Live A Healthy Life

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Gym. Upper body lifting. Tireddddd.
Mental power KICK IN NOW!!!!
Count to 6, then start back to one. 12 reps. 3 sets. COME ON. o.o

I’m tired of people  from my school talking shit about what I post.

If you see this, and want to know my new tumblr, message me.

try and focus your energy and mind towards breathing. Listen to your breath. FEEL your breath. FEEL your heart.

I don’t know about you, but i know when I’m not having a suicidal breakdown, this works.

when i was REALLY thin, there were a lot of days where I wanted to be a little curvier. Finding clothes that fit was really hard- especially jeans. and i didn’t have ANY boobs. Bones were great but it wasn’t too attractive? It just felt good.

Now that I’m bigger, there are days where I want to be thinner. My boobs sometimes feeltoobig, and my butt doesn’t always fit into pants (small waist, but big butt >.<)

Whatever size you are, big or small, I’m sure you can relate to wishing something was different. but don’t. okay? you’re beautiful. Really. the human body is incredible. Look at yourself! such simple things as HANDS are beautiful. take your palm. now look at it. look at those small, so carefully detailed lines. it’s a masterpiece of art. you’re beautiful.

Today I was helf up in drama for an extra 30 minutes. Then hung out with Min till 5:30. Then came home because I NEEDED Coffee. so i’ll stay here till 7:30. Then gym till 8:30. Then to the apartment to clean till idk.. 10?

THEN COME HOME AND DO MORE HW. So bed at 12? yay.

Low-carbohydrate vegetables

• Bamboo shoots
• Bok choy
• Carrots
• Celery
• Cucumber
• Eggplant
• Endive
• Fennel
• Green beans
• Greens (chard, collards, endive, kale, lettuces, mustard greens, spinach)
• Herbs (basil, chervil, cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, rosemary, tarragon, thyme)
• Jicama
• Lacto-fermented vegetables (i.e. kim chee, pickles, and sauerkraut are low gas producers; they also aid digestion)
• Mushrooms
• Okra
• Pumpkin
• Radicchio
• Scallions
• Sea vegetables (i.e. dulse, nori, sea lettuce, seaweed)
• Sprouts (alfalfa, broccoli, clover, lentil, mung bean, radish; also legumes, when sprouted, are low in carbs)
• Tomatoes
• Water chestnuts
These veges are a bit higher in carbohydrates, but still present some viable options:
• Avocado
• Celeriac
• Chives
• Coconut
• Dandelion greens
• Peppers (orange, red, and yellow – not green as it’s difficult to digest)
• Snow peas
• Spaghetti squash
• Yellow and/or green summer squash
• Yellow wax beans
• Zucchini

Low-sugar fruits

Certain sugars – fructose, lactose, raffinose, and sorbitol – are known to cause gas and bloating. Fructose is naturally present in wheat as well as in some vegetables and fruit. To avoid flatulence, focus on eating fruits low in sugar and, therefore, often less gassy:

Fruits low to medium in sugar (raw fruit, i.e. not canned or stewed)

• Apples
• Apricots
• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Cantaloupes
• Casaba melons
• Cranberries
• Gooseberries
• Grapefruit
• Guavas
• Honeydew melons
• Huckleberries
• Kiwis
• Lemons
• Limes
• Nectarines
• Papayas
• Peaches
• Pears
• Plums
• Rhubarb
• Raspberries
• Salmonberries
• Strawberries
• Watermelons

 Proteins

In general, foods comprised of fats and proteins cause very digestive issues especially when compared to those containing carbohydrates. Try these low-flatulence protein foods

• Beef (lean)
• Cheese (hard)
• Chicken (white meat)
• Eggs
• Fish
• Peanut butter
• Turkey (white meat)

Wheat Alternatives

Wheat is difficult to break down and taxes the digestive system. As we age, we sometimes develop intolerances to certain foods, especially those that aren’t easily digestible. Many people have difficulty digesting wheat, resulting in fermentation and subsequent gas build-up when they eat wheat and wheat products.

• Cereal grains (same family as wheat): corn , millet, rice, teff, and wild rice; flours ground from these foods are good wheat flour substitutes
• Non-cereal grains: quinoa flour is unsuitable for baking bread, but excellent for cookies and quick breads; rinse it for a few minutes to cleanse off the saponin, an enzyme inhibitor that can cause flatulence
• Nut meal: ground nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, or walnuts make a rich flour substitute for cookies and cakes; their short shelf life makes grinding your own with a food processor on an as-needs basis preferable
• Pasta comes in rice, corn, and quinoa varieties; some rice pasta brands are available in numerous varieties including elbow, shells, spaghetti, lasagna, and penne as well as fun shapes for kids.
• Rice bread is made from rice flour and contains no allergy-inducing ingredients

  Dairy Substitutes

Some sugars cause gas, bloating, and flatulence. Lactose is a sugar. If you are lactose intolerant, try incorporating these dairy alternatives. They can be used in place of traditional comfort foods such as cheese and the dairy milk that goes with cereal, as well as eaten as desserts or used in baked goods.

• Soya and tofu cheese comes in hard and soft forms, including cream cheese and cheese slices
• Desserts: soya cream, Soyasun desserts, soya ice cream, and soya vanilla dessert (a custard substitute)
• Almond milk, oat milk, rice milk, and soya milk
• Soya yogurts (no refrigeration necessary)
• Live soya yoghurts containing beneficial cultures (refrigerate)
• Yeast flakes: sprinkle onto dishes for a cheesy flavor (contains lots of vitamin B)
• Avocado, guacamole, humus, and tahini for sandwich spreads and salad dressings

Bad Food Combinations

Cook raw vegetables

Not all vegetables are created equal. People rave about the wonders of vegetables, but they can only be beneficial if your body digests them…and many vegetables are not very digestible. Broccoli, for example, as well as other members of the cruciferous family (Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, and kale), are extremely hard to digest, which is why they’re not recommended for those who wish to reduce bloating, gas, and flatulence.

In general, many vegetables are easier to digest if they are baked, sautéed, simmered, or steamed and some (such as members of the cruciferous) ALWAYS need to be cooked in order to be digestible. In their raw state they can suppress thyroid gland functioning (this gland makes and stores hormones that help regulate blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, and the rate at which food is converted into energy). The human digestive system is simply not equipped to properly digest the fiber in certain vegetables.

Make fruit and vegetable smoothies

Blending your fruits and vegetables in a smoothie is a great way to get a lot of your daily nutrition requirements in one go. And when you blend vegetables for smoothies, you’re breaking down the cellulose fiber in the vegetables, making them easier to digest.

Blend the following ingredients in a juicer until smooth…

Smoothie #1, Very Berry

• 1 small carrot, peeled
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup raspberries
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 2 cups ice

Smoothie #2, Healthy Mix

• 3 fresh carrots, peeled
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 Golden Delicious apple, quartered and core removed
• 2 handfuls of cashew nuts
• 1/2 handful of sunflower seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 3 tablespoons of yoghurt
• 1 small cup pear or apple juice

Smoothie #3, Tantalizing Tomato

• 2 cups (chopped) tomatoes
• 1/2 cup carrots
• 1 stalk of celery
• 1/2 cup tomato juice
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Tabasco or hot sauce to taste
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 basil leaves
• 2 cups ice

Avoid:

Schnitzel may be yummy, but its preparation involves the combination of two of the deadliest gas-producing no-no’s; schnitzel is breaded and deep fried. The wheat in bread contains the complex sugar raffinose, and highly refined white flour is one of the worst flatulence-producing culprits. And fried foods – such as anything pan- or deep-fried – top the list for being gassy.

Spices such as chili, coriander, and ginger are known to aid digestion. Yet some people claim spicy food gives them flatulence. Consider the fact that these spices are often in dishes prepared with coconut milk, the fat of which interferes with digestion. So it’s not necessarily the spices that are causing the problem.¹

Check the labels

Many products, such as dietetic candies and sugar-free gums, contain sugars and artificial sweeteners. Manufactured from cornstarch, erythritol, maltitol, mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol are examples of common sugar alcohols/artificial sweeteners. Products with these ingredients ought to be avoided.

In addition, the specific sugars that cause gas are fructose (fruit and fruit drinks, vegetables, wheat), lactose (milk, milk products such as cheese and ice cream, processed foods such as bread, cereal, and salad dressing), and raffinose (beans and cruciferous vegetables). Check the label and try to avoid products containing these three gas-producing sugars.

Strengthen Your Digestive System

  Zinc is a precursor to enzyme production, so enzyme deficiency can be linked to zinc deficiency (zinc is found primarily in beef and shellfish). Without zinc, your system can’t produce the enzymes required to break down food.²

A comprehensive digestive enzyme supplement during or after each meal can also be helpful to people who are plagued with flatulence. They aid digestion by easing the effects of enzyme insufficiency. Look for digestive enzymes that include,

• Amylase
• Bromelain
• Lactase
• Lipase
• Papain
• Peptidase
• Protease

Yogurt is an enzyme-rich food that is easy to digest for many people (unless they’re lactose intolerant). The acidophilus and bifida in yogurt are vital to the digestive process. Both yogurt and buttermilk help to decrease  digestive distress.

A powder supplement that some health care providers are touting the virtues of, FOS (fructooligosaccharides) helps gut bacteria to re-colonize. Becoming increasingly popular for its prebiotic effects, FOS is also said to aid in calcium absorption.

Eating Habits That Help:

• Eat in a relaxed atmosphere
• Eat and drink slowly
• Chew your food well
• Avoid over-eating, and eat smaller meals and snacks more often rather than fewer larger meals
• Exercise regularly; a walk after meals is ideal
• Drink plenty of fluids, but not with main meals as fluids can interfere with digestion
• Avoid talking while eating, drinking through a straw, and/or chewing gum and/or eating hard candy (part of what you are swallowing is air)
• Avoid carbonated drinks and beer, and sip rather than gulp beverages to lessen amount of air swallowed
• Avoid smoking (air is inhaled and swallowed when you smoke)
• Don’t chew gum or tobacco
• Ensure dentures fit properly (poor-fitting dentures can cause excess air-swallowing when eating and drinking)