They say that when you are in a ketogenic state “you know” because of the lack of hunger (or “hangry” behavior) and the endless energy. But having been a person who could disassociate from hunger and exhaustion, I have been unable to sense when I’m in nutritional ketosis. I’ve thought I was feeling fine and certainly in ketosis and didn’t measure in at all, and other times I thought for sure I wasn’t only to discover I was. Those ketones- I’m just not able to put a feeling on them.
But alkalinity….that’s another story. I know when I am and when I’m not and it’s only been a couple weeks that I’ve even had a focus on it. the most predominant tell-tale is that I have a slight feeling of tummy bloat when I’m acidic. Even when there is not visual of such. And there is another “feeling” that goes along with the bloat but it’s not something I can quite put an adjective to. I just feel “off”. But as I’ve guessed ahead of the test I’ve not been more than a measure of .25 off. Pretty good I’d say. I spent two days under fluorescent lights as a trainee this past week and with all the good juice and food that has kept me alkalized without the lights, I became acidic. And there was a point on the second day where the lights were turned off to view a video and my entire body relaxed. I have to admit I had not clued into how tight my body was util those lights went off but I will never forget it. And I will also not forget all the sighs of relief that I head around me…I bet there are countless people who have the same sensitivity I do and are unaware.
I’ve also learned that treadmill use/elliptical machines can also have an effect. Especially for those of us with EMF sensitivity. There have been studies that have shown that insulin levels increased for those who used electronic machines for workouts which undermined the health benefits. But for those who “touched the earth” so to speak..by walking, running, yoga etc did not have that inulin spike. Interesting. Glad I’m back in the yoga studio and that it’s beginning to become spring so I can take a walk from time to time.
Speaking of getting back to the studio. After last week’s over-indulgence I attended a standard 60 minute hot flow yesterday and although I made a few modifications I did well. And this week I’ll begin the slow process of building up my practice back to the five times each week that I once enjoyed. Yoga gives me a feeling too. One I have adjectives for….satisfied, energized, proud, strong, peaceful. But there is also the umami of adjectives that although is clearly there…is indescribable…a spiritual mist of sort; for both being in a state of alkalinity and for my yoga practice. And once you get a taste of it, you want it all you can.
Inner Calm 