Arthritis = Booo!

Today I am a little bit sore from riding my bike yesterday.  I walked for 50 minutes today after work because I was out of daylight.  It's the small victories that we have to celebrate sometimes.  My knee was killing me from step one.  My fitbit read a mere 690 steps when I went for my walk.  I just kept going.  I had my headset on and I was talking to a friend the whole time.  I ended up walking much farther than I thought I could or would.  Then I was so close to getting 5,000 steps in that I decided to go another lap around the neighborhood.  As I write this I have almost 6,500 steps in for today.  I didn't ice when I got home which I will probably regret for the next three days or more.  I've been really swollen in both knees (and retaining quite a bit of water) and in a lot of pain on my really bad knee.  It's not fun, but it's somehow motivating me.  I want to punch arthritis in the face these past three weeks!  Sometimes it is so frustrating because I really want to attain maximum health as I have had in the past, but my knees won't allow me.  I have always been so athletic and it has been so humbling to not be able to run, jog or do many active things I love.  Things as simple as bowling...what a piece of humble pie when I found out I couldn't even do that!  God has a plan and he has taught me so much and will continue to teach me and guide me through my healing journey.  It's frustrating not being able to do things my mind is finally wanting to do, but my body won't allow me.  I'm finally climbing out of this valley of depression and on to new adventures.  Sorry for the slight negative vibe here.  I usually like to post really positive and encouraging things!  I'm positive I will beat arthritis! :)  Never give up!  Hugs & aloha <3

Ch-ch-chia

That catchy products of the 80's was more than a fun plant.  Chia seeds have emerged in recent years as a renewed interest super food.  Chia seeds are full of micronutrients.  They were used by ancient warriors in South America long ago and they have made a come back as runners and athletes fuel of choice. 

Chia gel is easy to make and fairly inexpensive.  It fills you up, adds omegas and its gelatinous structure helps with detox too!  I love putting them in my green smoothies.

I tried a raw organic cherry chia seed kombucha yesterday. It was actually good! I'm not a cherry flavored anything fan, unless they are real cherries, but this was yummy. To top it off, I had energy, got my fair share of omega 3's too! Did you know chia seeds have three times as much omegas as salmon does?

So sing the chia song and do a happy dance with all your renewed energy from your new friend the chia seed.