I'm no stinking hippie

(Keto life n' a little hippie ) #1

So on my way home today I thinking over the changes I have made the past 6 months. And how that has affected me. And one thing stood out. For the first time I have actually taken a more holistic approach to making changes. I didn’t seek out a hippie experience or anything. But I think that is what I’ve gotten.

I haven’t just focused on a diet, or a weight goal or taking break from sweet & treats. I spend time pondering over why I do the things I do and what those things does to me and how I can benefit from changing my way of thinking, the way I respond to automatic impulses that occur when I am around food, snack or sweet drinks of any kind.

And I have taken time to work out what I need to change to have a better life, what I can do to get better health and improve my physics. And one thing I started with this year was mindfulness. Self hypnosis, breathing exercises, and learning how to let negative thoughts pass rather then to get all worked up and bend out of shape because of what I’ve done or haven’t done. Accepting the past and working towards a better tomorrow. Without hammering myself if I slip up, forget or am too lazy one day to follow up.

It feels like my shoulders finally dropped and I am more relaxed with less anxiety then I have ever been. Less cravings and less self loathing. Am I turning into a hippie?

Wow I think I actually am a hippie now :smiley:

#2

Can we put flowers in your hair?

(Val) #3

OMG!! I literally laughed out loud at your post.

In Jan I began listening to Jimmy Moore’s podcasts on my commute back and forth to work. I don’t even remember who told me about him. I began by being more mindful of what I was eating and what I was feeding my husband and kiddos. Then I heard of Jimmy Moore & John Lemanski and KETO hacking, Dr Fung and Megan Ramos & IF and finally the two Keto dudes.

I’m not obese, I’m not a diabetic or have heart disease. But over the years, I have watch as my mom, 5 sisters and I have gained weight / or been unable to lose the 10-20 lbs of “baby weight” from our pregnancies and 2 of my sisters have developed thyroid disorders. I have been a staunch follower of CICO weight management and aggressively worked out / ran 5+ days a week, even 2-a-day workouts or completely calorie restricted on “busy work days” - just to be able to eat the “treats” I like. Dark Choc is my kryptonite!! But the weight has been creeping up as I get closer to 40.

Over the last 6 months now… I began hacking my life - using IF, learning KETO recipes, threw out a bunch of carb loaded items in our house and refused to buy more, started to teach my 10 and 12 year old about healthier eating - my husband is resistant, bought a Ketonix meter, bought an OURA ring and began being more mindful.

My husband has been gone ALOT for training the past 3 months (as I aggressively delved into these hacks). And has not been privy to my new morning ritual - some days I do a small run or body weight HIIT workout - but EVERYDAY, I drink my first cup of coffee outsider, listening to the birds sing, AFTER my morning Yoga and meditation session before I head off to work. The first time he came upon this he said “What are you doing?” When I explained it to him, he said “I didn’t know I married a HIPPIE… you’re getting a little weird with all this stuff Val!” To which I just laughed and said BUT I’M NO VEGAN!!

So even though he doesn’t understand and I’ve really only lost about 10 lbs over the last 4 months, mentally - I feel more focused, emotionally - I feel more at grounded and at peace, my work stress is far more manageable than it has ever been and my mood is much improved. Even my relationship with my 12 (thinks she’s going on 16 and daddy is right about everything) daughter has improved and she’s becoming receptive to eating a way that her daddy doesn’t always agree with for her own health.

Soooo… I think it’s ok to be a little HIPPIE… if it heals you internally and makes you more mindful! Just DONT give up the BACON!!

(Karim Wassef) #4

Ketones are good for the soul, you know.

(Susan) #5

What a great post, and that is terrific!

This is all positive, and healthy! The food changes causing changes to your mind, body and soul. This is awesome and I feel that you will do really well at your Fat Camp coming up, as you are really changing your entire way you think, eat, etc. which is really fantastic.

('Jackie P') #6

Hey man! That is so cool! :upside_down_face: :v:

(Keto life n' a little hippie ) #7

I feel the flowers are already there, along with the 60’s hair cut :smiley:

I think I should put that on the profile :v:

(Full Metal KETO AF) #8

I grew up in Southern California, and was intrigued by the hippie movement in the 60’s. I really admired those people probably in part to piss off my conservative stuck in the 50’s parents who were prime age for the hippie movement and didn’t like it at all! Such is the nature of rebellion, doing the opposite of what your parents like. I have grown and changed my views a lot over the years but I still strongly relate to those principles of the 60’s. Individuality, personal freedom and living unencumbered by what people think of my choices and way of living. I consider myself a libertarian in nature, live and let live. If you’re not messing up someone else’s life doing what you want is just fine. So I guess you’d call me a hippie but not a stinkin’ one. :wink:

Oh, by the way I was never vegan! :cowboy_hat_face:

(Keto life n' a little hippie ) #9

Wow that made me laugh so hard, what a great punch line.

(Hyperbole- best thing in the universe!) #10

Unless someone says that they don’t cook… and then you bring down the hammer!!! :hammer::hammer::hammer::alarm_clock: :cowboy_hat_face:

(Full Metal KETO AF) #11

@Ruina Aw, did I hurt a lazy ketonians feelings? I just try to inspire and encourage people, not chastise them. Although I am notorious for bashing McD’s. Maybe I screw that up sometimes you one pot cooker.

:joy: :wink: :cowboy_hat_face:

(Parker the crazy crone lady) #12

Excellent. I’m a hippie, I’m told, so welcome to the club!
Seriously though, mindfulness and boundaries have been my focus for the last year or so, and eating this completely different way is part of it. I started keto to lose weight, which I’ve been fighting for nine years, but with all the reading I’ve done, I’ve figured out that there’s so much more I can do with it! Long story for a different time, but the lowering of inflammation in the brain, and leveling out of moods holds fascinating consequences for my situation.

(Parker the crazy crone lady) #13

OMG, I just realized it’s now been more like 12 years of fighting fat! :persevere:

(Full Metal KETO AF) #14

@Ruina And by the way, I think I deserve better than that from a lady I offered to make omelettes for, for life. :confused: :cry: :grin: :cowboy_hat_face:

(Charlotte) #15

I feel like a hippie when I just say “I don’t eat processed foods” lol.

I don’t want to be a crunchy hippie, but thats how I get perceived sometimes, especially since I found my Birkenstocks in the back of my closet and started wearing them again because I forgot how comfy they are!

(Hyperbole- best thing in the universe!) #16

Aw, now I hurt a ketonian chef’s feelings! I don’t mind McD’s bashing. I don’t eat thinking it is the best choice. I know your intentions are to be encouraging. But most people are doing the best they can. And I know where to go when I have a question!

Fair enough! :bouquet::hibiscus: