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Making Some Dietary Changes for the New Year? 10 Tips to Help You Stay on Track

Veganuary and Dry January are just a few of the goals people have been undertaking as a means of cleansing, changing, renewing, and growing.  How hard is it to cut something out of your diet or to radically transform your diet and your relationship with food?  While everyone may not become a sober vegan, there are many dietary changes people are undertaking – perhaps you are trying to cut meat out or eat smaller portions.  Whatever your goal is, it can be hard to consistently reach these goals without the right mindset (even with the right mindset).  Sometimes we feel imprisoned by our habits, which serve as obstacles to reaching our ethical and dietary health goals.  

Here are some tips for achieving your dietary and ethical goals while transcending those negative patterns and self-defeating habits.  I don’t claim to be a master of diets by any means, but I have made changes to my diet based off of ethical and environmental concerns and have been successful with this for over 10 years.  While I have been a vegetarian-pescatarian, I recently cut octopus and shrimp out of my diet due to octopi having complex brains and shrimp coming from Southeast Asian slave labor.  So I hear you, the struggle is real.

The Tips:

Change has to come from within – Do you truly feel inspired to make these dietary changes or do you feel pressure from someone close to you or is it to follow a trend?  When I became a vegetarian 12 years ago, I did it out of my own volition, and it was a personal decision.  No one told me to become one, and I was the odd woman out with most of my friends and family.

Think about the reasons for why you are doing what you’re doing – I became vegetarian mainly for ethical reasons. I had seen plenty of tortured animal videos and did a lot of research, so I realized couldn’t live with myself knowing that I was eating the flesh of beings that had suffered for unnecessary reasons.  I find that when you do something for ethical reasons, it is much easier to stay committed to your goal than when you do something for aesthetic reasons (e.g. I have to lose weight so I look hot in this bikini).  I am not saying that one reason is superior to another reason but if there is a firm connection between who you are as a person and your goals, it will be much easier to truly embody these goals than if they weren’t connected to your authentic sense of self.

Don’t forget why you made the choice to give up meat, dairy, eggs, etc. – Over time, it’s easy to forget all of the atrocious things that are happening to animals, other humans and the earth.  We grow comfortable in our bubbles and can be tempted to just eat that crispy piece of bacon or that refreshing ice cream.  It’s imperative to remind oneself during these periods of temptation that you are doing what you are doing for a principled reason.  I have plenty of friends and family members who eat meat and of course what they are eating can smell and look appetizing!  It’s easy to envy how many options they have when they eat out.  But when I am tempted, I think back to the videos of the cramped pigs, the artificially inseminated cows, etc., which ends up turning me off from the forbidden food item. I keep remembering that it’s the system (subsidized meat and dairy industries) that makes being a vegetarian/vegan harder.  It’s not intrinsically harder, but it would be much easier in a country where vegetarianism is more mainstream.

Take baby steps – If you feel overwhelmed by the prospect of never eating meat again, see how it goes for a month.  A month long goal can feel much more feasible and within reach than a lifelong goal.  While it takes longer than a month to break a habit (about 2 months), setting smaller goals can ensure more long-term success.  Right now, I am setting a goal to be sober for the month.  I would cry if I could never drink wine again, but just seeing how it goes for a month makes it much more feasible to not engage in Bacchanalian hedonism.

You’re not alone – It’s easy to experience alienation and isolation when it feels like you’re the only one committed to making these ethical changes.  I am oftentimes one of the few vegetarians when I eat out with friends, family, colleagues, etc. But remember that so many others are trying to do exactly what you are doing.  Now with the prolific internet and vast social media, it is easy to find a support network online as well as a plethora of helpful resources.  You’re not in this alone!  People have been trying to do what you are doing for years and have created resources based off of their experiences which makes it so much easier to change how one eats.  This leads me to my next tip…

Surround yourself with others who are doing similar things – This may not be possible for everyone but if you can, it is much easier to make these changes when others have already done so or are doing the same.  I can’t tell you how lovely it is to eat dinner and cook with fellow plant-based eaters.  Not only is it logistically and financially easier, but it is much easier to feel like you have a community, that you aren’t alone and that other people GET IT!  I’m not saying ditch your other friends, but know that surrounding yourself with others who are doing similar things make it much easier to reach your goals.

If at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and try again (Aaliyah would have been 40 this month, RIP) – It’s not the end of the world if you slip up and drunkenly eat that cheap pepperoni pizza that all your friends are eating.  No one is judging you but yourself (or the people who run the “Good Place”), so give yourself space to forgive yourself and try again.  Start with a blank slate.  What you eat is very personal; you are your own boss.

Don’t let others bring you down – You know how those annoying people can act when you tell them you’re a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, sober, etc., “Oh, don’t you just want to eat this steak?” “You’re no fun.” “I love how meat tastes too much so I could never become a vegetarian.”  Do you know what I do when I hear this?  I roll my eyes inside and have fun comebacks in my head.  “Oh, a dead tortured animal tastes good to you – you disgust me.”  “Meat doesn’t taste that great unless it’s seasoned well.  Vegetables can be seasoned well too and taste even better.  Just learn how to use some spices.”  However, I politely nod and say things like “I love how vegetables taste.  When seasoned correctly, they are even more delicious.”  “I feel energetic and great, I’m not tired all the time contrary to the stereotype.”  “There is plenty of nutrition in plant-based sources.”  

I could go on, but you get the general gist.  Sometimes other people have their own insecurities about what they eat/drink so they want to bring you down with them and wish they had the kind of self-control you have, so they act like a 5 year old when you tell them you’re a vegetarian.  Just move on and know that if we lived in a society where veganism/vegetarianism, etc. was mainstream, you wouldn’t be hearing such asinine remarks.

Learn how to cook – Cooking is such an excellent way of controlling what you eat and making it as flavorful as you’d like.  I learned how to cook when I first became a vegetarian in college considering that the vegetarian options on campus were unhealthy and bland.  Always having some spices on hand along with my best friend, olive oil, will keep you sane.  Here are some basic spices to always have on hand to make any vegetable taste delicious: salt, pepper, red pepper, Hungarian paprika, Smoked Spanish paprika, cumin, rosemary, cayenne pepper, and turmeric.  These liquids are also great for sautéing: olive oil, tamari/soy sauce, red wine/white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and dijon mustard.  While the rest of the world eats whatever, you at least control what goes in your kitchen (hopefully you can), what you cook, what you eat, and therefore what you consume.  I think of my kitchen as my vegetarian-haven where I take shelter from the meat-centric country I live in.  

Be cheap – You don’t have to spend a bunch of money on new ingredients, cookbooks, etc. to fulfill your goals.  Ingredients can be bought gradually.  Spices are cheap and so are the basic liquids for sautéing (olive oil can be expensive, but it is much healthier than canola/vegetable oil).  There are also so many free recipes and food blogs online that you don’t have to waste money on a cookbook.  I love cookbooks but if affordability is an issue, then don’t waste money on one.  

And don’t forget to have fun!  You are embarking on something new and exciting!  Eating the same food and doing the same thing can get really boring. Think of this as an opportunity to expand your horizons and experience something new and enriching.

If you’re interested in learning more about ethical eating, check out my food blog: https://www.chiveg.com

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My experiences of being a Vegetarian #Nationalvegetatianweek

Since it’s National Vegetarian week this week, I thought I’d write about my experiences of following that lifestyle choice as I have done from a very young age. I don’t generally make a big deal out of being a vegetarian as it’s just something that I’ve known for most of my life but I hate the stigma that is attached to it, if you mention to someone that you are Vegetarian, you either get ‘Ooooh…

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Massagens especiais aliviam inchaço e dores pós-voo

O corpo incha, as pernas doem e a cabeça parece que vai explodir. Muita gente, especialmente mulheres, reclama desses sintomas após uma longa viagem de avião.

E ainda tem o ciclo menstrual que enlouquece, e o intestino que para de funcionar. Mulher sofre. Viajar é a melhor coisa do mundo, mas tem seu preço.

Há truques para aliviar os problemas, que são beber muito líquido e levantar algumas vezes durante o voo. Mesmo assim, muitas vezes, ao voltar para casa, chegamos destruídas.

Como resolver?

A fisioterapeuta Letícia Prado, especialista em medicina chinesa, acupuntura e pós-graduada em fisioterapia traumato-ortopédica, explica que  vários fatores favorecem o inchaço durante a viagem.

De acordo com ela, ao ficar sentado por muito tempo, o metabolismo desacelera, e a mudança de pressão provoca gases que levam à retenção.

O resultado vem em dores, efeito casca de laranja, muito parecido com celulite, alterações no sono e no intestino.

“A umidade do ar no avião é menos da metade da ideal, e assim a tendência do nosso organismo é reter água,  pois entende o ambiente como uma agressão . Além disso, ficar muito tempo sentado prejudica circulação”, conta.

Letícia se especializou em uma drenagem linfática especial, com pressão, ritmo e bombeamento diferentes, mais vigorosos do que na drenagem comum.

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Viajantes! Depois dos 40, só filtro solar, drenagem regular, exercício e alimentação moderada salvam. Sim, gente, tem que sacrificar, senão é ladeira abaixo

Aqui, sol do Maranhão. Filtro chapéu e óculos

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| Travel (@ladobviagem) on Jul 6, 2019 at 2:53pm PDT

A modalidade é conhecida como método Renata França, que, entre outras massagens, tem a drenagem linfática terapêutica e a famosa Miracle Touch, uma modeladora poderosa.

Testei os dois métodos após algumas viagens longas, e saí do consultório leve. Depois da drenagem, as pernas pareciam até mais ágeis. Já na Miracle, você ganha cintura mais fina e e corpo mais firme.

Especialmente mulheres, depois dos 40, não há milagre que salve, nem na saúde nem na estética. Todos os efeitos de um voo longo se acentuam, e você tem que investir no bem-estar.

Letícia, que já atendeu famosos como a cantora Anitta com o método, conta as vantagens que podem ser vistas a partir da primeira sessão.

“Desincha pois elimina excesso líquidos e estimula o aumento do metabolismo linfático. De brinde, ainda consegue redução de medidas, pelo líquido eliminado”, explica.

Abaixo, ela mostra um teste a se fazer depois de uma viagem ou de um voo, para descobrir se seu corpo está com retenção de líquidos.

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Repostando informação super importante da colega pupila @harumifuziwaramasso #Repost @harumifuziwaramasso • • • • • • Com a Drenagem Linfática aliada há uma reeducação alimentar, atividade física e água você consegue prevenir a retenção de líquidos. E não é por que estamos chegando na época mais fria do ano, que não retemos líquidos no nosso corpo, quem tem problemas de retenção, tem o ano todo e no frio a circulação precisa fluir melhor, para não ocorrer os vários problemas de saúde de inverno, mas isso é para um outro post. #Mulheresconstruindocarreira #pupilarenatafranca #Renatafrancaa #patriciafrancaa #drenagemderesultado #drenagemlinfatica #massagemrelaxante #amooquefaco #correntedobemsp #harumada #cursorenatafrancaa .

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A fisioterapeuta também estudou dores e é especialista em pilates, RPG e terapias manuais de liberação miofascial, que ajuda quem tem problemas musculares e dores

Intestino preso também é um problema comum com mulheres viajantes, que podem ficar dias sem que o corpo funcione durante e após voltar de viagem.

Letícia ressalta que, no método Renata França, há movimentos nas massagens que ajudam a melhorar o quadro.

“São manobras especificas para estimular  o trabalho do intestino”, acrescenta.

Veja também: Pilates para viajantes! Prática regular salva de dores e jet lag

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Let me introduce you my fellow 10k lover, Joanna Thompson! Joanna and I have spent a countless number of long runs discussing food. Literally, an hour and a half run through Umstead park talking about nothing but food. Luckily Joanna has also started a food/running/jam blog where she will share healthy delicious vegetarian recipes as well as a page all about her wonderful jams! If your local to Raleigh or Knoxville you can even purchase these jams by checking out her page "We Be Jammin' " on her Baking Bad blog. I will be sharing some of Joanna's gluten free items here from time to time but I recommend following her as well!