So, I promise I’ll blog at some point while I’m on vacation - pics included. I just haven’t taken any pictures yet - or thought of anything worth writing about…
I’ve had to ease into this “time off” - I think I’m just not good at it….
I’m really good - quite excellent, actually, at doing nothing - have it down to a fine art! But, I’m not so good at relaxing…too many plans for that, I guess.
See, I’m still the dichotomy:a lazy obsessive/compulsive - NO WONDER I’M TIRED!
But, I’ll get the hang of it - I really will…
And then you’ll be inundated with pictures of sunsets and random lonely objects and my pensive ponderings throughout the day….
(Actually I can’t remember the exact title I received…Yoga “Master”…”Teacher….”Trainer……oh well the point is:)
So, in the same session on the Wii fit, I received both the titles “Couch Potato” and “Yoga Master”…..as well as the conflicting report of being “unrankable” in one skill and “your body is very flexible” in another….
Apparently, I can’t get out of the way of a huge shoe being hurled at my head, but I can achieve quite a “Zen State” in touch with many levels of my chahkra - although said “Zen State” is difficult to maintain whilst being PUMMELED BY A SHOE!!!….I’m just sayin’!
Anyway, this new “path to inner balance” via the Wii fit is:
STRESSING ME OUT!!…but, oddly calming at the same time - I think, perhaps, because this level of dichotomy is so very familiar……
I am both a Couch Potato and a Yoga Master….and I embrace both halves of myself as they come together in perfect….insanity!
I’ve had no coffee, espresso or latte……nothing since I began!! This must be put into proper context for you who are new to “Angie-ville” - last week alone, I probably consumed, on average, around 4 ounces of espresso per day….and 2-3 additional cups of coffee, other “energy” type drinks, and maybe 1 to 2 caffeinated sodas! In other words, can you spell A-D-D-I-C-T-I-O-N!?
In order to combat the excruciating headaches that come along with quitting that amount of caffeine “cold turkey”, I sipped on organic (freshly brewed, not bottled) green tea, with no sugar. The first day was pretty rough, but after that I didn’t even have my normal “it’s 10 o’clock and my triple espresso latte is wearing off” headaches!
At least one meal per day I’ve substituted “Living Fuel” (Greens & Berry) - so that I can be sure I’m getting all the nutrients I need….this also gave me some much needed energy to fight the “Detox Blues”
I’ve walked, briskly, around 3 miles each day - since I spent so many hours upon hours sitting in the Excursion “Bus”!
I’ve removed as much processed food as I could bear…decreasing each day - no gluten, wheat or refined flours or sugars. Being hypoglycemic for years (and not knowing it) has caused some serious insulin resistance “issues” for me - so even the smallest amount of gluten, and my body thinks I’m gorging on doughnuts all day!! So, I just have to remove it all together.
I’ve increased my water intake - probably the hardest part for me….I can’t explain this - it just is!
I’ve become more aware of my breathing - this may sound silly, but, shallow breathing can trigger adrenaline to kick in…..like in “high stress” situations, then my blood sugar drops…..stressing my organs and shutting down my metabolism - I know, right?…who knew a good, deep breathe could be so good for you - think of it as a “Victory Breath”!
Here’s where I am now:
Since I’m still in the “detox” stage I won’t say I feel wonderful…but, it’s getting better every day - I just choose to look at any discomfort as temporary……like the toxins are going away - Yay!!
I’m not into weighing myself - but, since weight gain is a sign that I’m not managing something right: (either my food choice or my stress), I weighed myself, grudgingly….but, I haven’t weighed myself every day (this is pointless and can be extremely counterproductive..but I won’t lecture!) - Anyway, I’ve lost 3 pounds in 5 days, so I know I’m moving in the right direction.
After a lovely trip to “Whole Foods”, things are a little easier - snacking on organic dark cherries and raw almonds gives me just the boost I need….(According to Dr. Susan Smith Jones: “Two ounces of almonds give you more than 50 percent of your daily requirement of magnesium - …(they) reduce cholesterol and lower risk for heart disease. (They) also may reduce the risk of colon cancer.”)
I’m continuing my love affair with the avocado! Women, hear me, these are miracle foods.…full of beneficial “fats” and oils that nourish your skin and hair…….WONDERFUL!!….eaten as a part of a natural “diet”, free of processed foods, these good fats won’t add weight - in fact, there are studies that support the fact that they actually aid in flattening your stomach - after 4 kids, I’m all for that!!!
I’m working my way into being consistent with a yoga regimen - that’s a personal goal of mine for this summer……we’ll see!!
I’ve been reading that Parsnips are wonderful for you - they are nicknamed the “beauty food”, but, I don’t think I’ve ever eaten a parsnip in my life! Anyway, over the next week I’ll be getting some - figuring them out and putting them to the test - I’ll let you know!
BOTTOM LINE: The 3 top things I’ve been trying to embrace: Purity, Breath & Movement:
Purity: …in the things I eat and drink - is it real, is it beneficial, is it “life giving”?
Breath: How am I breathing in this moment - if I feel tense or stressed, then breathe….just breathe!! (Victory Breath!!)
Movement: How am I moving - am I in balance…if I’m growing weary, maybe I need to just move…stretch, breathe…walk outside…breathe…..MOVE!
So, there you go…
It’s a crazy life - but it’s mine…wait, that sounds like a certain show with a ton of kids… - no, I’m sticking with it since dealing with ONE of me is similar to dealing with EIGHT of them!!
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