It’s true! You
can get yourself in shape just by
cutting out the foods and liquids that are no good for you, replacing them with more
of what will benefit your body [inside and out], together with regular exercise. How do I know? I tried
and tested this very method and have seen major improvements!
As you might be aware, in 2007 I
started experiencing severe abdominal pain and it wouldn’t be until 2012 that
I’d be diagnosed with fibroids. I’d have forgiven anyone
who thought I was pregnant due to the size of my belly.
So-called health care professionals took their time with providing any helpful information so, I carried out my own research. What are fibroids? How/why do we get them? Can they be got rid of without surgery?
So-called health care professionals took their time with providing any helpful information so, I carried out my own research. What are fibroids? How/why do we get them? Can they be got rid of without surgery?
It was
relatively simple – eating the wrong foods contribute towards the growth of the [benign] tumours and a lack of exercise give them space to grow. The exact cause of them is unknown but, it is possible to live with them [painfree]. I needed to
devise a new lifestyle plan for
myself because, the doctors were being vague and slow to answer my questions about living with fibroids instead of undergoing surgery. They wanted to give me a hysterectomy and I refused.
SUGAR and ALCOHOL are the main
culprits. Like liquid to a gremlin, the sweet stuff feeds the fibroids and
encourages growth. BREAD causes
additional bloating and discomfort [there is no type of bread that doesn’t
affect me in the same way] and MILK [dairy]
has my tummy quite literally feel as though something is being aggressively churned
inside of me which almost immediately will have me feel/be sick. My BODY was [overall] in very bad shape [internally] and I didn’t
even realise!
Don’t get it
twisted, excluding alcohol, I do still enjoy some of the not-so-good stuff because, I believe a
mix of good and bad bacteria are needed to keep our bodies strong. However, I
now consume more healthy foods and far less of that which I know isn’t good
[for me]. I also discovered Moringa which has eased my symptoms greatly.
EXERCISE is something that became a
myth as I got older. Literally! As a child and during my teenage years, I took
part in sports – swimming, badminton, tennis, football, squash, hockey,
netball, basketball, dance [various styles], kick-boxing and skipping, most of
which I did via school. Upon leaving education and working all of those activities went out of the window until 2015!
Towards the
end of 2014 my research focus was fitness. There are so many workout plans out
there but, which one, if any, would be right for me and help me live with the
fibroids? I came across many YouTube channels, DVD’s and sites that boast “the
best” workout routine but, for me, it was a combination of David Haye and Tracy
Anderson’s fun, home routines that have proved to be a winner!
By October 2015, having committed to my new lifestyle, I am living far better than I was – walking, lifting, sitting, standing, taking a shower, playing with my niece etc, is less of a struggle - and I now look fairly decent in the nude, real talk!
My DAILY WORKOUT ROUTINE [up
to 6 days each week] includes stretches, boxercise, lunges, on-the-spot jog,
leg raises, squats, push-ups, sit-ups etc… I started with a commitment to 10
minutes each morning [January 2015] and was soon able to reach 1 hour [gradual, steady build]. Some of
the results of this new lifestyle
have been remarkable! More energy, clearer skin and better sleep.
I’m so much happier!
If you really want/need to improve your
overall health, there is absolutely nothing and no-one that can stand in your
way without your permission.
Stupidity is
sticking with what doesn’t work knowing such is bad for you and will/can have a
devastating impact on your life and those around you. You’re more than capable
and you are definitely smart enough to know
that you’ll be better off giving your body an overhaul so, what are you waiting for? Start
today! Go and get your health
conscious lifestyle on and ‘run’ with it!!
Written by Charley - @charleyjaiuk
All details and information correct and up to date at the time of publishing