More changes...well not really. Lets just say as part of my schooling reading Eat To Live by Joel Fuhrman is my current read. I decided to give it a try for educational purposes, research, guinea pigging myself, etc. What have I got to loose? HAHAHA!!!!*laughs hysterically. Ok, 30 lbs. Hey, its better than last year at this time I needed to loose 40 lbs. I'm doing some things right, but you know, just not enough.
In fact I'm nervous. I finally followed thru submitting the second hair hair sample for analysis. I have to admit I'm afraid. My nurse friend, we'll call her Mrs. Tomuchschool, will tell me I haven't improved, or I've gotten worse. I didn't go to church today, (reasons hinted at below) and she probably has my report. The first report nearly killed me!
Truth be told, I'm still not feeling well. Better; lots better, but not really well.
1) My legs swell randomly - recently really bad; I could feel my ankles jiggle when I walked.
2) I still get so extremely winded
3) My heart beat in my ears is still there at times.
4) Oh, and looking at some photos of myself last night of our get-a-way last week...I swear I look like Hillary, without the make up! Shoot, now you know what I look like! My eyes are so stinking puffy!
5) I still have trouble getting this weight off in spite of cleansing and elimination improvement.
6) I'm still tired
7) Now, this is a bummer: I'm skipping periods (cleansing?) and while I didn't skip this month it's back with a vengeance!
Thought I would make a list, again, do the diet, again and see if there are any changes, again...remember the Prime? Gosh I was so psyched over that, now I'm just "over that".
So, tomorrow morning, a Monday, I begin Eating To Live. The 6 weeks vegan challenge.
I'm not going to tell anyone. I'm just going to do it, and see if there are any changes for the better or worse, would I recommend this to a friend, would I dare to bully my mom into doing this, would I beg my husband to give this a try, would I try and work this into the family menu...
It's an experiment. And all I have to do is eat more fruit and veggies...or not.
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Sunday, February 19, 2017
Friday, July 15, 2016
Hanging In There On The Prime
I found this unpublished from a few months ago:
Every new health book I read red alert alarms go off if Christian spots me. I have to stick with this for a year, he says. OK OK I agree, I'm just educating myself further. Like if you are as equally ignorant and obsessed with the microbiome as me you will be reading Eat Dirt by Dr. Josh Axe . I've seen him on a few youtube videos on the subject. For a dramatic country girl like me, who couldn't pass it up for the sake of the title alone, this is more than reseeding my gut - my brain is sprouting under this read. I'll admit I'm beginning to embarrass myself by my book selection from the library. As I am about to decide if this or that is a book for me I mentally carry myself thru the check-out and Soft-Spoken's gentle smile: was she wondering why with all the books I read on health was I still so fat? Oh, I got sidetracked...3rd stage of The Prime.
Changes Observed.
Adrenal Insufficiency
Anemia
Anxiety
Depression
Fatigue
Glucose Intolerance
Inflammation
Kidney Stress
Liver Stress
Life Expectancy 2 weeks...a closer look proved that one wrong but only after the meltdown and then letting Christian read the report.
Lets tie some stuff together.
There are a few huge factors that recently transpired in our family that we felt would make a big difference: As a family and home business we are out of debt as of 3 weeks ago. I no longer have to help support the family income. But when I made the public announcement, I feel like I shut down, went numb. Shouldn't that have fixed it all? Something obvious is not coming together in my mind.
It's sad too, when Christain expressed the hope that it would be the magic word that would lift me out of my fog. I feel like I've failed him that way. Alleviate a stress only to exchange it for another...
Every new health book I read red alert alarms go off if Christian spots me. I have to stick with this for a year, he says. OK OK I agree, I'm just educating myself further. Like if you are as equally ignorant and obsessed with the microbiome as me you will be reading Eat Dirt by Dr. Josh Axe . I've seen him on a few youtube videos on the subject. For a dramatic country girl like me, who couldn't pass it up for the sake of the title alone, this is more than reseeding my gut - my brain is sprouting under this read. I'll admit I'm beginning to embarrass myself by my book selection from the library. As I am about to decide if this or that is a book for me I mentally carry myself thru the check-out and Soft-Spoken's gentle smile: was she wondering why with all the books I read on health was I still so fat? Oh, I got sidetracked...3rd stage of The Prime.
Changes Observed.
- People think I've lost weight. I shout, YES!!! 3lbs.
- Cravings down 57% (intuitive number )
- Energy picking up at last - ever so slightly
- Hunger pains are in a different place- for what ever that means
- Swelling in legs and ankles 50% improvement
- The #2 bathroom trip is sometimes twice a day, no less than once. 100% improvement
- Consistent weight loss (up down up down)
- Scale obsession
- Puffiness under eyes
- Slowing down
- Deep Breathing
- Fatigue
Adrenal Insufficiency
Anemia
Anxiety
Depression
Fatigue
Glucose Intolerance
Inflammation
Kidney Stress
Liver Stress
Life Expectancy 2 weeks...a closer look proved that one wrong but only after the meltdown and then letting Christian read the report.
Lets tie some stuff together.
- The Prime says slow down and rest
- Quiz from the Eat Dirt story reports: Stressed Gut
- Hair Analyses emphatically specify that none of my imbalances will heal unless I get my stress under control.
There are a few huge factors that recently transpired in our family that we felt would make a big difference: As a family and home business we are out of debt as of 3 weeks ago. I no longer have to help support the family income. But when I made the public announcement, I feel like I shut down, went numb. Shouldn't that have fixed it all? Something obvious is not coming together in my mind.
It's sad too, when Christain expressed the hope that it would be the magic word that would lift me out of my fog. I feel like I've failed him that way. Alleviate a stress only to exchange it for another...
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Slowing Down
Ok Ok Ok, it's not my style. As if potato chips and tortilla chips are.
I just really have trouble being slow. #1 reason why I forget the deep breathing and remember the rebounder. I find my self going thru my "relaxing" routine like a speed addict. Don't get me wrong I love my "Super 8". I love my bullet proof coffee, too, and I guzzle my allotment down like I want it to be over...but I don't.
I've been doing a bit of thinking since I've last posted. #1 thought is how annoying I am. Seriously, I blaze thru one thought and grab up 3 others in the wake. With great expectations and loud exclamations of "I found the answer!" I proceed to fail at them all.
NoNoNoNo! Surly I've gathered some wisdom in the fall! I tell you what, though, writing about the mess that flutters about in my brain sure makes me more aware of how flippy I am.
I should change the title of my blog. It certainly has a different direction than I set out to write about. Seems like I left my children in the ditch and fending for their own health as I mutter incessantly about myself. They're alive and well in case you were worried. They keep up with me.
An update (you're dreading this, too?):
I'm sticking with The Prime. If you really cared you'd have fainted and I would assure you that I am, and have committed myself to even buying the book, as I'm sure the library would like to share it with other sad people like myself. I have lost ONE MORE POUND...sigh. I might just waste away to nothing at this rate.
But here is what I have been thinking (mature thoughts, very stable - now that I just had a birthday and must act my age):
Slow.
That's what I've been thinking.
In the process of being slow, I can breathe, Pray and listen for that still small voice. I can wait and expect my healing. I can allow myself to be healed.
Maybe this seems simple but for all the bad habits of impulsive erratic behavior I've actually prided myself in, it is very hard for me. This running from one promise to be thin to another has left me nothing but fat and overwhelmed.
Of course, I have had a few weeks to sort this out, taking my time to commit. Go slow, take each phase slowly maybe longer than necessary just to insure that I am NOT going to have to go back and look at this problem ever again!
I indulged in 2 cups of bullet Proof coffee this afternoon. It was a farewell gulp. I think if rocket fuel could be cupped it would be Bullet Proof coffee.
This, my friends, does not fit in a world of slow i n g d o w n.
Next week I am to start phase 2 of The Prime. It feels good, bloating is down to a minimum, swelling is down considerably except when I eat chips (then I get really weary -emotionally and physically, and swell up like a puffer fish). That makes sense as one of the hardest things for me to pass up is salty chips or fries! Sugar hasn't had a bad effect -that I know of - HA! And neither is it a problem for me to say no! I am still getting serious headaches every now and then, still puzzling that one out - bread?
Go slow. I believe the God wants me to be in good health. I believe that real healing, unless miraculous happens over time.
I just really have trouble being slow. #1 reason why I forget the deep breathing and remember the rebounder. I find my self going thru my "relaxing" routine like a speed addict. Don't get me wrong I love my "Super 8". I love my bullet proof coffee, too, and I guzzle my allotment down like I want it to be over...but I don't.
I've been doing a bit of thinking since I've last posted. #1 thought is how annoying I am. Seriously, I blaze thru one thought and grab up 3 others in the wake. With great expectations and loud exclamations of "I found the answer!" I proceed to fail at them all.
NoNoNoNo! Surly I've gathered some wisdom in the fall! I tell you what, though, writing about the mess that flutters about in my brain sure makes me more aware of how flippy I am.
I should change the title of my blog. It certainly has a different direction than I set out to write about. Seems like I left my children in the ditch and fending for their own health as I mutter incessantly about myself. They're alive and well in case you were worried. They keep up with me.
An update (you're dreading this, too?):
I'm sticking with The Prime. If you really cared you'd have fainted and I would assure you that I am, and have committed myself to even buying the book, as I'm sure the library would like to share it with other sad people like myself. I have lost ONE MORE POUND...sigh. I might just waste away to nothing at this rate.
But here is what I have been thinking (mature thoughts, very stable - now that I just had a birthday and must act my age):
Slow.
That's what I've been thinking.
In the process of being slow, I can breathe, Pray and listen for that still small voice. I can wait and expect my healing. I can allow myself to be healed.
Maybe this seems simple but for all the bad habits of impulsive erratic behavior I've actually prided myself in, it is very hard for me. This running from one promise to be thin to another has left me nothing but fat and overwhelmed.
Of course, I have had a few weeks to sort this out, taking my time to commit. Go slow, take each phase slowly maybe longer than necessary just to insure that I am NOT going to have to go back and look at this problem ever again!
I indulged in 2 cups of bullet Proof coffee this afternoon. It was a farewell gulp. I think if rocket fuel could be cupped it would be Bullet Proof coffee.
This, my friends, does not fit in a world of slow i n g d o w n.
Next week I am to start phase 2 of The Prime. It feels good, bloating is down to a minimum, swelling is down considerably except when I eat chips (then I get really weary -emotionally and physically, and swell up like a puffer fish). That makes sense as one of the hardest things for me to pass up is salty chips or fries! Sugar hasn't had a bad effect -that I know of - HA! And neither is it a problem for me to say no! I am still getting serious headaches every now and then, still puzzling that one out - bread?
Go slow. I believe the God wants me to be in good health. I believe that real healing, unless miraculous happens over time.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
WL -Week 2&3
I am not keeping up here. Could be for a lack of enthusiasm for the previous Plan. The previous plan, I said, sigh.
Call it jumping ship, switching canoes midstream, flake off, etc. But on the positive side I think I'm learning something and rather than be mule stubborn I've stopped, rethought, and I'm ready to share the new plan...see, I kind of warned you about how amusing this might be!
To finish off the previous thought thread:
I lost 1 lb last week. Boooooring.
My thoughts on the MMH Weightloss Formula:
It works, by which I mean it really controls the appetite. The shake is very nourishing. Done.
I'd say I could loose 1 lb on my own for that matter - didn't need a product to get me that. Now 2 or 3 lbs I'd be impressed. (Oh hush you, you "healthy weight loss is slow and gradual" people - you are right but just hush).
I mentioned this before and I'm switching campfires to insure that slow and gradual healing!
It's The Prime by Kulreet Chuadhary. I'm telling you this has to be the closest thing I've read in years to sounding reasonable! The promise is spontaneous weightloss. The goal is a healthy and smart gut. The outcome is proper communication between brain and gut brain, nutrient absorbtion, and all the other factors that come with balance.
For 2 weeks now I've been reading, re-reading again. Now I'm 4 days into actually doing and I have added to my daily duties:
Rebounding for at least 10 minutes - I actually am loving this - especially if I have a story on tape, much easier on the body and no swelling in my legs whatsoever!
Dry Brushing (as ordered in phase 1 - even got one from Amazon rather than scratching myself to pieces with my luffa sponge, which happens to be on the very unsoft side).
Hot and cold shower - Read on line for lymph movement.
Essential Oil massage to stimulate flow and detoxing
Fiber - as directed by The Prime (ok, 1tsp ground flaxseed and 1 tsp psyllium seed in a glass of water every other night)
Triphala - as well directed by The Prime.
Prime Tea - 1 tsp each of cumin, fennel, coriander seed, and manjistha powder. Tastes a bit odd but not unbearable at all.
Deep Breathing - I am not practicing this like I want to. I'd say this one needs the most work.
I call it my Super 8 on my calendar where I am keeping track of eating style (so far it's: terrible, light, normal), morning weight and (shudder) evening weight, BM and I'll not share my descriptions.
Too soon to give any supported claims or discoveries.
I hated the thought of writing this post.
I hate the thought of the previous plan going under, but seriously if I want to loose weight I need to heal my belly first. It would be a waste to take the other program any further, and results weren't amazing anyhow, and I'm glad.
I think this is the right track for what I'm asking out of life. No, not being a flake, just taking care of a problem inside out.
I'm being true to my ONE WORD: Persevere
P.S.
Remember Mrs. Workhard and her 35 lb weightloss? Well, she talked me into reading the book that helped her...you know I'll be raving about that one too - because it is worth a thought or two as well!
Call it jumping ship, switching canoes midstream, flake off, etc. But on the positive side I think I'm learning something and rather than be mule stubborn I've stopped, rethought, and I'm ready to share the new plan...see, I kind of warned you about how amusing this might be!
To finish off the previous thought thread:
I lost 1 lb last week. Boooooring.
My thoughts on the MMH Weightloss Formula:
It works, by which I mean it really controls the appetite. The shake is very nourishing. Done.
I'd say I could loose 1 lb on my own for that matter - didn't need a product to get me that. Now 2 or 3 lbs I'd be impressed. (Oh hush you, you "healthy weight loss is slow and gradual" people - you are right but just hush).
I mentioned this before and I'm switching campfires to insure that slow and gradual healing!
It's The Prime by Kulreet Chuadhary. I'm telling you this has to be the closest thing I've read in years to sounding reasonable! The promise is spontaneous weightloss. The goal is a healthy and smart gut. The outcome is proper communication between brain and gut brain, nutrient absorbtion, and all the other factors that come with balance.
For 2 weeks now I've been reading, re-reading again. Now I'm 4 days into actually doing and I have added to my daily duties:
Rebounding for at least 10 minutes - I actually am loving this - especially if I have a story on tape, much easier on the body and no swelling in my legs whatsoever!
Dry Brushing (as ordered in phase 1 - even got one from Amazon rather than scratching myself to pieces with my luffa sponge, which happens to be on the very unsoft side).
Hot and cold shower - Read on line for lymph movement.
Essential Oil massage to stimulate flow and detoxing
Fiber - as directed by The Prime (ok, 1tsp ground flaxseed and 1 tsp psyllium seed in a glass of water every other night)
Triphala - as well directed by The Prime.
Prime Tea - 1 tsp each of cumin, fennel, coriander seed, and manjistha powder. Tastes a bit odd but not unbearable at all.
Deep Breathing - I am not practicing this like I want to. I'd say this one needs the most work.
I call it my Super 8 on my calendar where I am keeping track of eating style (so far it's: terrible, light, normal), morning weight and (shudder) evening weight, BM and I'll not share my descriptions.
Too soon to give any supported claims or discoveries.
I hated the thought of writing this post.
I hate the thought of the previous plan going under, but seriously if I want to loose weight I need to heal my belly first. It would be a waste to take the other program any further, and results weren't amazing anyhow, and I'm glad.
I think this is the right track for what I'm asking out of life. No, not being a flake, just taking care of a problem inside out.
I'm being true to my ONE WORD: Persevere
P.S.
Remember Mrs. Workhard and her 35 lb weightloss? Well, she talked me into reading the book that helped her...you know I'll be raving about that one too - because it is worth a thought or two as well!
Friday, January 15, 2016
WL Week 1 - Keeping it Real
My goal last week while I was waiting on my package from Mountain Meadow Herbs (MMH). I wanted to drop below a certain point (I'm so close!) so that I would only have to take 2 droppers of tincture instead of 3 as is recommender for my weight. Sigh. totally bombed that plan!
So my package came Thursday. Right away I opened it and tasted the shake and the drops...
The drops are very bitter - as most tinctures go it isn't unusual. The shake totally BLUGH tasting, totally. There is nothing there that I would desire it. No gimmicks, no sugar coating, actually not a lot of flavor either except that the spirulina is quite strong. I can't taste one bit of the spices or vanilla the spirulina is so powerful. But do I need it to taste good?
Now, lets compare it to Plexus Protein Drink I tried out last month. That too was totally evil. It tasted so sweet and artificial - didn't even make me feel better, the rest of it is still in the cupboard. Ok, so you know if you're a health nut when tastes good means healthy tasting. Lets just say that the MMH shake tastes and looks very healthy. And I can eat or drink just about anything if I know it will do me good. I've trained my kids to do that too.
About the shake:
I mix 2 level scoops into a pint jar with an inch or two of water and 2 or 3 ice cubes. I fill it up with water, cap the jar and shake it. Then I sit there and look at it, green and a bit gritty, take a deep breath and down the hatch. And to make this sad story a bit brighter every day it gets easier!
I am thinking at this point that the shake is very satisfying and filling. I am still working on when the best time of day is to drink the shake - so far this week breakfast works out best.
About the drops:
I have been faithful to take them no more and no less than 30 before a meal. I really think there is a decrease in hunger. I actually feel like I hardly eat. And I need to be careful that I do - goodness knows how that always backfires on me! So it does control the appetite.
Goal this week:
No obsessing over food. at. all. Just be normal but replace a meal with the shake. Oh, eat more veggies and fruit. Why should that be so hard? I don't know yet, I'll write about that next week!
Any Weight Lost:
Nooo. Gained 1 lb, actually. At first I was loosing a lb a day then up and down. But let me finish: I have had some serious water retention issues that haven't been going away complete over night. As well as 5 to 7 lbs gain thru out the day here and there - all most likely water weight considering where I am in my monthly cycle. I am thinking that this week wasn't making me a good candidate for this project! I am not going to hold this gain issue to the product. I am currently looking into lymph detoxing - according to my symptoms I'm a classic for Fake Fat (water retention sluggish lymph drainage).
Comments:
At this point I am not sure if I should stop MMH WL Formula until I get my lymph system running better - like, is it wasting a good product? But my herbs haven't arrived yet to get that started.
I do not think that the water retention is a result of the drops, I did this same thing last month, uuuugggghh!
So my package came Thursday. Right away I opened it and tasted the shake and the drops...
The drops are very bitter - as most tinctures go it isn't unusual. The shake totally BLUGH tasting, totally. There is nothing there that I would desire it. No gimmicks, no sugar coating, actually not a lot of flavor either except that the spirulina is quite strong. I can't taste one bit of the spices or vanilla the spirulina is so powerful. But do I need it to taste good?
Now, lets compare it to Plexus Protein Drink I tried out last month. That too was totally evil. It tasted so sweet and artificial - didn't even make me feel better, the rest of it is still in the cupboard. Ok, so you know if you're a health nut when tastes good means healthy tasting. Lets just say that the MMH shake tastes and looks very healthy. And I can eat or drink just about anything if I know it will do me good. I've trained my kids to do that too.
About the shake:
I mix 2 level scoops into a pint jar with an inch or two of water and 2 or 3 ice cubes. I fill it up with water, cap the jar and shake it. Then I sit there and look at it, green and a bit gritty, take a deep breath and down the hatch. And to make this sad story a bit brighter every day it gets easier!
I am thinking at this point that the shake is very satisfying and filling. I am still working on when the best time of day is to drink the shake - so far this week breakfast works out best.
About the drops:
I have been faithful to take them no more and no less than 30 before a meal. I really think there is a decrease in hunger. I actually feel like I hardly eat. And I need to be careful that I do - goodness knows how that always backfires on me! So it does control the appetite.
Goal this week:
No obsessing over food. at. all. Just be normal but replace a meal with the shake. Oh, eat more veggies and fruit. Why should that be so hard? I don't know yet, I'll write about that next week!
Any Weight Lost:
Nooo. Gained 1 lb, actually. At first I was loosing a lb a day then up and down. But let me finish: I have had some serious water retention issues that haven't been going away complete over night. As well as 5 to 7 lbs gain thru out the day here and there - all most likely water weight considering where I am in my monthly cycle. I am thinking that this week wasn't making me a good candidate for this project! I am not going to hold this gain issue to the product. I am currently looking into lymph detoxing - according to my symptoms I'm a classic for Fake Fat (water retention sluggish lymph drainage).
Comments:
At this point I am not sure if I should stop MMH WL Formula until I get my lymph system running better - like, is it wasting a good product? But my herbs haven't arrived yet to get that started.
I do not think that the water retention is a result of the drops, I did this same thing last month, uuuugggghh!
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Lymph Detox
Revelation or Wild Goose chase?
Last night when I went to bed my heart was so low. I could tell my weight loss thoughts were getting out of balance. I can tell when I get to a point of being afraid of food and over analyzing every aspect of my day around food I'm tipping. You can't blame me for freaking out - I had a 7lb weight gain during the day! I've been weighting my self in the evening (ok ok ok impending signs of obsession - please bear with me I am my own living experiment) - usually it is only a 2 or 3 lb gain during the day's eating and activity (exercising- another freaky topic).
What did I do? I went over the food sins committed yesterday with Christian.
"I drank 2 cups of coffee in the afternoon...and", I fessed up: "2 drops of grapefruit oil in some ice water." Needless to say the lecture came. He loves me, what can I say. Anyhow as we were chatting and looking up stuff on line (stuff - nonsense and/or potentially life changing information found from biased and disreputable resources) I mentioned that in the back of my mind I keep looking at sluggish lymph systems (I even considered having a massage done once or trying to do it myself after watching a video on the technique - so I promise this is not a new thought) and wondering.
Signs of a slow or sluggish lymphatic system:
Cellulite (tons - ever since I can remember my legs)
Obesity (yep-blushing, struggled with being heavy allll my life))
Allergies (hay fever ever since I can remember)
constipation (on and off all my life)
water retention (ever since I can remember I've measured my day by how fat/slim my ankles are)
puffy eyes (a new issue that started up about a month ago)
sinus issues (especially when I drink milk or get around foreign dust)
circulation - spider veins and varicose (loads of them started when I was 17)
Itchy skin - (I accused boiling myself in the shower and hormones but I have some places that drive me nuts at times)
Are just a few I found...and the ones - in fact every trouble I have is listed!
Is this an answer to prayer?
In the process of our reading we ran across a list of things to try for 10 days:
Drink hot water every 15 minutes (yaaack! )
Rebounding (jumping on small trampoline- I had to ask)
Dry brushing (I had that out already just didn't get serious)
Alternating hot and cold while showering (90 seconds at a time, oh my)
Deep Breathing (I've already had books on hold on the topic! saddly I am a shallow breather)
Keep moving - stretching, 15 - 30 min. brisk walk (I've been doing this)
Herbal teas that effect lymph system (easy can do!)
and of course the obvious ones concerning whole food and leaving off sugary drinks (working on that too)
On my last library haul I brought home The Prime (yeah, another diet book). It is very interesting and got me reading thru the whole book. There is quite a bit in there about the lymph and detoxing!
I am not into the logistics of Indian religion but I found the health body types (doshas) of Ayurveda medicine very amusing and true for our family. Anyhow the author mentions what she calls fake fat. Being true to my dosha (Pitta) I am full of it: fluid retention. I always agonized over my metabolism but I'm turning my eye toward the lymphatic system. Let's see what 10 days of working and cleaning it up does. I'm feeling more encouraged by the minute.
Last night when I went to bed my heart was so low. I could tell my weight loss thoughts were getting out of balance. I can tell when I get to a point of being afraid of food and over analyzing every aspect of my day around food I'm tipping. You can't blame me for freaking out - I had a 7lb weight gain during the day! I've been weighting my self in the evening (ok ok ok impending signs of obsession - please bear with me I am my own living experiment) - usually it is only a 2 or 3 lb gain during the day's eating and activity (exercising- another freaky topic).
What did I do? I went over the food sins committed yesterday with Christian.
"I drank 2 cups of coffee in the afternoon...and", I fessed up: "2 drops of grapefruit oil in some ice water." Needless to say the lecture came. He loves me, what can I say. Anyhow as we were chatting and looking up stuff on line (stuff - nonsense and/or potentially life changing information found from biased and disreputable resources) I mentioned that in the back of my mind I keep looking at sluggish lymph systems (I even considered having a massage done once or trying to do it myself after watching a video on the technique - so I promise this is not a new thought) and wondering.
Signs of a slow or sluggish lymphatic system:
Cellulite (tons - ever since I can remember my legs)
Obesity (yep-blushing, struggled with being heavy allll my life))
Allergies (hay fever ever since I can remember)
constipation (on and off all my life)
water retention (ever since I can remember I've measured my day by how fat/slim my ankles are)
puffy eyes (a new issue that started up about a month ago)
sinus issues (especially when I drink milk or get around foreign dust)
circulation - spider veins and varicose (loads of them started when I was 17)
Itchy skin - (I accused boiling myself in the shower and hormones but I have some places that drive me nuts at times)
Are just a few I found...and the ones - in fact every trouble I have is listed!
Is this an answer to prayer?
In the process of our reading we ran across a list of things to try for 10 days:
Drink hot water every 15 minutes (yaaack! )
Rebounding (jumping on small trampoline- I had to ask)
Dry brushing (I had that out already just didn't get serious)
Alternating hot and cold while showering (90 seconds at a time, oh my)
Deep Breathing (I've already had books on hold on the topic! saddly I am a shallow breather)
Keep moving - stretching, 15 - 30 min. brisk walk (I've been doing this)
Herbal teas that effect lymph system (easy can do!)
and of course the obvious ones concerning whole food and leaving off sugary drinks (working on that too)
On my last library haul I brought home The Prime (yeah, another diet book). It is very interesting and got me reading thru the whole book. There is quite a bit in there about the lymph and detoxing!
I am not into the logistics of Indian religion but I found the health body types (doshas) of Ayurveda medicine very amusing and true for our family. Anyhow the author mentions what she calls fake fat. Being true to my dosha (Pitta) I am full of it: fluid retention. I always agonized over my metabolism but I'm turning my eye toward the lymphatic system. Let's see what 10 days of working and cleaning it up does. I'm feeling more encouraged by the minute.
Monday, January 11, 2016
~WL Week 1 Talk~
I was astounded the other day at the library checking out my books when a friend walked by asking how my Christmas went. I forgot about her question, completely distracted by how different she looked. I hadn't seen her in a few months, but really she looks so much younger and is 35lbs slimmer!
What struck me wasn't really how different she looked. I was affected more that she, Mrs. Workhard, looked slim, and it was ok. She didn't look like she was showing off or trying to get attention, she was just so excited that she had such relief in her knees. Most weight loss programs have a perfectly fit half dressed babe on the cover. I know full well that I will never look like that and I have over the years struggled with the fear of drawing attention to myself or my body. As I watched Mrs Workhard walk away, in her black bonnet and Mennonite dress, I mused. Weight loss isn't always for a bikini body and to look hot. I don't understand why I put those things together like that. It's almost embarrassing. Why can't things be just what they are? Lose the extra baggage so you're not wearing your body out sooner than necessary, what you look like is beside the point.
Bottom line: motivation. Why do I want to loose weight? Is it for the right reasons? Am I afraid that it is for the wrong reasons? I don't feel like I care if I look younger. I have to say looking better is really high on my list, but isn't that thought out of habit? When I was younger it was for fashion's sake all the way. Now I'm an old married woman and fashion is really low on my list of priorities.
And there isn't anything wrong with looking nice! Or slim. I'm not trying to be competitive to my overweight friends and family. I have my own reasons, my own motives, that have nothing to do with bikinis, beaches or babes.
I don't know if it is psychological but I sure have felt strain in my knees here lately - maybe just because Mrs. Workhard talked about her knees? I have digestive issues that are very annoying. My mother has several weight related health issues. The thought of thinking twice about dropping to the floor to play with my grandbabies because I'm too fat makes me so mad! Yes, it's a good idea to get to business on this project.
All is well, I just got back from my 20 minute walk in 5 degree weather! I am on the right track!
What struck me wasn't really how different she looked. I was affected more that she, Mrs. Workhard, looked slim, and it was ok. She didn't look like she was showing off or trying to get attention, she was just so excited that she had such relief in her knees. Most weight loss programs have a perfectly fit half dressed babe on the cover. I know full well that I will never look like that and I have over the years struggled with the fear of drawing attention to myself or my body. As I watched Mrs Workhard walk away, in her black bonnet and Mennonite dress, I mused. Weight loss isn't always for a bikini body and to look hot. I don't understand why I put those things together like that. It's almost embarrassing. Why can't things be just what they are? Lose the extra baggage so you're not wearing your body out sooner than necessary, what you look like is beside the point.
Bottom line: motivation. Why do I want to loose weight? Is it for the right reasons? Am I afraid that it is for the wrong reasons? I don't feel like I care if I look younger. I have to say looking better is really high on my list, but isn't that thought out of habit? When I was younger it was for fashion's sake all the way. Now I'm an old married woman and fashion is really low on my list of priorities.
And there isn't anything wrong with looking nice! Or slim. I'm not trying to be competitive to my overweight friends and family. I have my own reasons, my own motives, that have nothing to do with bikinis, beaches or babes.
I don't know if it is psychological but I sure have felt strain in my knees here lately - maybe just because Mrs. Workhard talked about her knees? I have digestive issues that are very annoying. My mother has several weight related health issues. The thought of thinking twice about dropping to the floor to play with my grandbabies because I'm too fat makes me so mad! Yes, it's a good idea to get to business on this project.
All is well, I just got back from my 20 minute walk in 5 degree weather! I am on the right track!
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Weightloss~ReadySetGo!
While I'm waiting for my special new thing package...forgive me for catering to my personality. I want to implement the plan.
Truth. I am vegetarian. Sad, sorry vegetarian. I don't eat as many vegetables as what I should. No, not lots of bread or pasta either. I'd say I eat mostly beans and other grains. I hardly ever eat fruit. This could use loads of improvement. It looks like a good daily diet scrutiny may help the whole family!
I want to put more positive energy into our diet:
Vegetables - practice getting 3 servings in everyday, as well as 3 servings of fruit.
Salads - not my typical pile of romaine and the easiest dressing I can find.
Exercise - keep up the workout and get a walk in. The fresh air and out-of-the-house feel sounds great!
Water - Keep drinking a few or more quarts a day. Help my partner in crime drink more by adding a lemon wedge or something to make drinking more exciting.
That's it. No groundbreaking unusual stuff. Keep it simple. Keep it real...oh, I'll eat sweets again eventually but I can stop for a while to give this an extra punch. OK, Lets give it all we got! *RAH! RAH! RAH!*
Truth. I am vegetarian. Sad, sorry vegetarian. I don't eat as many vegetables as what I should. No, not lots of bread or pasta either. I'd say I eat mostly beans and other grains. I hardly ever eat fruit. This could use loads of improvement. It looks like a good daily diet scrutiny may help the whole family!
I want to put more positive energy into our diet:
Vegetables - practice getting 3 servings in everyday, as well as 3 servings of fruit.
Salads - not my typical pile of romaine and the easiest dressing I can find.
- soaked and toasted ground nuts and seeds - have this already prepared.
- Raw
- tasty dressings
- Quinoa - anther grain! Arrgg!
- other veggies like cauliflower and carrots as a base to alternate with cabbage or romaine
Exercise - keep up the workout and get a walk in. The fresh air and out-of-the-house feel sounds great!
Water - Keep drinking a few or more quarts a day. Help my partner in crime drink more by adding a lemon wedge or something to make drinking more exciting.
That's it. No groundbreaking unusual stuff. Keep it simple. Keep it real...oh, I'll eat sweets again eventually but I can stop for a while to give this an extra punch. OK, Lets give it all we got! *RAH! RAH! RAH!*
Weightloss~The Tools
Although I am thrilled to get started, the: How am I going to do this! I've made so many feeble attempts as well as fantastic feats of punishment all.my.life, questions are there and I'm gathering my tools !
So, don't you think that if you are overweight by a substantial amount for a substantial amount of time something is in need of attention?
Initially EFT helped me loose 10 lbs and stopped my weight gain in it's tracks. I was actually gaining at a very high speed and was very close to panic. As I practiced EFT I really learned a lot about myself and my secret (even to myself) obsessions. There are situations that trigger certain behaviors in me and I find myself over eating. Everyone has their own triggers and that is why EFT, to me, could be a huge key in overcoming weight gain and lead to weight loss. I don't practice EFT everyday...I need to tap on that *smile*. And here we go, 10 lbs wasn't enough I need to loose 35 more.
I don't think anything will work if there is an emotional black in the way. I'm not saying I am free of them myself, but I am confident of my #1 tool, and I'm willing to get it back in action!
2) I just made and order for another helpful tool. I do not believe in crutches, and this on almost smacks as one, but I am also not against a new tool to do a better job...and oh, my I need help!
I ordered from Mountain Meadow Herbs: their Weight Control Formula and drink mix. Oh, you should have seen my mouse hovering over the Plexus kit! (scratched that out -I do not handle the stimulants that were in the ingredients of the Plexus stuff)
So, I did it! The order wont get here for another 5 days so officially day 1 is next week. We can try it and see how it works. I'm really excited...you know, I'm in love with new things.
THAT doesn't sound like a typical diet! Not like the ones I've tried before!
3) Exercise!! This is crazy! I am so out of shape! A few weeks ago I started a exercise challenge. After 7 days the swelling in my legs got really bad. I did get help from the chiropractor but I realized that this mama wasn't going to jump in where I left off 8 years ago! So I started up a mild workout. Amazingly, and I don't know why but I really feel pumped about it! I WANT to do this every morning. I'm weirding myself out and that's ok. I want to want to! I can get up before everyone else and workout for a few minutes and live to talk about it. I actually feel like it gives me more energy - like they say it is supposed to!
4) Girl, this won't work unless you feel good, take your vitamins and don't get run down again! My arsenal: Goodies from Mountain Meadow Herbs especially Herbal Iron. Vitamins B, C, and other supplements/probiotics for my wrecked digestive system I'm getting healed up and Magnesium. I also use my essential oils everyday.
So, don't you think that if you are overweight by a substantial amount for a substantial amount of time something is in need of attention?
You. Need. Attention.
1) My biggest tool with that has been EFT: Emotional Freedom Technique.
It has been just as it says emotionally freeing in a huge way for me. I
had great hurdles to overcome from my past about weight. I've also had a
crazy belief system about being thin, I've had/have fears and doubts that
will take years to overcome at this rate - but honestly so does
everyone! I have used EFT to help me with self sabotage,
overeating/binge eating, obsession with the scales, etc.Initially EFT helped me loose 10 lbs and stopped my weight gain in it's tracks. I was actually gaining at a very high speed and was very close to panic. As I practiced EFT I really learned a lot about myself and my secret (even to myself) obsessions. There are situations that trigger certain behaviors in me and I find myself over eating. Everyone has their own triggers and that is why EFT, to me, could be a huge key in overcoming weight gain and lead to weight loss. I don't practice EFT everyday...I need to tap on that *smile*. And here we go, 10 lbs wasn't enough I need to loose 35 more.
I don't think anything will work if there is an emotional black in the way. I'm not saying I am free of them myself, but I am confident of my #1 tool, and I'm willing to get it back in action!
2) I just made and order for another helpful tool. I do not believe in crutches, and this on almost smacks as one, but I am also not against a new tool to do a better job...and oh, my I need help!
I ordered from Mountain Meadow Herbs: their Weight Control Formula and drink mix. Oh, you should have seen my mouse hovering over the Plexus kit! (scratched that out -I do not handle the stimulants that were in the ingredients of the Plexus stuff)
So, I did it! The order wont get here for another 5 days so officially day 1 is next week. We can try it and see how it works. I'm really excited...you know, I'm in love with new things.
THE PLAN
Week One:
- Take Weight Control twice daily half hour before meals, if you forget, take it even if you have already eaten.
- Substitute the Weight Control Shake for one meal or two snacks daily.
- Add 3 servings each of fruit and vegetables to your daily diet.
- Take a brisk 20 minute walk 3 times this week or a bike ride. If you love dessert have a serving with only 2 meals each day.
Week Two and Three:
- Take Weight Control 3 times daily half hour before meals
- Substitute the Weight Control Shake for one meal or two snacks daily.
- Add 4 servings each of fruit and veggies to your daily diet.
- Take a brisk 30 minute walk 4 times this week. If you love desserts have half a serving with 2 meals daily.
Week 4 and until goal is reached:
- Take Weight Control 3 times daily half hour before meals.
- Substitute the Weight Control Shake for one meal or two snacks daily.
- Add 5 servings each of fruit and veggies to your daily diet.
- Take a brisk 30 minute walk 5 times this week. If you love desserts have half a serving with 1 meal daily.
Maintenance: Take 1 to 3 times weekly or as needed.
Dosage Chart
Age
|
6-11 yrs
|
12-12+ yrs
|
Adult
|
Adult
|
Adult
|
Weight
|
61-100 lbs
|
101-150 lbs
|
151-200 lbs
|
201-249 lbs
|
250+ lbs
|
Dosage
|
1 1/2 droppers
|
2 droppers
|
2 1/2 droppers
|
3 droppers
|
4 droppers
|
THAT doesn't sound like a typical diet! Not like the ones I've tried before!
3) Exercise!! This is crazy! I am so out of shape! A few weeks ago I started a exercise challenge. After 7 days the swelling in my legs got really bad. I did get help from the chiropractor but I realized that this mama wasn't going to jump in where I left off 8 years ago! So I started up a mild workout. Amazingly, and I don't know why but I really feel pumped about it! I WANT to do this every morning. I'm weirding myself out and that's ok. I want to want to! I can get up before everyone else and workout for a few minutes and live to talk about it. I actually feel like it gives me more energy - like they say it is supposed to!
4) Girl, this won't work unless you feel good, take your vitamins and don't get run down again! My arsenal: Goodies from Mountain Meadow Herbs especially Herbal Iron. Vitamins B, C, and other supplements/probiotics for my wrecked digestive system I'm getting healed up and Magnesium. I also use my essential oils everyday.
WeightLoss~The Talk
This is hard to do. I'm 44 and talking publicly about the journey I am about to embark on. I've been chubby all my life and you can guess what happened after having 6 babies. I had a terrible thought last night at a friend's house as my littlest was on the floor playing. He needed help with one of the toys: that meant I would need to get down on the floor...I decided against it, it was too much trouble, it was going to make me feel uncomfortable, my knees would hurt. Oh my Lord, and I don't even have grand babies yet, I'm only 44! Would 35 lbs be enough to change this? Oh, I've got to try and try my hardest!
I have been wanting to do this for a while but health issues and then the holidays took priority. Now that the holidays and most birthdays are out of the way I feel like I am ready to take loosing weight seriously, and to blog about it!
It's complicated, as all weight loss stories probably are and it isn't just going to be a: I quit drinking pop and lost 25 lbs...No ma'am. We eat a healthy diet 90% clean although too much and too rich no doubt. And I am sure that if I quit eating I would loose weight, I actually have tried that and had no energy to take care of my responsibilities; 6 kids remember? So why am I over weight? What is going to work? What have I not tried and (oh, fright) why will it be different this time?
So, I have tried many programs and in the process I've learned several things about myself.
1) I am addicted to the new. I have amazing fortitude when it comes to trying new ideas and being faithful to the end. My husband is the same way. This is good and bad, you know. Good to be able to support each other in understanding and then bad to encourage each other to take the new-thing-jump...again. So I also became addicted to new diets and ways to torture my body!
2) I believe that most people's weight problems are emotional. Mine is! We are holding on to the fat for support, protection, etc. each person has a custom fitted fat glove. What makes you fat won't be your sisters reason. Oh, sure I also think that the tendency to gain weight runs in the family ( both my mom and sister are overweight) like nervousness does or quick temper can. And it could very well be learned habits of dealing with stress ( called by some as "I am craving" or "I need comfort food" - outlawed phrases in my house). And to me, an expert on dieting and extreme food-denial syndromes, that is why every diet works and doesn't! And when you do find something that works, why do we stop!
3) Exercise. General health. If I don't feel good, I don't care. I'm not going to go and look for ways to expend more energy. Exercise? That almost feels stupid! I am an active housewife! I run up and down the stairs doing laundry, keeping the house clean, cooking 3 meals a day, directing kid traffic.
Truth: my hobbies, especially in the winter, are sit down ones mostly except for marathon gardening (consisting of maybe 10 times a year). I have 6 children that are running all errands for me (they need to learn to be helpful, right?). I don't even walk to the mailbox or to the barn hardly anymore. I can stand in one spot and wave my arms while children run right and left doing all the mad dashing I used to do when they were younger and less helpful. We have water and electric to the barn: I used to haul all the water to the animals and clean out the barn too. Goodness knows I used to mow the lawn!
I used to eat more and weigh less.
Now does exercise sound stupid? Sluggishly I move rolly-polly into the next era of my life. It "snuck up" on me those first 20lbs. Then overwhelmed by financial stress (although apparently we had plenty to eat!) I packed on 10 more. I am not old and 35lbs is not a vast amount compared to some (I have heard: if only that's all I had to loose). My thought is: don't wait a minute longer, now, get moving and lets find the tools to get this job done.
I'm not going to put a time limit on my project, I do have the rest of my life. Well, that could mean a license to fool around or a release from self implied pressure ( I don't want to set myself up for failure before I start).
I had a good talk with my partner in crime yesterday. He said he'd join me...here goes, wish us well.
I have been wanting to do this for a while but health issues and then the holidays took priority. Now that the holidays and most birthdays are out of the way I feel like I am ready to take loosing weight seriously, and to blog about it!
It's complicated, as all weight loss stories probably are and it isn't just going to be a: I quit drinking pop and lost 25 lbs...No ma'am. We eat a healthy diet 90% clean although too much and too rich no doubt. And I am sure that if I quit eating I would loose weight, I actually have tried that and had no energy to take care of my responsibilities; 6 kids remember? So why am I over weight? What is going to work? What have I not tried and (oh, fright) why will it be different this time?
So, I have tried many programs and in the process I've learned several things about myself.
1) I am addicted to the new. I have amazing fortitude when it comes to trying new ideas and being faithful to the end. My husband is the same way. This is good and bad, you know. Good to be able to support each other in understanding and then bad to encourage each other to take the new-thing-jump...again. So I also became addicted to new diets and ways to torture my body!
2) I believe that most people's weight problems are emotional. Mine is! We are holding on to the fat for support, protection, etc. each person has a custom fitted fat glove. What makes you fat won't be your sisters reason. Oh, sure I also think that the tendency to gain weight runs in the family ( both my mom and sister are overweight) like nervousness does or quick temper can. And it could very well be learned habits of dealing with stress ( called by some as "I am craving" or "I need comfort food" - outlawed phrases in my house). And to me, an expert on dieting and extreme food-denial syndromes, that is why every diet works and doesn't! And when you do find something that works, why do we stop!
3) Exercise. General health. If I don't feel good, I don't care. I'm not going to go and look for ways to expend more energy. Exercise? That almost feels stupid! I am an active housewife! I run up and down the stairs doing laundry, keeping the house clean, cooking 3 meals a day, directing kid traffic.
Truth: my hobbies, especially in the winter, are sit down ones mostly except for marathon gardening (consisting of maybe 10 times a year). I have 6 children that are running all errands for me (they need to learn to be helpful, right?). I don't even walk to the mailbox or to the barn hardly anymore. I can stand in one spot and wave my arms while children run right and left doing all the mad dashing I used to do when they were younger and less helpful. We have water and electric to the barn: I used to haul all the water to the animals and clean out the barn too. Goodness knows I used to mow the lawn!
I used to eat more and weigh less.
Now does exercise sound stupid? Sluggishly I move rolly-polly into the next era of my life. It "snuck up" on me those first 20lbs. Then overwhelmed by financial stress (although apparently we had plenty to eat!) I packed on 10 more. I am not old and 35lbs is not a vast amount compared to some (I have heard: if only that's all I had to loose). My thought is: don't wait a minute longer, now, get moving and lets find the tools to get this job done.
I'm not going to put a time limit on my project, I do have the rest of my life. Well, that could mean a license to fool around or a release from self implied pressure ( I don't want to set myself up for failure before I start).
I had a good talk with my partner in crime yesterday. He said he'd join me...here goes, wish us well.
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