Wellness

[dex]

@SeaMaiden I think that your plan to eat what you enjoy but be mindful of the serving is a good one....the minute I tell myself that I can’t have something,that something becomes such a craving that is out of control.

[hckynut]

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@phoenixbrd wrote:

@hckynut   Respect.... not how many times we fall...but how many times we pick ourselves up determines our growth.

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@phoenixbrd,

Not sure how to take the first 7 words of your post!

hckynut(john)

[hckynut]

@KonaKat

I didn't read the links. Just wanted to comment on what you said about exercise and minutes. Surprised that Cardiologists use number of minutes exercising as their standards for weight loss and/or fitness. But Cardiologists, unlike Exercise Physiologist, specialize more on the problems of the heart. Exercise Physiologists Training and knowledge is based more on the things you were told by a Cardiologist and/or an electrophysiologist.

For it is not how much time I spend exercising in minutes, it is the level of work my body is doing during the minutes I spend doing whatever the specific exercises I am doing. For decades now my criteria has been, and will always be my heart rate. This is especially important to me when doing Cardio Exercises. I know my Max Heart Rate, and also at what HR my body goes from Aerobic to Anaerobic. For me this excludes using strictly the number of minutes. 

Will mention that I have had 2 heart attacks and attended 76 Cardiac Rehabilitation Classes, many in which myself and those giving the classes, did not agree on certain methods of exercise. There were 2 Exercise Physiologists during those classes, 1 agreed with me, the other did not. With my background of many recoveries, I know how my body best responds to what type of exercises. I am talking being within the Heart Rate my Cardiologist said would be safe for me, and at what point of my recoveries.

I have used Polar Chest Heart Rate Monitors since the later 1970's for every goal I set for my running Road Races(1 mile/2 mile/5k/10k, and full marathons) and also for my State Winter Olympic Speed Skating Competitions. This for me gave me the best results from time spent training for all of these goals.

Everyone has a unique body and the same things do not work for everyone. That said, my belief is, the level of work done in X amount of minutes, are more important than the number of minutes per day/per week or per month. That belief includes being both for weight loss/maintenance, or getting more physically fit.

Thank you for sharing your views here.

hckynut(john)

[hckynut]

@dex

I have always felt that for many, giving up some of their favorite foods completely, leads to their downfall. To me it is more important to stick with primarily healthy foods and the proper portion sizes. Better to do good than not do it at all.  

That said, I am a "cold turkey" person. Quitting drinking/smoking/gambling/meat etc, have all been "cold turkey". Cutting back did not.

hckynut(john)

[FLGators]

great thread, I am always looking for motivation on my down days. This will be a good thread to exchange info. I excercise 5-6 days a week, stretch on day 7. Not necessarily looking to drop weight although I could lose about 10lbs. I gave up on the illusive "ideal weight" & focus on overall well being. I do not weigh myself  regularly(only at my annual), don't diet & make no resolutions(I suck at both) .  

[icezeus]

I am just checking in for my daily motivation. I got up this morning and did my 30 minute walk which is part of my goals for this week. I plan on adding on more time each week until I am up to 1 hour a day of walking.

I did purchase a book that was recommended. "The Fast Metabolism diet". I am interested in what it has to say. I will report in if I decide to attempt this program or not. In the meantime. I am trying to be mindful of what I eat.

[SandPiper]

I found a 15 minute beginners weight training video on YouTube. I just finished using 3 lb weights. I feel good. 

I had a routine mammogram this morning and I didn’t feel like exercising when I came home. I tried telling myself I deserved a snack. I did not give in.

[sfnative]

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@Sweet_Serenity wrote:

Pleased seeing thread on health and wellness. Never to late get back to caring about yourself. Believe vital self honesty. Congratulations!! Power in numbers beginning with stepping on the scale seeing truth. Find what works for you. 

Intermittent Fasting! Key component maintaining weight goal. Highly recommend investigating *IF*  Helps more than most realize internally. Favorite subject! Never gets old Do not forget importance of fiber and elimination. Imo not discussed enough. Looking forward to everyone's journey.

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@Sweet_Serenity

Will never do fasting, as I have chronic migraine and if I do not eat something 6 hours after my last meal, a scathing migraine will descend upon me.

So, a word of caution to those with migraines: think about this, before you decide to fast.  When I went to my terrific migraine doc in San Diego, she handed me a humongous questionaire.  The very first question was something like "Do you get headaches if you skip a meal?"

It's a physiological and neurological matter to consider, if you are headache prone.

[sidsmom]

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@sfnative wrote:

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@Sweet_Serenity wrote:

Pleased seeing thread on health and wellness. Never to late get back to caring about yourself. Believe vital self honesty. Congratulations!! Power in numbers beginning with stepping on the scale seeing truth. Find what works for you. 

Intermittent Fasting! Key component maintaining weight goal. Highly recommend investigating *IF*  Helps more than most realize internally. Favorite subject! Never gets old Do not forget importance of fiber and elimination. Imo not discussed enough. Looking forward to everyone's journey.

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@Sweet_Serenity

Will never do fasting, as I have chronic migraine and if I do not eat something 6 hours after my last meal, a scathing migraine will descend upon me.

So, a word of caution to those with migraines: think about this, before you decide to fast.  When I went to my terrific migraine doc in San Diego, she handed me a humongous questionaire.  The very first question was something like "Do you get headaches if you skip a meal?"

It's a physiological and neurological matter to consider, if you are headache prone.

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I was wondering when the first ‘never, won’t, couldn’t’ thread would pop up.

As @SeaMaiden stated,

“We do not have to agree on those things, but,

people should feel free to bring things up without

someone getting in their face about it.“.  

I feel when someone is directly tagged & the comment is

negative in tone referring to that’s poster viewpoint,

it’s kinda...’in their face’.  If someone doesn’t agree, move on.  

The topic of migraine was not mentioned in @Sweet_Serenity’s post,

so it really shouldn’t be the topic of an opposing viewpoint.  

Serenity was just expressing what works for her....and we should

support her & others within this forum no matter what the program. 

[sfnative]

Hi, I'm Rebecca.

Though I was physically active in my profession, I retired several years ago, followed by a total knee that surgically went wrong: my left foot is numb, paralyzed toes, an ankle that barely flexes/extends and an injured ITB insertion, plus severe low back issues.  Lots of pain going on meaning way less activity.  Even swimming is extremely painful.

So, I started a craft business, which means I'm sitting most of the time.  BAD in the extreme.  Bad because I've put on weight and Bad becuase I've also Depakote medication weight in terms of 38 additional pounds.  So, add the Depakote 38 lbs and my "craft" pounds and I really need to lose 50 lbs. 

A huge thanks to those who mentioned a desire to lose 6 lbs a month.  I'm going to borrow your goal!

1.  Goal:  Lose 6 lbs per month.

2.  Increase water intake.

3.  Follow "Mayo Clinic Diet," with their journal & recipe book, plus my common sense.

4.  Purchase stationary bicycle.  Start at 15 minutes per day at relatively slow speed to see how my left knee tolerates it (as my knee is also swollen and has continued swelling for several months now).

5.  Insure work with upper extremities with Theraband.

6.  Get out and walk, when weather permits.

7.  Pay attention to and weigh portion size (I have a huge appetite).

8.  Create a personal mantra.  Be positive.  Pray.  Set iPhone timer ever 60 minutes for 650 step walk in house.

All the best to everyone here - "See" you later!

Lots of XXX all around!