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Post by kelly on Jan 13, 2013 8:33:38 GMT -5
Good morn happy folks
A few years ago, in 2007 I stepped out on the balcony on board Royal Caribbean Empress of the Seas, I think it was, having just enjoyed a spa treatment package. It was about mid morning and we were docked in St Martin, one of my favorite shopping ports. However; feeling ultra pampered the last thing I wanted to do was go into that bustling crowd and hot sun so I high tailed into the nearest door.
It was the gym. I am not a fan of gyms. They are just not my thing. I like the outdoors.
There was a small group congregated to one side and the leader beckoned me to join them. For politeness sake I did.
I was delightfully surprised that this was not a boring grass eating seminar. It was quite educational and as I learned important. It was about detoxing the body; something that I had not known about.
If you have been on the Forum long enough, you may have seen someone post about drinking water when you get up and it may have been associated with Japanese health customs. It was at this cruise seminar that I learnt this. Thus I always keep a glass or a bottle of water on the bedside table.
Detoxing the body is indeed important for a number of reasons. I'd be delighted to hear your methods/and or concoctions.
Kelly
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Post by Heneith Samuel on Jan 13, 2013 8:47:41 GMT -5
Good morning Kelly, You're not a fan of gyms? Boy your photo tells a different story.  Welcome aboard Sammy |
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Post by ignatiusjean on Jan 13, 2013 12:27:19 GMT -5
Kelly, so how do you manage with all the food on the cruises, an your own appetite for new menus? Just curious...BTW have you ever been to an art auction on cruise? Jeez. This is punishment, save for the free champagne.
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Post by kelly on Jan 13, 2013 15:07:17 GMT -5
@ Sammy -  . No gyms. I do a lot of walking. |
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Post by kelly on Jan 13, 2013 15:27:41 GMT -5
@ij - I love the food on the cruise. I mostly eat, shop and spa/hot tubs. On my first cruise, my Sweetie went to the room to grab my cardigan, and when he returned I was passed out. From eating - that is the way he tells the story.
You know IJ - The art auctions are a lengthy affair and not many people can sit through them but you see I am an artist. When I do attend (there is always something competing for my attention, like teatime so I am not always able to attend), I am as happy as a witch in a broom factory. They turn out to be educational for me. I've never bought anything, although I've won some prints. Still there were times when they dragged on too long, I left or I grabbed the free champagne to return but up top deck was much more fun.
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Post by wazzz on Jan 13, 2013 15:51:34 GMT -5
Kelly you are right, but I heard a yoga instructor talk about that. She said that the water should be as warm or hot as you can tolerate it first thing in the morning. As we sleep toxins in our body gather in our intestinal tract, according to her explanation and the water at that temp washes it down. Helps against stomach maladies such as ulcers, she claims it also goes a long way in maintaining healthy kidneys.
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Post by wazzz on Jan 13, 2013 16:07:22 GMT -5
Got my Health Master yesterday with a bunch of recipes. I do not care about Acne and Psoriasis cure , however the detox and healthy juices will be a must do for me. There is a section for the libido as well. Will check it out of course, you know there is nothing like going for the extra yard . lol
Have the book in front of me, the darn thing even does soups, sorbets, just a lazy man's delight.
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Post by mrspickwick on Jan 13, 2013 21:41:09 GMT -5
Wazz, how's the cooking class going? Share your piece de resistance with us please...
Yes..Kelly. I've been doing the water in morning and the bedside table thing for years.
Detox for me is about a gallon of coconut water for a day, or half a lemon/lime in the glass of warm water first thing in the morning. It works! Keep the toilet door open wide if you do any of these.
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Post by kelly on Jan 14, 2013 19:50:52 GMT -5
LOL @ Sandra! Thanks.
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Post by kelly on Jan 14, 2013 19:51:18 GMT -5
@ Wazz ~ Nice. Nice
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Post by wazzz on Jan 14, 2013 20:56:33 GMT -5
I surprised myself yesterday, did curried shrimp, no biggie, but for me it was an accomplishment. My doc wants me to stay away from the four whites (rice, sugar , salt and flour), but how the hell is the food going to taste anygood. Somebody suggested steamed vegetables with fish. Yuck!!!
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Post by ignatiusjean on Jan 14, 2013 23:20:16 GMT -5
Hey Wazz, jazz up the seafoods with fresh herbs such as shadow benni, basil, rosemary, bay leaf (bois den), ginger. Be sure to have fresh green limes. Be generous with the garlic and onions. A piece of (bondar)of piment manjack. Marinate overnight. You won't miss the salt. Don't fry!! Oh, don't forget the tomatoes...creole style. And if you can find some freshly squeezed coconut milk. Woy, woy, woy! I don't cook with recipe books. It's like Jazz...you wake up with a vibe, an inspiration.
Next thing. Any time you visit your friends' for dinner. Spy on them bro. Don't be bashful. Ask questions. I even ask the chefs when I dine out. Only risk: your wife will fire de work and celebrate your culinary skills! But who cares when your cup overflows with points. Haha.
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Post by wazzz on Jan 15, 2013 0:23:45 GMT -5
Thanks IJ, yesterday I cheated a little, had less than a fist of rice to go with the curried shrimp, I was thinking about what should go good with curried shrimp and I like that fresh herb suggestion. I was on the phone while cooking, I am not afraid at all to ask questions. I like the feeling of confidence when it turns out good, like my shrimp did on Sunday. no risk here bro, no wife unfortunately.
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Post by mrspickwick on Jan 15, 2013 18:16:37 GMT -5
I still looking to send you the branch of bois den Wazz. Just be mindful that if you're watching your lipides, shellfish and some seafoods can add to the numbers. Cooking your fish in coconut milk is an experience you should not miss. You most certainly won't miss the salt. And as IJ said..no frying.
If you want to feel like you're eating fried fish, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil on the fish and broil it in your oven or one of those gadgets you recently acquired. I hope I am not stepping out of line with my suggestions. Truth be told, I never liked to cook. I still don't. I had to learn because I married a man who could cook and who loved good food. So at this point in time you are exactly like me as I was say forty years ago with the cooking. I am really interested in how you progress. Really!
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Post by ignatiusjean on Jan 15, 2013 19:42:17 GMT -5
Sister Sandra, you have me in stitches...I can identify with your penultimate lines.LOL
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. No gyms. I do a lot of walking.