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Blood Pressure Reading = shocker
So today I went to the doctor to renew a prescription. After seeing my blood pressure reading (and looking as to what was considered "healthy") I was shocked. I thought I was healthier than that. My reading was 140/80. I'm 36 years old. Yikes. I have no idea if the sinus/allergy medication I took a couple hours before had…
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Types of Yoga
Hi all, I've seen a lot of people doing yoga where they basically balance themselves on their arms and the rest of their body is off the ground. Can't remember the poses, and I certainly don't know what type of yoga it is. Thanks for the help.
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Body weight workout success?
Hey all, I started a body weight workout this week. At first I thought it was pretty simple and short, but it gave me a good challenge. Anyone else have success with standard body weight workouts?
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Snapping hip syndrome
I've been dealing with this for years, and I've seem to have made it worse by my nightly walks. Just wondering if anyone else has this condition as well, and what they do (exercise-wise) for it. I'm also going to be adding some swimming into my regime, so that should take some pressure off the joints.
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Looking for those on a journey of self-improvement
I probably threw this out there before, but if anyone out there is on a journey to not only shape up, but to truly discover who they are and better themselves, please add me as a friend! I would love to share support with anyone going through the same thing.
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Feeling good, but feeling like I'm wrong
Thought I'd throw this out there, because I know some of you are dealing with the same issues. I made a commitment to myself recently. I need to take better care of myself. This doesn't only include exercising and focusing on nutrition, but it also includes improving my surroundings. I needed a way to combat stress, on…
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Adrenal Fatigue.
Just reaching out to see if anyone can offer some support for this condition. Would love to chat and get some insight. Understandably, I'm sure there are individuals here who don't believe this is a real thing, and that's cool. Please don't feel the need to tell me I'm wrong. Thanks for any help you can provide. L.
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I don't know where this journey will take me
When I finally said - I'm doing something for myself, and nobody else - it really hit me. Where is this journey going to take me? It's scary, because I don't know if everyone in my life will be on board with it. I don't know what having a clearer mind and more positive attitude will do. I wonder what all that added self…
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The courage to make a change
I don't know if this counts as being a success or not, but for me, it's massive. I've been in a rut for months. I know that I want to start a workout program, and I will on Monday. Yes, I know, it's the old saying, "I'll start tomorrow". But, I'll make an excuse while I can. I will be receiving a foot treatment tomorrow…
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Monthly Grocery Budget
Hey all, I wanted to get a feel as to how much you spend on groceries every month. We have been packing our lunches every day and preparing dinner every night (for both cost and health reasons). I'm trying to pinch pennies a little bit more these days, so I'm certain we can trim our monthly budget. Currently it's $400 a…
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Getting Started - again (with all kinds of demotivating factors)
Hey all, Thought I'd start posting again after taking a brief hiatus. The last two weeks have been just downright crap. Disappointments, stress, etc. Just about everything that could go wrong did go wrong, and to cap it all off, I saw the opportunity of a lifetime vanish in front of my eyes. The last thing I want to do is…
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P90X and Gym
Hi all, I've wanted to give P90X a go for some time now. The only thing is I live in a condo with a tiny gym, and I have no free weights of my own. Could I do the weight portion of P90X in the gym, and the rest in my condo? Although I don't know how well that will go down with the people living below me. Has anyone done a…
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The moment it all hits you.
I suppose it's difficult to really realize how deep of a rut we are in when it's comfortable. The same motions, day in and day out. Yes, I've complained about being tired. Yes, I've complained about my pants not fitting. Haven't we all at some point? But those things seem to get sucked into other things we believe require…
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My goal, which I've never shared with anyone.
So I've always had a goal to become a bikini model. I look at myself now and think, yeah right. But, it's always been in the back of my mind. I would like to have nicely defined abs. I would like to get rid of my plump rear end and thighs. I've always disliked these things about me. I would love to have nice muscle…
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Running and knee pain (on the inside)
Hi everyone, I am on Week 4 of C25K and noticing that when I run, I'm getting knee pain on the insides of my knees. I haven't done a C25K workout yet this week, but even as I'm walking I notice a slight pain. Any thoughts? Thanks, L.
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Changing not only body, but mind and soul
I'm in need of some friends who are embarking on a journey to change their bodies, but also work on changing other aspects of their lives too. I'm focusing on learning how to run right now, so 3 days a week I'm doing the C25K trainer. This is hopefully going to teach me to start something and stick with it until the end.…
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5K Run - My First Accomplishment
I'm so tired of starting something with great intentions, and never following through. Tonight I begin Week 3 of the C25K trainer. I want to finish this. I want to finish something. I cannot even begin to count the number of times I've started a workout program or other endeavour just to give up shortly thereafter. So, I…
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I gave up gluten
then started eating it again. I blamed my feelings of exhaustion, boredom, and brain fog on gluten. I blamed constipation on gluten. I blamed headaches and sinus problems on gluten. I did this for two years. The past three weeks I have been eating well balanced meals. Lots of vegetables, fruits, grains such as Quinoia and…
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In addition to looking great...
there's a few more things I would love to accomplish through regular exercise and healthy eating. The first one? A healthier me. After feeling like utter crap from eating too much junk, I couldn't even imagine eating this every single day. I am going to keep it simple, and not give in to any fad diets or internet claims.…
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Viral infection?
Ugh. I'm getting tired of this, whatever it is. Started off Wednesday of last week with a sore throat on the right side, plus a sore and swollen gland right below my earlobe/jaw. I've been to two doctors, one felt the sore gland and did a swab, came back negative for strep. The other one did the same. I have no fever,…
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About me - the lazy, overeating, beer loving me
So I've come to a conclusion as to why I am in the place I am right now. A lot of terrible advice (usually found on the internet), overeating one massive meal for lunch and again for dinner (and feeling absolutely horrible), using beer to calm my nerves and settle my stress, choosing said beer over going to the gym, and…
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New - No more excuses.
Hi. I'll start by saying I was the world's best excuse maker, which has probably led me into my current situation. But I've done some serious thinking, and it was my poor choices that got me to where I am now. I'm not happy with my weight and I'm not happy with my appearance. That's because I just didn't care. That's…
