How can I loose the belly fat that I have due to taking Letrozole. I do not want to particularly loose weight just the fat round my tummy, hips and bottom that is accumulating and making me feel like a Michelin lady. I am 72 have had mastectomy and lymph node clearance. Oncologist did send me for a scan of abdomen which was good of him, luckily all clear. He just said go on a diet. After 3 and a half years on Letrozole my joints, especially knees ache badly so it is difficult to bend and do exercises and I do tire easily. I started at about 8 to 8 and a half stone. Went down to 6 stone 9 pounds during chemo and then after radiotheraphy tried to put on more weight as I was far too thin. Happy when I got back to 8 and a half stone. Do not eat a great deal ( also have IBS C ) but my tummy is just so big now. It is very demoralising. Try to go for walks but legs/ joints not great. Husband so very supportive. What can I do to try to get my stomach flatter? None of my clothes fit. I am on Letrozole for 10 years. Help needed please.
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Hello @sunshine21
No great ideas I’m afraid, just joining in solidarity with you!
I’ve been on Letrozole for a year, and find my shape has changed just like yours. I haven’t gained weight & I exercise daily, but having been a size 12 all my life, I’m now looking at a size 14 for trousers.
There must be a physiological reason- any suggestions welcome!
Jules X
I know how you feel, my breast cancer happened at the same time my periods stopped so i assumed my belly fat was the menopause. I lost some weight successfully with intermittent fasting, and limiting carbs and feel so much better.