tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post549034758414199268..comments2024-03-21T02:50:27.835-04:00Comments on Julie Stocker Quilts at Pink Doxies: May: Checking for BalanceJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-55658637839966281632017-05-07T16:30:30.251-04:002017-05-07T16:30:30.251-04:00Funny enough my husband is always telling me that ...Funny enough my husband is always telling me that although he understands my need to quilt I have to make room in my life too for exercises helenjean@midgetgemquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005403786619091105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-38119564135704045752017-05-07T05:41:59.102-04:002017-05-07T05:41:59.102-04:00Kate, what an amazing transformation you have gone...Kate, what an amazing transformation you have gone through! Sustainable is the word I'm hearing when you say even keel, tweaks and increase. You seem to have found a good balance this past year, and I'm so happy for you getting there. I am going to hold you up as my role model. It's not a race for me. It's just getting up every day and doing it better than I was. The little changes now will make big changes over time. Thank you so much!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-14312147157439278842017-05-07T05:37:03.484-04:002017-05-07T05:37:03.484-04:00Sarah, it sounds like you and I are on similar pat...Sarah, it sounds like you and I are on similar paths, but strangely it's more than just us, I think. We do need breaks from routine. We do need to keep up with other things and people than just quilting and quilty friends. I have days I don't go to the studio at all, and it's okay. Blogging breaks are just as needed, though few of us do that. Getting out for a walk is as much mental as physical release from our stresses there. I'm intrigued by your Fitbit as some of my kids use them or similar devices. I have used my iPhone to track steps, but not much else. I'll have to give that some thought.<br /><br />I want to mention that Sandra at mmm! Quilts does a Sunday Stretch for Sewists once a month, and it's so good to go back through those posts. She's obviously a wonderful yoga instructor as well as talented quilter, and has given so much of herself toward helping others find balance. There may be something specific in those posts to help you as well.<br /><br />Be well.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-38396802095987771562017-05-07T05:25:26.869-04:002017-05-07T05:25:26.869-04:00And I am so happy for you! I don't remember a ...And I am so happy for you! I don't remember a time in my adult life when I didn't have some kind of joint pain, and figuring out the gluten part was pure accident. A hurting person is not a happy person either. I think letting people know it's possible through healthy eating is important, and I'm so glad you chimed in. The difference is so shocking, and yes, it's a world of difference in loving ourselves again. Thanks, Myra.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-69327375982695443442017-05-07T05:14:19.676-04:002017-05-07T05:14:19.676-04:00I'm glad for your renewed strength, Kate. I re...I'm glad for your renewed strength, Kate. I really feel for what you've gone through. Any one of the things you spoke about would be hard, but to feel the wave keep pushing you down again is tough. Getting beat up inside is every bit as hard as outside. I hope you find ways to heal and feel better, and I'll be thinking of you.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-31165740129669602112017-05-06T11:21:14.524-04:002017-05-06T11:21:14.524-04:00You are definitely hitting all of my high points f...You are definitely hitting all of my high points from the last year. I decided last June that getting healthier was a must, but any changes had to be sustainable. After a few diet tweaks and an increase in weekly activity, I'm 47 lbs lighter. Quilting is sanity, so some days I have to settle for just 15 minutes, but that's enough most days to keep me on an even keel. It's a challenge to keep the commitment, but boy is it worth it. A great post! Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-21889147382703036692017-05-05T23:45:08.311-04:002017-05-05T23:45:08.311-04:00This whole post really spoke to me. "I love t...This whole post really spoke to me. "I love to sew and quilt, and I want to have more hours to devote to it while feeling less guilty that I should be doing something else." Yes yes yes! I struggle with balance and I'll be taking a sewing break in June (eek! okay, maybe just a BIG slow down) to get on top of some other things in life/the household. I recently started seeing a PT to get some specific stretching exercises to help with my pain. That has been helpful. And I bought a fitbit to help gamify the movement that I know I should be getting every day, but have a hard time making it a priority.Sarah Goer Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11403553535466456302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-21621535533400102142017-05-05T15:06:18.730-04:002017-05-05T15:06:18.730-04:00I am happy for the progress you've made in tak...I am happy for the progress you've made in taking care of yourself. Food really does make a difference in joint pain and mood. I'm living proof and am a whole new person after doing the Elimination Diet from December to March and discovering that potatoes, gluten, corn and beef are triggers for me. It's not hard to avoid these things when I wake up without pain every morning and am so happy and like myself again.Myra @ Busy Hands Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17387315332836767140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-2766231818651640382017-05-05T11:28:44.007-04:002017-05-05T11:28:44.007-04:00This is an interesting and thought provoking post,...This is an interesting and thought provoking post, and I agree with much of what you have said. Last summer I was doing great, my diet was healthy I was walking my dogs every day and life was good. Then I got concussion then my mother in law died and in January I almost lost my Dad. Recently I have been noticing how unhealthily I am now eating, I have gained ten pounds and I get my husband to walk the dogs most days. So I'm joining you, time to change. Thank you for the reminder, it's the kick I need.Kate @ Smiles From Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525561534884021883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-81176889842138002402017-05-05T06:06:06.218-04:002017-05-05T06:06:06.218-04:00The relationship between food and inflammation is ...The relationship between food and inflammation is fairly well documented, and in my family tested out again every day. I just did a quick google and came up with many pages. For one that is mainstream and not advertising, try The Arthritis Foundation. http://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/arthritis-diet/foods-to-avoid-limit/food-ingredients-and-inflammation-8.php. <br /><br />Dairy is another culprit for many, and you may look into that closer. It may be a few months before you feel better, and in some cases you can go through a kind of withdraw with severe cravings. IMHO, it's hard work to figure out if you do have a food trigger, but worth it. And some people don't feel 100% better, but much better off the food than on. You might check into the different kinds of blood work testing to help you identify a potential problem food.<br /><br />I'm sad you are experiencing that kind of pain, Rebecca, but hope this gives you new strategies on personal wellness. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-65087765497079675512017-05-05T00:09:58.337-04:002017-05-05T00:09:58.337-04:00This is so timely for me, Julie! I feel pulled in...This is so timely for me, Julie! I feel pulled in so many directions that I'm not getting in enough quilting time for my mental health, though. I've been spending too many hours in front of my computer for one thing, too much running around doing errands (which burns far fewer calories than running around the block), and I'm just generally overcommitted. What else is new! But I was intrigued by what you said about gluten and joint pain. I've had arthritis in my knees for well over a decade. The doctor has given me exercises, told me to watch my weight, and prescribed Meloxicam. But no one ever told me to try eliminating gluten!Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-12070803631915696312017-05-04T11:52:20.844-04:002017-05-04T11:52:20.844-04:00I had gastric bypass surgery for excess weight. Th...I had gastric bypass surgery for excess weight. The most important change I made then was listening carefully to my body to know when I've had enough and stop eating right then. Usually I only eat one third of what's on my plate. I stop and continue later on, eating many small balanced portions a day, including protein. I lost 115 pounds seven years ago and have never gone more than ten pounds over that. People remark on my frequent eating, but I listen to my body, not to them.PaulaB quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03850498636712774853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-29283292593564605532017-05-04T07:44:23.201-04:002017-05-04T07:44:23.201-04:00Healthy choices are not always easy choices, but t...Healthy choices are not always easy choices, but the results are so worth it. Everything in moderation, when we deprive ourselves of something we crave it more. You can do this!Stitchin At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11471519132184672810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-1411569990814256932017-05-03T16:01:01.992-04:002017-05-03T16:01:01.992-04:00You have truly been an inspiration to me these pas...You have truly been an inspiration to me these past months while I've thrown this idea around. Thank you, Jan. But you and I both agree it takes getting off your duff to look for it. ;-)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-6590500832165821812017-05-03T15:58:41.083-04:002017-05-03T15:58:41.083-04:00This is a great idea! I think your ideas would als...This is a great idea! I think your ideas would also make you a more productive quilter as you would be accustomed to working in batches. <br /><br />I purchased a travel size ironing board for using next to my sewing machine, but swore I would only use it if it was a block that needed pressing with each seam, i.e. log cabin blocks. It's there, but not yet opened. And may I add that the longer I sit, the more I hunch over. It makes my back very sore around my shoulder blade area. Any ideas for a chair conducive to good posture?Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-79760985208482233122017-05-03T15:33:55.436-04:002017-05-03T15:33:55.436-04:00Beautifully said, and fully agree with everything,...Beautifully said, and fully agree with everything, finding balance isnt as hard as we thought :)Sew Surprisinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899332449052574327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-64952464944895326262017-05-03T14:46:05.621-04:002017-05-03T14:46:05.621-04:00I put my design board in a different room from my ...I put my design board in a different room from my sewing machine and my ironing board. Then I put the iron and sewing machine as far apart as the room allows. I end up doing quite a bit of walking when I quilt this way. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17791722965127101432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-61054699916348347832017-05-03T12:48:36.015-04:002017-05-03T12:48:36.015-04:00Everything you say is so true. We have to be the o...Everything you say is so true. We have to be the ones to initiate the change, and incrementally is easier to accept than an all or nothing. Congratulations for the commitment to your own health and well-being. That's no small thing to say you've kept it off for 7 years. It's wonderful to hear, and you are an excellent role model for us all! Thank you for sharing your story here.<br /><br />Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-31005841341714853752017-05-03T12:36:24.892-04:002017-05-03T12:36:24.892-04:00Oh, I was so excited to hear you say "WE"...Oh, I was so excited to hear you say "WE"! Yes, we'll be the encouragement and support for each other. Let's make May count for good things. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-8623383109888822472017-05-03T12:33:05.073-04:002017-05-03T12:33:05.073-04:00I will, Kathy. It's amazing how much better I ...I will, Kathy. It's amazing how much better I feel after just a few weeks, and that is the best incentive. Thank you.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-7228977714234000002017-05-03T12:15:08.303-04:002017-05-03T12:15:08.303-04:00Committing to making the change is the first step,...Committing to making the change is the first step, but every journey starts with a first step. Several years ago I wanted to lose weight for my son's wedding. I started making healthier food choices and watching portion sizes. Then I added exercise - just walking on a treadmill at first, then going to the gym every day. I've stuck with those small changes - commitments I made to myself - and after seven years the weight is still off, I still eat healthy, I still work out. We can each only make changes for ourselves, but when we do, we reap the benefits. Best wishes for the success of your changes.The Colorful Fabriholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16684095921708628970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-58550107525034377062017-05-03T09:12:16.168-04:002017-05-03T09:12:16.168-04:00Yes!!! I worked so many hours of overtime in Apri...Yes!!! I worked so many hours of overtime in April. Sewing, exercise, and good eating went out the window. May is a new month!!! I need to get back into a regular routine. WE CAN DO IT!!!!Anja @ Anja Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717143609774358153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-77188649135698220332017-05-03T08:52:36.912-04:002017-05-03T08:52:36.912-04:00Making a positive change to take care of your body...Making a positive change to take care of your body is a big step...at least it was for me! Keep up the good work!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835393634763024001noreply@blogger.com