Trying to eat unprocessed in a processed world

[musculArgirl2]

wanted to add, i didn't have time earlier.

you had some great comments. I look forward to the day where you are 100% healthy again and back to doing your thing.

I like the quote:

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.

[Boss Man]

Lynne, I can appreciate it must hard right now, but I have to say I'm proud of you for continuing to look after yourself and not giving in to your circumstances.

I'm sending you a BIG HUG and telling you to keep pushing and keep believing. You're pretty amazing and I am humbled yet again to be a small part of your life.

GOOD LUCK continuing to do what you can

[musculArgirl2]

Lynne once you have healed and are feeling 100% better are you going to still go for the senior Olympics?? I know you've mentioned before doing it. Is it still a goal?? I know long off right now.

sister is running with her son (he's 7) in a 7k in march. made me think of you and your son running.

Been reading your journal too. What a blast from the past your old journal is with all the old regulars. I got a lot of great information and advice in there. Loved reading about your life and goals. Haven't finished yet but i'm half way through. Appreciate your support and encouragement. I mean that very much!

[fitoverforty]

Thanks Becky! That's what is was for, to help myself and others learn how to be healthy and fit.

Yes, I would still love to do the senior Olympics. I have many goals still ahead. Ironman, marathon, senior olympics, crossfit games - lots to still achieve!

Yes, i still have some battles ahead healthwise - but doc says I am doing amazing well, and I just keep on doing everything I can do get thru this time of life, and come out healthier, stronger, and more resolved than ever to live healthy everyday. I refuse to give in or give up.
The one thing I have learned thru it all is that food is the most powerful healing force we have. Everything we need to live, thrive, and heal out bodies is in fresh, natural, plant based foods. I will from now on strive to eat the most fresh fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, nuts and berries and cut OUT processed foods as much as I can. Processed foods are not nutrition, are not good for the body and slowly kill us over time.
We only have one life, one body - everything that we eat should be for the nourishment and continuance of our health. Plain and simple, straight up.
okay....off soapbox!! haha

I'm sending you a BIG HUG and telling you to keep pushing and keep believing. You're pretty amazing and I am humbled yet again to be a small part of your life.

Thank you Bossman!!! How bout I send you a BIG HUG right back!! You deserve it for all you do on this site to help, encourage and support all of its members. YOU ROCK!

[Boss Man]

Thanks Lynne.

I know you will overcome the thing(s) you are going through right now and unconditional strength and support are always yours and this community will continue to serve and look out for the genuine users and especially those like you who have given so much of their time, heart and emotion to others.

You are an emotionally beautiful Lady and a special one off and I'm proud to be part of the site with you and always will be, so chin up, keep fighting and keep believing, because it seems like you're doing brilliantly to get through each week right now and remain buoyant and on top and you have greatest respects for it .

[fitoverforty]

Thank you Bossman

Workouts for the week included stationary bike interval workout with 2 sets of 12 pushups and 2 sets of planks @ 30 seconds each. Another bike workout for 15 minutes with hill climbs.

Weight is maintaining anywhere from 139 to 144.
I eat alot of fresh roasted veggies, diced fresh fruit, whole grain bread, eggs, lean meat like chicken and fish. Minimal sweets from processed white flour and/or sugar. I satisfy sweet tooth with 70% and up dark chocolate squares - just a small amount savored slowly will keep me happy and guilt free.

[Boss Man]

Keeping pushing and keep believing Lynne, because you ARE worth it and you're doing brilliantly.

[fitoverforty]

It's been a good week. Feeling good and doing all I can to get back fitness.

foods are good - lots of salads and fruit. Chicken breast or thighs and fish make up meat proteins. Limited beef - except for taco night...

Todays workout:
20 minutes spin bike
5 sets of 3 minute intervals: 1 minute easy spin, 1 minute harder, 1 minute very hard.
5 minutes cooldown
5 miles total.
heartrate stayed between 120 - 135

Is it crazy to put on a full kit bike outfit just to ride stationary bike?.....well call crazy!! Whatever it takes to motivate yourself or make yourself feel good and get the work done - do it!!

Have a great day Shapefit peeps!!

[Boss Man]

Be strong and no worries. I'm proud of you and I'm sure whatever you're going through you WILL overcome this and strength is with you always .

Anytime you need to offload get in touch .

[musculArgirl2]

Keep it up Lynne! Glad everything is going well.

[fitoverforty]

Thanks Bossman and Becky. Im determined to get back to where I was before and better - its just gonna take a while and I will be having another major surgery the first week of April so I'm trying to build up as much strength as I can to help me thru it.
Todays workout:
15 minute stationary bike interval workout.
1 minute spin with minimal resistance / 1 minute spin high resistance (last 15 seconds out of the saddle & upped the resistance more) repeated 6 times. 3 minutes cooldown.
2 seTs of 12 pushups - 1st set girlstyle, 2nd set 6 girlstyle & 6 regular (yes!)
2 sets of 30 second planks.

Breakfast: 2 slices whole grain toast / fresh squeezed orange juice / smoothie with frozen mixed fruit, spinach, celery, unsweetened almond milk, 1 tablespoon flaxmeal and 4 banana dippers (frozen banana slices dipped in 67% dark chocolate) yum!!!
Lunch: pinto beans, lean brisket beef
snack: roasted almonds and cashews
Dinner: Teriyaki chicken thigh, salad with mixed greens, spinach, 1 sliced strawberry, 2 inch diced cucumber, sliced tomato, diced mango, tablespoon dried cranberries w/2 tbsp ranch dressing.
Dessert: 3 small squares (1") of 72% dark chocolate w/almond & cherries.

[musculArgirl2]

Your workouts and meals sound really good Lynne!

Sorry to hear you have to have another surgery. But you as always are handling it with strength which i admire.

You will get back to normal. Like you said it will just take time. will definitely be thinking of you.

[Boss Man]

GOOD LUCK with the surgery if you don't post again before that. strength is with you and we will remain here for you as often as you want us to be.

You're a wonderful human being, so chin up, be strong and keep believing, because you've put a lot of effort into yourself in recent years and you ARE worth it.

[fitoverforty]

Well I managed to find a little extra energy this morning and did a quick interval treadmill workout
20 minutes alternating between running and walking - treadmill (been dying to run/walk to some new music I had )
2 x 12 incline pushups
1 x 12 squats
2 x 12 tricep dips

every morning I fresh squeeze 2 cuties and 2 oranges (makes about 6 ozs) - this is a workout in and of itself!
I also make a smoothie with: spinach, celery, carrot, cucumber, apple, blueberries (handful) and also handful of frozen strawberry, raspberry, blackberries, 1 tablespoon flax meal, 1 cup coconut milk and some 4 frozen dark chocolate covered banana slices. Wow! what a powerful energy boost that is! I'm bouncing off the walls by the time I get to work

Lunch is usually a spring mix salad with grilled chicken, blue cheese crumbles, sliced strawberries, blueberries, shredded carrot, tbsp. of granola, 2 tbsp. mixed nuts and drizzled with apple cider vinaigrette.

Mid day snack: sliced apple w/pb

Dinner: chicken breast or fish fillet with avocado slices and/or roasted sweet potato.

I'm a little sore from the running and tricep dips....it's been a while since i felt that - I like it.

[Nokie173]

Lynn, I don't know how you do it but when I read your posts.. I'm thinking to myself.. I need to NOT make excuses and do some more workout!!!
I admire you a lot and sending you lots of love! You are such a strong woman and it just inspire me to keep pushing forward and to be strong as well! Keep it up

I love the new Icons too!