by Artista » Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:55 am
Hi Erin! Thanks so much for leaving your comments and insights. What you said aligns exactly with what the physics therapist recommends: gradual, incremental steps toward increasing range of motion and strength rather than trying to do too much too soon. I've found that pain is a good guide in that respect!
What I ate Wednesday (10/11)
B: Normandy-style vegetables, arugula, chickpeas, oatmeal, blueberries
L: raw tomatoes & carrots, steamed Calif.-style veg w/greens, stew of pinto beans, onion, tomato, corn & butternut squash
S: apple
D: grapes, tomatoes, cucumber, steamed cauliflower, carrots, chickpeas, baked sweet potato
Exercise: 30 min. rebounding, PT exercises
Thursday (10/12)
B: Calif.-style vegetables, 2 mandarins, oatmeal, blueberries
L: apple, raw tomatoes & carrots, steamed Calif.-style veg., smashed pinto beans & corn
D: salad, grapes, steamed calif.-style veg., smashed pinto beans & brown rice
Exercise: 40 min. walking, PT exercises.
I joined the MWL group for October and I'm feeling pretty positive about it. My hope is to stay with it for the long term but we'll see how it goes. One thing I've noticed is that I need to be really careful in what I watch and listen to, not linger too long at the bakery window so to speak. One of my favorite programs is the Great British Baking Show, there's something so comforting about a cake or loaf of bread baking in the oven, and I enjoy seeing the artistry and creativity of the bakers. But I've noticed that it can really set up cravings for some of my formerly favorite unhealthy foods. But on the other hand, if I watch a video from Dr. McDougall and colleagues, I feel very fortified in my resolve to make healthy diet and lifestyle choices. Something I need to pay attention to going forward.