It's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you, without a ..... [Homage to Rakim & Eric B.]
At any rate, it's been a long time. Between a hectic Fall into Winter work schedule and graduate school, it's been real. I'm not complaining because for sure there are boat loads of folks that have much more going on, but this is me.
I was talking with a good friend several months ago who was telling me about a friend of hers who was bleeding out. I mean to say bleeding profusely during her periods and was told she would need to have a hysterectomy. Sis has fibroids. If you've read various postings on this site then you know how I feel about the H.
But wait, Sis was an avid woman of movement (fit) and ate healthfully, and is married with children. I don't think too many women are eagerly raising their hands saying "Oh me! Please pick me! Let me have the hysterectomy!"
My girlfriend went on to tell me about her friend and I had a "Well @#!" moment. I can get on this blog and type out all day long to eat well (Eat), incorporate movement into your day (Move) and rid yourself of those negative and otherwise unproductive thoughts (Think), but in the end we all do what we believe must be done. I don't want to get a hysterectomy, but that doesn't mean that one day I won't does it? Who am I to tell you what...?
Let me tell you, though, that I am not trying to leave any stone unturned and I solicit help from my family, friends, doctors, Internet, whatever.
I'm saying all of this to say - I hope I haven't sounded preachy (and hope I haven't contradicted myself), but the H just doesn't seem right to me. I just want us all to be well and have the best quality of life we can whatever that means for you. I dare you!
On my next post, I'll tell you what's been up with me healthwise, Chinese herbs and all... BeWell....
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Monday, August 12, 2013
Still...MOVING...
Yes. I. Am.
STRONG. check!
DOING IT. no doubt!
So, last I blogged I was sharing with you my debut at the boot camp. I have stayed with this adventure and if you don't think it's a killer...
One session we did 3 sets of 20 (we were going to do 5 sets, but SHE had mercy on us).
1. high knee
2. butt kicks
3. pelvic lift with weight lift
4. the heisman
5. bench step up
6. one leg squat with other leg behind & up on bench
7. stickman jumping jacks
8. double squat with weights
9. curtsy lunge with weights
10. standing calf raise with overhead tricep extension
That's right, ten different exercises in each set. We meet twice a week and always do something different, mixing up the focus from upper to lower to full body workouts.
ALSO.
I'm seeing my trainer once a week. My goal is to pick a day during the week where I work out on my own doing the trainers routine. Before each session with the trainer I do a warm up of 60 reps of the following
jumping jacks
squats
push-ups
sit-ups
My best time for getting through the warm up is 9 minutes and 51 seconds and my goal is 6 minutes. I will get there.
So, I'm working out with the group 2x and the trainer once, but I feel like I need to do more and I Will.
Peace be unto you.
STRONG. check!
DOING IT. no doubt!
So, last I blogged I was sharing with you my debut at the boot camp. I have stayed with this adventure and if you don't think it's a killer...
One session we did 3 sets of 20 (we were going to do 5 sets, but SHE had mercy on us).
1. high knee
2. butt kicks
3. pelvic lift with weight lift
4. the heisman
5. bench step up
6. one leg squat with other leg behind & up on bench
7. stickman jumping jacks
8. double squat with weights
9. curtsy lunge with weights
10. standing calf raise with overhead tricep extension
That's right, ten different exercises in each set. We meet twice a week and always do something different, mixing up the focus from upper to lower to full body workouts.
ALSO.
I'm seeing my trainer once a week. My goal is to pick a day during the week where I work out on my own doing the trainers routine. Before each session with the trainer I do a warm up of 60 reps of the following
jumping jacks
squats
push-ups
sit-ups
My best time for getting through the warm up is 9 minutes and 51 seconds and my goal is 6 minutes. I will get there.
So, I'm working out with the group 2x and the trainer once, but I feel like I need to do more and I Will.
Peace be unto you.
Friday, June 21, 2013
While on the Regimen & Cleanse...Move
This has been a good week for moving. That is, the workout has made a comeback.
I was off from work on Monday and Tuesday, so I went to the gym both mornings for about 45 minutes. I decided not to overdue things, injure myself and end up blowing the exercise off all together.
Then I went to an outside boot camp on Thursday. OMG! That boot camp! Even though the instructor worked with me and allowed me to do modified versions (supposedly easier versions) of the exercises, I was still delirious once the workout was over. I felt like I had to throw up so I know I had a good workout.
Since it was my first time at the boot camp the instructor informed me that I only had to do 20 repetitions of each exercise instead of the 50 that the rest of the group was doing. Fifty? What the what?
Jumping jacks, push ups, mountain climbing, jumping rope, lunges, modified squats (burpies???), shoulder press with squats and something else, but I just can't remember. I told you I was delirious. Before I did these exercises, the instructor had me do a light jog around the field.
While working out at the boot camp, I saw little bugs crawling across my mat and a couple of spiders passed over, but I just brushed them off and kept it moving. The insects weren't bothering anyone else, so I pretty much ignored them.
Today, Friday, the hubs and I went to the gym for about 40 minutes (treadmill & elliptical) and I got a good sweat.
Move.
Peace.
I was off from work on Monday and Tuesday, so I went to the gym both mornings for about 45 minutes. I decided not to overdue things, injure myself and end up blowing the exercise off all together.
Then I went to an outside boot camp on Thursday. OMG! That boot camp! Even though the instructor worked with me and allowed me to do modified versions (supposedly easier versions) of the exercises, I was still delirious once the workout was over. I felt like I had to throw up so I know I had a good workout.
Since it was my first time at the boot camp the instructor informed me that I only had to do 20 repetitions of each exercise instead of the 50 that the rest of the group was doing. Fifty? What the what?
Jumping jacks, push ups, mountain climbing, jumping rope, lunges, modified squats (burpies???), shoulder press with squats and something else, but I just can't remember. I told you I was delirious. Before I did these exercises, the instructor had me do a light jog around the field.
While working out at the boot camp, I saw little bugs crawling across my mat and a couple of spiders passed over, but I just brushed them off and kept it moving. The insects weren't bothering anyone else, so I pretty much ignored them.
Today, Friday, the hubs and I went to the gym for about 40 minutes (treadmill & elliptical) and I got a good sweat.
Move.
Peace.
The Fibroid Regimen & Cleanse
I started the cleanse on Tuesday, June 11th. One thing that the detox did for me is to prepare me for all the pill taking and the new way of eating.
I feel no "pain" meaning no problem with the eating part. Many more food choices are open to me during this cleanse and I get to eat cooked/steamed foods.
I do not find taking 5 pills for 6 different formulas a chore like I did with the detox. I guess I am used to it now. Plus I'm having great bowel movements (too much information?) Oh, well. You'll be all right.
Anyway, I'm still making smoothies, but I'm adding things like spirulina (blue/green algae?) and wheat grass.
It is Friday, June 21, 2013 and I must let you know that I have eaten some things that are restricted (red velvet cake, cheese, and chicken). I know, but I'm just being honest. If you fall off the wagon, get back on, which is what I shall do.
Peace be unto you...
I feel no "pain" meaning no problem with the eating part. Many more food choices are open to me during this cleanse and I get to eat cooked/steamed foods.
I do not find taking 5 pills for 6 different formulas a chore like I did with the detox. I guess I am used to it now. Plus I'm having great bowel movements (too much information?) Oh, well. You'll be all right.
Anyway, I'm still making smoothies, but I'm adding things like spirulina (blue/green algae?) and wheat grass.
It is Friday, June 21, 2013 and I must let you know that I have eaten some things that are restricted (red velvet cake, cheese, and chicken). I know, but I'm just being honest. If you fall off the wagon, get back on, which is what I shall do.
Peace be unto you...
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Period That Could Have Been After the Detox
My period was not a good one; however, there are several reasons why my situation could have been as it was. Remember, for the proper eating thing, planning and organization still remains key.
1. Last week I was in DC on work assignment and I did not have at my disposal my blender to make my smoothies or my hemp seeds for protein. Also, I couldn't find a restaurant with beans on the menu. Why aren't beans a more common restaurant food?
Since I didn't have my regular sources of protein, I ended up having shrimp most days. This could have contributed to my period pain and flow (not heavy/heavy, but more than what I expected.) The only other things I ate differently from during the detox was grits, rice, potatoes and bread (more simple carbs). I still ate veggies and fruits everyday. I ate no dairy, meat, or other stuff.
2. I didn't get in front of the period pain. Starting Thursday, I started spotting. I got home Friday night and then turned around and went back out of town on Saturday morning for my sis's anniversary and b-day. I had hoped that since the detox my periods would be a breeze as it had been in 2010; however, I was so wrong. Even though on Saturday I was experiencing some pain, I hoped that would be the extent of my discomfort. Again, I was wrong.
I know my situation and that I am to ALWAYS have my ibuprofen with me when my period is looming. My hope lead me into not taking the necessary precautions that someone with my history must follow. If I need the pain killer, I have it. If I don't need it, I'm still good.
So Saturday night, or should I say Sunday morning (1:00 am), I was in so much pain that I couldn't sleep. I was flip flopping in the bed; up/down and just could not get any peace and consequently neither could my husband. Since we were staying in a hotel, I went downstairs to get ibuprofen and water from the high-priced hotel store. I downed 800mg of the pain killers and some water and got back into the bed.
TIP TO SELF (I already know this): At the first hint of period pain take medication because if not it will take a very long time to get rid of the pain. And this is exactly what my situation turned into. The pain never, ever, ever goes away on its own.
I was finally able to get to sleep.
I'm not really sure what to say, but tomorrow I will start the fibroid regimen and cleanse. Perhaps all the simple carbs and shrimp messed me up or maybe the large fibroids that I now have did me in. I did not have large fibroids back in 2010. Also, I had a stressful week in DC with my workload. Whatever the case, I'm still pressing forward trying to figure out just what I need to do to be healthy and pain free.
Peace.
1. Last week I was in DC on work assignment and I did not have at my disposal my blender to make my smoothies or my hemp seeds for protein. Also, I couldn't find a restaurant with beans on the menu. Why aren't beans a more common restaurant food?
Since I didn't have my regular sources of protein, I ended up having shrimp most days. This could have contributed to my period pain and flow (not heavy/heavy, but more than what I expected.) The only other things I ate differently from during the detox was grits, rice, potatoes and bread (more simple carbs). I still ate veggies and fruits everyday. I ate no dairy, meat, or other stuff.
2. I didn't get in front of the period pain. Starting Thursday, I started spotting. I got home Friday night and then turned around and went back out of town on Saturday morning for my sis's anniversary and b-day. I had hoped that since the detox my periods would be a breeze as it had been in 2010; however, I was so wrong. Even though on Saturday I was experiencing some pain, I hoped that would be the extent of my discomfort. Again, I was wrong.
I know my situation and that I am to ALWAYS have my ibuprofen with me when my period is looming. My hope lead me into not taking the necessary precautions that someone with my history must follow. If I need the pain killer, I have it. If I don't need it, I'm still good.
So Saturday night, or should I say Sunday morning (1:00 am), I was in so much pain that I couldn't sleep. I was flip flopping in the bed; up/down and just could not get any peace and consequently neither could my husband. Since we were staying in a hotel, I went downstairs to get ibuprofen and water from the high-priced hotel store. I downed 800mg of the pain killers and some water and got back into the bed.
TIP TO SELF (I already know this): At the first hint of period pain take medication because if not it will take a very long time to get rid of the pain. And this is exactly what my situation turned into. The pain never, ever, ever goes away on its own.
I was finally able to get to sleep.
I'm not really sure what to say, but tomorrow I will start the fibroid regimen and cleanse. Perhaps all the simple carbs and shrimp messed me up or maybe the large fibroids that I now have did me in. I did not have large fibroids back in 2010. Also, I had a stressful week in DC with my workload. Whatever the case, I'm still pressing forward trying to figure out just what I need to do to be healthy and pain free.
Peace.
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