Guest guest Posted March 17, 2000 Report Share Posted March 17, 2000 Thanks for all the welcomes everyone! It is spring break here so I'm way behind on reading my posts. is the wait for Evie to get diagnosed because the DR is booked that far ahead. What kinds of symptoms are you seeing in Evie? I'm just curious what kinds of things other parents see in there kids. Tori meds really help her from being so noncompliant and she seems much happier. She plays more. How did you decide that Evie might have asd? Janet mom to Tori ds pddnos ocd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Hi there Janet, And welcome to Lifelift and to this great supportive list. I get very excited when someone new joins us in conversation. I am obese; and have lost weight with Lifelift and healthy eating plans. I have been doing LL for many years now. And I'm so happy you found LL. This is a true gi With 40 breaths a day; and if you are really pulling in the butt and tummy with that hold; you will certainly see inches dropping off your body. I am a very slow loser due to various reasons; such as years of yo yo dieting; medications; etc. All of this definately affects ones metabolism. If you would find benefit in this; try writing down everything you put into your mouth; food; snacks; gum; water; soda; etc. This will give you an honest look at what you eat and you can work from there on what you would like to change or improve upon. It's all one small change at a time; and Janet, you're starting it with doing your LL breathing. I make up a lot of my exercises or stretches when doing Lifelift. I am extremely creative with when/where I am doing my breathing. A few years back I started doing 5 LL breaths each time I used the restroom at home and at work. At work I would stretch my arms to reach the stall door while in a sitting position and do my 5 LL breaths. After 2 weeks of those exercises others started to notice some definition in my lower arms. Other little things I'll do is while laying in bed; doing some LL breaths before I get up with major stretches. My stretch band (Rashelle sells them on her site with or without the stretch band video) is on the side of my bed. Sometimes I use that as well before getting up. I also find with having a larger sized body; that if I lean against a wall and push my back far into that wall while breathing; I create a vacuum like none other. When sitting on a recliner I do a few LL breaths while stretching/flexing my legs; or doing leg lifts. Just so many ways to get positions in throughout the day. My favorite exercise I do is this; each time I stand up to do something; I will do one LL breath and when I squeeze in the butt and tummy; I hold both in and start breathing normally while I walk to where ever it was I was going; not a huge distance because I do feel the burn quickly; but I breathe normally just keep the tummy and butt tucked in; using muscles my body forgets it even had. Little things like that will help your metabolism kick in. Also remember, to eat a breakfast. Like some of us; we tend to skip meals thinking it will help us lose weight. Wrong. Your body needs to know it is being fueled in order for the metabolism to kick in. So don't skip those meals. I eat a lot less for a meal; and include a snack or two in my day. If you have time go to Rashelle's website and read some of her newsletters; they offer great information; wonderful testimonies of a lot of people on this list. If you need any help please ask us or feel free to email me privately. We're all passionate about Lifelift on this list. My email is: winwithlifelift@... Due to my schedule I may not get back to you right away; but I will surely get back to you. Again, welcome and hope you post a lot more. Great meeting you Janet. Take care, Wanda > > > Hello, Connie and others, > > I am new to the Life Lift breathing technique...I had been doing > aerobics for many years, but my knees were starting to be affected by > the impact, so I had to find another form of exercise...I started > doing yoga, but in the present heat and humidity, with no > air-conditioning in the room where I was practicing yoga, it was > difficult...I came upon the Life Lift website, and ordered the basic > DVD, and started doing the breathing daily. > > I started with 40 breaths a day, and now I am up to 120 breaths a > day. My question is...I have much weight to lose, as I have been > unemployed for five years, and so have been very sedentary, and also > have put on weight due to being on antidepressants, as many people > do...and I am 55 years old, and going through menopause, and my > metabolism feels incredibly slow, as I am finding it incredibly > difficult to lose weight...so is it really possible to lose weight > consistently (I don't expect or demand any overnight miracles) doing > this type of breathing? I am not doing the various postures...I am > just doing the breathing standing up. I enjoy it very much, and it > does improve my mood...but is there anything else I should be doing > (besides, obviously, healthy diet), or is the basic " standing-up " > version, 120 breaths a day, sufficient for weight loss? I have been > doing the 120 breaths " religiously " , every day... > > Thanks for any feedback, > Janet > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Dear Wanda, Thank you so much for your helpful response. I especially liked your suggestions on how to fit in more LL breathing. It is encouraging to know that I can lose inches and change my metabolism just by doing the breathing. It is not difficult to motivate myself to do the breaths, because I find that I feel so much better (emotionally) after I do them, and since I have a tendency towards depression, and as I said, am going through menopause, and so can get into a depressed mood even more easily because of hormonal changes going on, it is very gratifying to be in a better mood after I do the LL breathing. I use the breathing as part of my spiritual practice, or meditation...I meditate during three separate times, or segments, and before each time of meditation, I do 40 LL breaths. I find that the way I feel after doing the breathing greatly enhances my meditation times - as I feel more open to the spiritual realm after I do the breathing...I wonder if anyone else has found that the breathing has been helpful to their prayer or meditation practice...thus helping the spirit as well as the body... I wish that there was something I could change about my diet in order to lose weight...that is what is so frustrating...I have always had to eat a very healthy diet because I tend to be very hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) and so cannot eat junk...but my body, at this age, seems to want to keep on the pounds, and even add more...and my being so sedentary doesn't help, I'm sure...I have no choice but to eat breakfast, which is a blessing, because my blood sugar will " bottom-out " if I don't...so in my case, it is more likely the lack of exercise rather than overeating which has caused my being overweight... I have another question, if you or others don't mind - this year, I have noticed for the first time that I am developing a bit of loose skin under my chin, and I want to " nip it in the bud " , so to speak...also, although I have been fortunate in avoiding wrinkles because of good genes, I see that I am starting to develop " jowls " ...I know that there is a facelift regimen that is mentioned on the website, but I am a bit confused as to where to start in order to work on that loose skin and " jowly " look...so if someone could suggest a tape or regimen to work with regarding this problem, I would appreciate it... Thank you for any help or suggestions you can offer - you all seem like such nice people... Blessings, Janet -- In LifeLift , " winwithlifelift " <winwithlifelift@...> wrote: Hi there Janet, And welcome to Lifelift and to this great supportive list. I get very excited when someone new joins us in conversation. I am obese; and have lost weight with Lifelift and healthy eating plans. I have been doing LL for many years now. And I'm so happy you found LL. This is a true gi With 40 breaths a day; and if you are really pulling in the butt and tummy with that hold; you will certainly see inches dropping off your body. I am a very slow loser due to various reasons; such as years of yo yo dieting; medications; etc. All of this definately affects ones metabolism. If you would find benefit in this; try writing down everything you put into your mouth; food; snacks; gum; water; soda; etc. This will give you an honest look at what you eat and you can work from there on what you would like to change or improve upon. It's all one small change at a time; and Janet, you're starting it with doing your LL breathing. I make up a lot of my exercises or stretches when doing Lifelift. I am extremely creative with when/where I am doing my breathing. A few years back I started doing 5 LL breaths each time I used the restroom at home and at work. At work I would stretch my arms to reach the stall door while in a sitting position and do my 5 LL breaths. After 2 weeks of those exercises others started to notice some definition in my lower arms. Other little things I'll do is while laying in bed; doing some LL breaths before I get up with major stretches. My stretch band (Rashelle sells them on her site with or without the stretch band video) is on the side of my bed. Sometimes I use that as well before getting up. I also find with having a larger sized body; that if I lean against a wall and push my back far into that wall while breathing; I create a vacuum like none other. When sitting on a recliner I do a few LL breaths while stretching/flexing my legs; or doing leg lifts. Just so many ways to get positions in throughout the day. My favorite exercise I do is this; each time I stand up to do something; I will do one LL breath and when I squeeze in the butt and tummy; I hold both in and start breathing normally while I walk to where ever it was I was going; not a huge distance because I do feel the burn quickly; but I breathe normally just keep the tummy and butt tucked in; using muscles my body forgets it even had. Little things like that will help your metabolism kick in. Also remember, to eat a breakfast. Like some of us; we tend to skip meals thinking it will help us lose weight. Wrong. Your body needs to know it is being fueled in order for the metabolism to kick in. So don't skip those meals. I eat a lot less for a meal; and include a snack or two in my day. If you have time go to Rashelle's website and read some of her newsletters; they offer great information; wonderful testimonies of a lot of people on this list. If you need any help please ask us or feel free to email me privately. We're all passionate about Lifelift on this list. My email is: winwithlifelift@... Due to my schedule I may not get back to you right away; but I will surely get back to you. Again, welcome and hope you post a lot more. Great meeting you Janet. Take care, Wanda > > Hello, Connie and others, > > > > I am new to the Life Lift breathing technique...I had been doing > > aerobics for many years, but my knees were starting to be affected > by > > the impact, so I had to find another form of exercise...I started > > doing yoga, but in the present heat and humidity, with no > > air-conditioning in the room where I was practicing yoga, it was > > difficult...I came upon the Life Lift website, and ordered the basic > > DVD, and started doing the breathing daily. > > > > I started with 40 breaths a day, and now I am up to 120 breaths a > > day. My question is...I have much weight to lose, as I have been > > unemployed for five years, and so have been very sedentary, and also > > have put on weight due to being on antidepressants, as many people > > do...and I am 55 years old, and going through menopause, and my > > metabolism feels incredibly slow, as I am finding it incredibly > > difficult to lose weight...so is it really possible to lose weight > > consistently (I don't expect or demand any overnight miracles) doing > > this type of breathing? I am not doing the various postures...I am > > just doing the breathing standing up. I enjoy it very much, and it > > does improve my mood...but is there anything else I should be doing > > (besides, obviously, healthy diet), or is the basic " standing-up " > > version, 120 breaths a day, sufficient for weight loss? I have been > > doing the 120 breaths " religiously " , every day... > > > > Thanks for any feedback, > > Janet > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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