Great topic! There are so many ideas out there for what "healthy eating" looks like. Some say vegan, others say 100% carnivore. I honestly think that it all depends on your body and what you need. The only person who knows you best is you.
I work out 5-days a week. Not the same workout, but an hour of activity in the morning. I then do a cold-water bath for 3-5 minutes depending on water temperature and then meditate. I aim to get 7,000 steps a day and at least 100 oz of water a day (usually more). I do these 5-days a week and take a break on weekends. Weekends are for adventures like hiking, biking and exploring.
Cold water baths -- there's some interesting science out there on how it improves dopamine in the brain. I just feel *really* good in the ice water and that feeling lasts for hours. I crave ice baths when I'm really stressed.
Meditation -- I suck at this, but I find on days I skip it, I'm more stressed out. I started really small with "just having a quiet minute to myself". I usually combine meditation with my ice bath. There's something about the cold water that helps me slow down and just give my brain a rest. It helps me reset.
Water -- I struggled with water consumption until I started filtering my water at home. I also filter out fluoride, it tastes terrible to me. Once I did this, my water consumption skyrocketed. So, anyone struggling with water taste -- try filtering it! In the USA, my favorite bottled water is Smart Water when I'm out in the wild. Tap water here is gross.
Supplement wise:
I currently do vega protein, their sport versionand their all-in-one shake, both with three tablespoons of hemp protein powder. Once you get past the absolute terrible taste of hemp protein -- I've found it to be really good stuff! While I'm not vegan, I do have a celiacs and a whey allergy which makes complicates absorption and finding good protein shakes. Vega (albeit expensive) has been the best for reducing inflammation and building muscle. The all-in-one berry shake just "feels good". Can't explain why, but after that shake I'm always like, "I really like that!" The hemp protein is a complete protein supplement that is really easy to digest. I hate that it works so well and that I notice how well it works, because I'm not a fan of its texture or taste. I mix it with my protein shakes and that makes it palatable.
I take vitamin C, zinc and turmeric every day. I aim to eat two pieces of fruit a day and eat dinner in the early evening before going for a walk.
I think the most helpful thing has been journaling. I review them at the end of each month, and it's helped me identify trends, both good and bad.
I started really small with all my self-care routine and built on it. I found that asking myself "what would a healthy person do?" really helps me make healthier decisions.
This is beautiful my friend. Thank you so much for responding. You're absolutely right. Every person is different and needs to find a routine that works for them.
My quest for health has been an ongoing journey and I really love where I am right now. I feel better and look better than I have in a long time and I'm 68 years old. I feel like I'm 40. I also don't eat as much as I used to because I realized what the body is really craving and needing our nutrients, not Calories… Not sugar, fat and flour… It needs the health.
Anyway, thank you so much and God bless you. For meditation, I think I have it quite easy because my backyard faces a woods. I have a gazebo at the end of my deck and the first thing every morning I go out and stare into the woods and pray, read, and meditate. I hope that helps. It helps to have a place, a routine.
Great topic! There are so many ideas out there for what "healthy eating" looks like. Some say vegan, others say 100% carnivore. I honestly think that it all depends on your body and what you need. The only person who knows you best is you.
I work out 5-days a week. Not the same workout, but an hour of activity in the morning. I then do a cold-water bath for 3-5 minutes depending on water temperature and then meditate. I aim to get 7,000 steps a day and at least 100 oz of water a day (usually more). I do these 5-days a week and take a break on weekends. Weekends are for adventures like hiking, biking and exploring.
Cold water baths -- there's some interesting science out there on how it improves dopamine in the brain. I just feel *really* good in the ice water and that feeling lasts for hours. I crave ice baths when I'm really stressed.
Meditation -- I suck at this, but I find on days I skip it, I'm more stressed out. I started really small with "just having a quiet minute to myself". I usually combine meditation with my ice bath. There's something about the cold water that helps me slow down and just give my brain a rest. It helps me reset.
Water -- I struggled with water consumption until I started filtering my water at home. I also filter out fluoride, it tastes terrible to me. Once I did this, my water consumption skyrocketed. So, anyone struggling with water taste -- try filtering it! In the USA, my favorite bottled water is Smart Water when I'm out in the wild. Tap water here is gross.
Supplement wise:
I currently do vega protein, their sport versionand their all-in-one shake, both with three tablespoons of hemp protein powder. Once you get past the absolute terrible taste of hemp protein -- I've found it to be really good stuff! While I'm not vegan, I do have a celiacs and a whey allergy which makes complicates absorption and finding good protein shakes. Vega (albeit expensive) has been the best for reducing inflammation and building muscle. The all-in-one berry shake just "feels good". Can't explain why, but after that shake I'm always like, "I really like that!" The hemp protein is a complete protein supplement that is really easy to digest. I hate that it works so well and that I notice how well it works, because I'm not a fan of its texture or taste. I mix it with my protein shakes and that makes it palatable.
I take vitamin C, zinc and turmeric every day. I aim to eat two pieces of fruit a day and eat dinner in the early evening before going for a walk.
I think the most helpful thing has been journaling. I review them at the end of each month, and it's helped me identify trends, both good and bad.
I started really small with all my self-care routine and built on it. I found that asking myself "what would a healthy person do?" really helps me make healthier decisions.
Thanks for the hemp protein idea! I eat plenty of red meat for protein but I need even more as I get back into daily lifting so I’ll have to try that??And as to your point about vegan vs carnivore- I’ve seen several friends health plummet during attempts at a vegan diet, that then got healthier after switching back to meat. My family friend was looking like an aids patient for a while around 14-15 cause of going vegan but once she got on an omnivorous diet, good Lord she turned into one of the hottest girls that was close to my age at the time lol?just my observations, but I’m sure cutting back on PROCESSED or FRIED meats can help those trying to lose weight
I am neither vegan or carnivore. I have a mainly high protein vegetable diet with some meat.
I know what I do is not for everybody, but I eat most of my meals out of one bowl. There's a lot of cultures that do that, Italian, Asian… But what I do instead of rice or pasta, I always have roasted sweet potatoes on hand, which are incredibly healthy. I add to that other cooked vegetables that I have on hand. I always have kale, stewed, tomatoes, roasted beets… Etc. I put those in the bowl with a little bit of chop meat on top and heat it up and eat it.
Thanks for the hemp protein idea! I eat plenty of red meat for protein but I need even more as I get back into daily lifting so I’ll have to try that??And as to your point about vegan vs carnivore- I’ve seen several friends health plummet during attempts at a vegan diet, that then got healthier after switching back to meat. My family friend was looking like an aids patient for a while around 14-15 cause of going vegan but once she got on an omnivorous diet, good Lord she turned into one of the hottest girls that was close to my age at the time lol?just my observations, but I’m sure cutting back on PROCESSED or FRIED meats can help those trying to lose weight[/quote]
I've had really good success with the Nutiva Hemp Protein Powder. Its 15g of protein per serving with a good ratio of omega 3 and 6's. Its very digestible.
If you can do milk / smoothies -- do that! I mix mine in other things. Its like drinking sand paper at first. Its very gritty and had a nutty (the food not the other kind ) after taste.
I've found that after a few days my brain doesnt hate it as much.
Also ... *very* important -- if you are low fiber currently, take the hemp SLOWLY ... and I mean SLOWLY. Start with 1/2 tablespoon and work your way up.
It works better than miralax if you're not used to fiber lol!
It mixes well in other protein shakes! Good luck on the gym and building muscle! Its a fun journey!
There's another thing I want to add. And this is something I have realized recently. I'm not eating as much as I used to and I'm not wanting to eat as much as I used to. I think I figured out why… I am now feeding my body, the nutrients that it needs, that it craves.
Before, I was feeding it on "empty calories "...things that my body didn't really need
Now that my focus is on nutrition and feeding it what it needs , my body gets that and is satisfied.
There may be a component too of lust involved with feeding your body Fat and sugar. In other words, you keep feeding it that, but it's never satisfied and craves
I know I'm not a scientist and I haven't researched this, but this is what I really feel is going on. My body is healthy and happy
There may be parallels to this lifestyle too about feeding our bodies what it really needs… But I'm not that smart to figure all that out
Please let me know of your thoughts about this, if it resonates with you and if it sounds correct
Mind , Body , Soul the body is the a home. But home you live in and yard take that as well. Good reflection.
De clutter your home and mind also.
Not what you eat, but also what you think" means that your overall health and well-being are influenced not just by the food you consume, but also by your mindset and mental attitude towards food, including your thoughts and beliefs about what you eat.
Fix knee's get on a bike or pedal machine and eat more iron. In the morning dangle your legs on the side of the bed shake legs. Clench your toes on a rug back and forth.
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Omega 3s , Magnesium , Collagen, Iron , Zinc.
Find these ingredients in spices in many teas and food and take the vitamins and minerals.
Caster oil
Good for eye care and lashes and hair and skin help fine lines and scars and age spots.
Make own Rice Toner Glass face make skin younger. Don't have to buy fancy creams any more.
Qigong and Tai Chi , Pilates , Hit exercise , yoga , ballet
Been along time or just started good to start slow work in to it. Fitness takes time with body needs time to heal and recover so taking day breaks and do self care and after care after fitness also.
In the morning
take 2 spoons put in ice in freezer for few seconds take out pour water and ponds on face run in then put back spoons under eyes bags and leave for 2 mins then massage the spoons in circles and the all over face pat face. This will refine your lines give you a youthful look.
Color lights good for skin and body
Color light massager
Getting 30 mins of sun in morning recharging the body batteries reverse mindset and body.
Waking up early saying better things to yourself like you love someone. Going to be beautiful day.
Light cool showers recharge the body and boost metabolism.
Get your 8 hours a sleep. Make sleep routine , lavender linen spray on by the pillows have bedding/sheets wash once a week have clothes ready for the next day.
Light white meats , fruits and veggies , nuts , Tomato juice , Lemon water mixed fruit in water. Dragon fruit. Smoothies.
Olive oil , whipped butter. If you make meals, mix other stuff with it, even with salad. Snacks: Boiled eggs , small sandwiches , healthy crackers with spread and mix of things. Cooking oil olive oil , peanut oil, whipped butter. Marie's ranch is close to tasting like mayo.
Small oranges during this time of the mouth are good for the body. Stay off pop and fast food, prep your own meals and find healthy recipes.
Small 5 meals a day still need carbs. Chew more slowly down the pallet. Canola oil makes people gain weight, the health problems banned in many countries. Corn syrup also makes people gain weight and health problems when reading the ingredients in food. Men should not be eating soy not good for your twig and Berry's stick to Greek yogurt starts looking up foods and stores no soy. 2 percent milk , Flax milk. Oatmeal , Whole grain bread. Keep salt under 200 intake. Red meat Ok everyone and while. Stay up sugar and fake sugars use honey or cinnamon. Bcaa helps fade fat and help build muscle. You need to work out why using it. Staying off steroids messes up your body real bad. Epsom salt for those ache muscles to for relief , Dr Teal's Body Lotion Eucalyptus & Spearmint for relief on muscles. Clove oil mixed with a pinch of hydrogen peroxide peroxide and a teaspoon of water worked good on headaches out on the back of the head on the forehead , and achy muscles. Clove oil diluted also good as a as pain relief in teeth and clear out infection in the mouth and teeth. None fluoride toothpaste is best.
I don't have anything to add but I will say congratulations on your sobriety. Alcohol is, by far, the most evil substance on this planet and it makes me smile when I see a person take the steps to fight it (which is not very common).
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