Eirlys Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Hi all, Long-time NFer returning to the fold after prolonged absence! My weight is also at a long-term high and I'm trying to get super-healthy once more, so my goals are: 1) KEEP DOING - take omega 3 supplements every day - eat 3 brazil nuts and variety of other nuts every day - take prescribed tablets and multi-vitamins every day - drink nettle tea daily - taking protein & other supplements daily 2) START DOING - re-introduce filtered water to my household and keep the damn jug clean - drink more water every day, don't get thirsty! - using standing desk at work - hook up standing desk at home - use standing desk at home - figure out how to introduce exercise into everyday life - having bath with epsom salts periodically - going to bed by 11pm 3) STOP DOING - wasting time on the internet during the day and particularly in the evening - over-eating (including figuring out a strategy to deal with toddler food waste that doesn't involve me doubling my portion size!) - eating trans fats Want to get to my birthday having lost about 14 lbs or so, and it's not long so need to get my head in the right space! Have weaned myself off added sugar in the last month, so at least one part of the battle has been fought and won for now! Much love xx 1 Quote Eirlys - Long Time Wood Fairy Druid Current Challenge: S4 (Sleep, Sugar, Spending, Son) Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. -- Antoine de Saint-Exupery Done is better than perfect -- Facebook Link to comment
Murphy's Roommate Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 Welcome Back! The one thing I can add is the best way to avoid doubling your portion size is... Leftovers or the trash. I know the feeling of hating waste. We live in such a world of plenty we simply can't eat all we have. Either recycle for another meal, or let it go. We both know that doubling your portion size turns food into poison as it starts hurting you instead of helping you. Good work and rock on! - Murphy's Roommate 1 Quote Link to comment
campbellmc22 Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 17 hours ago, Eirlys said: - drink nettle tea daily Tell me about nettle tea! Is there a Nerd Fitness article or is this your own research? Cheering for you! 1 Quote Link to comment
Eirlys Posted March 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 On 3/22/2018 at 2:51 AM, Murphy's Roommate said: Welcome Back! The one thing I can add is the best way to avoid doubling your portion size is... Leftovers or the trash. I know the feeling of hating waste. We live in such a world of plenty we simply can't eat all we have. Either recycle for another meal, or let it go. We both know that doubling your portion size turns food into poison as it starts hurting you instead of helping you. Good work and rock on! - Murphy's Roommate You're quite right, and I always feel so bad about food waste! But probably not as bad as I do about the spare tyre around my middle!! Thanks for your support Quote Eirlys - Long Time Wood Fairy Druid Current Challenge: S4 (Sleep, Sugar, Spending, Son) Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. -- Antoine de Saint-Exupery Done is better than perfect -- Facebook Link to comment
Eirlys Posted March 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 20 hours ago, campbellmc22 said: Tell me about nettle tea! Is there a Nerd Fitness article or is this your own research? Cheering for you! Hi Campbell! I first heard about nettle tea when read through a nutrition pack I got from a nutritionist. Upon investigation, it's highly nutritious, particularly for iron & magnesium (which is good for helping you relax, I gather!) - "Nettle tea is also high in many nutrients, particularly Vitamin A, various B Vitamins (including B-1, B-2, B-3, and B-5), Vitamin C, amino acids, calcium, fatty acids, folic acid, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and potassium. It also contains numerous phytonutrients and antioxidants, including acetic acid, beta-carotene, betaine, caffeic acid, and lycopene." Here's the link I pinched that from, plus some more info: https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-nettle-tea-765166 I'm not a tea drinker but the taste is ok. Despite what it's made of! Quote Eirlys - Long Time Wood Fairy Druid Current Challenge: S4 (Sleep, Sugar, Spending, Son) Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. -- Antoine de Saint-Exupery Done is better than perfect -- Facebook Link to comment
campbellmc22 Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Eirlys said: Upon investigation, it's highly nutritious, particularly for iron & magnesium ( I need both of these. Thank you! How the challenge going? There are a lot of items on those lists! Quote Link to comment
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