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T- 12 hrs (Sept 1)

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Bananna
on 08-31-2011 at 11:46 PM (508 Views)
Short blog....just wanted to say that I've joined a fall season challenge (13 weeks starting tomorrow).
We have to set:

1 nutrition goal
1 fitness goal
1 weight goal
1 mind/body, mental health goal

My nutrition goal is to quit chocolate. Even raw...I won't get into why, but basically I am a very irrational person in chocolate consumption, lol. It is my drug and it isn't a positive thing in my life at all. I also am going to try and be very raw...for endometriosis, research shows that 2 servings of fruit help it, as does 1 serving of greens, so I am committed to this minimum, everyday. I am also going to count calories, or atleast journal what I'm eating everyday.

(I would say all raw or whatever, but this challenge is about making committed changes to whatever you decide...like your minimum that you insist upon changing...and then changing this for the duration of the challenge (13 weeks)...by then it is habit and then in a new challenge you can make some new goals!)

My fitness goal is more vague...because of my endo, I can't make any promises as some days it would be a big deal just to go for a walk. My goal here is to pump it in some way, everyday. I expect a natural progression of abilties as I work for it, eat better and weigh less. I have a schedule very conducive to exercising this fall also, so this should work out great. :)

My weight loss goal is actually 40 pounds in 13 weeks. Lofty, I know, but aim high as they say! I am sufficiently motivated because in January I am in placement and I REALLY want to feel comfortable in my own skin. This is a huge motivator....no more hiding in track pants as a stay at home mom...I will be in public full-time and dealing with people for my work non-stop.

My mind/mental health goal is actually to finish my anxiety counselling sessions/work. Also, as a feel-good goal (as I know this counselling business is very tough stuff sometimes) I am going to tan in a tanning bed. This will be to counter the diminishing sun of the fall season and also improve my Vitamin D levels which are low...I am pretty sure healthy vitamin D will indirectly affect my mood and mental well-being for the better also. And no, I won't be over-doing it...at all.

So feel free to join me! I don't know my starting weight because I'm officially weighing in tomorrow morning.
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  1. MysticTree's Avatar
    How much soy product do you consume? I started eating unpasteurised miso recently and it has had an adverse effect on my cycle. I am looking to not consuming soy products of any sort - even the ones that are living foods. They aren't raw because they have a cooked base on which the living bit grows. I'm a bit sad cos I like miso!

    Good luck with the exercise. I have found hooping to be incredibly beneficial. I am told belly dancing is good for the female organs also! I haven't tried that yet but I plan to.

    I've lost 50 pounds in 4 months so anything is possible.

    Vitamin D - I think you are right in that it will enhance your mood. As to sunbeds ... not convinced they are safe but do what you have to do to feel well and then maybe you can find an alternative?

    Good luck with it all ... and you know where to come for support!
  2. Bananna's Avatar
    Wow 50 POUNDS IN FOUR MONTHS!!!! um....what is your basic regimen??? Seriously that is freakin incredible. Raw rocks...I suddenly feel like I MUST return to all raw immediately!! But do tell How you're rawkin raw please. :)

    As for soy, yes it does negatively affect endometriosis. I have very little and can turn it down no sweat. Miso when raw however, and tamari...is nice, but I don't have much anyway...like once or twice a week I guess. Lots I guess in a way, but not daily or in large amounts....just if havin nori rolls really.
  3. MysticTree's Avatar
    The answer to what I do is really simple. I eat raw and do a bit of exercise. That's it!

    I generally eat a ton of fruit for breakfast - today it's 5 nectarines and a couple of bananas.
    Lunch will be a head of lettuce, big handful rocket, a tomato or two - I think I only brought one with me to work, an avocado and home-made salad dressing.
    When I get in from work I'll have a bit more fruit and another large salad of similar ingredients but I may add sprouts of some sort.

    At the weekend I snack on dried fruits and nuts if I feel like it.

    Lots of water during the day. I recently upped my exercise considerably because I've had to take my car off the road so I cycle between 5 and 10 miles to and from work. Strangely, this has not speeded up my weight loss at all - must be building muscle cos my clothes do fit better.
  4. Bananna's Avatar
    fascinating....so fruit, salad, fruit, salad. I like! You REALLY still have me super inspired, even the next day now, lol....there is nothing like raw. I will be starting in a couple days, just need to get my ducks in a row. I just wanna go full-tilt now...so thank you!!
  5. MysticTree's Avatar
    but also salad dressing ... with olive oil! and I eat like a horse!


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