Question about losing too much weight

[Guest guest]

I have practiced vinyasa yoga for 5 years and after attending one of

David William's workshop series I have have been moving towards a

stricter ashtanga practice, including the primary series. As part of

this evolution, over the past year I've eliminated a lot of animal fat

and protein from my diet (no more animal products except fish and

eggs, a little dairy) -- I feel great as a result, but I have become a

little concerned lately after noticing that I've lost about 10 pounds

(over the course of 1 year). Now, for some this might be a cause for

great celebration, but I have always been on the beanpole side (I am a

6 foot 3 man, 37, and I am now at under 160 pounds) and I don't gain

muscle mass easily. Now for instance I have almost no flesh or

muscle " padding " between my sit bones and my yoga mat. Do any

experienced yogis have sound dietary advice for maintaining a healthy

weight (and even adding muscle mass) while doing a vigorous near-daily

practice? Currently, I eat a lot of oatmeal, whole wheat pasta, tuna

fish, roasted vegatables, and candy bars...

[Guest guest]

hey bonny you, for a 6 foot 3 man 160 pounds is a bit too little.. my hubby is

6'3 and he is 190 pounds.. and he looks very sexy.. haha... for the food

concern.. my opinion is that our human body are capable for digesting all kinds

of food.. we have to be careful to take a right amount.. of everything.. that is

the diet in our house hood.. we eat quite a bit of everything we like and have a

great pressure with food culture.. i am 5'10 and 140 pounds and feel pretty good

energy level all the time.. I do not read a lots of " do or don't " food

articles in the magazines.. take this.. only this.. not that.. our society is

soo commercialized.. hey, my grandma eats everything and she is 93.. not a

single vitamin pill in her life... regardless how long i am going to enjoy this

life.. i am going to die with a happy stomach.. my opinion only.. tian

[Guest guest]

You have the opposite problem of me. I would try eating some more fat. Whole

milk yogurt after every meal would be a start. How about peanut butter? almond

butter? How about cream sauces with your pasta...ice cream,,,lots of it....These

are foods I love, but have had to stay away from because of their fatty

content...

Lots of Luck,

Om, Peace,

Mary

 

vid_ross <vid_ross wrote:

I have practiced vinyasa yoga for 5 years and after attending one of

David William's workshop series I have have been moving towards a

stricter ashtanga practice, including the primary series. As part of

this evolution, over the past year I've eliminated a lot of animal fat

and protein from my diet (no more animal products except fish and

eggs, a little dairy) -- I feel great as a result, but I have become a

little concerned lately after noticing that I've lost about 10 pounds

(over the course of 1 year). Now, for some this might be a cause for

great celebration, but I have always been on the beanpole side (I am a

6 foot 3 man, 37, and I am now at under 160 pounds) and I don't gain

muscle mass easily. Now for instance I have almost no flesh or

muscle " padding " between my sit bones and my yoga mat. Do any

experienced yogis have sound dietary advice for maintaining a healthy

weight (and even adding muscle mass) while doing a vigorous near-daily

practice? Currently, I eat a lot of oatmeal, whole wheat pasta, tuna

fish, roasted vegatables, and candy bars...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

the key factor is what is your energy levels like since you've lost the weight-

it should be improving and not decreasing otherwise you might be practicing

incorrectly (not following ahimsa) and/or you are not receiving adequate

nutritional intake in your diet. If your energy remains stable or has improved

then there is no reason to fret over this 'adjustment' in your weight. Your

Body Mass Index (BMI) is 20 and well within the normal range. Furthermore there

are numerous studies that strongly indicate that the less we eat (caloric

reduction) the longer and healthier we live. Meditate on whether you aren't

feeling energetically good or whether you are concerned about your body image

and how society might regard it and if it is the former then see a naturopathic

doctor or holistic nutritionist to see if you might have an allergy such as a

gluten intolerance, soy, etc... if it is the latter, try to find the courage and

conviction to know that you must walk your own path

and live in a manner which is harmonious to who you are evolving to become.

Namaste.

[Guest guest]

ashtangayoga , " vid_ross " <vid_ross wrote:

>

> I have practiced vinyasa yoga for 5 years and after attending one

of

> David William's workshop series I have have been moving towards a

> stricter ashtanga practice, including the primary series. As part

of

> this evolution, over the past year I've eliminated a lot of animal

fat

> and protein from my diet (no more animal products except fish and

> eggs, a little dairy) -- I feel great as a result, but I have

become a

> little concerned lately after noticing that I've lost about 10

pounds

> (over the course of 1 year). Now, for some this might be a cause

for

> great celebration, but I have always been on the beanpole side (I

am a

> 6 foot 3 man, 37, and I am now at under 160 pounds) and I don't

gain

> muscle mass easily. Now for instance I have almost no flesh or

> muscle " padding " between my sit bones and my yoga mat. Do any

> experienced yogis have sound dietary advice for maintaining a

healthy

> weight (and even adding muscle mass) while doing a vigorous near-

daily

> practice? Currently, I eat a lot of oatmeal, whole wheat pasta,

tuna

> fish, roasted vegatables, and candy bars...

>

I would say, at first thought, you may do worse than to take a look

at some of the scientifically sports-orientated protein shakes than

specifically target increasing and sustaing muscle mass with protiens

and amino acids such as Creatine (I think?). Just an idea for

incorporating into and complementing your practice maybe?

[Guest guest]

I had the same problem when I was nursing my baby and practicing primary and

intermediate series even at only 3x per week (that's all the time I could find

with a baby!) I

added more nuts, nut butters, avocados and organic butter (ghee on everything!)

I am

mostly dairy free except for butter. Eating wild salmon if you eat fish is

better because of

the lower levels of toxins than tuna which is high up on the food chain and

because of the

high omega 3 content. Also cooking with olive oil and braising greens instead of

steaming

them will add some healthy fats to your regimen. BTW I am a naturopathic doctor

by

professioon and have an expertise in nutrition.

 

 

tara

[Guest guest]

Hi there,

 

Having similar experience here, I am a 5'2 " gal with only 90 lbs.

Have practised Primary for one and a half and just started Second. I

lost four pounds since after I started Second, that's a lot to me.

Have talked to many authorised Ashtanga teachers. They all say no

worry. So long as you are healthy, no chronic fatigue after practice,

no sickness, those weights were lost for good cause. Perhaps you

have a Vata dosha like me who is difficult to gain or to keep the

weight. But i guess you are on the right track that LOTS of whole

grains, pasta, fish and roasted vegetables will help. If you are

still concerned, I suggest you to go to an Ayurveda consultant who

should be able to tell you which kind of grains or veggie are

beneficial to you kind of dosha and help you stabilize your energy and

keep or even gain some weights.

 

Good luck and don't give up.

[Guest guest]

I agree with taking a look at balancing your dosha. Checking into Ayurvedic

princeples of

eating with the seasons. It is not just what and when you eat that affects your

body, but

your mental attitude while eating. I lost 35 pounds since June when moved my

vinyasa

practice from 3x up to 6x per week. Now I have balanced out, am steady and

healthy.

There is a great book that has been very helpful for me in better understanding

Ayurvedic

eating. It is called " The 3 Season Diet " , by John Douillard. Of course it is

not a diet at all,

but a lifestyle that includes information on eating, sleeping, breathing, herbs

and the

effects on the body.

 

Namaste,

Patricia

 

ashtangayoga , " Cristal Ru " <cristal_ru2047 wrote:

>

> Hi there,

>

> Having similar experience here, I am a 5'2 " gal with only 90 lbs.

> Have practised Primary for one and a half and just started Second. I

> lost four pounds since after I started Second, that's a lot to me.

> Have talked to many authorised Ashtanga teachers. They all say no

> worry. So long as you are healthy, no chronic fatigue after practice,

> no sickness, those weights were lost for good cause. Perhaps you

> have a Vata dosha like me who is difficult to gain or to keep the

> weight. But i guess you are on the right track that LOTS of whole

> grains, pasta, fish and roasted vegetables will help. If you are

> still concerned, I suggest you to go to an Ayurveda consultant who

> should be able to tell you which kind of grains or veggie are

> beneficial to you kind of dosha and help you stabilize your energy and

> keep or even gain some weights.

>

> Good luck and don't give up.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, I am a man of Vata constitution (thin). I am also having trouble

keeping my weight. I tried two things.

1. I never used to eat before my morning Mysore class. Nowdays I eat

some coconut fat 1 hour before. This fat does not let you put on weight

but it is pure fuel for the body. I think what happened when I worked

out for 2hrs, (or more), After an hour or so the body started eat from

its fate depots. Now I do not really gain weight, but I am no longer

loosing any.

 

2. Vata people are not suited to really hard workouts. At least not

every day. Now I am trying to have one tough workout and the next one a

bit lighter.

 

Hope this helps!