Mental Monday: Pushing On Through

It's tough going sometime. And right now is sometime. Lately I have been trapped in a manic depressive state and it sucks.

But I know that my road isn't easy.

So how do you push through those times?

I live by the fake it till you make it rule. Or as my husband calls it if you believe it it will come true. Everyday the struggle with my Bipolar is real. Like it is for so many people. So here are some of my tips when I am having a rough time.

1) Surround yourself with positive energy or people. I listen to podcast's or watch YouTube and read personal development books.

2) Go for a walk. Someday's I go a little antsy so I go for a walk. No music no electronics. Just me and the outdoors, even if it is raining.

3) Keep telling yourself that you are alright, that things will workout. It is hard this one but you have to trust your journey in life.

4) I write, journal, and blog my way to a happier place. Even right now.

What are somethings you do to help you when things get tough??

Mental Monday: Sore Subject Weight loss and MY Meds.

I have touched on this before but today is different. I have been working so hard, and after Abilify I am stuck. Not only is my left leg swelling from it, but my weight has gone up. Why?

The last time I was on Ablify my weight went up (30 pounds) but my mood was amazing. It is such a double edged sword with Bipolar medications. So what do we do??

First I recommend getting a physical. When I did some things became very clear. So this week here is what I am going to try.

1) lots of protein (chicken, turkey)
2) Increase my water consumption
3) no non natural sugar (fruits and veggies only)
4) Limit my carbs (bread)
5) 30 EXTRA minutes of activity. (going on a walk with my hubby)

That's it folks. I won't let the medications determine my physical health.

Hope you all have a wonderful Monday

                                 

Tasty Tuesday! Asian Garlic Talapia

 What you need!
EVO
half a red onion
jasmine rice 1/4 of a cup per filet
Soy sauce 1/2 tsp per filet
Talapia
Aluminum Foil
garlic ginger seasoning Which can be found here

 Put seasoning, EVO, Onion, and soy sauce on the filet and create a pouch with the foil. cook rice.

 Preheat oven to 400 and bake for 15 min
 Take out of foil and enjoy!

Six Week Walking and Strength Building guide: week 1

Thought I would share my tips for the treadmill! These are tips I've gotten over the last couple of years.

1) always use the incline. Don't just walk or run on a flat surface.2) don't use the handles. This was hard for me. I started by keeping my hands over them, and used them when I felt wobbly, eventually I moved to the sides of the machine. And now I rarely use them.3) When I walk, cause I don't run, I am towards the back end of the machine. It's better for your stride that way.
4) when you start to feel like it's becoming easier at the speed or incline increase it. Try just the incline. The higher the incline the better the results! 4) when you start to feel like it's becoming easier at the speed or incline increase it. Try just the incline. The higher the incline the better the results



So this post is inspired by a follower on Instagram, who wanted to know how I walk for my cardio, and challenged me to prove this works. I love walking, it truly is my soul-mate of workouts. In the past tries of loosing weight walking and eating right helped me to lose 30 pounds. 

This is a Dowell Fitness guide to walking to gain a sustainable healthy lifestyle. With this and any workout please consult your doctor to see if it is right for you.

In this program we will also include strength training with weights or body weight.

When we use body weight we are incorporating the T25 non cardio DVD’s, other days will be at the gym.

Also be sure to hydrate! It is a key element in weight loss. I drink as close to a gallon a day as I can, although life happens.

Week One:

Day 1-7

Treadmill speed between 2.5 to 2.8.

Incline- at 2 to start. Increase incline 20 min in to your walk to 4, after 10 min increase incline to 6. Stay there until 10 minutes before your walk is over. Then slowly decrease the incline until it is at 0, which should be the end of the workout.

No better time to start than bright and early tomorrow morning!! 

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