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<blockquote data-quote="recoveringenabler" data-source="post: 703118" data-attributes="member: 13542"><p>Thank you all for your kind responses, you all warmed my heart......</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>CJ, I laughed out loud (once again) at your hairshirt comment. I'm hoping my hairshirt days are long gone! Thank you again for that image, when you first mentioned that years ago, I had to look it up, then it cracked me up...... and then it made a difference .......I hung that puppy up and life is <u>a lot</u> better without it!</p><p></p><p>AppleCori & Copa, thanks for asking about our diet, that choice has served us well. Copa, I'll try to answer your questions......</p><p></p><p>Okay, my intention once retired was to research and implement a very healthy lifestyle. This was for <u>me.</u>......the first real focus on myself and what I wanted. In addition, my husband developed a health issue which after much research, we realized a change in diet would make a huge difference......and it did. I've been a bit of a "health nut" throughout life, I've tried many different diets and over many years found that I personally do better on this kind of regiment. It may not be for everyone, but it works very well for us.</p><p></p><p>The most important information I got that made a difference to me was watching a documentary called Forks over knives. That gave me the impetus and the information to begin. It was purely a choice to eat the healthiest diet for us. We watched a bunch of other documentaries, read books, but basically followed the Forks over knives regiment of a plant based, whole foods diet. Forks over knives has a website where they offer recipes. Netflix has the documentary. You can also google vegan recipes or vegetarian or sugar free and dairy free recipes, there are many, many sites which offer recipes once you begin. Another good recipe site is Cookie and Kate.</p><p></p><p>My intention was to feel as good as I could and stave off disease. There is much evidence in the scientific community that this kind of diet serves one well with heart disease, cancer, diabetes, weight, stress and overall health. Being in our 60's seemed like a good time to really concern ourselves with how we want to age....this way of eating promotes a high quality of life and that is what we were looking for.</p><p></p><p>Further research revealed that strenuous hiking (particularly uphill) is an excellent form of exercise for many reasons, so we hike at least 4 times weekly for at least one hour. The goal is to keep your heart rate up for an extended time. We live in an area surrounded by parks which have all kinds of hiking trails, from easy to very strenuous. My husband goes to the gym 3 times a week. I exercise at home with a favorite exercise video I've had for years which includes cardio, strength and stretching.</p><p></p><p>My Medical Doctor is a sports Doctor and she recommends women of my age to exercise 5-6 days per week for one hour. That initially seemed like a lot, but now that is our new "normal."</p><p></p><p>The lack of sugar reduces inflammation so our bodies have changed to be very lean and strong. I've lost about 20 pounds, my husband about the same. The weight loss is slow, but permanent. I sleep better, I have a lot more energy, I feel better, I don't have <em>any </em>cravings, I'm rarely hungry in the way I used to be, my skin and hair look better, our cholesterol numbers were significantly reduced.....and our blood pressure is healthy and low.</p><p></p><p>I had a strong motivation this year to make my life better in every way. Having been a raging codependent meant that taking care of myself in every way had been challenged and I was determined to change that. The focus on myself lead to many different choices this year. The diet and exercise were paramount to the other changes. I felt a strong internal push to get things organized and completed. We're now in the process of cleaning out the garage, getting rid of stuff, getting rid of "clutter" in every way possible. We completed our wills. All those niggly things that sat on our to-do lists actually got done!</p><p></p><p>It's felt important to clean up my life and get things in order as I embark on a new adventure. My belief is that I have to complete the old before the new can enter, so that has been my task for this year. I had no "distractions" of work or kids which made it all easier. All those things you say to yourself, "someday I'll get to that" got done this year......I've been quite motivated and I believe changing the diet inspired that motivation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="recoveringenabler, post: 703118, member: 13542"] Thank you all for your kind responses, you all warmed my heart...... CJ, I laughed out loud (once again) at your hairshirt comment. I'm hoping my hairshirt days are long gone! Thank you again for that image, when you first mentioned that years ago, I had to look it up, then it cracked me up...... and then it made a difference .......I hung that puppy up and life is [U]a lot[/U] better without it! AppleCori & Copa, thanks for asking about our diet, that choice has served us well. Copa, I'll try to answer your questions...... Okay, my intention once retired was to research and implement a very healthy lifestyle. This was for [U]me.[/U]......the first real focus on myself and what I wanted. In addition, my husband developed a health issue which after much research, we realized a change in diet would make a huge difference......and it did. I've been a bit of a "health nut" throughout life, I've tried many different diets and over many years found that I personally do better on this kind of regiment. It may not be for everyone, but it works very well for us. The most important information I got that made a difference to me was watching a documentary called Forks over knives. That gave me the impetus and the information to begin. It was purely a choice to eat the healthiest diet for us. We watched a bunch of other documentaries, read books, but basically followed the Forks over knives regiment of a plant based, whole foods diet. Forks over knives has a website where they offer recipes. Netflix has the documentary. You can also google vegan recipes or vegetarian or sugar free and dairy free recipes, there are many, many sites which offer recipes once you begin. Another good recipe site is Cookie and Kate. My intention was to feel as good as I could and stave off disease. There is much evidence in the scientific community that this kind of diet serves one well with heart disease, cancer, diabetes, weight, stress and overall health. Being in our 60's seemed like a good time to really concern ourselves with how we want to age....this way of eating promotes a high quality of life and that is what we were looking for. Further research revealed that strenuous hiking (particularly uphill) is an excellent form of exercise for many reasons, so we hike at least 4 times weekly for at least one hour. The goal is to keep your heart rate up for an extended time. We live in an area surrounded by parks which have all kinds of hiking trails, from easy to very strenuous. My husband goes to the gym 3 times a week. I exercise at home with a favorite exercise video I've had for years which includes cardio, strength and stretching. My Medical Doctor is a sports Doctor and she recommends women of my age to exercise 5-6 days per week for one hour. That initially seemed like a lot, but now that is our new "normal." The lack of sugar reduces inflammation so our bodies have changed to be very lean and strong. I've lost about 20 pounds, my husband about the same. The weight loss is slow, but permanent. I sleep better, I have a lot more energy, I feel better, I don't have [I]any [/I]cravings, I'm rarely hungry in the way I used to be, my skin and hair look better, our cholesterol numbers were significantly reduced.....and our blood pressure is healthy and low. I had a strong motivation this year to make my life better in every way. Having been a raging codependent meant that taking care of myself in every way had been challenged and I was determined to change that. The focus on myself lead to many different choices this year. The diet and exercise were paramount to the other changes. I felt a strong internal push to get things organized and completed. We're now in the process of cleaning out the garage, getting rid of stuff, getting rid of "clutter" in every way possible. We completed our wills. All those niggly things that sat on our to-do lists actually got done! It's felt important to clean up my life and get things in order as I embark on a new adventure. My belief is that I have to complete the old before the new can enter, so that has been my task for this year. I had no "distractions" of work or kids which made it all easier. All those things you say to yourself, "someday I'll get to that" got done this year......I've been quite motivated and I believe changing the diet inspired that motivation. [/QUOTE]
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