No, I've not found balance in my life just yet. Actually, I was quite off balance last week. I did something I've never done to my back before this incident. Unfortunately, I can't tell you what I did, because I don't know. Eight days later, I'm just beginning to feel normal.
Sitting in the doctor's office, I knew what she wanted to say to me, but didn't because she knew that I knew. The answer to my riddle is: you would be less likely to have back problems if you would lose weight.
In a rare moment, I took the time to watch an Oprah show that I had DVRed and not had time to watch. Dr. Oz was talking about how to eat in order to feel better and lose weight. I found myself thinking I might be able to follow his steps, so I downloaded the following book from ITunes so that I could find out more information.
Roizen, M. F. (2006). You on a diet: The owner's manual for waist management. Waterville, Me: Thorndike Press.
Meanwhile, I've found several forms of meditation that have helped me relax a bit more. Although I've not been able to meditate the full 10 recommended, I have successfully mediatated for 5 minutes using scent or music. Meditating in the morning works wonders. I want to start doing five minutes in the morning and five minutes in the afternoon.
I wanted to do yoga this past week, but was unable to fit it into my schedule. Even if I would have had time, my back would have most likely presented a roadblock.Other forms of exercise were also not an option.
I've also worked on the skill of positive thinking and talk. "If you don't have anything to say, don't say anything." Positive talk creates a positive attitude, which makes a happier person. The people on my list model positive talking; encouraging me to talk positive.
Next step...WEAVING! I want to formulate a plan to obtain balance; realizing that there are limitations. I'm a mom, wife, teacher, and student. I can't change these things; nor would I want to lose the richness of my life.
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Be careful with your back. I can speak from experience on this one. I know when I "tweak" I have to take about 10 days off of my workout routine. But the good news is by the time I get back into it, I am fully recharged ready to burn some calories.
ReplyDeleteI have heard from so many people about yoga. I hope you put something about it into your final product. I think it would be neat to try. I hear the holds relax you and give great muscle tone.
Terri
Yoga has made a huge difference to me in the last couple of years.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first tried it 15 years ago, I came in with absolutely the wrong attitude; I thought the meditation and centering were complete wastes of time and was impatient to get to the movement. Boy, was I wrong.
A really good yoga instructor can help you adapt the movement to whatever physical condition you're currently in. Remember, yoga is supposed to be non-violent, and that includes to your own body.