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.
Friday, June 21, 2013
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.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
The Day After
This morning I bid farewell to the empty bottles from the detox program, Formulas #1 - #6, with a smile on my face. Over the last 20 days, the various formulas were working to remove the toxins, mucus and other bad crap out of my major organs and out of my body. It's so, so nice not having to remember to take the capsules.
I cheated yesterday and had some Kettle sea salt potato chips - I do not feel bad about it at all. I was just as happy eating those chips!
Anyway...
For breakfast this morning I had sliced Roma tomatoes, sliced avocado, grits, and a blueberry/strawberry/banana/ hemp seed smoothie. It was so nice to have those hot grits!
For dinner I cooked kelp noodles mixed with red onions, and yellow and green bell peppers all sauteed in coconut oil; steamed cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots; sliced Roma tomatoes; sliced avocado; and boiled potatoes. I snacked on pecans and cashews throughout the day.
I ended the day with a banana/pineapple/strawberry and hemp seed smoothie.
Peace.
I cheated yesterday and had some Kettle sea salt potato chips - I do not feel bad about it at all. I was just as happy eating those chips!
Anyway...
For breakfast this morning I had sliced Roma tomatoes, sliced avocado, grits, and a blueberry/strawberry/banana/ hemp seed smoothie. It was so nice to have those hot grits!
For dinner I cooked kelp noodles mixed with red onions, and yellow and green bell peppers all sauteed in coconut oil; steamed cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots; sliced Roma tomatoes; sliced avocado; and boiled potatoes. I snacked on pecans and cashews throughout the day.
I ended the day with a banana/pineapple/strawberry and hemp seed smoothie.
Peace.
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