One of the biggest changes I have felt since loosing 85 pounds is that I now get COLD, and during the winter it is FREEZING COLD! That is something that I rarely experienced in my entire life. But, I wouldn't trade how awesome I feel to be warm again. Now I get to wear all the nice warm weather clothing that I couldn't wear before...like turtle necks and sweaters. If I get too cold I just add on more layers. The worst is when I am outside and I don't have anything else warm to put on. Oh well, winter is half way over and I CAN SURVIVE THIS!
I started the cleanse on Monday. It has not been too bad, with one exception. I developed kidney/bladder/urinary tract infection. I did not go to the doctor and have it checked out. I referred to all the things I have been learning the past 2 years about healing myself naturally. I took Ecinaccea and put a cotton cloth soaked in cod liver oil over the painful areas. Covered that with a plastic bag so as to not get oil all over my clothing and placed alternating hot and cold packs on top. I also drank lots of cranberry and fresh carrot/apple juice. It was very painful for two days, then the pain was gone. How grateful I am that I did not have to go to the doctor and take pills that have tons of side effects. I am feeling a bit sluggish today. That most likely is from the cleanse, but could also be from the other...or possibly both. Anyway, I am looking forward to CLEAN INSIDES and the great feeling of a healthy body. Just in time for spring.
The good news (I can't remember if I posted this earlier or not) I did not gain any weight over the holidays. That is an amazing feeling. A huge shout to the Green Smoothie Girl and "Eat To Live" book by Joel Fuhrman. Adopting their lifestyle is so rewarding and freeing. You should try it.....I DARE YA!
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To Help Myself get fit and be healthy
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Helpful Hints that I found work for me
1- I try to make 50% of the food I eat each day raw fruits and vegetables. Most of this comes in the green smoothies and lettuce salads.
2- Eat only foods made with whole grains. Stay away from processed foods like white flour and white sugar.
3- Do not drink anything with your meals. Try not to drink at least 15 minutes before either. The body seems to absorb and use the food better without being diluted with liquid. I even take my pills with food now instead of liquid.
4- Exercise, exercise, exercise. Do something that gets your heart rate up. Doing it with someone else makes it more enjoyable and encourages you to keep at it.
5- Get out in the sunshine. Take a walk, rake some leaves, read a book, just do something. It is amazing how much better you feel after 30 minutes in the sun and fresh air.
6- Drink plenty of water. A good general rule is 1/2 your body weight in ounces. If you weigh 120 pounds, you should drink 60 oz of water.
2- Eat only foods made with whole grains. Stay away from processed foods like white flour and white sugar.
3- Do not drink anything with your meals. Try not to drink at least 15 minutes before either. The body seems to absorb and use the food better without being diluted with liquid. I even take my pills with food now instead of liquid.
4- Exercise, exercise, exercise. Do something that gets your heart rate up. Doing it with someone else makes it more enjoyable and encourages you to keep at it.
5- Get out in the sunshine. Take a walk, rake some leaves, read a book, just do something. It is amazing how much better you feel after 30 minutes in the sun and fresh air.
6- Drink plenty of water. A good general rule is 1/2 your body weight in ounces. If you weigh 120 pounds, you should drink 60 oz of water.
Other sites I enjoy on health and nutrition
Goals
Eat healthy:
*Cut out white sugar, white flour, red meat, dairy and soda
*Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, chicken and legumes.
*Drink 100 - 120 oz water a day
*Exercise - work up to running a 5k by next summer
*Lower my cholesterol to a healthy range
I hope to:
*Get rid of the dizziness and ringing in my ears I have had for the past 7 years.
*Get rid of the joint pain (arthritis?)
*Lower my cholesterol without medication
*Strengthen my heart
*Have more energy
*Live a long healthy life
*Cut out white sugar, white flour, red meat, dairy and soda
*Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, chicken and legumes.
*Drink 100 - 120 oz water a day
*Exercise - work up to running a 5k by next summer
*Lower my cholesterol to a healthy range
I hope to:
*Get rid of the dizziness and ringing in my ears I have had for the past 7 years.
*Get rid of the joint pain (arthritis?)
*Lower my cholesterol without medication
*Strengthen my heart
*Have more energy
*Live a long healthy life
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