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Eating and Moving.

I wonder how can I be so neglectful to something I live so close to; my body.  

My job has my body doing repetitive motions – daily for six out of seven days a week. My arms and shoulders catch the most strain.

I had been doing yoga off and on for over 12 years and then when I got active outside, I stopped. 

I am now trying to get my body in shape for a hip replacement, and doing yoga is part of my plan.

I was shocked at how stiff I was.

How painful my arms were as they tried to stretch or hold a pose. Their cramped up muscles scream as they are now stretched in new directions.

And I am equally amazed how in three sessions, I am gaining ground.

I am leaving the pain on the mat and during my working day, I am in less stress -pain.

It was as if I had left my body and was out exploring nature – forgetting self- care.  And, even believing that riding my bike and a hike now and again, would be sufficient for me.

I was taking care of my bad hips; but forgetting the rest of my body.

 

I feel more fluid after yoga.

My strength and balance has been good. I can still lock my knee and balance on one leg while posing in Standing Bow.

The few poses that had been giving problems still do; but the ones I was fairly far into, are coming back.  I also know, not to push my hips in directions where there is pain.  Yet surprisingly, the hips only keep me from doing a few poses deeply, and the rest of my body so needs to be doing yoga!

A friend of mine and I, are going to begin a 30 day challenge when I get back from a long weekend trip I have planned.  

The other area that I am trying to work on is reducing my sweet treats and eating in ways again, that are helpful to my body.

It is like my mouth eats without regard for the body.

Doing both will bring me into surgery in a much better place for a better recovery.  I have about 5 months to train for this.

What I have noticed about doing yoga, is I am much more aware of my body. It brings not only it condition in sight, but also how I engage with it.

My intention is to feel better after eating and moving. 

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  1. Lori June Avatar
    Lori June

    Blah so sorry to hear you need a hip replacement. Yikes. A friend recently had hip replacement and she is certain her quick recovery is due to the type of surgical procedure she had. No muscles were cut, instead they went between the muscle layers. Make aure you ask for the less invasive! And be ever so cautious with PT. Good job strengthening and stretching yourself in prep.
    Oh the joys of the aging process hey?

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  2. Dawn Avatar
    Dawn

    I didn’t know you needed hip replacement surgery. That’s sad. I hope it goes well. Meanwhile…yoga. I have tried it off an on for years too. I never really liked it…and now that I have gained more weight it’s even harder. But you’re right…it would be a good thing to do to get more limber. My neck and shoulders are always painful and I’m not even working! I admire you for all you’re doing!

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  3. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    Lori, the hip replacement procedure sounds to be like what your friend had. I will be off work though for about 2 months, due to the heavy lifting required in my job. And, I hope I can stick with the plan to remain active and doing yoga up until I go.
    Dawn, it is sad how the body often ages; but it is very good they have a solution. I am hopeful that my activities will increase after the surgery. I highly recommend to keep moving if you can. I do enjoy yoga. It gives me quiet time with myself and to use my body to make it stronger and more limber, without anything between us.
    I admire your solitary camping trips – well with Katie.

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