The Motivational Generator!
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Hi KnowAndDo. It's been a while since I've been around this neck of the woods. I can say it was a nice surprise to see that you had popped in. TY
Indeed it's now 20"+" kilos and counting down. After that Xmas period I put a few more kilos on and sadly we had a lot of bad news which came rolling in like one episode after another. Thankfully our new way of living has not only helped us endure, but has also helped us become more proactive in our approach and as a result, we have had many wins.
SO - I'd rather avoid talking in the numbers at this stage - BUT - I am in a really good spot now. Most of my purging is done. This thread has been a large part of that. Special thanks to the team on this forum for their patients as to anyone else that has bothered reading through. All the opinionated comments and ranting and raving I have done. We do whatever works I guess. We are all different in our approach. Even those of us with like minds.
By far - My/Our best course of action has been with the way My partner and I now both eat and think. Right now, I can't really focus on went wrong or how most of us get caught in those ruts that keep us from living less painful lives, moreover lives with contentment and peace. But I can spur myself on a little more by focusing on what seems to working for myself.
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Starting this thread for one. The passion I put into learning about my physical condition and trialling for myself what works for me and what does not. I have now overcome my missing gall bladder, found a small concoction of Vitamin Pills and know when to take and with what. I still soak my grains, but avoid nuts and other concentrated fats – (even the good ones) … Basically I now know what to do with the food as per my condition/myself; which brings me to as much a vital point – doing what must be done.
Psychologically I have well and truly dumped. This last episode of giving up on myself went on for many years in a row. For all the detoxification my body has been going through and the injuries that have ensued, so too have I been struggling with my emotions and behavioural patterns. It's been a purification process on many fonts.
SO – With the eating and exercising, developing a balanced mindset has seen me continue with Psychotherapy which I am pleased to say really helps. My confidence has slowly been growing. I joined the Gym not so long ago which was a huge step. Social Phobia is only one symptom/label of many spawn from low self esteem. I bought some equipment and set up a little vocal recording studio and now volunteer for Librivox, which is an online service that provides free audio books. I've even returned to peer support group where things did not go so well before. So it is that all of these little and big personal development areas of growth have come about. It's amazing what can happen when we take back control. However it's more so due to the “nature” and change in lifestyle as opposed to any kind of wiz bang approach. That I can not emphasize enough.
It's been a long haul – I actually started somewhat before my 6 months of the Junk food which I think is getting on now. I have lost count. All in all – it's been over a year since I no longer wanted to live in a fog, of a long drawn out pathetic state of death. It all started when I weaned myself of the antipsychotics, plus the antidepressants that went with them. Best decision I ever made.
So now having come a long way – Where to next:
Right now, it's more about holding the fort. The dynamics at home are rather tense. We ended up having to take in our daughter and grandson for a second time. Part and parcel of the cycle of life - as too, it is as of domestic abuse. Say no more. I'll say this though … they are now too eating more wholesome foods and seeing more clearly and as appreciative of the ensuing peace
I have enough on my plate re personal challenges to keep me busy for a long time … all now in a positive light that's seemingly helping me to endure and overcome those obstacles that just come with life. I'm feeling more confidant I will regain my healthier state, but more so one that will last regardless of the inevitable facts that come with age. It's not easy and I don't believe it's meant to be. It's all about the challenges and what we choose to do with them.
I've struggled much with the concepts of goals as often spoke in the genre of self help. It's even harder to unravel such terms when mixed with the often misunderstood, hyped up serialized packaging of weight loss and of course; it's huge array of miracle products.
I'm glad to say I'm working such things out as they relate to my take on living life and or getting through. One thing is for sure … I have returned here much lighter than I was before. What's even better is the fact it required no comebacks at all.
Indeed it's now 20"+" kilos and counting down. After that Xmas period I put a few more kilos on and sadly we had a lot of bad news which came rolling in like one episode after another. Thankfully our new way of living has not only helped us endure, but has also helped us become more proactive in our approach and as a result, we have had many wins.
SO - I'd rather avoid talking in the numbers at this stage - BUT - I am in a really good spot now. Most of my purging is done. This thread has been a large part of that. Special thanks to the team on this forum for their patients as to anyone else that has bothered reading through. All the opinionated comments and ranting and raving I have done. We do whatever works I guess. We are all different in our approach. Even those of us with like minds.
By far - My/Our best course of action has been with the way My partner and I now both eat and think. Right now, I can't really focus on went wrong or how most of us get caught in those ruts that keep us from living less painful lives, moreover lives with contentment and peace. But I can spur myself on a little more by focusing on what seems to working for myself.
______________________
Starting this thread for one. The passion I put into learning about my physical condition and trialling for myself what works for me and what does not. I have now overcome my missing gall bladder, found a small concoction of Vitamin Pills and know when to take and with what. I still soak my grains, but avoid nuts and other concentrated fats – (even the good ones) … Basically I now know what to do with the food as per my condition/myself; which brings me to as much a vital point – doing what must be done.
Psychologically I have well and truly dumped. This last episode of giving up on myself went on for many years in a row. For all the detoxification my body has been going through and the injuries that have ensued, so too have I been struggling with my emotions and behavioural patterns. It's been a purification process on many fonts.
SO – With the eating and exercising, developing a balanced mindset has seen me continue with Psychotherapy which I am pleased to say really helps. My confidence has slowly been growing. I joined the Gym not so long ago which was a huge step. Social Phobia is only one symptom/label of many spawn from low self esteem. I bought some equipment and set up a little vocal recording studio and now volunteer for Librivox, which is an online service that provides free audio books. I've even returned to peer support group where things did not go so well before. So it is that all of these little and big personal development areas of growth have come about. It's amazing what can happen when we take back control. However it's more so due to the “nature” and change in lifestyle as opposed to any kind of wiz bang approach. That I can not emphasize enough.
It's been a long haul – I actually started somewhat before my 6 months of the Junk food which I think is getting on now. I have lost count. All in all – it's been over a year since I no longer wanted to live in a fog, of a long drawn out pathetic state of death. It all started when I weaned myself of the antipsychotics, plus the antidepressants that went with them. Best decision I ever made.
So now having come a long way – Where to next:
Right now, it's more about holding the fort. The dynamics at home are rather tense. We ended up having to take in our daughter and grandson for a second time. Part and parcel of the cycle of life - as too, it is as of domestic abuse. Say no more. I'll say this though … they are now too eating more wholesome foods and seeing more clearly and as appreciative of the ensuing peace
I have enough on my plate re personal challenges to keep me busy for a long time … all now in a positive light that's seemingly helping me to endure and overcome those obstacles that just come with life. I'm feeling more confidant I will regain my healthier state, but more so one that will last regardless of the inevitable facts that come with age. It's not easy and I don't believe it's meant to be. It's all about the challenges and what we choose to do with them.
I've struggled much with the concepts of goals as often spoke in the genre of self help. It's even harder to unravel such terms when mixed with the often misunderstood, hyped up serialized packaging of weight loss and of course; it's huge array of miracle products.
I'm glad to say I'm working such things out as they relate to my take on living life and or getting through. One thing is for sure … I have returned here much lighter than I was before. What's even better is the fact it required no comebacks at all.
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nomorecomebacks
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Hi Cate. Hope all is well. Life gets's very lonely if all we do is only for ourselves.
Just feeling the need to tell myself I need to keep pushing the intensity of my gym workouts. I seem to be breaking a plateau that's had me pegged for some time now. I've been able to do that with diet, rest and exercise. However now is the time to pull out some high intensity runs on the treadmill to consolidate the weight loss that's now budging past my usual plateau point.
It's when I take the time to embed such thoughts and approach each work out with an iron will that I am able to achieve what I could otherwise not. I've taken it steady this last week and seen some good results, and I know it's helped me past the hard numbers on the scale, yet I know complacency well and It's during those times I take things for granted and or rest to long, that all I have worked for can easily be lost.
So - on that note ... I figure I am now ready to hit my next workout as hard as anyone could.
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...the things we tell ourselves to keep on track.
Last time I made up some HIT sound files with ques when to hit it hard and then when to take it slow. Would be nice to find some already available for down load, but without songs - just a timer ticking away with some ques that I can overlay on those tunes that I like.
I must make my own. Yet another step to consolidating each of those HIT workouts that I will hit a home run with today. I've done it before and it works rather well. For now though, I will pick my ass up out of this chair and go do what needs to be done!
... and that last sentence marks the first exclamation mark I have used in a very long time. Speaking of which I have found a very powerful means not to speak with such emotion; all of the time. For when the time comes to use such forceful expression, it has much more effect on a personal level when not flaying about constantly with !!! and CAPS. Not to mention often being misunderstood. Holding back what I have now come to see as my egotistical side, has also helped me to take more time with my edits, or simply spend more time contemplating the context of which I think, feel, speak and write.
Learning to use words to express such shortcuts as !!! and CAPS - is an effective tool I have been working on for quite some time. I'm going to ponder more on that at a later time.
I guess that now makes two affirmations of one sort or another. To now get up and push myself where I must in order to achieve the results I know will enable to be better breathe, appreciate and enjoy life as well as taking the time in creating goals that are real as opposed to the kind that we only ever contemplate in our sleep.
Without further ado, it's now time to take the next step.
"Make it so."
Just feeling the need to tell myself I need to keep pushing the intensity of my gym workouts. I seem to be breaking a plateau that's had me pegged for some time now. I've been able to do that with diet, rest and exercise. However now is the time to pull out some high intensity runs on the treadmill to consolidate the weight loss that's now budging past my usual plateau point.
It's when I take the time to embed such thoughts and approach each work out with an iron will that I am able to achieve what I could otherwise not. I've taken it steady this last week and seen some good results, and I know it's helped me past the hard numbers on the scale, yet I know complacency well and It's during those times I take things for granted and or rest to long, that all I have worked for can easily be lost.
So - on that note ... I figure I am now ready to hit my next workout as hard as anyone could.
___________________________________
...the things we tell ourselves to keep on track.
Last time I made up some HIT sound files with ques when to hit it hard and then when to take it slow. Would be nice to find some already available for down load, but without songs - just a timer ticking away with some ques that I can overlay on those tunes that I like.
I must make my own. Yet another step to consolidating each of those HIT workouts that I will hit a home run with today. I've done it before and it works rather well. For now though, I will pick my ass up out of this chair and go do what needs to be done!
... and that last sentence marks the first exclamation mark I have used in a very long time. Speaking of which I have found a very powerful means not to speak with such emotion; all of the time. For when the time comes to use such forceful expression, it has much more effect on a personal level when not flaying about constantly with !!! and CAPS. Not to mention often being misunderstood. Holding back what I have now come to see as my egotistical side, has also helped me to take more time with my edits, or simply spend more time contemplating the context of which I think, feel, speak and write.
Learning to use words to express such shortcuts as !!! and CAPS - is an effective tool I have been working on for quite some time. I'm going to ponder more on that at a later time.
I guess that now makes two affirmations of one sort or another. To now get up and push myself where I must in order to achieve the results I know will enable to be better breathe, appreciate and enjoy life as well as taking the time in creating goals that are real as opposed to the kind that we only ever contemplate in our sleep.
Without further ado, it's now time to take the next step.
"Make it so."
nomorecomebacks
New member
Hi Cate. That’s a great question. I understand the use of exclamation marks, CAPS and likewise expression can be an important way to let off steam. The context or concept of which I am meaning is just a personal process of watching my tone; the way I often used to exclaim when speaking out on whatever was and is going through my mind. The way in which I hold and let go of things and thoughts has been pretty much my focus despite the purging process alluding to more or less a mindless approach.
Yes I still react in ways I would rather not in my everyday life. Having said that though, I am finding more peace through making less proclamations which I find more the context of !!! and CAPS – I am approaching things more evenly keeled and more accepting of my thoughts. I guess you could say, that’s just one of many ways I am kind to myself.
The purging process is quite a feat. I find it’s unavoidable when one has let themselves go for many years and then wishes to reclaim their health. Again – for me, I see a huge difference with proclamations Vs personal affirmations. More my perspective. I like to affirm without being so loud. I may still bold from time to time, but prefer to do so in a more gentle way. In this light, I’ve been careful when considering the space of others in my everyday life. So in that way, I’ve made a lot of improvements, whilst being able to work hard on what I must. To push hard in gentle ways.
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Alas – I am not perfect so yea, from time to time I will make an !!! mark, but quick to reel it in and find some space.
I’ll share this much – my latest Vblog:
Nothing profound (it's unlisted and only share in places I come to trust) - Just a casual update I do every now and then. Another form of sharing that helps me find space during the purging process I have been undergoing for quite some time. I'm just pushing myself a little hard for now to move past a plateau is all. I'm careful to slow down and heal where I must. We are all different in our approach I guess.
I've no gone from 106kg down to 82kg. 106kg @ 5"7 was morbidly Obese. I struggle with communicating at the best of times whilst out and about, but my well being and state of mind is hugely more positive. Like you more or less said earlier before ... It's made me a lot more capable to handle life's stresses. In fact, the whole family has been better off.
Take care and thanks for popping in.
Dave.
Yes I still react in ways I would rather not in my everyday life. Having said that though, I am finding more peace through making less proclamations which I find more the context of !!! and CAPS – I am approaching things more evenly keeled and more accepting of my thoughts. I guess you could say, that’s just one of many ways I am kind to myself.
The purging process is quite a feat. I find it’s unavoidable when one has let themselves go for many years and then wishes to reclaim their health. Again – for me, I see a huge difference with proclamations Vs personal affirmations. More my perspective. I like to affirm without being so loud. I may still bold from time to time, but prefer to do so in a more gentle way. In this light, I’ve been careful when considering the space of others in my everyday life. So in that way, I’ve made a lot of improvements, whilst being able to work hard on what I must. To push hard in gentle ways.
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Alas – I am not perfect so yea, from time to time I will make an !!! mark, but quick to reel it in and find some space.
I’ll share this much – my latest Vblog:
Nothing profound (it's unlisted and only share in places I come to trust) - Just a casual update I do every now and then. Another form of sharing that helps me find space during the purging process I have been undergoing for quite some time. I'm just pushing myself a little hard for now to move past a plateau is all. I'm careful to slow down and heal where I must. We are all different in our approach I guess.
I've no gone from 106kg down to 82kg. 106kg @ 5"7 was morbidly Obese. I struggle with communicating at the best of times whilst out and about, but my well being and state of mind is hugely more positive. Like you more or less said earlier before ... It's made me a lot more capable to handle life's stresses. In fact, the whole family has been better off.
Take care and thanks for popping in.
Dave.
nomorecomebacks
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Update: My landing gear is about to recede as I prep to take off.
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As soon as I got this close to it, I knew my treadmill days were over. "Touch wood"
It's one large field part of several. Here is another shot to gauge apparent size:
That's it - I'm done with cardio in the Gym! I'm kind of kicking myself for having signed up a membership. Alas, I will make the most of it for strength training - "VERY" early in the mornings to generate a more conducive atmosphere that's best suited to me.
What a breath of fresh air it was to run on grass and take in the warm sun. It really was awesome on so many levels. The green, the expanse, hell even the birds were at peace. Granted it's not the season for swooping, but in the more congested areas of town the crows and magpies have a more noticeably tense squawk happening. I figure they also like what's on offer in this part of town.
To busy running in my zone to take pics, but I did enjoy the birds fluttering, sitting and checking me out. Maybe I left a trail of worms in my wake due to the vibrations of my foot falls. The fresh smell of newly mowed grass, the warm glow of the rising sun and yadda yadda bla bla ... with a lol ... This is why I want to run without a race.
Each to their own. In fact - depending how "competitive" this forum is, I may not be round that long. This is a mere spot to transition from one method to another' just like the treadmill to the grass. Hopefully this time when my feet leave the ground and I'm cruising above the bitumen - that this time I will not need an ambulance to scrape me off the road when last time I about did my kidneys in.
Feeling much much better - a good day for an active recovery given my last huge effort in the Gym. I really got to avoid those peak times - more so ... when it's staffed and personal trainers are in the gym. Early birds beats the fuss.
PS - what really topped it off, was the pleasant demeanor of the groundsman I spoke to. I went over to make sure I was not stepping on anyones toes. Was a good ending as I headed off back home.
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As soon as I got this close to it, I knew my treadmill days were over. "Touch wood"
It's one large field part of several. Here is another shot to gauge apparent size:
That's it - I'm done with cardio in the Gym! I'm kind of kicking myself for having signed up a membership. Alas, I will make the most of it for strength training - "VERY" early in the mornings to generate a more conducive atmosphere that's best suited to me.
What a breath of fresh air it was to run on grass and take in the warm sun. It really was awesome on so many levels. The green, the expanse, hell even the birds were at peace. Granted it's not the season for swooping, but in the more congested areas of town the crows and magpies have a more noticeably tense squawk happening. I figure they also like what's on offer in this part of town.
To busy running in my zone to take pics, but I did enjoy the birds fluttering, sitting and checking me out. Maybe I left a trail of worms in my wake due to the vibrations of my foot falls. The fresh smell of newly mowed grass, the warm glow of the rising sun and yadda yadda bla bla ... with a lol ... This is why I want to run without a race.
Each to their own. In fact - depending how "competitive" this forum is, I may not be round that long. This is a mere spot to transition from one method to another' just like the treadmill to the grass. Hopefully this time when my feet leave the ground and I'm cruising above the bitumen - that this time I will not need an ambulance to scrape me off the road when last time I about did my kidneys in.
Feeling much much better - a good day for an active recovery given my last huge effort in the Gym. I really got to avoid those peak times - more so ... when it's staffed and personal trainers are in the gym. Early birds beats the fuss.
PS - what really topped it off, was the pleasant demeanor of the groundsman I spoke to. I went over to make sure I was not stepping on anyones toes. Was a good ending as I headed off back home.
nomorecomebacks
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Thanks for the kind words guys. Dahila, I will explain some tips for using a compact camera. I take it that's what you’re using? I no longer have my DSLR (as you know) but I can give you a little point by point guide on how to shoot better pics with a little compact.
First I help Jesse a little then keep moving again and come back later.
Jesse - about the shoes.
Here is a guide to understanding Foot Pronation:
http://www.asics.com/au/en-au/pronation-guide
If you go to "specialized" sports store that puts you on a tread mill and does a few other tests to find what your pronation is, you will end up paying like 300 to 400 au dollars ... around 150 UK Pounds. Something like that
If you have on old pair of running shoes ... Check the tread on them to see where they have worn down.
I will give you an example of one of my old New Balance 590 V3 Neutral shoes:
Click Image For High Resolution Inspection.
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I'm Neutral with a slight Underpronation. The ball foot area (parallel arrows in diagram above) is worn "fairly" even with the outer leg ? A,B,C & D (as labeled above) slightly worn to that of the cosponsoring side (inner leg) In fact ... the ball foot area has a slightly more ware on my big toe area (inner leg/over) which plays into the "S" line - Waring in - config as described in the Pronation Guide I linked above for neutral feet.
Summery - whilst my ball foot area wares well on my big to region, I'm over all fairly neutral down the middle of my foot (strong arch but not too high) with a slight tendency to land on the Underpronation (outer leg) ... which is typically good enough for most standard neutral shoes ... BUT - EVEN BETTER for the ones I purchased.
I bought the following shoe on eBay: (Click on title to go to eBay page)
Saucony Men's Comfort Wide Neutral Running Shoe Echelon 4
The review on Youtube is quite favorable, however it does note that it's a must for a fairly neutral runner as it seems to give more on the Overpronation side. Given the inspection I did with my high resolution snap shop of my shoes (neutral with a slight underproduction) I knew I was on a winner. I bit the bullet and ordered. You have already heard how happy that purchase ended up.
If for some reason you are over pronation - I believe a stability show is what you will be looking for. I'm no expert - I just research on the internet. Use Google, Youtube, go to the specific forums, ring the shops, query them and so on.
Other things you can do ... go to the shop and try on a size withing the brand you thinking of buying online. Asics and Saucony seem to be pretty comparable in thier US10 and US 10.5 - Mine are a perfect fit. The Saucony's I bought are also good if your slightly heavy. They are for wider feet. Everything about the shoe I bought was designed just for me. I am buying another set - and will be rotating. The wider fit, sits my [front] ball strike area snugly with lots of support. Tighter fits can lead to a pain in the arch! My new balance were kind of like that...especially if I did up my laces to hard and when the give in them went some time ago. (whilst a neutral shoe, they did not have the support for me .. I know that now .. they were good, but did not really last me long)
They are so soft and bouncy when running on the road, however such is a limited effect. By rotating them, I will be allowing one pair to fill back up with air during it's day off, while I stress the next pair. Think of it like a trailer load that never gets empty. The springs will loose their spring if the trailer is not unloaded regularly. Buying an expensive pair of runners that will be run in day in and day out ... and or worn everyday as well as run in ... it does not take long for the millage and unending stress to ware them out. Not only will I be rotating mine, I will not be Waring them when not running. I will buy a third "cheap" neutral pair on sale for my general daily goings about.
Other factors are always untie your shoes "before" taking off - do not stretch in them - keep them dry as possible and use good quality socks. Socks are something else I am learning about.
I think I have covered all the basics - OH YEA - the link refers to the Asics Nimbus Gell for neutral runners. I saw them locally, but did not try them on. they were like $220:00 - very sexy too. lol Normally my runners have always had give on both sides in the middle. The Saucony Echelon 4 was the first I have used with support on the underpronation side. ATM these shoes seem to glide over concrete. Again, the effect is only limited, but I am doing all I can to make sure the effects lasts a long time.
I hope some of these tips help. If you want ... take a photo of an old pair like I did and link me up. Just be sure to go outside and get sunlight on the soles to make them show up good in the pic. Set your camera to its highest resolution for your pic. Use some kind of photo editor and apply some sharpening. Play around with the light levels to bring out the detail some more. You'll soon work out just where it is that your Wearing down your shoes.
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Dahila - I will have to get back to you about the taking pics. It's amazing what you can do with a compact camera. Are you using any kind of photo editing program to at least crop your photos? GIMP is free and there are plenty of tutorials online. Taking good photos is a MUST for selling products. It's how my wife and I get by selling many things on eBay. I've been doing it so long now, that even when I use my phone I can pull off DSLR like shots.
I will do a proper guide on that soon enough and link you up. It was a little easier for my to help out Jess for now. The photo guide will take me more time .. BUT - I enjoy doing that kind of thing and I will learn some more for myself.
I have had a HUGE day today. I still have to unload a trailer load of sand. Smiles - Guess What ... I ended up actually going to ALDI and buying a Work Out Sand Bag:
Between all the running around, this mornings run, updated posts (which keep me focused and driven) - buying a new pool for the little one (blow up one broke) - setting up a sand pit and playing with the new sand bag (lol) - making this post and now about to go for a calm down walk ... I will get around later to doing up that photo guide Dahila. I teach you soon enough - I promise.
What is the model of your camera? That will help.
I hope this finds you guys well. I'll soon be in bed getting ready to do this all over again.
Thanks for keeping in touch. Much appreciated.
Your online friend
Dave.
First I help Jesse a little then keep moving again and come back later.
Jesse - about the shoes.
Here is a guide to understanding Foot Pronation:
http://www.asics.com/au/en-au/pronation-guide
If you go to "specialized" sports store that puts you on a tread mill and does a few other tests to find what your pronation is, you will end up paying like 300 to 400 au dollars ... around 150 UK Pounds. Something like that
If you have on old pair of running shoes ... Check the tread on them to see where they have worn down.
I will give you an example of one of my old New Balance 590 V3 Neutral shoes:
Click Image For High Resolution Inspection.
__________
I'm Neutral with a slight Underpronation. The ball foot area (parallel arrows in diagram above) is worn "fairly" even with the outer leg ? A,B,C & D (as labeled above) slightly worn to that of the cosponsoring side (inner leg) In fact ... the ball foot area has a slightly more ware on my big toe area (inner leg/over) which plays into the "S" line - Waring in - config as described in the Pronation Guide I linked above for neutral feet.
Summery - whilst my ball foot area wares well on my big to region, I'm over all fairly neutral down the middle of my foot (strong arch but not too high) with a slight tendency to land on the Underpronation (outer leg) ... which is typically good enough for most standard neutral shoes ... BUT - EVEN BETTER for the ones I purchased.
I bought the following shoe on eBay: (Click on title to go to eBay page)
Saucony Men's Comfort Wide Neutral Running Shoe Echelon 4
The review on Youtube is quite favorable, however it does note that it's a must for a fairly neutral runner as it seems to give more on the Overpronation side. Given the inspection I did with my high resolution snap shop of my shoes (neutral with a slight underproduction) I knew I was on a winner. I bit the bullet and ordered. You have already heard how happy that purchase ended up.
If for some reason you are over pronation - I believe a stability show is what you will be looking for. I'm no expert - I just research on the internet. Use Google, Youtube, go to the specific forums, ring the shops, query them and so on.
Other things you can do ... go to the shop and try on a size withing the brand you thinking of buying online. Asics and Saucony seem to be pretty comparable in thier US10 and US 10.5 - Mine are a perfect fit. The Saucony's I bought are also good if your slightly heavy. They are for wider feet. Everything about the shoe I bought was designed just for me. I am buying another set - and will be rotating. The wider fit, sits my [front] ball strike area snugly with lots of support. Tighter fits can lead to a pain in the arch! My new balance were kind of like that...especially if I did up my laces to hard and when the give in them went some time ago. (whilst a neutral shoe, they did not have the support for me .. I know that now .. they were good, but did not really last me long)
They are so soft and bouncy when running on the road, however such is a limited effect. By rotating them, I will be allowing one pair to fill back up with air during it's day off, while I stress the next pair. Think of it like a trailer load that never gets empty. The springs will loose their spring if the trailer is not unloaded regularly. Buying an expensive pair of runners that will be run in day in and day out ... and or worn everyday as well as run in ... it does not take long for the millage and unending stress to ware them out. Not only will I be rotating mine, I will not be Waring them when not running. I will buy a third "cheap" neutral pair on sale for my general daily goings about.
Other factors are always untie your shoes "before" taking off - do not stretch in them - keep them dry as possible and use good quality socks. Socks are something else I am learning about.
I think I have covered all the basics - OH YEA - the link refers to the Asics Nimbus Gell for neutral runners. I saw them locally, but did not try them on. they were like $220:00 - very sexy too. lol Normally my runners have always had give on both sides in the middle. The Saucony Echelon 4 was the first I have used with support on the underpronation side. ATM these shoes seem to glide over concrete. Again, the effect is only limited, but I am doing all I can to make sure the effects lasts a long time.
I hope some of these tips help. If you want ... take a photo of an old pair like I did and link me up. Just be sure to go outside and get sunlight on the soles to make them show up good in the pic. Set your camera to its highest resolution for your pic. Use some kind of photo editor and apply some sharpening. Play around with the light levels to bring out the detail some more. You'll soon work out just where it is that your Wearing down your shoes.
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Dahila - I will have to get back to you about the taking pics. It's amazing what you can do with a compact camera. Are you using any kind of photo editing program to at least crop your photos? GIMP is free and there are plenty of tutorials online. Taking good photos is a MUST for selling products. It's how my wife and I get by selling many things on eBay. I've been doing it so long now, that even when I use my phone I can pull off DSLR like shots.
I will do a proper guide on that soon enough and link you up. It was a little easier for my to help out Jess for now. The photo guide will take me more time .. BUT - I enjoy doing that kind of thing and I will learn some more for myself.
I have had a HUGE day today. I still have to unload a trailer load of sand. Smiles - Guess What ... I ended up actually going to ALDI and buying a Work Out Sand Bag:
Between all the running around, this mornings run, updated posts (which keep me focused and driven) - buying a new pool for the little one (blow up one broke) - setting up a sand pit and playing with the new sand bag (lol) - making this post and now about to go for a calm down walk ... I will get around later to doing up that photo guide Dahila. I teach you soon enough - I promise.
What is the model of your camera? That will help.
I hope this finds you guys well. I'll soon be in bed getting ready to do this all over again.
Thanks for keeping in touch. Much appreciated.
Your online friend
Dave.
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Running Update - Nothing like setting off from the front door. Yesterday I managed 4 bouts of 10 minutes on the pavement with 2 minute recovery walks in between. I could feel the difference not only having to keep my running form in check to account for the harder surface, but also I'm now tackling inclines. It's like a going through a new level of cardio.
I headed out the door yet again today and did 6 10 minute bouts back to back with a 2 minute recovery walk in between. Over all it felt pretty damn good. I really got into the zone with each ten minute bout and climbed the hills without much thought. Having sent my aqua buds back for repair (mp3 player) I have been going without music at all. I have to admit - I have not missed having the buds in my ears. Perhaps when I have settled in to this new level of conditioning I may pick them back up. I really do need to keep my focus on form. Without distraction, I seem to be adapting my foot falls and making other micro adjustments to make the new transition less traumatic.
The new shoes are thus far holding up well, although I can see how wearing them all the time like I used to, impeded on the cushioning/support having a chance to push itself back out. I've got another weak before I can afford another pair. The sooner the better.
I'm running first thing in the morning without eating breakfast. Generally I like to eat before my 1 and a 1/2 hour session for weights, but I do prefer to run on an empty stomach in the mornings. Especially so early in the piece with still only building strength and overall conditioning. This running on the street has me drenched in sweat once more. I like that a lot. Feels good. I left my hydration pack at home the last two times. I really don't want the added weight ... not just yet. I have been drinking as soon as I get up - I always half a cup of water with half a lemon ... a little more water and let it settle while I stretch. For now it seems to be enough.
At this stage I am only trotting and working on the best form to ease the stress of each step. Once I start linking up those ten minute bouts, I will for sure have to take my hydration pack. It's during that stage, I seem to break my weight loss plateau and enter the zone of non stop. The later is something I am going to have to watch.
No running tomorrow. I do need to make up a proper plan with my weight routine included though.
That's a wrap ... doing well all things considered.
I headed out the door yet again today and did 6 10 minute bouts back to back with a 2 minute recovery walk in between. Over all it felt pretty damn good. I really got into the zone with each ten minute bout and climbed the hills without much thought. Having sent my aqua buds back for repair (mp3 player) I have been going without music at all. I have to admit - I have not missed having the buds in my ears. Perhaps when I have settled in to this new level of conditioning I may pick them back up. I really do need to keep my focus on form. Without distraction, I seem to be adapting my foot falls and making other micro adjustments to make the new transition less traumatic.
The new shoes are thus far holding up well, although I can see how wearing them all the time like I used to, impeded on the cushioning/support having a chance to push itself back out. I've got another weak before I can afford another pair. The sooner the better.
I'm running first thing in the morning without eating breakfast. Generally I like to eat before my 1 and a 1/2 hour session for weights, but I do prefer to run on an empty stomach in the mornings. Especially so early in the piece with still only building strength and overall conditioning. This running on the street has me drenched in sweat once more. I like that a lot. Feels good. I left my hydration pack at home the last two times. I really don't want the added weight ... not just yet. I have been drinking as soon as I get up - I always half a cup of water with half a lemon ... a little more water and let it settle while I stretch. For now it seems to be enough.
At this stage I am only trotting and working on the best form to ease the stress of each step. Once I start linking up those ten minute bouts, I will for sure have to take my hydration pack. It's during that stage, I seem to break my weight loss plateau and enter the zone of non stop. The later is something I am going to have to watch.
No running tomorrow. I do need to make up a proper plan with my weight routine included though.
That's a wrap ... doing well all things considered.
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Dahila - I know you like to play in the kitchen. Lisa upgraded our blender. You know how we like to make our own food. Anyways, I had a busy day in the kitchen and thought of you could do with some cheering up. Thus I took some photos as I went along. Here we go: : )
My favorite blending experience is mostly with almonds nuts. Today I made some more almond milk. I typically get 2 liter from one packet or 250 grams of almonds:
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Next is my the old blender. It has served us well. However I got to say the new blender does a better job at extracting the oil from the nuts. The flavour was a little more fuller to my taste buds and the resulting pulp has less visible skin and came out a finer mix:
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Next is more about how I am setup in the new place. It has a "very" small kitchen. I pretty much can only use the one little corner. The rice, prunes and almonds are pretty much routine now: I call this one - Cave's Medical Centre. : )
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OK - so about 6 hours later after drying on a low heat (compared to oven) - with fan forced air ... we are now ready to chop the dry blend in the new food processor. : )
OK - that's four pics per post ... so will make a cuppa and come back to finish the story. Back soon ; )
My favorite blending experience is mostly with almonds nuts. Today I made some more almond milk. I typically get 2 liter from one packet or 250 grams of almonds:
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Next is my the old blender. It has served us well. However I got to say the new blender does a better job at extracting the oil from the nuts. The flavour was a little more fuller to my taste buds and the resulting pulp has less visible skin and came out a finer mix:
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Next is more about how I am setup in the new place. It has a "very" small kitchen. I pretty much can only use the one little corner. The rice, prunes and almonds are pretty much routine now: I call this one - Cave's Medical Centre. : )
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OK - so about 6 hours later after drying on a low heat (compared to oven) - with fan forced air ... we are now ready to chop the dry blend in the new food processor. : )
OK - that's four pics per post ... so will make a cuppa and come back to finish the story. Back soon ; )
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This is the end result of the almond flour. Because I mixed in the meal from the old blender - (which was also in the fridge for a little more than a day) there is more visible skin in the mix. I think the next mix will be a finer finish overall, however the result here I am sure will suffice for the banana bread Lisa intends to make. This is my fist go at it ... I can only improve from this point on:
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Again - here we see the difference in the blended results from the old blender and the new. (previous to drying in our food dryer)
Out of the 250 grams I was able to acquire just under 2 cups of flour. Not sure of the best way to store it ... so just using my soaking jars for now:
I use a lot of almond milk - for banana smoothies and also soaking my oats in overnight. Here is a pic of the control center where I can no do all basically all my food processing ... when not cold pressing or using my pestal:
Here is a link to where we bought it from. We got in for 300au ... they sell a set up under this one for like 500+ in one of the local retailer stores. We rarely support such business when selling at ridiculous prices. We shop 90% online for everything ... even some foods.
https://www.binglee.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/40594/s/ninja-bl682nz-nutri-ninja-blender-system
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Again - here we see the difference in the blended results from the old blender and the new. (previous to drying in our food dryer)
Out of the 250 grams I was able to acquire just under 2 cups of flour. Not sure of the best way to store it ... so just using my soaking jars for now:
I use a lot of almond milk - for banana smoothies and also soaking my oats in overnight. Here is a pic of the control center where I can no do all basically all my food processing ... when not cold pressing or using my pestal:
Here is a link to where we bought it from. We got in for 300au ... they sell a set up under this one for like 500+ in one of the local retailer stores. We rarely support such business when selling at ridiculous prices. We shop 90% online for everything ... even some foods.
https://www.binglee.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/40594/s/ninja-bl682nz-nutri-ninja-blender-system
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Edit - I note the above almond meal is after making almond milk. Not blending nuts as the primary source - may as well get the most by making milk as well.
OK - I finish this story now by showing some more pics of the Blender setup we are now using and tell you what I think about it. (although I h ave only used for once for prune juice, almond milk and now processing dried meal into flour) There is a blunt plastic set of blades for making dough in the processor. I'm new to using a food processor for such things ... however I will experiment now I have one:
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Next I show the Nutribullets - I've never really been a fan of slicing into vegetables when it comes to making juice. I have a VitMax Cold Press which is all about Living Foods. The less oxidization when making healing drinks such as green veggies and or herbs, the less mutilation you want to do to the plants. Thus I will always be a fan of the Cold Press when it comes to such healing foods. So it was, that I would always turn my nose up when seeing those TV adds that boasted centrifuge methods for making veggie juice. None the less - there are soft fruits that are indeed more practical to blend ... such as watermelon and so on. Having said that though ... I get more orange juice through a cold press than a blander ... this is also true of pineapple. I'm sure it will be great for a quick banana smoothing and things like that when I am not making for more than myself. Also good to throw in a cooler bag and take on the go. I'll let you know how often I use them. Come to think of it ... they would be good for taking on long trips:
Again - whilst I have my cold press living juicer ... I wont be mutilating my fresh greens in this. But if it's all one has ... then mores the power to them.
Here is a shot of the main Blender Blades. When I do blend - Using the blender over the nutribullet is more effective given the blade setup and the way the timer pulsates the blades and mixes the contents. I've tried the different settings and the whole process and results are rather impressive. Best thing upgrade in the kitchen since getting the VitaMax Cold Press.
PS - many people complain about cutting their fingers on the bladed when cleaning. If you take your time its not an issue.
This conclude this share and my day.
Here's to wishing you guys a good one.
Time for me to wind down and charge up for the next. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
OK - I finish this story now by showing some more pics of the Blender setup we are now using and tell you what I think about it. (although I h ave only used for once for prune juice, almond milk and now processing dried meal into flour) There is a blunt plastic set of blades for making dough in the processor. I'm new to using a food processor for such things ... however I will experiment now I have one:
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Next I show the Nutribullets - I've never really been a fan of slicing into vegetables when it comes to making juice. I have a VitMax Cold Press which is all about Living Foods. The less oxidization when making healing drinks such as green veggies and or herbs, the less mutilation you want to do to the plants. Thus I will always be a fan of the Cold Press when it comes to such healing foods. So it was, that I would always turn my nose up when seeing those TV adds that boasted centrifuge methods for making veggie juice. None the less - there are soft fruits that are indeed more practical to blend ... such as watermelon and so on. Having said that though ... I get more orange juice through a cold press than a blander ... this is also true of pineapple. I'm sure it will be great for a quick banana smoothing and things like that when I am not making for more than myself. Also good to throw in a cooler bag and take on the go. I'll let you know how often I use them. Come to think of it ... they would be good for taking on long trips:
Again - whilst I have my cold press living juicer ... I wont be mutilating my fresh greens in this. But if it's all one has ... then mores the power to them.
Here is a shot of the main Blender Blades. When I do blend - Using the blender over the nutribullet is more effective given the blade setup and the way the timer pulsates the blades and mixes the contents. I've tried the different settings and the whole process and results are rather impressive. Best thing upgrade in the kitchen since getting the VitaMax Cold Press.
PS - many people complain about cutting their fingers on the bladed when cleaning. If you take your time its not an issue.
This conclude this share and my day.
Here's to wishing you guys a good one.
Time for me to wind down and charge up for the next. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Here's to a good nights rest. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Consistency Is Key: Hmmmm - I had an awesome start to the day. I woke up at 3:40 am - figured I would relieve myself, take my dose of lemon water early and lay back down again. I had the intent to wake up a little more refreshed around 4ish. I had a reasonably early night and was in fact quite depleted. I did not really sleep again, however I was in some kind of recovery state between 3:40 to when I decided it was time to slip into my running clothes at 4:30. I sipped some more water and let it absorb during a 30 minutes warm up then stretching session ... (which in itself what a little work out) ... then by 5:00 am I was out the door trotting down the street.
I felt well prepared - I figured It was safe to join those 10 minute bouts or non-stop trotting. I'm now going to reflect on that. Most running journals are full of numbers and setting goals. My journals are more encompassing.
Having said that, let’s begin with a figure. Five minutes in I looks down to my watch and notice my attempt to start the clock in the dark had failed. “WTF – GRRRRRR” Instantly I felt toxic and new I must ignore the fact that I had just *&^%ed up. This morning was the morning I intended to conquer the pavement; hills and all! So I let it go and by logging in an additional five minutes as I knew that spot to be and simply started the clock successfully that time around. I shook out the toxicity and once again found my beat. I felt good in how I had just overcome that. I know too well how that state of a thought can shut me down before I’ve even begun.
I’m climbing the hill and whilst I can feel my intercostal muscles kicking in as I was then breathing quite shallow - but at a pace to bring in the air I need, I was both grateful and inspired to know that once I conditioned this facet of breathing, that it would not be long before I’m enjoying the breeze whilst gently cruising the hills.
With that thought in mind, I suddenly realized I was atop of the hill and indeed enjoying the breeze. : ) WOW – “I’m feeling I will run the next two bouts on one stretch and round off for an hours run – worst scenario is I walk and run back.” So thinks to myself …
Righto – Next hill … Intention set, time to encompass the scene. The moon was now in a different position. I figured I had made some distance and lost myself in thought as to figure how the moon had shift. The air was relatively cool – I was taking up the space in the middle of the road and thinking how awesome it was to run so early in the morning. I was surprised at the lack of cars at 5:00amish. If only it stays like this until I hit the bitumen pedestrian path. 123 – 123 -123 breathing in – out – holding – in out and again with 123 – 123, I conquered the next hill and indeed there it was … the bitumen pedestrian path. Here I focused on the linear array of constructing street lights the lit up the main road and lost myself in thought with that. Birds chirping – lack of people (which was good – the world seemingly much larger) – I was now positioned on an upper ridge with a cool breeze. The air was devoid of toxic fumes. I could actually this time smell the trees. Before I had finished contemplating the lay of the land and how to improve the route … I was just about at the end of bout number three.
My run continued like this – where I was actively switching between my focusing on my form and taking in the scene. Again – the scent of green and the sound of the birds was quite invigorating. I considered how the lactic acid was building and how long it would be to nail the one hour intended run. I again check my form and dialed back my stride and ever so slightly, mindfully encouraged my knees to lift a little more to assist the gentleness of each foot fall. “left – right = left – right” was the mantra in my head … but to make it work I had to make each call a little out of sync so that by the time I made the call, I lifted my knee a fraction of a second before my other foot had completed its transition from pushing off. This I practiced for a whiles and soon discovered just how effective and or important it was going to be in building up more strength and stamina to make my running less traumatic and more efficient.
Just as I was inspired with conditioning taking place with my breathing technique and intercostal development (LO L) - I felt once more energize at knowing I was more than just on the right track … but that I was actually experiencing the evolution process tacking place … going from wanting to run, to actually running.
Well into the return journey and then nearing home, I kept myself in a good state by practicing a dharma technique of encompassment. I expanded my awareness beyond myself, acknowledging the signals coming from my body. A sense of the time between twilight and now the rising sun all bundled into one brought about a shot of healing something, right up to the end of my run.
The transition of thought, actions and experience was both rather intense and gentle. There was so much more learning I left out of that experience – it was a massive achievement as I had just clocked up my first hour + nonstop run – outside on the road. It’s been several years of letting myself go. I’m really stoked because I know I have finally reached that point where the end is in sight – although there is no real end.
It’s a whole new ball game now. Hopefully I can avoid the bug that comes with numbers - but stick with encompassing the experience in a state that always has time to smell the green and make room for whatever comes.
In relation to such – I must admit, I have become more open to the greetings on the street. All in all – things are seemingly not always as they seem. The world is once more looking a little larger. Most notably … even after the sun has risen. ; )
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More sleeping - bathing - eating - and so on ... My body is feeling good to go ... is OK - I'm keeping a good check on things. I may very well just be going through the motions - pending on what my body has to say; re my gym workout today. That was really quite some effort this morning, but given how chuffed I am to be where I am at ... the thought of now knowing I'm already in a body that's well adapt ... I just seem to be recovering much quicker in more able to accept whatever happens to come next.
Time for a feed. - A little home made something - Lisa is just now using the Almond Flour (which I ended adding to and nearing 4 and 1/2 cups) Banana, honey and whatever else to make up what I will use as my pre workout meal.
Here's to your intention for the day - May you find the will and make the time. ... Next is my 1 and hour bout down at the Gym. (My next big challenge for the day)
Adios - until next post.
I felt well prepared - I figured It was safe to join those 10 minute bouts or non-stop trotting. I'm now going to reflect on that. Most running journals are full of numbers and setting goals. My journals are more encompassing.
Having said that, let’s begin with a figure. Five minutes in I looks down to my watch and notice my attempt to start the clock in the dark had failed. “WTF – GRRRRRR” Instantly I felt toxic and new I must ignore the fact that I had just *&^%ed up. This morning was the morning I intended to conquer the pavement; hills and all! So I let it go and by logging in an additional five minutes as I knew that spot to be and simply started the clock successfully that time around. I shook out the toxicity and once again found my beat. I felt good in how I had just overcome that. I know too well how that state of a thought can shut me down before I’ve even begun.
I’m climbing the hill and whilst I can feel my intercostal muscles kicking in as I was then breathing quite shallow - but at a pace to bring in the air I need, I was both grateful and inspired to know that once I conditioned this facet of breathing, that it would not be long before I’m enjoying the breeze whilst gently cruising the hills.
With that thought in mind, I suddenly realized I was atop of the hill and indeed enjoying the breeze. : ) WOW – “I’m feeling I will run the next two bouts on one stretch and round off for an hours run – worst scenario is I walk and run back.” So thinks to myself …
Righto – Next hill … Intention set, time to encompass the scene. The moon was now in a different position. I figured I had made some distance and lost myself in thought as to figure how the moon had shift. The air was relatively cool – I was taking up the space in the middle of the road and thinking how awesome it was to run so early in the morning. I was surprised at the lack of cars at 5:00amish. If only it stays like this until I hit the bitumen pedestrian path. 123 – 123 -123 breathing in – out – holding – in out and again with 123 – 123, I conquered the next hill and indeed there it was … the bitumen pedestrian path. Here I focused on the linear array of constructing street lights the lit up the main road and lost myself in thought with that. Birds chirping – lack of people (which was good – the world seemingly much larger) – I was now positioned on an upper ridge with a cool breeze. The air was devoid of toxic fumes. I could actually this time smell the trees. Before I had finished contemplating the lay of the land and how to improve the route … I was just about at the end of bout number three.
My run continued like this – where I was actively switching between my focusing on my form and taking in the scene. Again – the scent of green and the sound of the birds was quite invigorating. I considered how the lactic acid was building and how long it would be to nail the one hour intended run. I again check my form and dialed back my stride and ever so slightly, mindfully encouraged my knees to lift a little more to assist the gentleness of each foot fall. “left – right = left – right” was the mantra in my head … but to make it work I had to make each call a little out of sync so that by the time I made the call, I lifted my knee a fraction of a second before my other foot had completed its transition from pushing off. This I practiced for a whiles and soon discovered just how effective and or important it was going to be in building up more strength and stamina to make my running less traumatic and more efficient.
Just as I was inspired with conditioning taking place with my breathing technique and intercostal development (LO L) - I felt once more energize at knowing I was more than just on the right track … but that I was actually experiencing the evolution process tacking place … going from wanting to run, to actually running.
Well into the return journey and then nearing home, I kept myself in a good state by practicing a dharma technique of encompassment. I expanded my awareness beyond myself, acknowledging the signals coming from my body. A sense of the time between twilight and now the rising sun all bundled into one brought about a shot of healing something, right up to the end of my run.
The transition of thought, actions and experience was both rather intense and gentle. There was so much more learning I left out of that experience – it was a massive achievement as I had just clocked up my first hour + nonstop run – outside on the road. It’s been several years of letting myself go. I’m really stoked because I know I have finally reached that point where the end is in sight – although there is no real end.
It’s a whole new ball game now. Hopefully I can avoid the bug that comes with numbers - but stick with encompassing the experience in a state that always has time to smell the green and make room for whatever comes.
In relation to such – I must admit, I have become more open to the greetings on the street. All in all – things are seemingly not always as they seem. The world is once more looking a little larger. Most notably … even after the sun has risen. ; )
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More sleeping - bathing - eating - and so on ... My body is feeling good to go ... is OK - I'm keeping a good check on things. I may very well just be going through the motions - pending on what my body has to say; re my gym workout today. That was really quite some effort this morning, but given how chuffed I am to be where I am at ... the thought of now knowing I'm already in a body that's well adapt ... I just seem to be recovering much quicker in more able to accept whatever happens to come next.
Time for a feed. - A little home made something - Lisa is just now using the Almond Flour (which I ended adding to and nearing 4 and 1/2 cups) Banana, honey and whatever else to make up what I will use as my pre workout meal.
Here's to your intention for the day - May you find the will and make the time.
... Next is my 1 and hour bout down at the Gym. (My next big challenge for the day)Adios - until next post.
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Righto - Nearly digested now - ... Here is the result of all our hard work:
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Whilst is may of been a little over done, the color is considerably more "earthy/natural" to that of using Process Almond Flour. I actually don't mind having some skin in with the mix. I believe the factory processed almond flour is also derived from full nuts without milk extraction. The nuts are activated under much harsher conditions in order to speed up the process and soaked in only a fraction of the time. All in all - this will a regular energy snack I will look forward too.
Next I will make almond butter and use in moderation with this bread. Perhaps a little smear of almond butter with a drop of honey on top. MMMM mmmm.
Now I must go enjoy my work out at the gym
Edit - No I did not eat it all ... hehe ... I did however have 4 small squares; like the two depicted.
... Here is the result of all our hard work:_________
Whilst is may of been a little over done, the color is considerably more "earthy/natural" to that of using Process Almond Flour. I actually don't mind having some skin in with the mix. I believe the factory processed almond flour is also derived from full nuts without milk extraction. The nuts are activated under much harsher conditions in order to speed up the process and soaked in only a fraction of the time. All in all - this will a regular energy snack I will look forward too.
Next I will make almond butter and use in moderation with this bread. Perhaps a little smear of almond butter with a drop of honey on top. MMMM mmmm.
Now I must go enjoy my work out at the gym
Edit - No I did not eat it all ... hehe ... I did however have 4 small squares; like the two depicted.
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Nailed the end of week weight workout in the gym. Just got home, finished making a protein shake. Once again - all natural ingredients. Yesterdays freshly made almond milk, 3 bananas, 3 raw eggs and two tablespoons of honey. Split the mix with my wife and grandson. Got some Brown rice on the go now and will make up a salmon mix. We generally like to have an early dinner here; around 4pm. Then we might have some water Mellon later. Some people may find that a no no - but it seems to hit the spot for me. Nice and light - easy to digest. If I get really hungry, I might boil an egg ... but generally we have trained ourselves to sleep on a light tummy.
I think an easy day tomorrow - the tomatoes are looking really good since I caught up on some garden chores. hmmmm - see how I feel after an early night ... maybe just a 30 minute trot in the morning followed with some hard work later in the day. Catch up on house chores in between. I keep putting of making a proper workout guide ... but for now have been doing well enough to log in my workouts.
Might be a much for some to keep so focused and record like so ... but for me ... it's working really well.
On with the show.
Edit - among all this, I have been pressing greens before morning breakfast (also ingesting on an empty tummy) - keep up the good work there Davy Boy. ... thus far - two days pain free and plenty of exercise in between. Touch Wood ... see how that goes ...playing by ear - with a separate space to record whats going on there.
Adios.
I think an easy day tomorrow - the tomatoes are looking really good since I caught up on some garden chores. hmmmm - see how I feel after an early night ... maybe just a 30 minute trot in the morning followed with some hard work later in the day. Catch up on house chores in between. I keep putting of making a proper workout guide ... but for now have been doing well enough to log in my workouts.
Might be a much for some to keep so focused and record like so ... but for me ... it's working really well.
On with the show.
Edit - among all this, I have been pressing greens before morning breakfast (also ingesting on an empty tummy) - keep up the good work there Davy Boy.
... thus far - two days pain free and plenty of exercise in between. Touch Wood ... see how that goes ...playing by ear - with a separate space to record whats going on there.Adios.
nomorecomebacks
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Do unto others, as you would have others do unto you - but alas, I see more the problem in the intent with how we mere mortals end up worshiping the Method instead of the Shepard. CONTEXT aka the container with how "I" come to think of such things ? (we are all Shepard's - not some figure nailed to a cross. In my book, such images and invested beliefs are akin to the lactic acid that limits my runs)
Twas a little something that came to mind whilst reflecting during this mornings run. 1 hour, 9 minutes and 27 seconds. I completed 15 laps of the hockey fields. I plan to continue mixing up the surfaces on which I run. I'm now in this for the long haul - not some kind of marathon. I left the running forum - to competitive in nature ... always striving to be more than what already is. Not my cup of tea nor the way I see. I tried to search for a book on running and inner peace. Looks like I will have to write one. Main stream dictate pushing harder and faster - bigger and better ... same ol same ol. Bit like losing weight in a number of days in the least amount of ways.
Do not mistake these reflections as negativity. They are generated from deep place within a concentrated zone that deals with "my"reality" - such need not be defined by another's world view and or beliefs. In fact, I am merely shedding such things. It is in that I am now careful with the words I choose. Enough said.
Today I have much to do ... To kick things off ... I started with the following:
Wish me well - Today I undertake more training with said online job. Still in the selection criteria. I will do the best I can do - with as much intent I do of everything else. I figure I have made enough space.
Wishing you all well - no matter your view.
Don't be disheartened with whatever it is that your hoping to lose, just think of how much there is to gain, and before you know it ... you'll be too busy reaping the benefits to even care what time has to say. Better yet - accept whatever time it is and run with it, rather than all this fuss with personal bests. Challengers are for the experiencing, not to for the beating. Overcoming is something different yet again - it's all in the container in which we choose to think and feel.
Here's to another day and whatever it brings - Here's to getting things done and finding space to enjoy the time which makes my runs fun ... run with it, not against it. Jump out of the ring, never in.
Adios - until yadda yadda
Twas a little something that came to mind whilst reflecting during this mornings run. 1 hour, 9 minutes and 27 seconds. I completed 15 laps of the hockey fields. I plan to continue mixing up the surfaces on which I run. I'm now in this for the long haul - not some kind of marathon. I left the running forum - to competitive in nature ... always striving to be more than what already is. Not my cup of tea nor the way I see. I tried to search for a book on running and inner peace. Looks like I will have to write one.
Main stream dictate pushing harder and faster - bigger and better ... same ol same ol. Bit like losing weight in a number of days in the least amount of ways.Do not mistake these reflections as negativity. They are generated from deep place within a concentrated zone that deals with "my"reality" - such need not be defined by another's world view and or beliefs. In fact, I am merely shedding such things. It is in that I am now careful with the words I choose. Enough said.
Today I have much to do ... To kick things off ... I started with the following:
Wish me well - Today I undertake more training with said online job. Still in the selection criteria. I will do the best I can do - with as much intent I do of everything else. I figure I have made enough space.
Wishing you all well - no matter your view.
Don't be disheartened with whatever it is that your hoping to lose, just think of how much there is to gain, and before you know it ... you'll be too busy reaping the benefits to even care what time has to say. Better yet - accept whatever time it is and run with it, rather than all this fuss with personal bests. Challengers are for the experiencing, not to for the beating. Overcoming is something different yet again - it's all in the container in which we choose to think and feel.
Here's to another day and whatever it brings - Here's to getting things done and finding space to enjoy the time which makes my runs fun ... run with it, not against it. Jump out of the ring, never in.
Adios - until yadda yadda
nomorecomebacks
New member
Doctors - This is what I have to deal with:
Righto - first day in 5 yesterday where I was not rolling around the bed in pain unable to sit or lie is extreme discomfort. I must say though, even though I was fortunate enough for my personal helper and mentor friend to agree to come to the doctors with me; it was a rather draining experience. I do believe my mentor understood the predicament I had been trying to explain when being so pessimistic on the topic of my doctor.
Just having the support made me feel so much more able to communicate my frustrations in a more factual manner. I did not allow the doctor to dismiss me so easily this time around, and given that I had been playing the submissive patient without any support each time I saw the doctor, the doctor could not avoid his dismissive and demeaning ways - although he did try given the changing dynamic of that visit now that I had some support.
It is my belief that not only is the doctor discouraged and encouraged by the "system" to ensure that only the "seriously ill" (when your nearly dead and often too late with things like cancer having evolved); that only then they can send you for Medicare Tests - but his general complacency as a welfare doctor also lends to a stigmatising way of dealing with me, due to my unemployed status and being pensioned off as a "mentally unstable non contributor". I use the latter term as no more than a stigma constantly revealed like so and publicly unquestioned within the wide spread media. Because I am all about recovery, I choose not to see myself that way. None the less, stigma is rampant and such is only one of many negative views within our society. My point is, that many professionals snowed under a system overflowing with by-product (sick people) - it's understandable that in a complacent system as the welfare sector be, that such narrow mindedness ensues. I would add that such residual effect only adds to the debilitation than many are seeking help for. Such is the nature when it comes to metaphors as "perpetual cycle".
Knowing all this without taking things personal, having tried to review my condition once more now having the confidence to do so, I was continually dismissed as usual. The doctor even attempted to use my support person as a sounding board as a means to dismiss me. I immediately pointed out that the personal helper and mentor was attending for my benefit and not his. I highlighted how the demeanour in which he was addressing my support was inappropriate and that he should only direct his concerns with me. I constantly had to reassure that doctor that my having brought a support person along was .not for the doctor to prove anything to anyone.
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The end result - I finally - and I mean FINALLY - got a referral off him. It was not for what I wanted - granted it is a test that may lead or may not lead to a general surgeon. (which is what I believe I need) Sadly I will have many more months if not an entire year of rolling round in pain due to the un-healling and extreme pain I have when going to the toilet that lasts an entire day. I do have some good days, but not many. The impact on my life is starting to take it's toll with my family and also my attending psychotherapy which I do twice weekly and 3 times every six weeks. I'm barely just managing - I have to be like super Zen to keep up my healthy eating and also my activity. (The exercise is and it's effect can either be conducive and counterproductive; but that's another story - it's more conducive to me remaining zen. I think that sums that issue up ... I am mindful on all aspects of my pain engagement)
As well as ever so slowly getting the ball rolling with said test (singular) ... Suddenly the doctor seems to be hearing my about the fact I have no gall bladder - and the concerns relating to my digestion and complication that presents to a torn ass hole (Fucking Dugh!) - SO - given the rather assertive and unwavering manner I have had to resort too ... He has suddenly deemed my acceptable to see a dietitian, who may be better equipped to deal with my physiology in respect to what it is that I consume. Who knows, maybe they can help me with a plan that does not involve constantly fasting to identify trigger foods.
SEE - Once again ... herein lay the issue. The stigma that is unconsciously often reverted to (and on both sides I may add - yours truly included), see the dynamic in the doctor patient relationship, as one that often lacks respect. It's rampant in the welfare sector and due to chasing the money, not entirely devoid in the private sector either.
My personal helper and mentor friend has agreed to come to further visits given it seems apparent it will more than likely be the only way I will be heard and or receive beneficial help. It was made clear after I attempted to explain I think it would be better seeking another doctor due to the current rapport - that to do so would result in me having to start from the beginning again. My wife explained to me, that was another way of the doctor refusing to hand over medical records to another doctor. That basically the doctor is in some way holding me ransom in some way - whatever that means. I think it means I need to change doctors irrespectively.
I can not bare to see this doctor any more by myself. I am thinking of making an appointment with another - simply to ask what my rights are with respect to hospital information and tests already done. I do not like the implication this doctor has made to me, with my most diplomatic of attempts to let bigons be bigons (not that I want to be one) and allow me to see someone else. I think that is what my wife means when she uses the word "ransom?"
I am nearly at my wits end ... I tell ya ... the things we got to put up with when taking charge and trying to be healthy members of the public. Grrrrr - I can see very much now, why many people on welfare infact do just that - Give Up. It's a very sad state of affairs. I refuse to give up - and make these doctors accountable.
I will have a new tact in dealing with this doctor holding me ransom the way he is - I am documenting everything agreement that comes up in every visit from this point forward and keeping it all legal like from that point on. Each time I come back I will have my own records and be sure to focus on accountability. Truth is, this doctor often forgets and I simply can not afford that. Once he was holding a blood test that was months old - one that I made him pull out of his mess. Whilst attempting to tell my all my levels where fine, he suddenly found something that was not. The result only confirmed what I was saying. This is what I am dealing with and many millions more.
It is what it is - I see my mentor friend again today. I talk more with him how we handle this from here. I will one way or another be changing doctors soon enough.
Thanks for listening.
Righto - first day in 5 yesterday where I was not rolling around the bed in pain unable to sit or lie is extreme discomfort. I must say though, even though I was fortunate enough for my personal helper and mentor friend to agree to come to the doctors with me; it was a rather draining experience. I do believe my mentor understood the predicament I had been trying to explain when being so pessimistic on the topic of my doctor.
Just having the support made me feel so much more able to communicate my frustrations in a more factual manner. I did not allow the doctor to dismiss me so easily this time around, and given that I had been playing the submissive patient without any support each time I saw the doctor, the doctor could not avoid his dismissive and demeaning ways - although he did try given the changing dynamic of that visit now that I had some support.
It is my belief that not only is the doctor discouraged and encouraged by the "system" to ensure that only the "seriously ill" (when your nearly dead and often too late with things like cancer having evolved); that only then they can send you for Medicare Tests - but his general complacency as a welfare doctor also lends to a stigmatising way of dealing with me, due to my unemployed status and being pensioned off as a "mentally unstable non contributor". I use the latter term as no more than a stigma constantly revealed like so and publicly unquestioned within the wide spread media. Because I am all about recovery, I choose not to see myself that way. None the less, stigma is rampant and such is only one of many negative views within our society. My point is, that many professionals snowed under a system overflowing with by-product (sick people) - it's understandable that in a complacent system as the welfare sector be, that such narrow mindedness ensues. I would add that such residual effect only adds to the debilitation than many are seeking help for. Such is the nature when it comes to metaphors as "perpetual cycle".
Knowing all this without taking things personal, having tried to review my condition once more now having the confidence to do so, I was continually dismissed as usual. The doctor even attempted to use my support person as a sounding board as a means to dismiss me. I immediately pointed out that the personal helper and mentor was attending for my benefit and not his. I highlighted how the demeanour in which he was addressing my support was inappropriate and that he should only direct his concerns with me. I constantly had to reassure that doctor that my having brought a support person along was .not for the doctor to prove anything to anyone.
________________________________
The end result - I finally - and I mean FINALLY - got a referral off him. It was not for what I wanted - granted it is a test that may lead or may not lead to a general surgeon. (which is what I believe I need) Sadly I will have many more months if not an entire year of rolling round in pain due to the un-healling and extreme pain I have when going to the toilet that lasts an entire day. I do have some good days, but not many. The impact on my life is starting to take it's toll with my family and also my attending psychotherapy which I do twice weekly and 3 times every six weeks. I'm barely just managing - I have to be like super Zen to keep up my healthy eating and also my activity. (The exercise is and it's effect can either be conducive and counterproductive; but that's another story - it's more conducive to me remaining zen. I think that sums that issue up ... I am mindful on all aspects of my pain engagement)
As well as ever so slowly getting the ball rolling with said test (singular) ... Suddenly the doctor seems to be hearing my about the fact I have no gall bladder - and the concerns relating to my digestion and complication that presents to a torn ass hole (Fucking Dugh!) - SO - given the rather assertive and unwavering manner I have had to resort too ... He has suddenly deemed my acceptable to see a dietitian, who may be better equipped to deal with my physiology in respect to what it is that I consume. Who knows, maybe they can help me with a plan that does not involve constantly fasting to identify trigger foods.
SEE - Once again ... herein lay the issue. The stigma that is unconsciously often reverted to (and on both sides I may add - yours truly included), see the dynamic in the doctor patient relationship, as one that often lacks respect. It's rampant in the welfare sector and due to chasing the money, not entirely devoid in the private sector either.
My personal helper and mentor friend has agreed to come to further visits given it seems apparent it will more than likely be the only way I will be heard and or receive beneficial help. It was made clear after I attempted to explain I think it would be better seeking another doctor due to the current rapport - that to do so would result in me having to start from the beginning again. My wife explained to me, that was another way of the doctor refusing to hand over medical records to another doctor. That basically the doctor is in some way holding me ransom in some way - whatever that means. I think it means I need to change doctors irrespectively.
I can not bare to see this doctor any more by myself. I am thinking of making an appointment with another - simply to ask what my rights are with respect to hospital information and tests already done. I do not like the implication this doctor has made to me, with my most diplomatic of attempts to let bigons be bigons (not that I want to be one) and allow me to see someone else. I think that is what my wife means when she uses the word "ransom?"
I am nearly at my wits end ... I tell ya ... the things we got to put up with when taking charge and trying to be healthy members of the public. Grrrrr - I can see very much now, why many people on welfare infact do just that - Give Up. It's a very sad state of affairs. I refuse to give up - and make these doctors accountable.
I will have a new tact in dealing with this doctor holding me ransom the way he is - I am documenting everything agreement that comes up in every visit from this point forward and keeping it all legal like from that point on. Each time I come back I will have my own records and be sure to focus on accountability. Truth is, this doctor often forgets and I simply can not afford that. Once he was holding a blood test that was months old - one that I made him pull out of his mess. Whilst attempting to tell my all my levels where fine, he suddenly found something that was not. The result only confirmed what I was saying. This is what I am dealing with and many millions more.
It is what it is - I see my mentor friend again today. I talk more with him how we handle this from here. I will one way or another be changing doctors soon enough.
Thanks for listening.