Tuesday this week, I overslept. I was rather disappointed. I had intended fully to wake up at 5 am, but somehow I missed turning on my alarm and my body woke me up at 6am instead of 5 am.
Wednesday morning I woke up and did my 5am workout. I did the Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout game. I did just a regular workout circuit this time.
Thanksgiving day I decided to do a Pilates youtube video. It has been awhile since I have done a pilates workout and I decided to give it a try today. I liked this workout because I did not feel that the challenge was too great.
Today I was also off work and decided to take advantage of the time that I had. I worked out on the stationary bike today and rode 16.4 miles. I burned a little over 400 calories during this workout. I hope that I did not push myself too much. We will see tomorrow. Right now I can feel the workout in my stomach from the pilates yesterday.
SPoH: Day 19 - Living foods. "Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you." Exodus 23:25. Bread also means nourishment.
At least half of what we eat should be living foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and grains. (preferably organic) Many medicines can be avoided when you consume more fruits, vegetables, and grains. When eating fruits and vegetables, they should be raw or steamed to gain all the benefits nutritionally from them. It is good to eat a wide variety, however, you may want to limit the starchy vegetables if you are trying to lose weight (corn, peas, potatoes, beans, etc.). One of the components of fruits and vegetables that is so good for us is the fiber. Fiber helps to move things along through our system as well as help detoxify the body. It's gross to talk about, but if you are not having many bowel movements then you probably are not eating enough of these food groups. You want to gradually increase your intake though so that you don't have some other side effects such as bloating, cramping, or . . . gas. Some of the best fruits and vegetables to eat for someone who is losing weight are: Artichoke, Asparagus, Avocado, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Eggplant, Green beans, Lettuce, Peppers, Snow peas, Spinach, Young summer squash, and Zucchini. Next time you go to the grocery store consider putting a few of these on the list. They have a low glycemic level, which means that they are less likely to spike your blood sugar levels.
For your whole grains, it is good to stick with the actual definition of a "whole" grain. Much of what we eat today is processed and stripped of it's nutrients. The best bread that you can eat is made with sprouted grain as they did in the biblical times. It can be a bit pricy, but one brand I really like and is even mentioned in the book is Ezekiel bread. They have a variety of blavors and even offer english muffins as a product. The best price I have found locally for us is at Trader Joe's. It is not very close to where I am, but I do enjoy making a trip from time to time to pick up a few things there. Otherwise it can be found in the frozen section of some of our bigger food chains. Check with your local store to see if they carry it. It is frozen because there are no preservatives.
Fats are a necessity in limited amounts. Our bodies especially need particular fats like the Monounsaturated and Omega fats. You can find them in olive oils, nuts, and fish. Beware of canola oil and fried foods.
The challenge today is to increase your intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts. At the restaurants you go to, ask for more living foods and ask what kind of oil is used for their salad dressing.
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