Been exploring the Tetons and Yellowstone this week. Was especially proud of myself for completing a pretty tough hike at the high elevation!
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8 lbs down so far, but leaving for a trip tomorrow so I hope I can stay on track!
Any success/progress stories from y’all so far?
I do struggle sometimes with junk food cravings and still have a long way to go, but my goal is to be at a healthier weight and to be able to look and feel better about myself.
Absolutely breathtaking scenery! I've always wanted to visit that part of the U.S. And nearly 14 miles?! Holy heck, woman.Been exploring the Tetons and Yellowstone this week. Was especially proud of myself for completing a pretty tough hike at the high elevation!
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It was very pretty, but definitely my crazy nature-loving sister that took us on the 14 mile hike. I was only mildly grumpy about itAbsolutely breathtaking scenery! I've always wanted to visit that part of the U.S. And nearly 14 miles?! Holy heck, woman.
I’ve never heard that term but I think I experience that too. Mornings feel so much more hopeful and easier to make good choices in. Evenings definitely feel like the time to stream Eras till the wee hours while wishing for a guy to cuddle, mindlessly eating a whole box of hot and spicy cheezits.Evenings are my weak time. I go through something almost akin to "sundowning", I believe. I tend to feel the most lonely and vulnerable in the evenings. That leads to more impulsive eating and snacking.
I really want to make a concerted effort to make my evenings as low-carb as possible. I love curling up on the couch with a box of crackers, but I will gain weight every. single. time. When I eat light and low-carb in the evenings, I lose weight consistently.
I tried tonight, but didn't quite make it. I had a great, protein-packed salad with some fresh cantaloupe, but then caved in to a bowl of cereal after.
Will try again tomorrow.
The term is typically used in reference to a mental shift that happens in the late afternoon and evening to people with dementia. It's not really an accurate term for what I experience, but the word itself seems fitting, since it's the same time of day where I start to feel "different".It was very pretty, but definitely my crazy nature-loving sister that took us on the 14 mile hike. I was only mildly grumpy about it
I’ve never heard that term but I think I experience that too. Mornings feel so much more hopeful and easier to make good choices in. Evenings definitely feel like the time to stream Eras till the wee hours while wishing for a guy to cuddle, mindlessly eating a whole box of hot and spicy cheezits.
Sounds like a good step in the right direction though! Rooting for you!!
Give up the sugar (white) and you'll stop the cravings. That's why lab rats gain weight when they have it. Switch to dark chocolate. Trader Joes sells Valrhona bars. Grab one and you'll notice the difference. A couple of squares is enough. The satiation point is significantly lower on junk food. That's why we can eat so much.
You'll lose a lot of weight if you give up soda, sugar, chips, snacks and bread. And you'll be healthier if you buy your food from the farmers market instead of the grocery store. Because the soil is dead. You're not getting the nutrients from fruits and vegetables anymore. That's why people aren't losing weight. They have to workout or start juicing to move the needle.
The apple you eat today isn't the same one your parents had. You aren't getting the same benefits they did. There's a commercial on YouTube that goes into detail. It discusses the soil and long-term effects of over harvesting. We don't let it rest.
Animals are given hormones and fed gmo grains to fatten them up and you're getting the same when you have them. If you change the source you'll lessen the struggle. I get most of my food from the farmers market and the majority of dry goods from Azure. I've seen a significant shift in my health and vitality since then.
I've watched a lot of people on diet cycles. They're trying to lose weight, eat clean, go keto, etc. But when I look at France I don't see the same. They have delectable food everywhere. They don't use gmo crops and seasonality is a mainstay. They teach their kids to love their food in primary school. They don't get lunchables, drink boxes or hot dogs. Everything at the market is on their plate and they eat it.
As with most things, the money isn't in the cure. It's in the problem. They have no incentive to make you well. They earn more through medication and diet fads. No one gets fat until we show up. Wherever you find American restaurants there's a correlation of weight gain in that culture. They've documented it.
The Case Against Sugar is a good read on the subject as is The Blue Zones. Pay attention to what happened after he showed up when he revisits. Prior to his arrival they ate the foods native to their culture. But when he returned things were different. Western restaurants came and health problems followed.
If you can start a garden I recommend it. You'll save a lot and can direct money elsewhere. I like Baker Creek's seeds the best. But MIgardener is more affordable. Good luck with your health and weight loss. Keep praying for both.
PS. There's nothing wrong with bread. Wheat's the culprit. It's been modified and causes problems. If you enjoy bread I recommend einkorn or spelt in its place.
~bella
I rarely exercise and don't believe its necessary to stay in shape.
To us poor or with very tight budget, we look at the budget side of things and we're probably getting lots of GMO because GMO is cheap. I still use sugar (brown sugar) in moderation.
Yet I was able to maintain athletic body composition. I do plenty of exercise and practice "dry" intermittent fasting (IF)
The potential risk of GMO to me is cancer. So I do my exercise sessions during the fasting window of IF to switch to ketosis. Ketosis is being investigated for potential application as cancer therapy. However, keto diets are relatively expensive and requires careful management. IF is far more sustainable and simpler for me.
Once, I proposed the idea of building a hydroponics garden inside our apartment as an "investment" and my sister bitterly opposed the idea. I was thinking about it to save money, lower temperatures, and to possibly sell some extra produce to our neighbors for additional source of income, purely DIY to make build cost as low as possible.
All of our richer relatives grow vegetables in their garden but ofc, all of them have large backyard,
True but you still need exercise to have strong bones even if you already have plenty of calcium and vitamin D in your diet.
Exercise will stress the bones to trigger adaptational response to increase density and make it stronger. Things like jogging and free weight lifting or both. You may still remember I ride my bicycle long distances but I also jog and lift weights in addition. Jogging and weight lifting is for building stronger bones. Cycling does nothing to make the bones stronger, it's purely cardio exercise only.
If you can get your hands on some unrefined sugar add 2 teaspoons of molasses and you'll have brown sugar. You can make it by hand or throw it in a mixer on low for 10 minutes. It never hardens. I'm not sure what they're selling us at the store. But it's richer and moist. They're probably using food coloring and an extract.
I think it causes many diseases. Years ago the Holy Spirit told me to stop buying bread and baked goods. I had to make them myself or get it from a bakery. He said the yeast is unnatural. It took me a moment to get it. Then I recalled the reenactment shows where they live in different periods.
That's how I landed on sourdough and wild yeast water. A series of rabbit holes followed. I didn't change everything at once. I did a little at a time. The more I learned the more I realized the things I thought were good or harmless weren't beneficial.
I looked into IF but my consumption isn't great as a norm. It would probably mess with my metabolism and stall it. I fast on the sabbath and notice the difference.
Why did she say no? That would have blessed you and lowered costs. You could have made extra on the side too. Most people don't want to do it. You'll always have a market. Pray about and see what the Lord does.
We've become too reliant in America and addicted to convenience. My daughter's going to agriculture school and we're moving to the country. I want to have greater control over my food supply and not be dependent on vendors. I love the farmers market but I'd rather raise my own meat and grow our food.
I saw a picture last year of a Whole Foods store on the west coast. You could enter the store normally. But they had a turnstile a few paces away. You could scan your hand or the Amazon app on your phone for access. Otherwise you couldn't get in. You didn't have to pay they already had your information.
These people aren't playing. It's green acres all the way.
I get exercise. I walk everywhere. I don't go to the gym. Daily activity is enough.
That's why I studied France. I eat like them and French women don't exercise. They walk, take the stairs and moderate their consumption. The culture around food is different there. They value quality and seasonality and portion is ingrained in their psyche. And their seniors are more active too.
~bella
I've tried unrefined sugar with molasses added for 2 month. Liked it at first but the taste did not stick with me. I prefer the taste of dark brown sugar, the kind that is used for baking.
I don't eat bread either but I still eat flour based, non-baked snack I make myself. No yeast/leavening either. I use full grain flour, coarsely ground. I also snack on oatmeal.
My sister didn't like the idea of making our apartment look like a weed lab due to the hydroponics garden! Even if the garden could help ease our financial burdens as free source of food or to sell or both.
It's purely to secure extra source of income, if not, greatly save money on food expenses and improve indoor air quality as we live in a city with high levels of air pollution. But I doubt we'll get GMO-free seeds. Nobody's honest anymore and it's likely even wild species of plants may have been contaminated by GMO's already through their spores, etc.
That's awesome, well done!!!!Had my annual drs appointment today! My cholesterol dropped over 40 and the doctor says I am in excellent health. She affirmed that the diet and lifestyle changes I’ve made have made a big impact. I’m feeling really encouraged.