My body and I slept outside

My body and I went camping this weekend. It gave us time to reconnect with nature and settle into the natural world a bit more.

I have a deep love and connection with nature. It is centering and grounding for me - in other words - I feel like I get back to my true self there. And I did again this weekend. We slept in the woods, hiked trails and saw lots of leaves changing. It was stunning and moving. 

I was reminded that love for body is as much (maybe even more?) about emotional stability as it is good eating and exercise habits. I want to exercise because I am moved to, it feeds me. If I feel like I have to, it's just less exciting and it feels (and might actually be) less effective.

So, today kicked off with some morning exercises to get my mind and body ready for the day. I am full of good fuel and have a plan for more good fuel throughout the day. I'm also planning on a mid-day walk or maybe paddle, which will be fulfilling.

Nature is a wonderful medicine! We visited a museum which also made me think that I would like to learn more about Native American spirituality and practices. Big love and momentum there. 

My body and I went to the Rolfer

Yesterday, I treated my body and I to a session with our Rolfer. Rolfing sort of sits in the middle between chiropractory and massage. Rolfers work the fascia of your body, the connective tissue that goes around muscles - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascia

I went to a Rolfer for the first time about 8 years ago. At the time, I was looking for help with my posture, as Rolfing is all about aligning the body structure so that we can live with gravity. Because we used to walk on 4 legs, the design of our system is really much more geared for that.

What I learned this time is that I have a tendency to "tuck my tail." In other words, my butt bone tucks in and I lose the lumbar curve in my back. So, the Rolfer got to work and now I am much more mindful about how I sit and stand so that I keep that lumbar curve. My body is adjusting now but I know will be incredibly grateful soon - and might already be.

Onward - today we're heading out for a walk together.  

My body and I are going to Mexico

... in 10 days!

I am getting my booty in gear about it. My strategy is to eat a big breakfast, where I am allowed carbs and then trail off throughout the day. AND get exercise every day.

Today I went for a 3 mile run in the morning, had a smoothie, eggs and bagel with smoked salmon (big breakfast). I will have smaller, non-carb focused snacks throughout the day as I get hungry and then go for a swim after work tonight. I think it will be a good system for me.

Breakfast food is my favorite and, because I'm full, I'm not thinking about my next meal already. I think the swim later will feel nice too.

My body and I are getting back into dialogue. It really is a practice, not just something I can ignore.

Mexico, here we come!