So since the new year began I have been following a great healthy diet from a book written by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. It is called Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Our Body's Defenses to Live Longer, Stronger, and Disease Free. On the cover it says, "No Shots, No Drugs, No Sick Days." Well this had been true so far until Monday of this week when I began to feel a sore throat and runny nose coming on. By Tuesday I had a stuffy and runny nose and started to feel run down. By today I had a full blown sinus cold and stayed in bed most of the day. Luckily, I ended up being off of work today and tomorrow so it worked that I did not have to call in sick.
As I gathered more detail from the book I came to find out that it does not guarantee that you will not get sick. In all honesty my dad has been reading the book and just relaying the information to me. I have only glanced at some of the key information and some of the recipes. So even though I may be giving this book a hard time since I did get sick, I do seem to be recuperating quite well and fairly quickly. A few weeks ago I could feel a cold coming on but my body fought it off and after a few days it never amounted to anything.
So I guess the overall healthier diet has been helping my immunity to become stronger to fight off some of the possible illnesses that have come my way. Time will tell and documenting it all in this diary will show just how well this diet and my overall improved lifestyle will help my health. Which reminds me that I forgot to mention that last Wednesday I ran one mile in 15 minutes and 50 seconds on the treadmill and got my fastest time ever! I even got up to a five mph running speed on the treadmill which I have never been able to do before! I burned 145 calories and was quite impressed with my progress.
I have not really worked out since then due to being busy and getting sick, but I plan to go swing dancing this Friday night again if I am feeling better by then. I am eating lots of fruits and veggies, drinking a lot of water, and taking zinc every three hours to try to fight off this cold faster. I am also getting a lot of sleep and rest. I hope that all of this combined will bring me back to my optimum health and make my immunity super yet again.
Please check out Dr. Fuhrman's blog about how to disease proof your health at: http://www.diseaseproof.com/.
Until next time, keep on dancing! ;-)
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
A Good Weekend and an Awakening
So on Saturday I worked and I had my one year evaluation. I was a solid performer in every area except for in the areas of customer service and adaptability I exceeded expectations. So starting next month I will be getting a raise which is great! So even though I don't have the job I thought I would at this point in my life, at least I am doing well where I am at. I am blooming where I am planted and God is blessing me for being His servant.
Lately He has been teaching me about contentment and finding satisfaction in Him alone and I am glad. I have accepted the fact that He has me where I am at in my life for a reason. And if He decides to take me to another job or another place in life that will be fine as long as I am where He wants me to be. I am trying to become less concerned with how the world views me, my life, my job, my skills, my education, my background, and my appearance.
Instead, I am trying to become more concerned with how God views me and my actions. I am trying to learn to be a courageous, strong, and faithful witness to others in the world and not worry about what they think of me. We only have one chance to be the light of Christ on this earth to others. So why would you waste it worrying about what others think of you?
I know I don't want to waste this life. Do you?
In other news, I have continued following a healthy diet and doing some regular exercise since the new year. And now I have finally lost a few pounds! I am so excited and encouraged to be heading in a positive direction in my life right now. I feel that God has some great things in store for me this year and that I had to go through the dark and rough days last year to grow closer in my faith to Him.
He has been teaching me some important lessons that my stubbornness, ego, and hardheaded self really needed to learn. He is humbling me each day. Even though it can be hard and annoying at times, I know I need it in the long run. Thanks Lord for everything You are teaching me and working on in my life. I would be lost without You.
Love,
Your Servant
Lately He has been teaching me about contentment and finding satisfaction in Him alone and I am glad. I have accepted the fact that He has me where I am at in my life for a reason. And if He decides to take me to another job or another place in life that will be fine as long as I am where He wants me to be. I am trying to become less concerned with how the world views me, my life, my job, my skills, my education, my background, and my appearance.
Instead, I am trying to become more concerned with how God views me and my actions. I am trying to learn to be a courageous, strong, and faithful witness to others in the world and not worry about what they think of me. We only have one chance to be the light of Christ on this earth to others. So why would you waste it worrying about what others think of you?
I know I don't want to waste this life. Do you?
In other news, I have continued following a healthy diet and doing some regular exercise since the new year. And now I have finally lost a few pounds! I am so excited and encouraged to be heading in a positive direction in my life right now. I feel that God has some great things in store for me this year and that I had to go through the dark and rough days last year to grow closer in my faith to Him.
He has been teaching me some important lessons that my stubbornness, ego, and hardheaded self really needed to learn. He is humbling me each day. Even though it can be hard and annoying at times, I know I need it in the long run. Thanks Lord for everything You are teaching me and working on in my life. I would be lost without You.
Love,
Your Servant
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Friday Night Swing Dance!
Tonight I had fun! I went out to dinner at Red Lobster with a friend of mine. Then I went swing dancing at the Fountain Square Theater with my aunt. I happen to run into a guy there who I knew from my old church I used to go to a few years back. So we started talking and the we danced two dances.
Then I danced with various guys throughout the night. I even danced a few dances with my aunt just for fun. The live band tonight played mostly slow jazz music so it was kind of hard to dance to certain songs. We still had a pretty good time though despite the less upbeat music. It felt good to get out and exercise after not exercising much this week. I danced off and on for about two hours so that was a good workout.
Afterwards, my aunt and I went to Denny's and got hot chocolate and mozzarella sticks for a snack. We discussed dancing and both decided that we want to start taking some lessons again. We both agreed that more salsa lessons would be nice. There are several places around town to go salsa dancing. I like to learn dances that can be danced at local clubs, studios, and events nearby. I mean what is the point in learning a certain style of dance, if there is no place local where you can go and dance it?
So I've done some research and I have concluded that swing and salsa dancing are two of the more popular local dance styles around Indianapolis. It might be fun to learn some of the more formal ballroom dances, but there are not as many places nearby to go ballroom dancing. Also, from what I hear the ballroom dancing crowd does not usually seem to have many young people around my age in it. I would prefer a somewhat younger crowd or at least a variety of ages to dance with when I go dancing.
Now all I have to do is more research to figure out when and where I should start taking more salsa lessons with my aunt. I also am interested in possibly finding some casual freestyle dance clubs that play more recent pop and dance music to dance to. A nice karaoke bar would also be fun to go to. Maybe they even have a dance and karaoke club that exists somewhere. Now to me that would be awesome! LOL.
Well I'm off to bed now. But, before I go here is a picture of what I wore swing dancing tonight. Until later I'll be dancing in dreams. :-)
Then I danced with various guys throughout the night. I even danced a few dances with my aunt just for fun. The live band tonight played mostly slow jazz music so it was kind of hard to dance to certain songs. We still had a pretty good time though despite the less upbeat music. It felt good to get out and exercise after not exercising much this week. I danced off and on for about two hours so that was a good workout.
Afterwards, my aunt and I went to Denny's and got hot chocolate and mozzarella sticks for a snack. We discussed dancing and both decided that we want to start taking some lessons again. We both agreed that more salsa lessons would be nice. There are several places around town to go salsa dancing. I like to learn dances that can be danced at local clubs, studios, and events nearby. I mean what is the point in learning a certain style of dance, if there is no place local where you can go and dance it?
So I've done some research and I have concluded that swing and salsa dancing are two of the more popular local dance styles around Indianapolis. It might be fun to learn some of the more formal ballroom dances, but there are not as many places nearby to go ballroom dancing. Also, from what I hear the ballroom dancing crowd does not usually seem to have many young people around my age in it. I would prefer a somewhat younger crowd or at least a variety of ages to dance with when I go dancing.
Now all I have to do is more research to figure out when and where I should start taking more salsa lessons with my aunt. I also am interested in possibly finding some casual freestyle dance clubs that play more recent pop and dance music to dance to. A nice karaoke bar would also be fun to go to. Maybe they even have a dance and karaoke club that exists somewhere. Now to me that would be awesome! LOL.
Well I'm off to bed now. But, before I go here is a picture of what I wore swing dancing tonight. Until later I'll be dancing in dreams. :-)
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
A Good Day
Today was a good day. I actually enjoyed being at work since I began working in a new department this week and it has been a nice change. I also stuck to my healthy diet all day. I only ate fruits, veggies, some carbs and very little meat today. I still have not gotten a chance to exercise since Sunday, but I plan to over the next few days. Luckily, I think sticking to a healthy diet, reading spiritually encouraging books, praying each day, and getting regular rest has contributed to my overall good mood and positive outlook this week.
God has really been speaking to me lately through His word about being obedient, strong, courageous, righteous, and strengthened in faith. It makes me wonder, "Why do I let fear hold me back from doing what God calls me to do or what I am most passionate about?" Now I realize that fear should never hold us back from what God is calling or commanding us to do. I encourage you all to seek first His kingdom and see what happens. What do we have to lose? You never know what could happen until you try. So here's to trying. ;-)
God has really been speaking to me lately through His word about being obedient, strong, courageous, righteous, and strengthened in faith. It makes me wonder, "Why do I let fear hold me back from doing what God calls me to do or what I am most passionate about?" Now I realize that fear should never hold us back from what God is calling or commanding us to do. I encourage you all to seek first His kingdom and see what happens. What do we have to lose? You never know what could happen until you try. So here's to trying. ;-)
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
A New Year, A New You...
So far in this new year things are going well. I'm reading a few books to keep me encouraged and positive. I'm following a new, healthy diet, readjusting my priorities and pursuits in life, and seeking God's guidance through it all because without Him I am a helpless mess lol. Some of the books I'm reading include: the Bible, Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God, and The Myth of Happiness: Discovering a Joy You Never Thought Possible. All of these books are proving to be very helpful to me.
The first book I am reading is the Bible. I am attempting to read the Bible in one year which I thought sounded quite overwhelming at first. However, now that I have started reading a few chapters a day I find it quite enjoyable and I look forward it each day. The second book I am reading is Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan. This book has really helped me so far and I have a hard time putting it down! The third book I am reading is The Myth of Happiness: Discovering a Joy You Never Thought Possible by Rich Wagner. This book is teaching me a lot about the idea contentment and joy vs. the idea of pursing happiness.
I would highly recommend any of these books, especially the Bible. My attitudes and outlook have been changing for the better since I started reading these books and I hope it continues throughout the year. Please let me know how your new year is going. If you decide to read any of these books please tell me about it. I hope that with God's help, reading these books changes you for the better as well.
The first book I am reading is the Bible. I am attempting to read the Bible in one year which I thought sounded quite overwhelming at first. However, now that I have started reading a few chapters a day I find it quite enjoyable and I look forward it each day. The second book I am reading is Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan. This book has really helped me so far and I have a hard time putting it down! The third book I am reading is The Myth of Happiness: Discovering a Joy You Never Thought Possible by Rich Wagner. This book is teaching me a lot about the idea contentment and joy vs. the idea of pursing happiness.
I would highly recommend any of these books, especially the Bible. My attitudes and outlook have been changing for the better since I started reading these books and I hope it continues throughout the year. Please let me know how your new year is going. If you decide to read any of these books please tell me about it. I hope that with God's help, reading these books changes you for the better as well.
Monday, January 9, 2012
New Years Resolutions and Goals
Last year about this time I made a goal to learn how to dance. I started dancing last January and I haven't been able to stop since. I prefer making goals instead of resolutions since I tend to stick to them better. This year my goals are to continue to learn more dances, to stay on a healthy diet, and to keep a diary online of my experiences while pursuing these goals. I'm sure I will have days when I fall off of my diet (like yesterday lol) and days when I don't have time to dance, but at least I will have this blog to turn to and keep myself and my goals accountable to. Even if no one else ends up reading this blog except me, at least I will know that I tried. You can't fail unless you try... right?
So today I danced for 30 minutes to a salsa dancing video at home. I also ate mostly healthy stuff today except for some cream cheese on crackers and a little chocolate. So far so good. I noticed that my mood was positive all day. I believe a lot of that is due to eating a healthy diet and exercising. I mention this because over the last few months I have experienced a lot of mood swings, depression, and lethargic tendencies since going off of birth control medicine for my polycystic ovary synrome.
However, I've noticed that when I eat healthy, get regular exercise, and stay on a good sleep schedule I tend to not have as many mood swings or feelings of depression. Plus I just enjoy life more overall when I do these things. Dancing is one form of exercise that I still really enjoy in addition to jogging. I also enjoy the social aspect of dancing and the fun part of getting dressed up for it. So we will see over time how I do with these goals and how my life just might change for the better because of it.
Until tomorrow I'll be dancing in my dreams. Goodnight. ;-)
So today I danced for 30 minutes to a salsa dancing video at home. I also ate mostly healthy stuff today except for some cream cheese on crackers and a little chocolate. So far so good. I noticed that my mood was positive all day. I believe a lot of that is due to eating a healthy diet and exercising. I mention this because over the last few months I have experienced a lot of mood swings, depression, and lethargic tendencies since going off of birth control medicine for my polycystic ovary synrome.
However, I've noticed that when I eat healthy, get regular exercise, and stay on a good sleep schedule I tend to not have as many mood swings or feelings of depression. Plus I just enjoy life more overall when I do these things. Dancing is one form of exercise that I still really enjoy in addition to jogging. I also enjoy the social aspect of dancing and the fun part of getting dressed up for it. So we will see over time how I do with these goals and how my life just might change for the better because of it.
Until tomorrow I'll be dancing in my dreams. Goodnight. ;-)
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