Guest guest Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Oh yeah! I have ADHD too. __________________ Hey Barb, This might sound crazy, but I find that the breathing that comes with moderately hard exercise relaxing... Such as running or swimming (and biking)... You get into a rhythmn or " swing " and it's very good for my mind/body connection (throw in adrenalin and WHOA!! I'm a happy camper) Hello Posted by: " barbelkin " barbelkin@... barbelkin Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:45 pm (PDT) Hi Everyone, I am new to the group & would like to ask your opinion/advice. I've always wanted to " learn " to meditate, but have never had any success. I like yoga class, but the " mind " connection isn't really there, especially at the end during the relaxation pose. I definitely have adhd & quieting my mind is about the last thing I can do, but probably the thing I need the most. Has anyone had luck with the free meditation program offered on the podcast? , if you are reading this, can you or anyone else tell me if it will work for someone like me who has never been able to relax or follow guided meditation. Thank you so much for any help or info you can provide! Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 hello all. i am new, i just started listening to IOWL a couple of weeks ago, i have made it to #5. so far so good. although i have been dieting for probably 3 years (off and on) i cant seem to loose the 25lbs i want to, and keep it off. my biggest problem-if i had to choose, would be lately i have sugar craving that i just cant resist. i heard on podcast #5 that sugar cravings will go away in 3 days, and i am going to start now to try to get these cravings under control. all of renees techniques are new to me, and i am working hard to put them to good use. i enjoy everyones comments, and look forward to going on this journey with everyone. thanks for listening, rachelle > > Oh yeah! I have ADHD too. > > > __________________ > > Hey Barb, > > This might sound crazy, but I find that the breathing that comes with > moderately hard exercise relaxing... Such as running or swimming (and > biking)... You get into a rhythmn or " swing " and it's very good for my > mind/body connection (throw in adrenalin and WHOA!! I'm a happy camper) > > > Hello > Posted by: " barbelkin " barbelkin@... barbelkin > Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:45 pm (PDT) > > > Hi Everyone, > I am new to the group & would like to ask your opinion/advice. I've always > wanted to " learn " to meditate, but have never had any success. I like yoga > class, but the " mind " connection isn't really there, especially at the end > during the relaxation pose. I definitely have adhd & quieting my mind is > about the last thing I can do, but probably the thing I need the most. Has > anyone had luck with the free meditation program offered on the podcast? > , if you are reading this, can you or anyone else tell me if it will > work for someone like me who has never been able to relax or follow guided > meditation. > > Thank you so much for any help or info you can provide! > Barb > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Thank you, Corinna! I agree, exercise works wonders & I'm a complete basket case if I don't get some everyday! I've been a runner & a cycling instructor for many years. I've always thought of exercise as a chemical addiction, but a really good one Sounds like you feel the same, do your work out every day? > > Oh yeah! I have ADHD too. > > > __________________ > > Hey Barb, > > This might sound crazy, but I find that the breathing that comes with > moderately hard exercise relaxing... Such as running or swimming (and > biking)... You get into a rhythmn or " swing " and it's very good for my > mind/body connection (throw in adrenalin and WHOA!! I'm a happy camper) > > > Hello > Posted by: " barbelkin " barbelkin@... barbelkin > Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:45 pm (PDT) > > > Hi Everyone, > I am new to the group & would like to ask your opinion/advice. I've always > wanted to " learn " to meditate, but have never had any success. I like yoga > class, but the " mind " connection isn't really there, especially at the end > during the relaxation pose. I definitely have adhd & quieting my mind is > about the last thing I can do, but probably the thing I need the most. Has > anyone had luck with the free meditation program offered on the podcast? > , if you are reading this, can you or anyone else tell me if it will > work for someone like me who has never been able to relax or follow guided > meditation. > > Thank you so much for any help or info you can provide! > Barb > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Thank you, ! That is great advice. I will visit the website you provided & also check out the cd's. I appreciate it! Barb > > Barb, good for you! Meditation is wonderful, and you will be glad you started. > > I haven't yet received my CD from Holosync, but I was intrigued enough by the pulses they use to induce the brain into a alpha, theta, or delta cycles, as well as their research on the adrenal glands, that I requested the trial CD. > > I was instructed in Transcendental Meditation years ago, so I always have that to fall back into, but lately, I have been interested in enhancing my experience with sound. You might want to experiment listening to sound bytes on Amazon.com by . He has several CDs on meditation, though none are guided, as far as I know. The Theta 2-CD series is excellent, though start with track 2 if you go for that one. > > Like the many different yoga disciplines, a meditation practice is personal, and you'll have to find the one that works for you, whether it be guided meditation, staring at a blank wall, or gently saying a mantra to yourself. > > You might find the following link helpful http://www.ananda.org/meditation/support/simplemedtechnique.html > > Basically, find a quiet spot for yourself, don't eat or drink before meditating (you don't want full-on digestion disrupting your transcendence), practice daily, and don't worry if meditating makes you fall asleep when you first start. I'm guessing it takes time for the body to get used to such deep relaxation without sleeping -- especially if you're the driven type, like me. > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > To: insideoutweightloss > Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 5:30:09 PM > Subject: Hello > > > > > > Hi Everyone, > I am new to the group & would like to ask your opinion/advice. I've always wanted to " learn " to meditate, but have never had any success. I like yoga class, but the " mind " connection isn't really there, especially at the end during the relaxation pose. I definitely have adhd & quieting my mind is about the last thing I can do, but probably the thing I need the most. Has anyone had luck with the free meditation program offered on the podcast? , if you are reading this, can you or anyone else tell me if it will work for someone like me who has never been able to relax or follow guided meditation. > > Thank you so much for any help or info you can provide! > Barb > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Hi le! I'm with you, sugar craving is a huge problem for me, too. I am really trying to get it under control. How's it going for you? > > > > Oh yeah! I have ADHD too. > > > > > > __________________ > > > > Hey Barb, > > > > This might sound crazy, but I find that the breathing that comes with > > moderately hard exercise relaxing... Such as running or swimming (and > > biking)... You get into a rhythmn or " swing " and it's very good for my > > mind/body connection (throw in adrenalin and WHOA!! I'm a happy camper) > > > > > > Hello > > Posted by: " barbelkin " barbelkin@ barbelkin > > Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:45 pm (PDT) > > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > I am new to the group & would like to ask your opinion/advice. I've always > > wanted to " learn " to meditate, but have never had any success. I like yoga > > class, but the " mind " connection isn't really there, especially at the end > > during the relaxation pose. I definitely have adhd & quieting my mind is > > about the last thing I can do, but probably the thing I need the most. Has > > anyone had luck with the free meditation program offered on the podcast? > > , if you are reading this, can you or anyone else tell me if it will > > work for someone like me who has never been able to relax or follow guided > > meditation. > > > > Thank you so much for any help or info you can provide! > > Barb > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 the sugar craving are actually going really good. i heard on one of the episodes ( i cant remember which one) that it will take 3 days to get rid of the intense sugar cravings. so i am holding on to that. hope things get easier-for both of us!! rachelle ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 9:32:23 PM Subject: Re: Hello Hi le! I'm with you, sugar craving is a huge problem for me, too. I am really trying to get it under control. How's it going for you? > > > > Oh yeah! I have ADHD too. > > > > > > ____________ ______ > > > > Hey Barb, > > > > This might sound crazy, but I find that the breathing that comes with > > moderately hard exercise relaxing... Such as running or swimming (and > > biking)... You get into a rhythmn or " swing " and it's very good for my > > mind/body connection (throw in adrenalin and WHOA!! I'm a happy camper) > > > > > > Hello > > Posted by: " barbelkin " barbelkin@ barbelkin > > Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:45 pm (PDT) > > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > I am new to the group & would like to ask your opinion/advice. I've always > > wanted to " learn " to meditate, but have never had any success. I like yoga > > class, but the " mind " connection isn't really there, especially at the end > > during the relaxation pose. I definitely have adhd & quieting my mind is > > about the last thing I can do, but probably the thing I need the most. Has > > anyone had luck with the free meditation program offered on the podcast? > > , if you are reading this, can you or anyone else tell me if it will > > work for someone like me who has never been able to relax or follow guided > > meditation. > > > > Thank you so much for any help or info you can provide! > > Barb > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 --- " barbelkin " wrote: > > Hi le! I'm with you, sugar craving is a huge problem for me, too. I am really trying to get it under control. How's it going for you? Honestly, the only thing that has ever worked for me in getting the sugar monster under control is complete abstinence for a short period. That includes monitoring *all* carb intake, as well, since all carbs are basically sugar when they're digested. Like had done when she lost her weight, I'll follow the OA 'gray sheet' diet (no sugar, no flour) and avoid starchy vegetables, and I feel great. Sometimes it's easier said than done, even though I know eating that way makes me feel fantastic. <blah> Since I stopped dieting a year ago I no longer tell myself to avoid any one food group. (Because that will be the one food group I fantasize constantly about!) So my trick now is to make sure I eat protein at every meal and fill up with as many veggies as possible (and, yes, I use real butter and full-fat salad dressing on them). If I want something sweet later, I'll occasionally have a small piece of very dark chocolate, but not until after I've abstained from all sugar and flour for 2 weeks. After that 2 week period, I have lost the craving for sugar and I find that fruit tastes like candy. We all gotta find our own way, but that usually does the trick for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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