Hosted by Stephen Tremp, Alex J. Cavanaugh, Michael Di Gesu, and
L. Diane Wolfe.
The Objective: Share with everyone something you have done that affected your health in a positive way. You can share an awesome low cal low fat tasty recipe. Post simple tips to lose weight. Or a testimony on what has helped like joining Weight Watchers. Recommend a routine like P90X or Insanity. Or stretches one can do while sitting in their office chair working or writing. I'm sure people have countless great tips and ideas they would love to share.
I did pretty well fitness n' health wise, until thyroid disease entered my life. Carbs became a problem. Let me re-clarify simple carbs became a problem, not the complex ones. (This is why the prior food pyramid did not work). When you metabolism slows down you need tricks to speed it up. Here is what I have discovered:
I compare my metabolism to building a fire. Yes you need protein and fat, but it is the carbs that make the difference. Dry wood to get the fire to really burn, wet wood-not so much. Dry wood equals the rainbow carbs, what grows on our planet. Wet wood is the processed foods that comes in packages and boxes. (YOU know you can't pronounce the stuff in the ingredients list). I run to my Farmer's Market to find my rainbow.
Add some heat, I mean spice. Spices can turn help with the burn, on both levels. Some good picks are: cinnamon, cayenne pepper, curry, wasabi, any of your hot spices and ginger. I have added minced ginger root to warm water. I use my garlic press. The ginger reduces bloating, nausea and can help with a stuff nose! I don't know about you, but there was always Gingerale in the house, for anyone who was sick.
Doing yoga helps-it is like getting an internal massage. It calms you, makes you feel good and yes there are exercises that can help your metabolism. If you think yoga is just for those bendy pretzel types-think again. I dream of pretzels, I mean being a bendy type.
There are a few poses in yoga that improve the functioning of the thyroid gland as well as regulate your metabolism. Here are a few poses that help:
- Pranayama (The Yogic Breathing Technique)
- Cat Pose (Bidalasana)
- Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
- Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
- Head To Toe Kneeling Pose (Janu Shirasana)
- Fish Pose (Matsyasana)
- Boat Pose (Navasana)
- Lotus Pose (Padmasana)
- Seated Forward Bending Pose (Paschimmotanasana)
- Wind Relieving Pose (Pavan Mukhtasana)
- Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana)
- Lion Pose (Simhasana)
- Camel Pose (Ustrasana)
- Raised Foot Pose (Uttanpadasana)
- Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)
- Stick Pose (Yashtikasana)
I think it is important to get up and walk away from your writing. We do have to experience life and bring it back to the page. For me, walking always encourages an idea, a poem, some type of creative thought will come. It is part of the process-besides if you don't move you will rust and we all know how the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz ended up.
Speaking of heart-I have to thank Ninja Captain, Alex Cavanaugh for my You Rock Badge. He selected new members recently. They are listed below-all amazing bloggers. He picks recipients, who have really
touched his heart. Thank you Alex your generous spirit has touched many hearts, including mine~
Robyn at Life By Chocolate
Michael Di Gesu at In Time
Heather at The Waiting is the Hardest Part
Al at Father Dragon Writes
A big thank you to L. Diane Wolfe for being part of the Imaginary Garden recently! Her photos are amazing! Did you know she has been published-yes, we all know she is an author, but also for her photos! I think of Diane as a Visual Poet~ I am so happy you shared your gracious spirit and talent with us~ Thank you L. Diane!
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Comments
Don't think I could do the yoga, but we are always spicing up our food,
Thanks for participating in our blogfest.
My thyroid is quirky and I'm on meds for it too. And I completely agree, the carbs get me every time. I really almost need to eliminate them, except, as you said the very complex, slow-burners.
Thanks for sharing! (((hugs)))
Julie-Yes! It is difficult...
I bet you are like me-autoimmune. I have Hashimoto's...I can swing from too slow, to too fast-stress doesn't help! Yes, me too..cave women diet for me! It is tough...
and chocolate is a pill I want to take every day. ;D
Annalisa-No, you aren't...you just haven't found the right style. I actually sometimes ride my bike 15 min and then do 10-15 min of yoga stretches. A yin/yang workout...try it and see! I do know what you mean...20-30min tops for me.....any longer and I can take it!
Suzanne-It really does help, the stress and gets the kinks and knots out! :D
Melissa-I take cinnamon pills and heat to all my food! I think you would like it, start with your walk and come home and try Yoga Zone on Youtube. :D
Yes, try it...there are all kinds of modifications! Time will change the way you move, as you become more flexible! :D
Congratulations on the award!
Good health to you!
Congratulations!
I love ginger gingerale too - can't get enough of it.
The one time I've dabbled in yoga, I went to the wrong class. I left utterly frustrated and feeling completely inept; the poses required a much higher level of coordination that I have. So I appreciate this video. I CAN do those positions. In fact, I do them often, without knowing I'm doing yoga.
Thanks, Ella.
Stay well.
xoRobyn
I'm not big on spices, but it makes sense that they can help burn calories...thanks for the tip :)
What a very informative post. I knew spices were good for you, but I am grateful to know I have been using the right one. I LOVE ginger and I need to use more of it. Cinnamon is part of my daily life. I would DIE without it lol.
So very cool yoga moves. I tried it a few times, but my arthritis kicks in ... I can't hold a pose for too long. BUt I am glad it works for you.
Thanks for your tips and joining us on the HOP!
Congrats on the YOU ROCK award. I am so honored to be nominate with you.
THANKS ALEX!!!
Suzanne @ Suzannes Tribe
I'm okay with it... :D
Fresh is best!
L. Diane-Thanks for mentioning me!
Everyone loved your photos-so beautiful! :D
Yes, good stuff...you are smart!
Suzanne-Sorry, I know it is tough to go with out them. I think the yoga is helping me that calm carb serotonin feel. I know I miss bread and pizza crust. I the one eating the topping off.
My husband had open heart surgery four years ago. After his surgery I am trying to keep his eating habits as healthy as possible. His cardiologist has told him that eating as many vegetable and whole grains as possible will be the best thing for him. since he is also a diabetic he has to make sure that he eats fruits that are not too sweat as well. Also now we go for walks as well. It is a struggle but a t the end of the day, he understands that am doing what ever I can to help him keep his bad cholesterol levels down. His good cholesterol has to improve as well. He does not like to eat Salmon, but I try to make him eat fish as much as possibele
Thank you~ :D
Munir-I think Stephen originated it~
Yes, great idea! Oh, that is hard...
I am glad he is doing better and you are able to help! Diet is key...I need to do better-I'm Type 1 diabetic! Yes, exercise, water and veggies seem to help a lot and those lower sugared fruits! Fiber is key~
Thank you for sharing :D
Renee-It all helps! It is my chocolate tooth that gets me in trouble! :D
And Yoga fascinates me.. but I'll never try it... I'll break, I swear, I will :)
Thanks for a great post and happy weekend :)
Visiting today from the blogfest
Rhonda @Laugh-Quotes.com
It is a mind, body and spirit dance :D Tell you Mom to hang in there and get her Vitamin D levels checked. Thyroid people tend to be low and D helps our metabolic rate improve~ @>------------
Mark-lol! I am with you-I ended up in the ER one weekend eating too many hot, spicy foods. I love them-they do not love me back, lol!
I have had back surgery and I swear if I can do it-anyone can!
You won't break-I promise ;D
Thank you and you too!
I've always been fascinated by yoga... but always imagined that you have to be double-jointed to do it...
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Tara-Piyo sounds fun! Oh, I will have to check that out~ It sounds amazing-thanks for sharing! :D
Michelle-I know they add so much flavor to our food! :D I have found Yoga Zone and Namaste Yoga more my style. There are 8 limbs of yoga(different kinds)-something for everyone! I can't do the meditative stuff...my mind is so active-it would drive me nuts! I know what you mean, but if you try Namaste Yoga-it is like this active type of stretching. It feels really good! :D
Elise-You know you can always just add a sprinkle to your plate. I do understand what you mean. Children are hardier to please. I have used herbal tea bags, like the Orange spice to flavor the water to cook my veggies it. It adds flavor, without a lot of spice. :D I know I love garlic and need to get more ginger! I know it Mark is a rig! :D
By the way, you won a book from my blog! Can you contact me?
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Thanks for stopping by :D
YOU know a lot of juice lovers in this challenge!
I have tried a few, but I guess I need to keep juicing~
:D
I love all that you shared!