Hey Y'all,
Watch this video I have for you down below.
http://www.inquisitr.com/252198/ernestine-shepherd-75-year-old-bodybuilder-will-make-you-feel-lazy-video/
Just Sayin'!
There's my motivation! She didn't let age get in her way! Don't let your tricky thyroid get in the way! Take control, just like she did.
My grandparents have always said age is just a number. It's about how old you feel. Truly a state of mind! Don't allow yourself to feel old. I know your slow thyroid can make you feel old even if you are only 25. But I have said it before and I'll say it again, working out only helps things get better! I promise! Take care of your body and you will feel younger no matter how old you are!
Now go work out! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! For real!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Saturday, June 9, 2012
These are a few of my favorite things!
Hey Y'all,
So, a month into working out 5 days a week, I feel that I should tell you all about the positive things that have happened as a result of maintaining a healthy life style.
After a few little bumps in the road, like adjusting to eating more, which can be difficult when you're not hungry, and trying to find the appropriate protein powder, which is a little tricky when trying to find one that is vegan, gluten free, and contains enough protein to grow muscle mass, here we are with some good stuff happening!
Like I said in my last post, I have WAY more energy!
I have been able to lower my medication dosage for the first time in two years!
I'm sleeping better.
All around, I just feel better! I have not had any little aches and pains. Well...except for when my biceps are growing! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I hope you are getting motivated to get up and move it! Again, like I said in my last post, working out can be just about anything physical. Just start slow and stay consistent.
Here are a few of my favorite things to help stay fit and stay motivated.
Vega Sport Protein Powder - I add this to my morning Green Smoothie
Ground flaxseed - I also add this to my morning green smoothie (By the way it also keeps things regular if you know what I mean. I hope that wasn't TMI! But hey, if you have Hashimotos, you know that can be a problem.)
I also enjoy listening to Mariah Carey while working out. For some reason singing at the top of my lungs while doing cardio makes it go by faster. It's probably a good thing that we have a home gym set up in our basement! Could you imagine someone singing all loud at the gym on the elliptical in between breaths? It's a good thing I can laugh at myself and not take myself too seriously. Which reminds me! Have you ever seen the episode of Friends where Phoebe takes Rachel running, and Phoebe runs all crazy with her arms flailing about and it embarrasses Rachel, until she tries it one day by herself and realizes she likes running like crazy Phoebe? Well...all I have to say is, whatever you choose to do, try to be a little silly and let loose a little! And listen to your favorite music while doing it! It really makes it more enjoyable!
For motivation I check out veganbodybuilding.com
It helps me realize that I can achieve my fitness goals and still be vegan. There are also profiles of athletes on there and some of them are vegan for health reasons too. So that is also motivating to know that there are others out there being proactive with their health too.
Like I tell my kids, "You are in charge of you!".
Take control of your health! No one else will do it for you. Not even your doctor. You have to want to feel better to get better. It's your choice!
Happy Tricky Thyroids Y'all!
So, a month into working out 5 days a week, I feel that I should tell you all about the positive things that have happened as a result of maintaining a healthy life style.
After a few little bumps in the road, like adjusting to eating more, which can be difficult when you're not hungry, and trying to find the appropriate protein powder, which is a little tricky when trying to find one that is vegan, gluten free, and contains enough protein to grow muscle mass, here we are with some good stuff happening!
Like I said in my last post, I have WAY more energy!
I have been able to lower my medication dosage for the first time in two years!
I'm sleeping better.
All around, I just feel better! I have not had any little aches and pains. Well...except for when my biceps are growing! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I hope you are getting motivated to get up and move it! Again, like I said in my last post, working out can be just about anything physical. Just start slow and stay consistent.
Here are a few of my favorite things to help stay fit and stay motivated.
Vega Sport Protein Powder - I add this to my morning Green Smoothie
Ground flaxseed - I also add this to my morning green smoothie (By the way it also keeps things regular if you know what I mean. I hope that wasn't TMI! But hey, if you have Hashimotos, you know that can be a problem.)
I also enjoy listening to Mariah Carey while working out. For some reason singing at the top of my lungs while doing cardio makes it go by faster. It's probably a good thing that we have a home gym set up in our basement! Could you imagine someone singing all loud at the gym on the elliptical in between breaths? It's a good thing I can laugh at myself and not take myself too seriously. Which reminds me! Have you ever seen the episode of Friends where Phoebe takes Rachel running, and Phoebe runs all crazy with her arms flailing about and it embarrasses Rachel, until she tries it one day by herself and realizes she likes running like crazy Phoebe? Well...all I have to say is, whatever you choose to do, try to be a little silly and let loose a little! And listen to your favorite music while doing it! It really makes it more enjoyable!
For motivation I check out veganbodybuilding.com
It helps me realize that I can achieve my fitness goals and still be vegan. There are also profiles of athletes on there and some of them are vegan for health reasons too. So that is also motivating to know that there are others out there being proactive with their health too.
Like I tell my kids, "You are in charge of you!".
Take control of your health! No one else will do it for you. Not even your doctor. You have to want to feel better to get better. It's your choice!
Happy Tricky Thyroids Y'all!
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