The Motivational Generator!
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nomorecomebacks
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Your most welcome papwriter. I am thankful for the read I have been doing in your thread. You have given me much to think about. TY
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Thus far I have come up with the following. Srry that it is long winded. I find it relaxing writing about the things I myself am undertaking. I only present from my own view and always hold that nothing is absolute (I really don't know - but am OK with that)
I cut and paste from word ... and make a cuppa ... as I can't help myself and have more to write, regarding your opening post.
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In the off chance that you do pop in Papwritter, (and I see you have - TY) this is my response re your request for help:
From what I have read, you’re in an age category (as am I), that requires taking into account. You have a history of activity, however you’re current fitness level does not reflect the determination that has previously worked so well. (So to the same is for me)
You admit that you are hard on yourself and at the time of your writing that you were heading for a low. I’m please to of since read, that you are feeling better having succeeded in taking healthy steps. Well Done.
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To those points I will share my view, however first I would like to first relay on the following issue.
You say that you need accountability and that being single makes that hard. On the contrary, I’d like to let you in on another angle. (being careful not to undermine) Sometimes having a partner or living with friends & family can make liability a harder task. It’s not uncommon when sharing goals with others; that what was once a well-meaning target quickly turns into weighted expectation that often disappoints. Thus it is now often when reading hints and tips on weight loss goals one ends up reading, beware who you tell. Add to this a concept of becoming a target oneself. Others find out what you’re doing and the first sign that you slip, instead of getting support, those closest to you only seem to drag you down. This is often less to do with the challenge one sets for himself, but more to with a challenge that others take personally as they watch others take control. Again it is not uncommon for this reason to read of weight loss advisers recommending that people not be too quick to advice friends and family when first starting their weight loss plans.
As someone who has been bouncing between fat and thin, I know this scenario well. My family respond much better when I have said nothing, but simply one day miraculously transform before their eyes.
Going by today’s recommendations, you’ve come to the right place. Online blogging plus a daily diary and online forums like these, come highly recommended. My last transformation was done very much in a place like this. So in some ways to me, I think you’re actually in a good position. There’s not many white picket fences out there with the Brady Bunch Types all lined up cheering each other on. Perhaps on some billboards, or at the end of some Mythical Star Gate. However to finish with a positive spin … my persistence and repeated success via following the recommendations to not be so quick with the telling; has since led my family to being more supportive and occasionally asking for weight loss advice.
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Accountability: No matter all the support that can be attained in places like these, nothing is more effective than how we hold, what we know to be true for ourselves. This part of the forum where one writes a diary; only becomes successful when one express in a manner that holds oneself accountable for what one says, knows & does. It’s not uncommon for groups to talk themselves into doing things they would rather not. When it comes to food, my experience has lead me to “know”, that I either stop eating, sugar, salt and all foods rich, or I do not! I don’t do well when others tell me to not to give up foods I like, to just simply cut back.
That’s yet another reason why I am probably better off on my own. The only thing I have come to learn when taking it easy … is with exercise. My point is – no matter what others can say or suggest, only you can know, what works for you … and what does not. Learning to hold myself accountable is far better than seeking it from others as too, less problematic to talking about all the joys of coffee, cake and cream. Not so bad for those whose dynamics allow for those kind of things. Individually we all have so many different variables which others quickly forget. Yet another reason why liability should really only be sort from self.
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Support through motivation … that’s another story and quite a positive one. This too I do for myself.
I make cuppa before I go on and do just that.
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Thus far I have come up with the following. Srry that it is long winded. I find it relaxing writing about the things I myself am undertaking. I only present from my own view and always hold that nothing is absolute (I really don't know - but am OK with that)
I cut and paste from word ... and make a cuppa ... as I can't help myself and have more to write, regarding your opening post.
______________________________
In the off chance that you do pop in Papwritter, (and I see you have - TY) this is my response re your request for help:
From what I have read, you’re in an age category (as am I), that requires taking into account. You have a history of activity, however you’re current fitness level does not reflect the determination that has previously worked so well. (So to the same is for me)
You admit that you are hard on yourself and at the time of your writing that you were heading for a low. I’m please to of since read, that you are feeling better having succeeded in taking healthy steps. Well Done.
_______________________________
To those points I will share my view, however first I would like to first relay on the following issue.
You say that you need accountability and that being single makes that hard. On the contrary, I’d like to let you in on another angle. (being careful not to undermine) Sometimes having a partner or living with friends & family can make liability a harder task. It’s not uncommon when sharing goals with others; that what was once a well-meaning target quickly turns into weighted expectation that often disappoints. Thus it is now often when reading hints and tips on weight loss goals one ends up reading, beware who you tell. Add to this a concept of becoming a target oneself. Others find out what you’re doing and the first sign that you slip, instead of getting support, those closest to you only seem to drag you down. This is often less to do with the challenge one sets for himself, but more to with a challenge that others take personally as they watch others take control. Again it is not uncommon for this reason to read of weight loss advisers recommending that people not be too quick to advice friends and family when first starting their weight loss plans.
As someone who has been bouncing between fat and thin, I know this scenario well. My family respond much better when I have said nothing, but simply one day miraculously transform before their eyes.
Going by today’s recommendations, you’ve come to the right place. Online blogging plus a daily diary and online forums like these, come highly recommended. My last transformation was done very much in a place like this. So in some ways to me, I think you’re actually in a good position. There’s not many white picket fences out there with the Brady Bunch Types all lined up cheering each other on. Perhaps on some billboards, or at the end of some Mythical Star Gate. However to finish with a positive spin … my persistence and repeated success via following the recommendations to not be so quick with the telling; has since led my family to being more supportive and occasionally asking for weight loss advice.
_________________________________________
Accountability: No matter all the support that can be attained in places like these, nothing is more effective than how we hold, what we know to be true for ourselves. This part of the forum where one writes a diary; only becomes successful when one express in a manner that holds oneself accountable for what one says, knows & does. It’s not uncommon for groups to talk themselves into doing things they would rather not. When it comes to food, my experience has lead me to “know”, that I either stop eating, sugar, salt and all foods rich, or I do not! I don’t do well when others tell me to not to give up foods I like, to just simply cut back.
That’s yet another reason why I am probably better off on my own. The only thing I have come to learn when taking it easy … is with exercise. My point is – no matter what others can say or suggest, only you can know, what works for you … and what does not. Learning to hold myself accountable is far better than seeking it from others as too, less problematic to talking about all the joys of coffee, cake and cream. Not so bad for those whose dynamics allow for those kind of things. Individually we all have so many different variables which others quickly forget. Yet another reason why liability should really only be sort from self.
_____________________________________________
Support through motivation … that’s another story and quite a positive one. This too I do for myself.
I make cuppa before I go on and do just that.
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nomorecomebacks
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In relation to Shift Work, I got to say that for me it was about us unhealthy as working in fields with pesticides. The stress combine with being out of sync lead me into more unhealthy practices sort for relief. Lack of sun, quality light, vitamin deficiencies, sound pollution, state of alert, poor diet, copious amounts of caffeine, poor state of mind plus a build of excess supplementation to keep afloat; I had to ask myself what was the point. I am sorry I have nothing positive to suggest with regards to this. I would recommend seeking out a support forum for shift workers to help minimise such an unhealthy and unnatural existence.
By the way – You can ramble as much as you like in this here space.
The only thing I can think of is to research circadian rhythm, resting your clock, and search terms like “avoiding the shit working blues.” “Life as a Shift Worker” and so on.
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EXCERCISE & FOOD … My oh my. How these two terms take on a whole new meaning as we age and or develop ailments. I’ll see if I can ramble on with my take on that next.
TODAY:
In the mean time I will finish for now with yet another snap shot that reflect my positive steps for the day. It was supposed to be my rest day, or so I thought. I ended up going for a Seven Mile Walk. I listened to some podcasts along the way. I put on a pair of near new running shoes that I never used from my last failed attempt. (I too know how to exercise without an issue … have the can do mentality, however will reveal just how a predisposition to food can ruin such attempts)
I slept in this morning resigned to rest I knew I needed. I woke up feeling pretty good. I drank some lemon water and felt no need for anything else. I no longer subscribe to the terms “Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner” Yet another unhealthy concept. My new hydration Pack caught my attention. I figured I would take a relaxing walk knowing just how beneficial it would be to have water on demand.
Picked it up at Aldi for a good price. Already had researched some others and have always found these packs a crucial element to my weight loss affairs.
I just ordered a tube insulator to make the pack complete. I'll share some hints on tips on the use of hydration packs. How to quickly eliminate that slush slush sound when out jogging - How to more effectively sip on the go - How to adjust the pack so it feels as one and so on. I've been using it on my intervals runs that last few days. Massive difference to my recovery!!!
SO ANYWAYS - I'm walking along all hydrated, relaxed with some insightful dharma podcasts. The new shoes where like walking on clouds. I had just heard from a previous fitness podcast how many fitness walkers prefer runners instead of walking shoes. Now I know why. I know well the form of running from my previous years, however with walking I was struggling with longer than needed strides. Such overreaching was acting more like brakes.
By the way – You can ramble as much as you like in this here space.
The only thing I can think of is to research circadian rhythm, resting your clock, and search terms like “avoiding the shit working blues.” “Life as a Shift Worker” and so on.
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EXCERCISE & FOOD … My oh my. How these two terms take on a whole new meaning as we age and or develop ailments. I’ll see if I can ramble on with my take on that next.
TODAY:
In the mean time I will finish for now with yet another snap shot that reflect my positive steps for the day. It was supposed to be my rest day, or so I thought. I ended up going for a Seven Mile Walk. I listened to some podcasts along the way. I put on a pair of near new running shoes that I never used from my last failed attempt. (I too know how to exercise without an issue … have the can do mentality, however will reveal just how a predisposition to food can ruin such attempts)
I slept in this morning resigned to rest I knew I needed. I woke up feeling pretty good. I drank some lemon water and felt no need for anything else. I no longer subscribe to the terms “Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner” Yet another unhealthy concept. My new hydration Pack caught my attention. I figured I would take a relaxing walk knowing just how beneficial it would be to have water on demand.
Picked it up at Aldi for a good price. Already had researched some others and have always found these packs a crucial element to my weight loss affairs.
I just ordered a tube insulator to make the pack complete. I'll share some hints on tips on the use of hydration packs. How to quickly eliminate that slush slush sound when out jogging - How to more effectively sip on the go - How to adjust the pack so it feels as one and so on. I've been using it on my intervals runs that last few days. Massive difference to my recovery!!!
SO ANYWAYS - I'm walking along all hydrated, relaxed with some insightful dharma podcasts. The new shoes where like walking on clouds. I had just heard from a previous fitness podcast how many fitness walkers prefer runners instead of walking shoes. Now I know why. I know well the form of running from my previous years, however with walking I was struggling with longer than needed strides. Such overreaching was acting more like brakes.
Once I adopted the advice, I was cruising with shorter steps and today ended up 2 Liters down and seven miles ahead.
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nomorecomebacks
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I did not rush things - I thoroughly enjoyed the ability to be able to do as I did. I took the following snap shot and was inspired with what I saw, as too thought of a few online friends:
Adios - Until next post.
Keep up the good work Davy Boy.
Adios - Until next post.
Keep up the good work Davy Boy.
nomorecomebacks
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Morning Notes - now go and do what must be done!
I've seen a lot of videos with smaller balls, however have to say this one I picked up for $10.00au @ Kmart has been doing a great job to help sooth and prevent injury to my feet. Also makes massaging my wife a lot easier, and great for myself in those places I can reach. Whilst this one is doing the job good enough, I intend to also get a smaller one.
When I get back, I enjoy using the ball straight after my stretching. I'll also often use when at my desk.
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Early start this morning, as I got to bed reasonable early as well.
FOOD INTAKE
yesterday morning - one tiny - oval shaped sliced non commercial bread devoid of preservatives. (Baker Cuts For us) One loaf will last my wife and I up to two weeks! On it I had close to half a mashed avocado.
After my Seven Mile Walk - I cold Pressed Two Oranges with one small lemon and added one quarter filtered water.
About 1:30PM - Half a cup of steamed Brown Rice - 125gram (Welfare Certified/No added "rolls eyes"antibiotics/hormone treatment") skinless breast chicken - Keens Curry Powder with half an Onion and two small Mushrooms.
Later I had a Hand full of Raw Cashews. With a cup of home made Ginger Tea
About 3 hours before bed - About 100gram (12 to 15) bite sized "Lavosh Bites" Yeast Free/Egg Free & No Added Preservatives. With some Home Made Dip. (Almond meal left over from home made Almond Milk with A small amount of Artisan Corn Relish purchased at the local Markets.)
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Additional Notes ... I drank close to 4 to 5 liters of Filtered water and perhaps had one or two more herbal teas between all that. (PURE Herbals Teas only and home made Ginger with freshly pressed Lemon.
The snack 3 hours before bed is the ONLY boxed Item in my pantry and is the most minimally TOXIC and processed food I buy.
Over all, that was a good intake for the day and rather clean. I may eat more on days I do more intense workouts. I time my food according to my workouts and ensure I eat nothing close to my bed time.
Having no gall bladder and a history of constipation - I now typically take a table spoon of apple cider vinegar (ACV) and 100 ml of filtered water. I take it like a shot 30 minutes or therabouts before each main meal. I take OX Bile before any meals that contain fats - such as nuts and meats.
I will often soak and crush things like nuts and seed and add to smoothies.
The only thing I missed yesterday was cold pressing my vegetables. That will be on the cards today.
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FOOD is VERY important to me. I either eat properly or I do not. Whilst I enjoy cooking and food preparation, taste is of little consequence to me. If I use a powered, I am often more concerned with its chemical and nutritional function.
I talk more on food later.
Morning exercise:
Getting ready to go out the door for my walk/trot sessions. The last one was more intense with runs. This one will be more a gentle affair. feel like upping the time spent jogging, but would rather exercise patients as thus far it's been key to NO inuries whatsoever. VERY IMPRESSED with my determination on not overdoing it. The Stretching has been crucial to this point. Before and After! I have a good feeling I will once again be jogging ...
I am not sure if I really want to return to running like I used to do before. Half marathons and all that. The Lifestyle I am looking too, I think power/fitness walking may be my thing. Long long walks - possible what I may term as "Power Hiking" hmmm ... Therefore at this point, I see running only as a means to an end. A great way to cut into fat - I was really impressed with yesterdays walk. I think Walking has much more to offer than what most people would care to know.
Edit - with regard to timing on food - only relevant to fueling my muscles with regard to my workouts - In general, the ritual of eating is less important to me than it is to those who love to eat. The success to both my wife and I now losing weight is in fact not just our change in food, but also the way we eat. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are of no consequence to us, as it is to others who may miss a meal. We only eat according to what our bodies tells us - being careful to distinguish between emotions and actual hunger.
Even this blog and diary is on a time limit - Balance & Sustainability is key.
Additional thoughts to work on - importance of WEANING OFF EXERCISE (attachment to paraphernalia based forms and forums) ... Why - ritualistic/consuming and controlling - What is my ultimate Goal????? Life Style and sustainability??? Freedom????
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Works wonders for my Feet:
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Works wonders for my Feet:
I've seen a lot of videos with smaller balls, however have to say this one I picked up for $10.00au @ Kmart has been doing a great job to help sooth and prevent injury to my feet. Also makes massaging my wife a lot easier, and great for myself in those places I can reach. Whilst this one is doing the job good enough, I intend to also get a smaller one.
When I get back, I enjoy using the ball straight after my stretching. I'll also often use when at my desk.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Early start this morning, as I got to bed reasonable early as well.
FOOD INTAKE
yesterday morning - one tiny - oval shaped sliced non commercial bread devoid of preservatives. (Baker Cuts For us) One loaf will last my wife and I up to two weeks! On it I had close to half a mashed avocado.
After my Seven Mile Walk - I cold Pressed Two Oranges with one small lemon and added one quarter filtered water.
About 1:30PM - Half a cup of steamed Brown Rice - 125gram (Welfare Certified/No added "rolls eyes"antibiotics/hormone treatment") skinless breast chicken - Keens Curry Powder with half an Onion and two small Mushrooms.
Later I had a Hand full of Raw Cashews. With a cup of home made Ginger Tea
About 3 hours before bed - About 100gram (12 to 15) bite sized "Lavosh Bites" Yeast Free/Egg Free & No Added Preservatives. With some Home Made Dip. (Almond meal left over from home made Almond Milk with A small amount of Artisan Corn Relish purchased at the local Markets.)
____________
Additional Notes ... I drank close to 4 to 5 liters of Filtered water and perhaps had one or two more herbal teas between all that. (PURE Herbals Teas only and home made Ginger with freshly pressed Lemon.
The snack 3 hours before bed is the ONLY boxed Item in my pantry and is the most minimally TOXIC and processed food I buy.
Over all, that was a good intake for the day and rather clean. I may eat more on days I do more intense workouts. I time my food according to my workouts and ensure I eat nothing close to my bed time.
Having no gall bladder and a history of constipation - I now typically take a table spoon of apple cider vinegar (ACV) and 100 ml of filtered water. I take it like a shot 30 minutes or therabouts before each main meal. I take OX Bile before any meals that contain fats - such as nuts and meats.
I will often soak and crush things like nuts and seed and add to smoothies.
The only thing I missed yesterday was cold pressing my vegetables. That will be on the cards today.
__________________________________________
FOOD is VERY important to me. I either eat properly or I do not. Whilst I enjoy cooking and food preparation, taste is of little consequence to me. If I use a powered, I am often more concerned with its chemical and nutritional function.
I talk more on food later.
Morning exercise:
Getting ready to go out the door for my walk/trot sessions. The last one was more intense with runs. This one will be more a gentle affair. feel like upping the time spent jogging, but would rather exercise patients as thus far it's been key to NO inuries whatsoever. VERY IMPRESSED with my determination on not overdoing it. The Stretching has been crucial to this point. Before and After! I have a good feeling I will once again be jogging ...
I am not sure if I really want to return to running like I used to do before. Half marathons and all that. The Lifestyle I am looking too, I think power/fitness walking may be my thing. Long long walks - possible what I may term as "Power Hiking" hmmm ... Therefore at this point, I see running only as a means to an end. A great way to cut into fat - I was really impressed with yesterdays walk. I think Walking has much more to offer than what most people would care to know.
Edit - with regard to timing on food - only relevant to fueling my muscles with regard to my workouts - In general, the ritual of eating is less important to me than it is to those who love to eat. The success to both my wife and I now losing weight is in fact not just our change in food, but also the way we eat. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are of no consequence to us, as it is to others who may miss a meal. We only eat according to what our bodies tells us - being careful to distinguish between emotions and actual hunger.
Even this blog and diary is on a time limit - Balance & Sustainability is key.
Additional thoughts to work on - importance of WEANING OFF EXERCISE (attachment to paraphernalia based forms and forums) ... Why - ritualistic/consuming and controlling - What is my ultimate Goal????? Life Style and sustainability??? Freedom????
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nomorecomebacks
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My Pre- Workout weight workout:
One of the chard leaves is suffering a bit, (condensation with the way I stored it no doubt - Tisk Tisk) but overall a good variety ready to Cold Press! Not only does cold pressing extract more nutrient over centrifugal juicers, (way less oxidization and a much gentler process) but I also seem to get way more juice than the wiz bang TV Nutribullet. If I want fiber I will enjoy a quick steaming session. When it comes to getting the most bang for buck and easier digestion, you can't go past a Cold Press Juicer. Fantastic for Juicing oranges/Curtis as well!!!
I'm actually juicing way less than I used to. (meaning amount of Juice - I used to drink like a gallon a day - in one liter hits. I used to feel as though my kidneys where having a hard time - the area was inflamed often during these bouts) I don't like to over tax my kidneys - mine are at a lower level of function than others who have not abused themselves as I have done.
Righto - Now that's done, I do believe my digestive system want to move some fiber I prepared earlier. After that, It's time to move on with my dumbbells.
Congatz on the no injuries Dave! Beautiful interval session this morning. I did feel some pain above the ball of my left foot, and therefore reduced the intensity and finished off with a stretching session that allowed for more walking to be done. Also now implementing a core routine after my walk/jog sessions.
Yep, I have advanced from a trot to jog during my intervals.
Keep up the good work Davy Boy!
One of the chard leaves is suffering a bit, (condensation with the way I stored it no doubt - Tisk Tisk) but overall a good variety ready to Cold Press! Not only does cold pressing extract more nutrient over centrifugal juicers, (way less oxidization and a much gentler process) but I also seem to get way more juice than the wiz bang TV Nutribullet. If I want fiber I will enjoy a quick steaming session. When it comes to getting the most bang for buck and easier digestion, you can't go past a Cold Press Juicer. Fantastic for Juicing oranges/Curtis as well!!!
My preworkout meal:
I tend not to juice all the stems - I go for less fiber and more nutrition when juicing. After all - they call it juicing for a reason:
Ready to PRESS! I get One Pints worth out of this lot!:
MORE BANG FOR BUCK!!! One Pint from not a great deal of veggies.
I used to have to centrifuge more veggies $$$ to get the same amount of juice and I would get less nutrition compared to this method - Look at all the unnecessary fiber - I get plenty by eating the odd item without pressing or I might get sacrilegious and steam. What's important here is getting more nutrients in as digestible form as I can. It's how my body needs it. :
I tend not to juice all the stems - I go for less fiber and more nutrition when juicing. After all - they call it juicing for a reason:
Ready to PRESS! I get One Pints worth out of this lot!:
MORE BANG FOR BUCK!!! One Pint from not a great deal of veggies.
I used to have to centrifuge more veggies $$$ to get the same amount of juice and I would get less nutrition compared to this method - Look at all the unnecessary fiber - I get plenty by eating the odd item without pressing or I might get sacrilegious and steam. What's important here is getting more nutrients in as digestible form as I can. It's how my body needs it. :
I'm actually juicing way less than I used to. (meaning amount of Juice - I used to drink like a gallon a day - in one liter hits. I used to feel as though my kidneys where having a hard time - the area was inflamed often during these bouts) I don't like to over tax my kidneys - mine are at a lower level of function than others who have not abused themselves as I have done.
Righto - Now that's done, I do believe my digestive system want to move some fiber I prepared earlier. After that, It's time to move on with my dumbbells.
Congatz on the no injuries Dave! Beautiful interval session this morning. I did feel some pain above the ball of my left foot, and therefore reduced the intensity and finished off with a stretching session that allowed for more walking to be done. Also now implementing a core routine after my walk/jog sessions.
Yep, I have advanced from a trot to jog during my intervals.
Keep up the good work Davy Boy!
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nomorecomebacks
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My Suitcase Gym
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nomorecomebacks
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Food for Today:
Water -
after morning cardio - Cold press 4X Apple and 1X Pair Juice (between my wife and I)
Some time later - Half cup of Oats/home made almond milk - flax seed/meal, crushed cashews and sunflower seeds ? [mashed with a mortar and pestal] - Banana / Honey & half a hand full or raisins.
Took a shot of ACV (apple cider vinager with 100ml water) 30 minutes before above meal - and an Ox Bile tablet with that meal.
Waited till that was fully digested and had empty stomach - only then did I make a cold press veggie juice as depicted two posts above. I always press fresh as I need it. This was my preworkout drink/meal. (35 minutes before weight session)
20 - 30 minutes after workout was my second and last main meal for the day. Half cup or pre-soaked and cook brown rice thrown in with lightly simmered (125grams)chicken and small onion mixed curry and two mushrooms. Only made enough to fill a small bowel.
Again with the shot of AVC and later a bile tab with above meal.
I had metamucil with this meal and a few hours after that, some prune juice.
Will now go make some home made ginger tea.
OH I had my One Coffee for the Week! (when a friend comes to visit me
Other than all that ... I had water during my workouts and a little in between ... (not too much as I like to have an empty stomach for my meals - I learn to hydrated at the right times without leaching or having excess)
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That's wrap ... I will watch one ep then read before bed. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Goodnight!
Water -
after morning cardio - Cold press 4X Apple and 1X Pair Juice (between my wife and I)
Some time later - Half cup of Oats/home made almond milk - flax seed/meal, crushed cashews and sunflower seeds ? [mashed with a mortar and pestal] - Banana / Honey & half a hand full or raisins.
Took a shot of ACV (apple cider vinager with 100ml water) 30 minutes before above meal - and an Ox Bile tablet with that meal.
Waited till that was fully digested and had empty stomach - only then did I make a cold press veggie juice as depicted two posts above. I always press fresh as I need it. This was my preworkout drink/meal. (35 minutes before weight session)
20 - 30 minutes after workout was my second and last main meal for the day. Half cup or pre-soaked and cook brown rice thrown in with lightly simmered (125grams)chicken and small onion mixed curry and two mushrooms. Only made enough to fill a small bowel.
Again with the shot of AVC and later a bile tab with above meal.
I had metamucil with this meal and a few hours after that, some prune juice.
Will now go make some home made ginger tea.
OH I had my One Coffee for the Week! (when a friend comes to visit me
Other than all that ... I had water during my workouts and a little in between ... (not too much as I like to have an empty stomach for my meals - I learn to hydrated at the right times without leaching or having excess)
____________________________
That's wrap ... I will watch one ep then read before bed. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Goodnight!
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nomorecomebacks
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Sleep
I've been researching the issues of sleep and obesity - I thought of you Papwriter, when coming across "Shift Work"I hope you find it at least an interesting read: If interested, I can share more information about SLEEP. - If your driving ... there is a section dedicated to that as well.
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A SHIFT WORKER’S GUIDE TO GOOD SLEEP:
Sound Asleep: The Expert Guide to Sleeping Well
Shift work, especially when it involves nightshifts, has become the
subject of much debate within the sleep community. We define shift
work as any job that falls outside a 9.30am to 5.30pm (or therea-
bouts) working-hours routine. For many years sleep researchers have
tried to unravel the effects of working shifts on health and well-being.
However, empirical studies are skewed by the fact that those doing
shift work are already more physiologically and psychologically able
to cope with its demands, simply by virtue of their genetic make-up. We
find that those unsuited to shift work leave their professions quickly
once the erratic hours begin to take their toll. Those left for us to study
don’t, therefore, represent a true cross-section of the population.
Nevertheless, the major detrimental effects of shift work have over
time become apparent. For women, studies reveal that shift work can
increase susceptibility to breast cancer, and both sexes are more prone
to gastrointestinal problems, increased blood pressure, and stroke.
Night workers (including nurses, doctors and factory workers) are five
times more likely to have a road-traffic accident on their way home at
the end of their shift. What we’re not clear about yet is what exactly
causes the problems. Could it be fewer hours asleep (which we know
is true of shift workers)? Disruption to the 24-hour biological clock?
Or simply changes to lifestyle (for example, we know that nurses
don’t follow the same principles of a healthy lifestyle - nutritious diet,
moderate, regular exercise and so on - that they ask of their patients).
Furthermore, shift workers more often complain of insomnia, fatigue,
lack of concentration, irritability and clumsiness. If you have any com-
bination of these symptoms and you work shifts, you may have what
is now termed “shift work sleep disorder”.
What you can do:
Although some literature suggests that there’s a “perfect” rota scheme,
in fact chronobiologists and sleep scientists agree that no shift-
working rota can meet an ideal. Even in general terms it’s hard to
establish a best practice. However, if there’s a consensus it’s that shifts
that follow a day-evening-night rotation are better than day-night-
evening - probably because the former follows the direction of the
body clock.
If you’re a shift-worker and want to get the best out of your sleep, so
that you can get the best out of your waking hours, both at work and
at home, try to follow a few basic principles:
• Try to keep your biological clock on a “normal” 24-hour
schedule. One of the simplest ways to do this is to eat
according to the usual schedule of a morning breakfast (keep it
fairly small and carbohydrate-rich), a light lunch in the middle
of the day and a main meal at supper time. If you’re working a
night shift, you’ll need light snacks to keep you going - but be
careful how you choose them (see box, p.108).
• Maintain your exercise levels. Making sure you do 30 minutes
of exercise every day helps to keep you healthy and reduce the
risks associated with shift work and/or obesity. Try to perform
your 30 minutes (or more) at roughly the same time every day
- even on your days off.
Timing your sleep:
Try to identify a particular period in every 24 hours when you’re
always asleep. Routine helps your body adjust to the constant changes
to your working/sleeping patterns. Unfortunately, in order to maintain
the new rhythm, you should also commit to sleeping at that time
during your days off. So, for example, if your shift usually begins at
11pm and finishes at 7am, you should ideally make sure that you’re
asleep between the hours of 8 am and 11am, every day.
If your shifts work on a rota system, keep to your given “sleep
hours” as closely as you can throughout the rota. You might need to
work out carefully which hours will always be your sleep hours, but
usually the system can work, give or take 30 to 60 minutes.
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[/FONT] I work night shifts and find that the only way I can get
through them is to snack on chocolate bars. It’s not helping
my waistline! What can I do?
A final tip
It may help to wear sunglasses on your way home from work (as long
as it doesn’t make travelling dangerous). Reducing the amount of
sunlight in your eyes in the morning helps slow down the cessation in
melatonin secretion that tells your body it’s time to wake up (just at
the time that you need to be thinking about sleep).
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Additionally:
I've been researching the issues of sleep and obesity - I thought of you Papwriter, when coming across "Shift Work"I hope you find it at least an interesting read: If interested, I can share more information about SLEEP. - If your driving ... there is a section dedicated to that as well.
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A SHIFT WORKER’S GUIDE TO GOOD SLEEP:
Sound Asleep: The Expert Guide to Sleeping Well
Shift work, especially when it involves nightshifts, has become the
subject of much debate within the sleep community. We define shift
work as any job that falls outside a 9.30am to 5.30pm (or therea-
bouts) working-hours routine. For many years sleep researchers have
tried to unravel the effects of working shifts on health and well-being.
However, empirical studies are skewed by the fact that those doing
shift work are already more physiologically and psychologically able
to cope with its demands, simply by virtue of their genetic make-up. We
find that those unsuited to shift work leave their professions quickly
once the erratic hours begin to take their toll. Those left for us to study
don’t, therefore, represent a true cross-section of the population.
Nevertheless, the major detrimental effects of shift work have over
time become apparent. For women, studies reveal that shift work can
increase susceptibility to breast cancer, and both sexes are more prone
to gastrointestinal problems, increased blood pressure, and stroke.
Night workers (including nurses, doctors and factory workers) are five
times more likely to have a road-traffic accident on their way home at
the end of their shift. What we’re not clear about yet is what exactly
causes the problems. Could it be fewer hours asleep (which we know
is true of shift workers)? Disruption to the 24-hour biological clock?
Or simply changes to lifestyle (for example, we know that nurses
don’t follow the same principles of a healthy lifestyle - nutritious diet,
moderate, regular exercise and so on - that they ask of their patients).
Furthermore, shift workers more often complain of insomnia, fatigue,
lack of concentration, irritability and clumsiness. If you have any com-
bination of these symptoms and you work shifts, you may have what
is now termed “shift work sleep disorder”.
What you can do:
Although some literature suggests that there’s a “perfect” rota scheme,
in fact chronobiologists and sleep scientists agree that no shift-
working rota can meet an ideal. Even in general terms it’s hard to
establish a best practice. However, if there’s a consensus it’s that shifts
that follow a day-evening-night rotation are better than day-night-
evening - probably because the former follows the direction of the
body clock.
If you’re a shift-worker and want to get the best out of your sleep, so
that you can get the best out of your waking hours, both at work and
at home, try to follow a few basic principles:
• Sleep whenever you can, even if this is in short two-hour bursts.
Your body will ensure that you maximize the time you spend in
deep, restorative sleep, and also in dreaming sleep. Also, don’t
be afraid to take naps during your shift breaks if you need to.
Your body will ensure that you maximize the time you spend in
deep, restorative sleep, and also in dreaming sleep. Also, don’t
be afraid to take naps during your shift breaks if you need to.
Talk to your manager to try to ensure there’s somewhere you
can go to sit and shut your eyes for 20 minutes (but 20 minutes
is enough). Now that we live in a 24/7 culture, workplaces are
can go to sit and shut your eyes for 20 minutes (but 20 minutes
is enough). Now that we live in a 24/7 culture, workplaces are
becoming much more aware and tolerant of the need to look
after their night shifters.
after their night shifters.
schedule. One of the simplest ways to do this is to eat
according to the usual schedule of a morning breakfast (keep it
fairly small and carbohydrate-rich), a light lunch in the middle
of the day and a main meal at supper time. If you’re working a
night shift, you’ll need light snacks to keep you going - but be
careful how you choose them (see box, p.108).
• Maintain your exercise levels. Making sure you do 30 minutes
of exercise every day helps to keep you healthy and reduce the
risks associated with shift work and/or obesity. Try to perform
your 30 minutes (or more) at roughly the same time every day
- even on your days off.
• Avoid caffeine and any other stimulation (including vigorous
exercise) just before you intend to sleep.
exercise) just before you intend to sleep.
• Read Chapter 3 on sleep hygiene and follow its advice as
carefully as you can. Take special care to keep your bedroom
dark, at the right temperature and for sleeping (and sex) only.
Winding down and setting a bedtime routine is also especially
important - your brain needs lots of triggers that it’s time to
sleep (see below).
carefully as you can. Take special care to keep your bedroom
dark, at the right temperature and for sleeping (and sex) only.
Winding down and setting a bedtime routine is also especially
important - your brain needs lots of triggers that it’s time to
sleep (see below).
Try to identify a particular period in every 24 hours when you’re
always asleep. Routine helps your body adjust to the constant changes
to your working/sleeping patterns. Unfortunately, in order to maintain
the new rhythm, you should also commit to sleeping at that time
during your days off. So, for example, if your shift usually begins at
11pm and finishes at 7am, you should ideally make sure that you’re
asleep between the hours of 8 am and 11am, every day.
If your shifts work on a rota system, keep to your given “sleep
hours” as closely as you can throughout the rota. You might need to
work out carefully which hours will always be your sleep hours, but
usually the system can work, give or take 30 to 60 minutes.
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SLEEP CLINIC
through them is to snack on chocolate bars. It’s not helping
my waistline! What can I do?
First and foremost, make sure that you’re eating healthily during
the day. This means avoiding high-fat, spicy, and salty foods, and
also doing your best to eat as though you were not working on
shifts (see main text) - remember that in the middle of the night
your digestive system slows down. If you’ve eaten well during
the day, you shouldn’t need to fill up on energy during your shift,
although inevitably being active will occasionally make you feel
peckish. Take healthy snacks with you into work - fruit, nuts
and seeds, or a light salad will fill a hunger gap so that you’re less
tempted to reach for the sugar.
the day. This means avoiding high-fat, spicy, and salty foods, and
also doing your best to eat as though you were not working on
shifts (see main text) - remember that in the middle of the night
your digestive system slows down. If you’ve eaten well during
the day, you shouldn’t need to fill up on energy during your shift,
although inevitably being active will occasionally make you feel
peckish. Take healthy snacks with you into work - fruit, nuts
and seeds, or a light salad will fill a hunger gap so that you’re less
tempted to reach for the sugar.
Drink lots of water, too, so that you feel less like you need sugar
to keep going. Finally, if you feel sleepy early on in your shift, have
a caffeinated drink. Although it’s not good to drink caffeine shortly
before trying to sleep, caffeine at the start of a nightshift shouldn’t
affect your ability to sleep later.
to keep going. Finally, if you feel sleepy early on in your shift, have
a caffeinated drink. Although it’s not good to drink caffeine shortly
before trying to sleep, caffeine at the start of a nightshift shouldn’t
affect your ability to sleep later.
It may help to wear sunglasses on your way home from work (as long
as it doesn’t make travelling dangerous). Reducing the amount of
sunlight in your eyes in the morning helps slow down the cessation in
melatonin secretion that tells your body it’s time to wake up (just at
the time that you need to be thinking about sleep).
___________________________________________________
Additionally:
If you’ve ever seen a pharmacist or a doctor about overcoming jet
lag (or dealing with shift work sleep problems), you may have been
told about melatonin supplementation.
lag (or dealing with shift work sleep problems), you may have been
told about melatonin supplementation.
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nomorecomebacks
New member
Yep siree - Completely unnatural to be spinning the wheel like so. With respect to making healthier choices, whilst the world churns on vested interest; I'll quote from the book of deception... "Being in the world but not of the world.....but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. " [Romans 12:2] Whilst having had my head unraveled from the wash, I must say there's actually some wisdom in that ... minus the external source. It surely is a toxic world in which we live.
Yadda Yadda ... indeed ... this is therapeutic!!!
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Moving On ...
So I had a reasonably rested day. I do believe I will stretch before bed tonight with good thoughts for tomorrows morning run. Clothes are on the ready and my bed awaits. Perhaps just a good wash with some guided meditation on this things to prep my way. No need to bother with a food list tonight. Both my wife and I are doing really well. I'll just note the timming and my empty stomach before bed, I do believe a well chosen snack (suited for me and my digestive function) will better aid in helping me sleep:
Interesting CLICK ON LINK ? Snacking Before Bed & Weight Loss - more importantly Good Sleep.
I'll comment on this as I've been big on having an empty tummy. The thing with all this conflicting information, is to know that for each piece of advice, there is at least several variables that need to be taken into account. Moreover that most of those variables differ between each individual and 7 X 7 more variables.
For Me - Learning to go without food and to differentiate between true hunger and emotional cravings, has led me to have an appreciation for an empty tummy. However, when in the come back phase of using exercise to loose weight ... there is a dance that goes on between how much to have and how much to not. I'm getting good at fueling my body with low cals and high nutrition ... the layering - timing - neutralizing - enzyming - synergy and so on and so on ... (if we still had natural foods with natural soil ... we would not have to waste our time overcoming such an natural state of form, body and mind -)
SO YEA - The balance between upping the anty and prepping for a restful state ... does indeed see me wake up for a midnight snack. I have a banana with a couple of raisins and maybe 5 cashews (preferably crushed with mashed fruit) if my gut is feeling good - I then have no problem falling back into a much deeper sleep! SO - it's not open season to have ones meal closer to bed time ... not at all!!!!! I will actually be raising my bed to adjust for reflux (which has actually become much better since reading up on digestion!) All these little ailments (esophagitis yet another) quickly add up as to why not every article is applicable ... although they may give the bandwagon types goosebumps as they read. "Oh but I can not break away from Paleo and or the Goddess of Veganisim ... rar rar rarrr My oh My ... The well being Guides give off all kinds of buzz. Hey - but whatever works! Right?
It's like this whole thing about looking after ones gut has been top secret ... But more a case of one living under a rock. The smaller the snack the better for me ... There is a lot to be said for the healing capacity of a digestive system that's not heavily loaded when going to bed. It's a bit of everything really ... dialed in to meet our needs. Just got to get a gentle grip on turning those knobs.
Well that's my Therapeutic rambling for the night ...
Body composition is hardening underneath, and the now gell like fat is starting to burn during rest. Rest, play, hydration, nutrition, and fueling with lots of stretching, intention, affirming, rebuking and surfing between ... I got to say, the days a flying by!!! - Despite the fluctuations - I am getting thinner every day.
- I'm being transformed by the renewing of my mind. and it's "I" that's doing it ... all by my self.
Yadda Yadda ... indeed ... this is therapeutic!!!
___________________________
Moving On ...
So I had a reasonably rested day. I do believe I will stretch before bed tonight with good thoughts for tomorrows morning run. Clothes are on the ready and my bed awaits. Perhaps just a good wash with some guided meditation on this things to prep my way. No need to bother with a food list tonight. Both my wife and I are doing really well. I'll just note the timming and my empty stomach before bed, I do believe a well chosen snack (suited for me and my digestive function) will better aid in helping me sleep:
Interesting CLICK ON LINK ? Snacking Before Bed & Weight Loss - more importantly Good Sleep.
I'll comment on this as I've been big on having an empty tummy. The thing with all this conflicting information, is to know that for each piece of advice, there is at least several variables that need to be taken into account. Moreover that most of those variables differ between each individual and 7 X 7 more variables.
For Me - Learning to go without food and to differentiate between true hunger and emotional cravings, has led me to have an appreciation for an empty tummy. However, when in the come back phase of using exercise to loose weight ... there is a dance that goes on between how much to have and how much to not. I'm getting good at fueling my body with low cals and high nutrition ... the layering - timing - neutralizing - enzyming - synergy and so on and so on ... (if we still had natural foods with natural soil ... we would not have to waste our time overcoming such an natural state of form, body and mind -)
SO YEA - The balance between upping the anty and prepping for a restful state ... does indeed see me wake up for a midnight snack. I have a banana with a couple of raisins and maybe 5 cashews (preferably crushed with mashed fruit) if my gut is feeling good - I then have no problem falling back into a much deeper sleep! SO - it's not open season to have ones meal closer to bed time ... not at all!!!!! I will actually be raising my bed to adjust for reflux (which has actually become much better since reading up on digestion!) All these little ailments (esophagitis yet another) quickly add up as to why not every article is applicable ... although they may give the bandwagon types goosebumps as they read. "Oh but I can not break away from Paleo and or the Goddess of Veganisim ... rar rar rarrr My oh My ... The well being Guides give off all kinds of buzz. Hey - but whatever works! Right?
It's like this whole thing about looking after ones gut has been top secret ... But more a case of one living under a rock. The smaller the snack the better for me ... There is a lot to be said for the healing capacity of a digestive system that's not heavily loaded when going to bed. It's a bit of everything really ... dialed in to meet our needs. Just got to get a gentle grip on turning those knobs.
Well that's my Therapeutic rambling for the night ...
Body composition is hardening underneath, and the now gell like fat is starting to burn during rest. Rest, play, hydration, nutrition, and fueling with lots of stretching, intention, affirming, rebuking and surfing between ... I got to say, the days a flying by!!! - Despite the fluctuations - I am getting thinner every day.
- I'm being transformed by the renewing of my mind. and it's "I" that's doing it ... all by my self.
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nomorecomebacks
New member
Srry I missed that - I now see I have that option. ... will think hard on the footprint I wish to leave.
Hope you are doing well.
TY for your kind words.
Edit - Walking will be my main stay as I eventually plan to wean off the "exercise" Big air quotes on that term. Active & Moving - YES
To be fair ... it is all relative ... I would love it, if in fact I am able to break a stride with two feet in the air, yet remain like a feather ... now that would be truly something. Perhaps I will have much to write, if I am ever again I'm able to glide like so. I am hopeful, but trepidatious. Either way, I think walking with confidence is gong to see me find balance in the end.
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Thanks for your input Nomore (don't know if you use your real name around here or not).....I hear what you're saying about how friends and family can sabatoge one's efforts at times, I get that.........being single has it's challenges accountability wise too, believe me. Ultimately, in any situation it boils down to being accountable to yourself in my opinion. It must come from within. While I understand that, I have not been successful in achieving it, which is why I have 'reached out' to a forum such as this. I will say, while it's only been a week, I have been much more accountable thus far.....baby steps. As for the overnights/sleep situation, well, it is what it is right now. Can't do much about it, so just gonna live it and try not to let it deter me in my efforts. It's not, in any way ideal, but it doesn't have to be an excuse either. Just curious, remind me, what's your current weight? High point? Goal weight? Seems like you are quite focused......continue to inspire.
nomorecomebacks
New member
I visit many many sites. - I prefer not to get too bogged down at any one, however I did make some very good friends over at:
http://anxietyforum.net/forum/forum.php
It's one of the most tolerant ones I have ever been too. Great moderation that lets people think and speak for themselves. A good place where I get to share and experience those things most of us would rather not.
My real name is David - no more than the function of most of what I write. You can call me Dave. Everyone has their story - Thankfully I have worn my out.
I am currently 95KG - was 106KG and have been as low as 77KG. (weight is fluctuating whilst the muscle and fat does it's thing - I am 170cm tall [BMI is still off the chart - if you go by such things] - I shrank 2cm, but that's OK - soon I will be dead - some things in life we just have to accept : ) -) Perhaps I will grow 2 cm when the weight is dropped ... lmfao. Not sure where I will end up (I try not to project like so) ... or if this time round, any number will rate as a practical goal. My outlook is completely different to the last time I reconstructed myself.
My measure right now for the way I lift myself up, is still pretty much the same as it ever was. The level to which I can push myself, is very much focused on what I can do before it's done. I try to work out the negatives first up, then negotiate them as best I can - Once I am content with that, I take my thoughts and turn them into something I can do. Despite the fact that many people take the term "Choice" and use it more as weapon than a tool, I have come to accept that no matter how shallow and oppressive this world really is, that there is always a better way we can choose.
For me - Giving Up Food as we know it, and being content to simply breath and drink the cleanest water I can find; is enough of a goal to suit me for the rest of my life. In that respect there is plenty I can do in order to appreciate just how much freedom comes with a life lived like that.
Like I said though - right now, I am adopting the measures of old to do what needs to be done in order to clean the toxins out. (more like a comprehensive deconstructionism that's going to take some serious motivation and reality checks) The ultimate goal to which I refer is most likely obscured to most who are are driven by other things. "Each to their own - I'm a bit slow and require hard knocks in order to learn ... better late than never hey ; - ) " Spirituality has played a huge part during my time of "letting go" - I now aim to nurture such progress, but right now dedicate this space to rectifying the more negative aspect to such a cliches (letting go) with regard to my physical condition.
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Now - How about my current psychical condition? I am starting to feel quite vibrant at different times - an air of positive static that turns my trepidation into joyous visions of my next transition, which seems to unfold before I know it, the more toxins that are released. Of course these could be no more than delusions of grandeur - but is OK with me. : )
On that Note - I now have some more weights to shift and time to prep for the nourishment ahead. Your are correct - I am much more focused. My next step is to organize so I have time to heal. Comebacks with exercise that aim to strengthen and burn the fat require a lot of thought. Both for planning and then space for healing. I use to do it naturally as a happy laborer, but then everything changed. The certifications, time constraints, accountability to those who hand out the food - and now even the food itself has changed. (smiles) ...
Forgive me ... I do tend to dribble in this here like threads. I best keep on track and DO! - Is all good ... I have mapped out my plan so that once again, I can keep moving and be thankful; for those times am able to breath through two nostrils ... instead of one.
These edits will have to do ... Now is what counts ... Time To Move.
PS - Thanks for sharing and your questions. Good luck with your outcome today. Rest well.
Dave.
- I prefer not to get too bogged down at any one, however I did make some very good friends over at:http://anxietyforum.net/forum/forum.php
It's one of the most tolerant ones I have ever been too. Great moderation that lets people think and speak for themselves. A good place where I get to share and experience those things most of us would rather not.
My real name is David - no more than the function of most of what I write. You can call me Dave. Everyone has their story - Thankfully I have worn my out.
I am currently 95KG - was 106KG and have been as low as 77KG. (weight is fluctuating whilst the muscle and fat does it's thing - I am 170cm tall [BMI is still off the chart - if you go by such things] - I shrank 2cm, but that's OK - soon I will be dead - some things in life we just have to accept : ) -) Perhaps I will grow 2 cm when the weight is dropped ... lmfao. Not sure where I will end up (I try not to project like so) ... or if this time round, any number will rate as a practical goal. My outlook is completely different to the last time I reconstructed myself.
My measure right now for the way I lift myself up, is still pretty much the same as it ever was. The level to which I can push myself, is very much focused on what I can do before it's done. I try to work out the negatives first up, then negotiate them as best I can - Once I am content with that, I take my thoughts and turn them into something I can do. Despite the fact that many people take the term "Choice" and use it more as weapon than a tool, I have come to accept that no matter how shallow and oppressive this world really is, that there is always a better way we can choose.
For me - Giving Up Food as we know it, and being content to simply breath and drink the cleanest water I can find; is enough of a goal to suit me for the rest of my life. In that respect there is plenty I can do in order to appreciate just how much freedom comes with a life lived like that.
Like I said though - right now, I am adopting the measures of old to do what needs to be done in order to clean the toxins out. (more like a comprehensive deconstructionism that's going to take some serious motivation and reality checks) The ultimate goal to which I refer is most likely obscured to most who are are driven by other things. "Each to their own - I'm a bit slow and require hard knocks in order to learn ... better late than never hey ; - ) " Spirituality has played a huge part during my time of "letting go" - I now aim to nurture such progress, but right now dedicate this space to rectifying the more negative aspect to such a cliches (letting go) with regard to my physical condition.
______________________________________
Now - How about my current psychical condition? I am starting to feel quite vibrant at different times - an air of positive static that turns my trepidation into joyous visions of my next transition, which seems to unfold before I know it, the more toxins that are released. Of course these could be no more than delusions of grandeur - but is OK with me. : )
On that Note - I now have some more weights to shift and time to prep for the nourishment ahead. Your are correct - I am much more focused. My next step is to organize so I have time to heal. Comebacks with exercise that aim to strengthen and burn the fat require a lot of thought. Both for planning and then space for healing. I use to do it naturally as a happy laborer, but then everything changed. The certifications, time constraints, accountability to those who hand out the food - and now even the food itself has changed. (smiles) ...
Forgive me ... I do tend to dribble in this here like threads. I best keep on track and DO! - Is all good ... I have mapped out my plan so that once again, I can keep moving and be thankful; for those times am able to breath through two nostrils ... instead of one.
These edits will have to do ... Now is what counts ... Time To Move.
PS - Thanks for sharing and your questions. Good luck with your outcome today. Rest well.
Dave.
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nomorecomebacks
New member
Time To Change My Approach!
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The pain on top of my foot has decided for me. A dedicated walking program is now on my mind. It really comes as no surprise. I have persisted with micro fractures to my feet over the years with the various comebacks here and there. The constant reaffirming that exercise is not my main aim, has helped me to overcome the usual desire to give up when such debilitating injury hits.
The good news is that whilst I can make the bones in my left foot crackle, like I can with my shoulder joint; I'm still able to do brisk walking without much trouble. SIGH - If only I knew half as much as back in the day. The next 48 hours I am going very easy on my legs. Despite the fact that in the past I have been able to push past such injures with strapping tape, compression bandages and plain stupidity. I think the time has come to let go of running; at least as a weight loss means. It was a good try though. I stuck to the walk/trot plan and was getting results. This time around it was not so much my predisposition to flog myself with the mind, but more the law of physics and state of my bones.
Whist the same laws no doubt apply to any form of movement, I now dedicate myself solely to walking as my chosen form of motion to burning the fat! The misconception out there that one cannot drop the weight from walking alone, has not helped. I do note though, I will continue with my weight training in order to support my metabolic rate. In addition to all this context of exercise, it bares reminding oneself that the success to a well maintained body is mostly about what one puts in ones mouth. I just tried to calculate some kind of percentage metaphor in my head, but think that cliche is too vague.
As in like 95% Food & 5% Exercise. Far better to just leave that metaphor, more to what one puts in ones mouth. Exercise has its place in such a sedentary world, but the ritualistic way in which its done, in order to maintain health is quite a depressive thought in itself. That point will sink in after 40 years or so. Perhaps less if your a quick study on the meaning of life.
So what's the answer? WALK DON'T RUN.
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Drinking Algae is fast becoming one of my favorite foods.
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Drinking Algae is fast becoming one of my favorite foods.
This combo I made up yesterday morning. It was quite filling actually. I used my mortar and pestel to crush up cashews and sunflower seeds. I then tossed that into a blender with water, banana, flaxmeal and spoonful of honey with about 6 grams of Spirulina Powder. I usually use home made almond milk which I did not have. In fact, I have some soaked nuts on the ready now. Time to go make my nut milk and prepare the above drink.
I think just staying away from the take away and not eating packaged/processes foods is going to see a dramatic change over the next year. 2 months done with respect to that. My wife suffers from MS- and already in the last 8 weeks, she has spent way less time in her chair. That alone has been really inspiring for to see. Her body composition has changed as well and she has been doing nothing other than being motivated to get up and help herself. Good Natural Food = Movement = Health.
Have a good folks.
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nomorecomebacks
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Getting Better Sleep. [Lifestyle Changes]
No - we are not squatting. Rental curtains simply don't cut it anymore. Curtains on order.
My youngest daughter ended up with our Bat Cave Curtains. - Hope to have them shortly. Rental properties for anything under 400 kind of suck when it comes to curtains. Most only go as far as lace. Blinds are to thin and get damaged easily and or others are only as good as a sheet. If your not as privileged as others & always moving, then you'll know what I mean.
Dark & Cool is what I need. Regulated cool temps. Hard when sleeping with a partner to attain the fine line.
Raising the bed really helps with reflux - much better sleep since I started doing that. How the hell I have been going so long with the streets lamps making their way in; *&^# only knows. The pic was taken in the middle of the day. I am hoping for a much darker sleep tonight.
OMG - srry about the clothes pile. What do do? ...
Boy that was hard work ... think I might go for a sleep.
Later.
Getting Better Sleep. [Lifestyle Changes]
No - we are not squatting. Rental curtains simply don't cut it anymore. Curtains on order.
My youngest daughter ended up with our Bat Cave Curtains. - Hope to have them shortly. Rental properties for anything under 400 kind of suck when it comes to curtains. Most only go as far as lace. Blinds are to thin and get damaged easily and or others are only as good as a sheet. If your not as privileged as others & always moving, then you'll know what I mean.
Dark & Cool is what I need. Regulated cool temps. Hard when sleeping with a partner to attain the fine line.
Raising the bed really helps with reflux - much better sleep since I started doing that. How the hell I have been going so long with the streets lamps making their way in; *&^# only knows. The pic was taken in the middle of the day. I am hoping for a much darker sleep tonight.
OMG - srry about the clothes pile. What do do? ...
Boy that was hard work ... think I might go for a sleep.
Later.
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Think I will bed down in my other thread. Will report back when I have made more progress. ... or maybe not. (I bounce from place to place) Thanks for the affirming Davy Boy.
... & thanks for the space.
Adios -
"Weight Loss is so much more than just losing weight."
... & thanks for the space.
Adios -
"Weight Loss is so much more than just losing weight."
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nomorecomebacks
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We'll see what happens.
nomorecomebacks
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Something worth Sharing:
My daughter is iron deficient, so I thought I would introduce an alternative and or something to use along side her supplementation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg_NcKfMmos
Until my next worthy creation.
My daughter is iron deficient, so I thought I would introduce an alternative and or something to use along side her supplementation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg_NcKfMmos
Until my next worthy creation.