laodamaren Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Yoooooooooooooo g'morning. Okay, first I'll start explaining my topic title. Normality? What the f? Don't you want to STAND OUT?!?! Be indestructible? Lift all the barbells? KILL ALL THE ORCS? Chill out, man. I currently suffer from a few medical conditions (ie. severe hypothyroidism, lyme disease, adrenal fatigue, hypoglycemia AND hypotension, quite a well-filled sandwich) and it's basically killing me. My medication for Lyme interferes with my thyroid meds, etc etc. In short: ITS NOT 100% RIGHT AND ZEN AND YIN/YANG IN MY BODY. So, what to do about it? I tried a few things, and now I'm finally on the right track. ALRIGHDY SOOOOOOOOOOO, first.- I'm slowly converting my eating habits to a Paleo lifestyle (currently at academy level 7), as this is extremely important for my thyroid health. I still eat dairy, because I used to eat that A LOT, but I'm slowly wourking it out of my diet. I keep a food log, but I don't count calories/macros/nutrients just yet, as I want to get used to the type of foods first. (I will start tracking on Tuesday 05/05). ALSO I DRINK LIKE 4 LITERS OF WATER A DAY IT'S INSANE. Secondly, I'm not really in a physical state to work out, sadly. (I remember when I could squat my bodyweight, sadface) and I'm not allowed to either. I do go for a walk often, and I have daily yoga practices. I'll occasionally blend in some leg lifts when I'm lying on my bed with the worst headache, but that usually doesn't work out And I sleep between 12 and 14h a day now, doesn't leave much time to love anymore, let alone work out Then, then then then, What's most important to me NOW, is that I get back to health. Back to being able to go to school full-time, to be able to concentrate and when I go to university next year in September, I want to be able to say ''I'm healthy now, I can have a fresh start.'' As opposed to this half-ass whatever-it-is. Lastly, I'm a little overweight, this came naturally even though I was on a starvation diet, because of my thyroid. Now I get medication, so I hope it won't be too hard to lose the excess pounds that piled up throughout the last few months. However, that is NOT my main goal right now. Health first, appearance after. And who knows, maybe it'll come off by itself just like it magically appeared I'll TRY to post daily! Be healthy everyone xoxo Quote Losing 10 kilograms 8%8% 100 consecutive push-ups goal 25%25% If you are not willing to look stupid, nothing great is ever going to happen to you! Link to comment
laodamaren Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 OH YEAH; quick remark:I said I'd go full Paleo, but I don't really agree with the amount of animal protein (you know, environment and stuff), so out of 7 days, I have 3 'meat' days, 3 'veggie' days and 1 vegan day! On the veggie/vegan days I am allowed to eat rice/sweet potatoes (and I'll have a hemp protein powder smoothie), but THINK ABOUT YOUR PLANET, PEOPLE. Quote Losing 10 kilograms 8%8% 100 consecutive push-ups goal 25%25% If you are not willing to look stupid, nothing great is ever going to happen to you! Link to comment
Mr_Willes Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Sounds like you got a good battleplan, thank god for the 2nd opinion! Take small steps, you cant change yourself in a day! Will be following how you are doing, like a good next door neighbour Quote ... a little odd in the head ... Link to comment
laodamaren Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Sounds like you got a good battleplan, thank god for the 2nd opinion! Take small steps, you cant change yourself in a day! Will be following how you are doing, like a good next door neighbour Hahahaha wow that's both really creepy and funny Thanks though!! Really appreciate it PS I just realised now I'm at home so often I get to do things I normally NEVER do. Like, wow I am taking care of my hair or wtf this is the first time in 2 years I am painting my nails. It freaks me out but it's also kinda pleasant? #justgirlythings hahaha. Something good about it Quote Losing 10 kilograms 8%8% 100 consecutive push-ups goal 25%25% If you are not willing to look stupid, nothing great is ever going to happen to you! Link to comment
Mr_Willes Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 I will only be following you if you think that is gonna help you. I find that people who interact with me on my goals make me more motivated. If for you that isnt the case just let me know! It's not like i'm some creepy stalker or something: Quote ... a little odd in the head ... Link to comment
laodamaren Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 I will only be following you if you think that is gonna help you. I find that people who interact with me on my goals make me more motivated. If for you that isnt the case just let me know! It's not like i'm some creepy stalker or something:Haha I know! Don't worry! It's nice to have people around you to motivate you Quote Losing 10 kilograms 8%8% 100 consecutive push-ups goal 25%25% If you are not willing to look stupid, nothing great is ever going to happen to you! Link to comment
laodamaren Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Okay, so I only tarted logging today (due to the infrquency of my feeling ill, had 2 horrible days..)I knew it was going to be hard at first, cause I was just used to eating as much as I wanted (for transitioning to a Paleo lifestyle), but I think I ate like 500 kcal worth of nuts every day?! Cashews and almond butter. Oh my god.That being said, today was much better. My headache isn't as constant anymore and I managed to actually do something today! I taught myself some conditionals and control flow in Python, did yoga and made a delicious butternut curry! Also watched the Avengers, and I swear Natasha Romanov is my IDOL, but like, for real. Anyways, back to logging business.My macro intake of today looks somewhat like this: 1.135 kcal , 114.4g carbs , 69.9g protein and 45.5g fat.Okay so I didn't reach my calorie goal (can't say I dislike that, tbh), and exceeded my carb goal (100g) for the day, but given thursdays are vegetarian days for me, that's only logical (substitute white rice for meat), hence why my protein isn't higher either. I don't do any heavy exercise right now, so I don't really mind not reaching the 90g protein goal every day.As for tomorrow, I would say I could make slightly better choices (for example, when allowing myself 1 serving of dairy, not taking a slice of cheese because it sounds so tasty, cheese makes you hungry!!! Opt for cottage cheese or sheep yogurt next time)I'm gonna keep up my yoga and walking habit, but I do miss the days when I could run a 10k and not be tired Oh health, WHERE ARE YOU. Quote Losing 10 kilograms 8%8% 100 consecutive push-ups goal 25%25% If you are not willing to look stupid, nothing great is ever going to happen to you! Link to comment
laodamaren Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Alrighdie! Second day of logging.For reference, here are todays macros:I went over my carb goal, but that one apple was just too attractive i had an ayurvedic massage today, worked wonders!! Also, today was my first day of working out in 3 weeks!! Slowly conquering that chronic illness, i will not it rule my life.. Im too tired to post quality pieces here Im too tired to elaborate on this subject, so ill go to sleep instead!! Sending you all the loveSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Losing 10 kilograms 8%8% 100 consecutive push-ups goal 25%25% If you are not willing to look stupid, nothing great is ever going to happen to you! Link to comment
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