Question about losing weight

[Guest guest]

What about people of kapha dosha? I'm predominantly kapha followed closely by

pitta with

vata joints! ( I did one of those multiple choice tests...) I practice 6 days a

week but I still

feel like I carry too much weight i.e. soft fat on the belly, waist and upper

thigh area. I feel

like it gets in my way especially in twists, lifts and inversions. Any

recommendations for

losing weight? I'm vegetarian.....

Generally I eat fresh foods - a lot of fruits and veg, small amounts of grain, &

I make most

of my food at home. I mean my body has changed drastically since I started this

practice

but I'm always learning new things and I'm all ears if there is any advise

available. There is

no ayurvedic consultant available here. But I will look for that book " The 3

Season Diet " .

Thanks!

Yogababe

[Guest guest]

Hi, I am similar to you..and now in my early 40s...I have never been stronger

in my life - physically, mentally, etc.. - then I have been with Ashtanga in my

life (when is was in my 20s I ran marathons and was never this strong)..I

follow an ayurvedic, Indian vegetarian diet, and have adopted cleanses and

seasonal fasts into my diet. Dr. Yoshi's detox diet was good for me, but even

with that, I experienced little weight loss. However, after resisting doing

anything else but Ashtanga, I have very recently tried to do 20 minutes of

cardio, 3 times a week, near my maximum heart rate. I am really hoping this

works, because I am near my heaviest I have ever been at 140 lbs, 5'6 " , although

I am pretty muscular in my build and know that muscles weigh more than fat. I

practice 5 times a week, sometimes 6, plus teach 10 classes a week. I will let

you know how it works, but I know that from the past, my body becomes very

efficient to its routine, and that it needs a change in

order to kickstart my metabolism...if anyone has any advice I would be happy to

hear it. I struggle between accepting my weight, and fighting it hoping to find

something that works without going back to running or the gym, where I also

teach, for one hour three times a week on top of the Ashtanga practice, which is

what the trainers are recommending. Then I have to battle tight hips and

hamstrings again...yuk.

Om, Shanti, Mary

yoga_babe2000 <yoga_babe2000 wrote: What about people of

kapha dosha? I'm predominantly kapha followed closely by pitta with

vata joints! ( I did one of those multiple choice tests...) I practice 6 days a

week but I still

feel like I carry too much weight i.e. soft fat on the belly, waist and upper

thigh area. I feel

like it gets in my way especially in twists, lifts and inversions. Any

recommendations for

losing weight? I'm vegetarian.....

Generally I eat fresh foods - a lot of fruits and veg, small amounts of grain, &

I make most

of my food at home. I mean my body has changed drastically since I started this

practice

but I'm always learning new things and I'm all ears if there is any advise

available. There is

no ayurvedic consultant available here. But I will look for that book " The 3

Season Diet " .

Thanks!

Yogababe

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi

I used to be overweight. 10 years ago I lost 30 pounds with a diet that

restricted

a lot of foods and was vegetarian. I am a vegetarian, but we have to learn to

eat

properly and supplement adequately to get our nutrition. The weight loss

occurred

at the same time that I started practicing yoga in earnest. I was seeking a way

to lose an additional 10 pounds so that I could bind in Marychasna D. I did a

google search on calorie restriction, and came upon the calorie restriction

society.

They're not about weight loss, but about proper nutrition for longevity and

health.

Weight loss, they say, is a result of the proper nutrition, not the goal, they

say.

I d to their email newsgroups and read a few books and the 10 pounds

came

off over a year. My weight fluctuates a little, but I'm always stronger and more

energetic when I'm on the lower range. It may be that you may want to look at

the

ratio of carbohydrates to proteins to fats in your diet. Mine are currently

about

50:25:25. That is called a zoned vegetarian diet. The zone diet is not

necessarily

vegetarian and admits a higher ratio of fat. My protein source is from whey

powder

rice bran powder, and other vegetarian sources. Maybe you need to reduce the

amount

of legumes you consume and study the glycemix index of the vegetables and fruits

you consume. If you eat on the low glycemic side, you'll be lighter. Hope that

helps.

Namaste

Arturo

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Arturo...I have not been as strict with checking those ratios...It

was easy when I was not vegetarian about 5 years ago...I would live on lean

chicken and leafy veggies and was about twenty pounds lighter. It has been hard

to find the right mix since I have become vegetarian. I really appreciate your

sharing...I am working on trying to bind in Supta Kormasana without assistance.

The weight has made it more difficult. Thank you again.

Om

Namaste, Mary

 

Arturo Veve <volae wrote:

Hi

I used to be overweight. 10 years ago I lost 30 pounds with a diet that

restricted

a lot of foods and was vegetarian. I am a vegetarian, but we have to learn to

eat

properly and supplement adequately to get our nutrition. The weight loss

occurred

at the same time that I started practicing yoga in earnest. I was seeking a way

to lose an additional 10 pounds so that I could bind in Marychasna D. I did a

google search on calorie restriction, and came upon the calorie restriction

society.

They're not about weight loss, but about proper nutrition for longevity and

health.

Weight loss, they say, is a result of the proper nutrition, not the goal, they

say.

I d to their email newsgroups and read a few books and the 10 pounds

came

off over a year. My weight fluctuates a little, but I'm always stronger and more

energetic when I'm on the lower range. It may be that you may want to look at

the

ratio of carbohydrates to proteins to fats in your diet. Mine are currently

about

50:25:25. That is called a zoned vegetarian diet. The zone diet is not

necessarily

vegetarian and admits a higher ratio of fat. My protein source is from whey

powder

rice bran powder, and other vegetarian sources. Maybe you need to reduce the

amount

of legumes you consume and study the glycemix index of the vegetables and fruits

you consume. If you eat on the low glycemic side, you'll be lighter. Hope that

helps.

Namaste

Arturo

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Mary,

 

" 20 minutes of cardio, 3 times a week, near my maximum

heart rate. "

I don't think this will work if you want to burn fat.

You need to work at a much lower heart rate, about 60%

of your max and increase the length of time of your

workout, 1 hour. Walking is ideal for this. Also in

the morning before you eat, so that you're eating into

your fat reserves rather than your carbohydrate

reserves.

[Guest guest]

Hi!

 

I rarely eat meat, but love seafood! And my dairy intake is minimal.

Lately I've taken an interest in raw food eating.

 

One of the books I recently got is 'The Raw Food Detox Diet' which I

like for a number of reasons. One is that it encourages you to move

into raw eating in stages. So it isn't too intimidating.

 

Something you may find interesting is that her whole philosophy seems

to be on creating the cleanest, most efficient/effective diet. She

says 'waste=weight' and goes into food combining, etc.

 

I haven't actually looked at the website, but here it is:

http://www.therawfooddetoxdiet.com/

 

You may like it. I'll let you know how things go on my path.

peace and light

diane

[Guest guest]

Yes,Raw Food suits some people, but not everyone.

There is no one-diet-suits-all solution.

 

Personally, I can eat a salad about once a week, and it has to be at

lunchtime otherwise it keeps me awake (raw foods being harder to digest).

For me, I need my food to be cooked, and soups and stews suit me best.

 

Each to their own ....

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Niall...I usually practice at 7am...I guess I better be getting up

earlier...Om, Mary

 

Niall Byrne <jeru_ie wrote: Mary,

 

" 20 minutes of cardio, 3 times a week, near my maximum

heart rate. "

I don't think this will work if you want to burn fat.

You need to work at a much lower heart rate, about 60%

of your max and increase the length of time of your

workout, 1 hour. Walking is ideal for this. Also in

the morning before you eat, so that you're eating into

your fat reserves rather than your carbohydrate

reserves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi, I have done things like this before...and it does work...I just need to

watch to balance my vata since I am vata/kapha and have trouble with digestion.

Generally, I eat pretty cleanly. My treat of the day is a decaf latte, which

really is a treat since I am pretty disciplined...other than that I drink lots

of raw juices and salads for fiber, I will eat oatmeal and/or brow rice cakes,

brown rice bread, or brown rice.

Om, Peace

Mary

[Guest guest]

Thank you Mary and Arturo for your advice. I'll let you know how it goes!

 

Yogababe