20yrs ago came up on my TV last week.
This memory made me type “Christmas” into my phone photos, some of which I’m posting.

Lily was 3yrs old and it was the first and best ever gingerbread house we had baked and made from Selfridges.

We had been to London to see the Lion King and have dinner at the Rain Forest Cafe - yep she was living the life!!

Earlier we had popped into Selfridges to eye up the Christmas decorations and go down the Helter Skelter. It had been put up between the floors to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Back then at 36, I had no idea my 50s would be spent helping women rebuild after breast cancer, through menopause and osteoporosis.

⭐️Life doesn’t move in straight lines and the advice can feel overwhelming, especially when hormones, inflammation, bone loss, and body changes all collide.

⭐️⭐️What moves the dial is being intentional, consistent, and taking small, doable steps.

⭐️This year, my clients showed me what resilience really looks like.
Learning how to adapt programs around life - anxiety, family stress and treatment plans so that progress still feels possible.

⭐️None of this would be possible without your continued support.
Thank you for following, liking, sharing, and commenting, it truly means so much to a small account trying to make a difference.

Happy holidays 🤍💙

Farahxx

20/12/2025

Most people think exercise after breast cancer is about “staying active” or “managing weight.”

But the real reason exercise lowers recurrence risk goes much deeper.

When you move with purpose and the right intensity, your body creates powerful biological signals:

• Blood flow creates shear stress that can damage circulating tumour cells before they settle

• Your immune system ramps up natural killer cells to find and destroy abnormal cells

• Your hormones and cells are nudged toward repair and programmed cell death (apoptosis)

• Your mitochondria get stronger, reducing oxidative stress and DNA damage

• Your metabolism handles glucose better, lowering inflammation and insulin resistance

This isn’t about pushing harder and having to do continuous HIIT sessions.

It’s about sending the right signal to your body, especially after breast cancer, menopause, or endocrine therapy, when muscle, bone, and metabolic health are under extra pressure.

The science is clear:
Even short bouts of purposeful, higher-intensity movement can create outsized benefits compared to long hours of gentle activity.

Exercise becomes more than movement.
It becomes part of your long-term defence system.

Has anyone ever explained WHY exercise matters after breast cancer, not just that it does?

19/12/2025

Most people think exercise after breast cancer is about “staying active” or “managing weight.”

But the real reason exercise lowers recurrence risk goes much deeper.

When you move with purpose and the right intensity, your body creates powerful biological signals:

• Blood flow creates shear stress that can damage circulating tumour cells before they settle

• Your immune system ramps up natural killer cells to find and destroy abnormal cells

• Your hormones and cells are nudged toward repair and programmed cell death (apoptosis)

• Your mitochondria get stronger, reducing oxidative stress and DNA damage

• Your metabolism handles glucose better, lowering inflammation and insulin resistance

This isn’t about pushing harder and having to do continuous HIIT sessions.

It’s about sending the right signal to your body, especially after breast cancer, menopause, or endocrine therapy, when muscle, bone, and metabolic health are under extra pressure.

The science is clear:
Even short bouts of purposeful, higher-intensity movement can create outsized benefits compared to long hours of gentle activity.

Exercise becomes more than movement.
It becomes part of your long-term defence system.

Has anyone ever explained WHY exercise matters after breast cancer, not just that it does?

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