Workout and weight loss on wheels- "Cleaning House"

The subtitle is in quotes because the house is actually your body. To do this you won't need Spick and Span but you will need to follow special directions and you may a complicated proceedure known as detox. However, for now I suggest we keep it simple. 1)Consider using organic food. These are free of insecticides, pesticides & additives. 2)Choose to eat what is in season and so not need to be shipped in from another locaion. 3)Eat fresh; they are less likely to be exposed to light, heat,& oxygen. 4)They should be lightly cooked (dry fried, grilled & broiled). Boiling and roasting looses nutrients. 5)Be cautious of labels that say low sodium, low fat & high fiber. 6) Eat whole grains (rice, bread, pasta). 7) Eat sustainable fish. These are caught by fisherman who are ecologically and economically conscious.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- comfortable and healthy

Healthy foods don't have to be obscure nor lack taste. Consider typically popular ones then dress them up. This is especially important for kids who are often picky eaters. Macaroni and cheese into a healthier dish by covering it with crumbs of broccoli and basil or mixing it thoroughly with vegetables. Spaghetti and Meatballs with whole wheat pasta or spaghetti squash. Vegetable pizza instead of the usual red sauce. Mashed potatoes with cauliflower mixed in (it's the same color). Chili made with turkey or chicken. Fried chicken baked in the oven with cornflake crumbs. Lasagna with layers of zucchini instead of noodles. Grilled cheese with whole wheat toast made in the toaster not in a fry pan. Sneak avocado in the brownies or zucchini also works. Ice cream sundaes with yogurt. Ideas are endless!

workout and weight loss on wheels- Have your cake and eat it too.

Save sugary desserts for special occasions and less often so when you do have them it will be a treat. There are so many other good tasting items you can eat like fruits and berries instead. However, if you insist on having your cake and eating it too try the following: using apple sauce as an ingredient, swap white flour with whole wheat flour; cover it with whipped cream or merengue; sub natural sugar for confectioners; soy or coconut milk in the frosting; fresh beets add texture and color; fill it with blueberries. As for the topping, cover it with fruits and berries.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- Amputee and yoga

It teaches different breathing techniques useful for dealing with pain; mainly focusing. It teaches that parts of the body are addressed not the body as one entity. I teaches ways to exercise joints and keep them healthy and how to avoid further damage and the need for knee replacement. It also reaches shifting your weight on both legs; balance is important for amputees cince the side the limb is on (for leg amputtees) is lighter. Avoiding putting weight on the right leg causes limping and throwing the body out of alignment. Yoga also exercises the mind and soul. As an amputee spiritual and mental exercise are important also; it is easy to fall into “poor me mode." After yoga falling asleep is easier cause you lear to relax.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- Continuity counts

Missing a day once in awhile is not the end of the world nor is cheating with a dessert. It is important to forgive yourself if that happens and move on. However if you stop the exercise routine all together or stray from the diet completely consequences will be grave. You will be rendering all of your hard work useless, the results can really set you back psychologically, and it will be increasingly difficult to restart your routine. Although I only use one small 5 pound weight I can really tell that since I haven't been watching television regularly, I haven't been doing my strength training. I have a brand new wheelchair that is harder to transfer on and off of than my old one. I have been taking longer and exerting more energy than before. I must get back to my routine. If I don't only I suffer.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- a healthy holiday

Passover is a Jewish holiday which celebrates the Jelish people being freed fromm Egyptian slavery. People who observe the holiday strictly follow strict dietary guidelines for 8 days. As the story goes, once the Jewish people were freed, they had no time to allow their bread to rise. Therefore, we replace bread, grains, and flour with matzoh (a cracker) and matzoh meal when baking. Foods such as pasta, baked goods, cereal, and pizza were prohibited for years. They have since been replaced with versions that simulate the original foods but the taste is different as is the ingredients. People eat a lot of fish, chicken, meat, vegetables (not corn or peas)anf fruits. Wheight loss is usually a residual effect of this holiday.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- fitness programs

This does not happen enough- especially for people with challenges. It would be so easy to plan and implement. Not only would it be an exercise class but there is also a social component to it also. Both parts are extremely important for those who do not get out much and do not take care of their bodies as well as they should. Planning involves just contacting a few local agencies for people with challenges. Speak to the program managers and explain that you would like to work with a few residents in their homes monthly (or however often). Submit an outline with the general objective of improving people's physical activity. This may include merely renting videos from the library on various workouts. Each "class" should include introductions, discussion on the importance of exercise, personal stories (if desired), the activity, and a socialization time. This should be documented weekly by consumers and by you. The better the documentation the more likely the program will be picked up by a larger entity and funding will follow.