[Sportsandrec] hello from a new member
Nella Foster
jellybeanfarm at gmail.com
Sat Sep 10 16:18:13 UTC 2016
I could do hot yoga in my yard! Well I could have for most of the summer.
Nella
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From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Kris F via SportsandRec
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 10:44 PM
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Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] hello from a new member
Hot Yoga is done in a room that is 98 degrees with 50% humidity. The
resulting sweat is supposed to clean out toxins and the warmth is supposed
to help you deepen stretches and poses.
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> On Sep 9, 2016, at 11:37 PM, Nella Foster via SportsandRec
<sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>
> Am I correct in thinking that hot yoga is doing the movements in a
> hotter space?
>
> I hear the term a lot, but not sure I completely understand.
>
> I'm going to research yoga options in my area.
>
> Nella
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Kris F via SportsandRec
> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 8:22 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] hello from a new member
>
> I go to a hot yoga studio. The instructors give good directions and
> offer hands on adjustments to help you get more out of the poses.
> There are self confessed, plus sized ladies in class. Nobody seems
worried about it.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>>> On Sep 9, 2016, at 6:14 PM, Nella Foster via SportsandRec
>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Do you go to a yoga class?
>>
>> I went to one years ago and liked it. The teacher was very good at
>> describing the movements and a couple other students in the class
>> were very good about helping when I didn't understand.
>>
>> I'm a little embarrassed about attending any kind of fitness class
>> because I'm chubby and so out of shape. I know that is silly, but
>> sometimes I'm a little vane. Lol
>>
>> Nella
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Kris F via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 4:03 PM
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>> Cc: foleyforever at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] hello from a new member
>>
>> I also have problems with balance and flexibility. I do a few
>> different yoga classes. I also do physical therapy to strengthen my
>> core to help with balance.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>> On Sep 9, 2016, at 4:07 PM, Robert Moore via SportsandRec
>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>> Activity is very important, how much and what kind, will depend on
>>> where you are starting from and where you intend to get to.
>>> Another thing that most of us don't think about until we are too
>>> old or it is too late, is what we put in our mouths and on our skin and
hair.
>>> Now I am not a nutritionist or a wellness coach, neither do I play
one
>>> on TV. And I don't like to give direct advice especially on a
>>> public forum like this and not knowing your health condition/conditions.
>>> Having said that. A couple general things to point out are things
>>> like keeping well hydrated, which means not only water but foods
>>> with high water content like vegetables and watermelon and many
>>> kinds of fruit like oranges and apples.
>>> Also if you can access it and to the extent your budget will allow,
>>> try to go with organic and start to consider migrating away from
>> packaged foods.
>>> If you are a meat eater like myself, again as your budget allows,
>>> try to find grass fed beef. I believe based on all the research I
>>> have seen that it is more nutritious all around and better tasting
>>> for sure. Also there are good oils and bad oils to consume.
>>> And one thing that people consume that I will name by name and tell
>>> people to get off of if you consume it, is Aspartame it is in most
>>> all
>> diet pops.
>>> Or sodas depending on your part of the country.
>>> You will just have to do your own research and or find someone to
>>> help you with that.
>>> BTW I do not have anything like a perfect diet so I am not lecturing
>>> anyone but my Wife and I have been slowly making changes over the
>>> last couple decades. It is not easy but I think worth the effort in
>>> the long
>> run.
>>> Hope this is helpful.
>>> All the best
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Nella Foster via SportsandRec
>>> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 2:33 PM
>>> To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
>>> Cc: Nella Foster
>>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] hello from a new member
>>>
>>>
>>> Mike, you're right being physically fit will make you a better rider.
>>> I've struggled with my health the last few years and am not as good
>>> of rider as I used to be. I certainly don't have the leg strength
>>> that I used to or the body core strength. The core muscles really
>>> help with balance, which helps with riding. I also worry that my
>>> reflexes aren't as fast. So if my horse tries to jump out from
>>> under me will I be able to react in time. Then I worry that if I
>>> come off, I'm older and with my health issues it will take longer to
recover.
>>> I love my horse and I love riding and am determined to get back to
>>> where I was
>> before or at least as close as I can.
>>>
>>> Is there anyone else out there trying to get back into a sport or
>>> activity that they used to do?
>>>
>>> It hass been so hot and humid here it is hard to get motivated to do
>>> any outdoor activities.
>>>
>>> Nella
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Mike Yontz via SportsandRec
>>> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 11:53 AM
>>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>>> Cc: Mike Yontz
>>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] hello from a new member
>>>
>>> Hey
>>> You give me more credit than I deserve, it was something that I
>>> enjoyed and because of God happen to be OK at. I wrestled all
>>> through school and college, so training for powerlifting was fairly
>>> easy, I competed for 12 years and had a lot of fun. I don't think
>>> you are wimpy at all, I don't think you can be wimpy and ride
>>> horses. I've done that and it is difficult to stay on. I know you
>>> need a lot of leg strength especially for cantering
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>>> On Sep 8, 2016, at 21:52, Nella Foster via SportsandRec
>>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Mike, it is nice to meet you too.
>>>>
>>>> The power lifting is impressive. I'm very, very wimpy!
>>>>
>>>> How long have you trained and competed to get to where you are now?
>>>>
>>>> As I said in an earlier post I'm just not a very competitive
>>>> person, but admire people who are disciplined enough to do it.
>>>>
>>>> I like nothing better than to just amble down the trail with my horse.
>>>> We like to hear the birds and feel the sun and breeze. I do like
>>>> to canter sometimes and he seems to enjoy it too.
>>>>
>>>> I am a pretty fast walker which is as close to aerobic as I get.
>>>>
>>>> I will write you off list for fitness advice. I'm sure you can
>>>> have me whining and complaining in no time. Lol
>>>>
>>>> Nella
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>> Behalf Of Mike via SportsandRec
>>>> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 5:14 PM
>>>> To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: hannibal8it at aol.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] hello from a new member
>>>>
>>>> Hi Nella.
>>>> I'm glad to virtually meet you. My name is Mike. I'm 46, and
>>>> still very active. I recently retired ranked 2nd for my age and
>>>> weightclass in the International Powerlifting Association as a
>>>> blind lifter. It is a sighted federation, so I'm very happy with
>>>> that
>> achievement.
>>>> I still plan on lifting and doing treadmill work, and getting as
>>>> much time outside to stay healthy.
>>>> I'm a Certified Strength and conditioning specialist by the NSCA,
>>>> as as well as a certified senior Olympic weightlifting coach.
>>>> My girlfriend and I often work out together, go for walks ETC.
>>>> I'd be happy to help out with advice for anything you need. My gf
>>>> is a licensed massage therapist, so any questions there I can help
>>>> with,
>> too.
>>>> You can contact me here, or off list if that's more comfortable as
>>>> I really can't recommend much safely without knowing what your
>>>> health
>>> conditions are.
>>>>
>>>> best of luck with all you do, and welcome to the list.
>>>> email: hannibal8it at aol.com
>>>> Mike
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Nella Foster via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>>>> To: sportsandrec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Nella Foster <jellybeanfarm at gmail.com>
>>>> Sent: Thu, Sep 8, 2016 5:56 pm
>>>> Subject: [Sportsandrec] hello from a new member
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hello my name is Nella and I just signed up for this list. Jody
>>>> told me that she thought I would enjoy it.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I told her that I had thought about signing up before, but was
>>>> afraid all the members would be active college age people. Lol
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I haven't been very active in sports and recreation for a while, so
>>>> look forward to hearing about what everyone is doing.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I'm mostly into horseback riding. I own a horse and usually just
>>>> ride him around my pasture. I haven't met people to trail ride with
> here.
>>>> I work on getting him into different gaits and having smooth
>>>> transitions. It can get a bit boring, but is better than not riding
>>>> at
>>> all.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Over the years I've tried lots of different things. I used to do a
>>>> lot of tandem cycling, but no longer have a bike or much of an
interest.
>>>> I've also done quite a lot of hiking and backpacking. Rock climbing
>>>> was another interest that I no longer pursue. I used to do some
>>>> running, but think there must be better ways to torture yourself.
>>>> I've also tried both downhill and cross country skiing, but am not
>>>> really into
>>> winter sports.
>>>> Well I do like ice skating, but haven't done it for many, many years.
>>>> I've also gone on several canoe trips and had a great time.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I would like to get into hiking again and maybe canoeing. I've
>>>> never tried archery, but it is something I would like to know more
about.
>>>> I'm also very interested in talking with people about developing a
>>>> basic
>>> fitness routine.
>>>> I'm in my mid-forties now and have some health issues, so would
>>>> appreciate any advice in that area.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I've tried lots of things over the years and am game to try most
>>>> anything at least once. I look forward to hearing about what the
>>>> rest of
>>> you are doing.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Nella
>>>>
>>>>
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