Transformation... The Journey of Weight Loss/Release
Transformation... Your Unique Body Type, Weight Loss and More!
I've entitled my teachings on Your Unique Body Type & Natural Weight Loss ... "Transformation".
The Transformation teachings are for individuals who genuinely desire to learn what to do for themselves and for their families in order to have and to maintain good health, which in turn provides them getting to and then maintaining their ideal weight!
It is for those who have come to understand that there is no-one better than themself to have the knowledge for what is going on with their body and health. The Transformation teachings are for those who are ready to accept the fact that the only way to have and maintain good health is to take responsibility for doing so.
My teachings/mentoring guides you on a journey of healing that encompasses the necessary areas that must be addressed for authentic healing, health and complete wellness to transpire.
The Transformation teachings allow for an in-depth understanding of the intricate connection between the body, mind and spirit, addressing an individual, physically, emotionally and spiritually. The teachings also address in detail the individual's unique Body Type constitution and proper foods they should be eating at any given period in time in order to be in balance. Balance is the foundation for health transformation to transpire and the best way to lose weight naturally!
My Transformation teachings as well as mentoring provides significant insight in vast depths and multiple areas that must be addressed during one's journey to health. Through this journey one among the many transformational moments you'll experience is in gaining the vitally important knowledge of the following statement...
"You don't focus and struggle on fad diets or starving yourself to lose weight and then think that you'll become healthy. Instead, you focus on doing what is necessary, meaning working WITH your body instead of against it to gain and/or maintain your health. When you do this your body will be able to then heal, you restore your health. This process naturally allows your body to become balanced, which assists your body in naturally getting to its ideal weight"!
Everything I share with you in this training, mentoring and as a health coach comes from a place of absolute heart-felt understanding. My understanding on this matter is not only from being 'booked-learned'... but more importantly, I've successfully taught and mentored thousands of individuals over a span of 38+ years, assisting them to restore and then maintain their health. During this process I experienced their transformation as their body naturally shed their 'excess pounds', literally their 'excess baggage' on every level... body, mind and spirit.
I've walked the many aspects of the journey to healing with thousands of individuals, including walking this path myself. Because of this and for many more reasons. If deep in your heart you know something is not quite right in your life and/or in your relationship(s), I truly believe that I can be a light for you in your journey back to 'You'. When you are ready to learn more, or to just talk or to fully reclaim your health and life back, please reach out to me and I'll be here for you!
In great respect, understanding and love.
Always,
Kathleen
Why Is Knowing Your Body Type Important?
~ BodyType Analysis Guide ~
Continue reading the information below to discover what your unique 'Hormonal' and 'Ayurvedic' body type is.
Knowing what your Body Type is can open up a whole new world for you in understanding how to 'work with your body, instead of against it.... However, of even more importance is knowing 'what foods you need to be eating, how often to eat them and what foods to currently stay away from. In doing so ...
• You Know How To Restore Your Balance & Heal Yourself
• You Can Understand What Causes You To Become Imbalanced
• You Can Work With Your Body Instead Of Against It
• You Lose Weight Naturally and Keep It Off
• Your Appetite is Naturally Controlled
• Why You Store Fat Where You Do On Your Body
• Why You Crave Certain Foods
• You Can Identify Potential Health Risks
• What Foods Work Best For You & What Ones Work Against You
• How To Exercise Most Effectively For Your Unique Body Type
• You Know What Foods You Should Eat To Restore Balance & Health
• You Have More Natural Energy
• You Look and Feel Better
• You Feel More Peaceful
• You Restore True-Being
• You Improve Health & Longevity
• You Have Mood Enhancement Naturally
• You Naturally Heal Your Body, Mind and Spirit
The Body Types... Hormonal & Ayurvedic
The Hormonal Body Types
The Ayurvedic Body Types
The Ayurvedic Body Types
The Hormonal Body Types (BT) are classified as: (BT) Thyroid,
(BT) Gonad, (BT) Adrenal and (BT) Pituitary.
Determining your 'Hormonal' Body Type will provide you with insight and understanding about yourself and body... How and why it looks and behaves the way it does.
Hormonal-based Body Typing explains that the reason many people struggle with losing weight is due to a hormonal imbalance that each unique Body Type lends itself to.
As noted above, there are four main Hormonal-based body types, Thyroid, Gonad, Adrenal and Pituitary. Each of them is characterized by how the person distributes fat, either by storing it in equal proportion, in their stomach, or on their lower half, or has a soft child-like look.
What’s interesting about Hormonal-based Body Typing is that it explains why many people can diet and exercise in the same way, however, not have the same results. This is considered to be due to an underlying factor motivating their body to store weight in a certain way.
Many people are surprised to learn that there is a relationship between the four main body shapes and hormones. It was found that alterations or weaknesses in the functions of our glands or organs can contribute to different body shapes or distortions, which are largely defined by the accumulation of excess fluid and fat.
When the glands aren’t working properly, it is almost impossible to keep off excess body weight and inches. This means that body distortions can very well be an indication of underlying health problems, so improving the function of the appropriate glands or organs can help optimize the body’s performance and help you get a more normal body shape.
The Ayurvedic Body Types
The Ayurvedic Body Types
The Ayurvedic Body Types
The Ayurvedic Body Types, (sometimes called the Doshas) are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
Doshas are the ancient Ayurvedic understanding of Body Typing and have been used for centuries. It is based on the idea that just as everything on Earth is made from some combination of the elements (air/wind, fire & earth), so too are bodies made from different combinations.
The word Dosha has two meanings. First, it refers to a way of naming the three Ayurvedic body types, Vata, Pitta & Kapha. It also means "That which can go out of balance or that which is impure.”
Each dosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) is described as a combination of two elements. Every person has some combination of all three doshas, which must be kept in their appropriate Body Type relationship balance to remain healthy.
The proportions of the doshas that nature gave you when you were born is referred in Ayurveda holistic science as "PRAKRUTI", (your "base-line" Constitution.) This is different that what is referred to as "VIKRITI", (your "current" Constitution".)
Determining your "current" Constitution - (VIKRITI) and your current imbalance and then knowing what to eat, how often, and what not eat at any period of time is the "Key" information you need to have so you can begin working with your body, instead of against it!
Ether and Air combine to form Vata – The nature of Vata is air (wind) or that which 'moves' things.
Fire and Water combine to form Pitta – The nature of Pitta is (fire) or 'transformation' or that which digests things.
Earth and Water combine to form Kapha – The nature of Kapha is (earth) or 'cohesion' that which holds things together.
Although Vata, Pitta, and Kapha appear to have different functions in the body, the three doshas work together harmoniously to maintain life.
Understanding Your Ayurveda Unique Body Type
Body-Mind Constitution and Current Imbalances
Knowing what your BODY-MIND Constitution is and what your (today's) imbalances are is the FIRST STEP to understanding your body and to finally begin working with it instead of against it...
Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually!
The following provides information which explains the importance of the above statement.
The Ayurvedic Body Types (Doshas)
Vata Physical Constitution
Vata constitution types are generally thin with a slender frame, have prominent joints and weak muscles. They tend to extremes (e.g. are particularly small or tall) or irregularities, sleep lightly and thrive in warm climates.
- Skin: dry, thin and cold
- Hair: dry, dark and curly, mostly brittle
- Face: long, edgy, often with a receding chin
- Eyes: small with a matte radiance; brown or grey
- Nose: lathy and sometimes assymetrical
- Mouth: small with thin lips, teeth may be irregular
Vata Mental Constitution
Creative • Inspired • Enthusiastic • Generous • Intuitive
• Usually free in mind, quick in thought and fast to act
• Often they are restlessly active, burn their energy quickly and can be brought out of balance quite easily
• Vata dominated people have a good imagination, are visionary and change as easily as they make friends
• They might have difficulties with bringing their ideas to life
• They might have a bad memory
• Sometimes they talk a bit much
• Emotionally they can feel insecure or even anxious
More About The Vata Dosha
The Vata Dosha combines the air and ether elements and pictures the movement principle. Thus it is responsible for all motion related processes in the body; from the blood circulating through your veins to breathing, digestion and nerve impulses running from the brain.
Furthermore it is the catalyst for all functions in the body: without Vata’s envolvment Pitta and Kapha couldn’t work either.
Vata Functions and Dysfunctions
Generally Vata is responsible for all forms of movement within the body; examples include, but are not limited to: Walking, the movements of the chest when breathing, the churning movements necessary to digest food, the momentum of the ovum and the ejaculation of sperm. The Vata energy also drives the whole communication of the nervous system, perception (including pain), the body’s reactions, the transfer from consciousness to memory and vice versa and is liable for speech.
Vata is mainly located in the colon with minor locations in the pelvic region, the lower back, thighs, bones, ears, skin, the nervous system and any hollows, like the ear canal. This means that problems with these regions in combination with the Vata function (movements) will likely lead back to an unbalanced Vata Dosha.
Organs Primarily Governed By Vata
- Colon
- Brain
- Thighs
- Bones
- Kidney
- Urinary Bladder
- Pancreas
Vata Disorders
- Constipation, bloating and gases
- Backache, spinal pain, joint pains
- Sexual disorders
- Malnourishment
- Poor circulation
- Difficulty in breathing
The following could be indicators that Vata is out of balance
- You often feel anxious, worried or overwhelmed
- You feel tired, however, find yourself unable to rest or relax
- You’re having digestive problems or cramps
- You often have negative thoughts and a very indecisive attitude
- You have a short attention span and find it hard to focus
How to balance the Vata Dosha
It is said that the Vata Dosha cannot really be increased or decreased balance, but it can become unbalanced mostly by weather and dietary changes. Examples of this are: too much dry and raw foods, exposure to cold, windy weather, travel with a lack of routine and mental exhaustion.
Ayurveda suggests the principle of opposites to keep a balance between all energies.
Since the primary features of Vata are dry, moving, light and cold, simply spoken... everything that is moist, steady, heavy or warm might help to balance an aggravated Vata Dosha, not only in primary Vata types, but in every case of an unbalanced Vata dosha.
Vata can aggravate when there is stress, irregularity and cold weather.
Vata Mixed Doshas
Vata-Pitta
Vata-Pitta types resemble pure Vatas in many respects, but the Pitta influence often gives them a stronger and more compact build. This Prakriti (Original Constitution) is very active and shows a curious combination of confusion and determination. In general Vata-Pittas are sensitive to neuronal stimuli such as light, heat, sound and dryness.
Vata-Kapha
Vata-Kapha types usually are lighter or shorter and smaller than a pure Kapha build and also might have proportionally longer limbs. Often this mixed Dosha type is more sensitive to the cold than any other Prakriti (Original Constitution) and shows many Kapha weaknesses, such as excess mucus and poor digestion.
The Affect on VATA by Food Quality
(See next section for further description)
~Gunas~
The Doshas are affected by the "Gunas" which bring out different mental states. VATA natures have the following tendencies:
SATTVA:
• Artistic
• Creative
• Intuitive
• Inspired
• Enthusiastic
RAJAS:
• Wired
• Manic
• Fearful
• Anxious
• Nervous
TAMAS:
• Addicted
• Depressed
• Psychotic
• Suicidal
Pitta Physical Constitution
There is nothing conspicuous in the Pitta figure and appearance. Their average proportions hold the middle ground between the light Vata and the heavy Kapha type. They are known for a good digestive fire and strong appetite, often for sweets and cold drinks and hardly gain or loose much weight. Pitta people enjoy physical activity, but go out of balance easily with too much heat and thus prefer cooler climates.
- Skin: light, shiny, soft and warm; prone to sunburn, moles and freckles
- Hair: fine and smooth, often blond or red; tends to grey prematurely
- Face: cordate with balanced features and a tapering chin
- Eyes: distinct and bright, sensitive to light
- Nose: pointed and even
- Mouth: average size and shape, sensitive teeth
Pitta Mental Constitution
Ambitious • Focused • Confident
• A bright mind and good concentration are probably the most prominent characteristics of Pitta people
• They quickly absorb information, know how to use it
• Have a good memory for things that are important to accomplish their goals
• Their focus and ambition will allow them to go far in life
• The Pitta type is usually a good speaker
• Has leadership qualities
• Knows how to promote themself
• Their constant inner-fire and alertness can lead to aggressiveness, impatience and high blood pressure so the Pitta type has to be cautious not to overdo things
More About The Pitta Dosha
The Pitta Dosha combines the fire with the water element and stands for the energy principle. The primary function of Pitta is transformation, e.g. regulating the body heat through transformation of food to energy, controlling enzymes and even neurotransmitters.
Pitta Functions and Dysfunctions
Pitta affects all the transformation processes in the body. It's main functions being the control of digestion and metabolism and the release of energy. In addition, Pitta is responsible for the skin color, complexion and some chemical processes in the skin, the processing of impulses from the outside environment and for vision itself by converting light rays falling onto the retina of the eye into electrical impulses for processing in the brain.
Pitta types will also analyze and sort out the received information and is therefore closely connected to intelligence and comprehension.
Pitta controls appetite, hunger and thirst and the emotions of anger and fear.
Pitta’s main locations are stomach and small bowel with minor locations in liver, spleen, gall bladder, blood, sweat, eyes and endocrine glands. This means that problems with these regions in combination with the Pitta function (transformations) will likely lead back to an unbalanced Pitta Dosha.
Organs Primarily Governed By Pitta
- Small Intestine
- Liver
- Spleen
- Gall Bladder
- Kidney
- Heart
- Pancreas
- Uterus
Typical Pitta Disorders
- Skin disorders, redness, irritations and discolorations
- Elevated body temperature
- Malabsorption of food, loss of appetite or excessive hunger and thirst
- Improper digestion, acidity and heart burn
- Hemorrhages, piles and ulcers
The following could be indicators that Pitta is out of balance
- You tend to be overly critical or irritable
- You have problems with excess stomach acid
- You feel hot and/or constantly thirsty
- You find it difficult to wind down from a project or work
- You have a low tolerance of annoying situations or other people’s behavior
How to balance the Pitta Dosha
Ayurveda suggests the principle of opposites to keep a balance between all energies.
Since the primary features of Pitta are hot, light, and sharp, everything that is heavy, cooling, or soothing might help to balance an aggravated Pitta Dosha, not only in primary Pitta types, but in every case of an unbalanced Pitta Dosha.
Pitta can aggravate from repressed emotions, in summer, from excessive ambition or in a hot and damp climate.
Pitta Mixed Doshas
Vata-Pitta
Vata-Pitta types resemble pure Vatas in many respects, but the Pitta influence often gives them a stronger and more compact build. This Prakriti (Original Constitution) is very active and shows a curious combination of confusion and determination. In general Vata-Pittas are sensitive to neuronal stimuli such as light, heat, sound and dryness as well as being sensitive to environmental and emotional changes. Their digestion usually is as strong as Pitta’s, however, can be irregular.
Pitta-Kapha
Pitta-Kapha types usually are very healthy and resilient, combining the the power of Pitta with the strength of Kapha. They usually display a sturdier build than pure Pittas and put on weight more easily than Pittas, but since they are also physically more active than pure Kaphas, they usually are able to keep the balance.
Warm, humid weather affects this type negatively.
The Affect on PITTA by Food Quality
(See next section for further description)
("Gunas")
The Doshas are affected by the "GUNAS" which bring out different mental states. PITTA natures have the following tendencies:
SATTVA:
• Perceptive
• Leadership
• Good teacher
• Clear thoughts
RAJAS:
• Angry
• Jealous
• Irritated
• Resentful
• Controlling
• Judgmental
TAMAS:
• Hateful
• Hurtful
• Violent
• Murderous tendencies
Kapha Physical Constitution
Kapha types have a solid frame with broad shoulders and wide hips and tend to be ether tall and strong or small and sturdy. They have a good stamina, but usually face difficulties loosing weight due to their slow metabolism.
Kapha people sleep long and sound and detest cold, damp environments.
- Skin: thick, pale and cool, can be oily
- Hair: voluminous, wavy and shiny, tends to get greasy
- Face: round and full
- Eyes: wide and drawing, often blue or light brown
- Nose: big and curved
- Mouth: full lips and large white teeth; possibly a deep voice
Kapha Mental Constitution
Patient • Loyal • Affectionate
• In general Kapha people are of calm and gentle nature, well balanced, steady in mind and act deliberately
• They take their time to learn and work and have a reliable long-term memory
• They are good organizers
• They have a knack for making and saving money
• They can become quite materialistic
• The Kapha type doesn’t change easily, but has a deep and stable faith which can cause them to get into a rut
The doshas are affected by the Gunas (qualities) which bring out different mental states. Kapha natures have the following tendencies:
Patient, generous, peaceful, nurturing, loving, loyal, compassionate, stubborn, possessive, holding grudges, attached to objects (slight hoarding tendency), can be selfish, self-loathing, lethargic, greedy
The Kapha Dosha
The Kapha Dosha integrates the elements earth and water and represents the structure principle. As such it embraces our cells, tissues and organs and ensures their integrity by lubricating, moisturizing and nourishing them.
Kapha Functions and Dysfunctions
Kapha distributes energy throughout the body. It is responsible for its construction, lubrication and holds everything together. In addition, it builds up mental strength and physical defense against disease.
Kapha’s main location is in stomach and lungs with minor locations in the mucous membranes, plasma, cytoplasm, lymphs, joints, subcutaneous fatty tissue, mouth, nose and all secretions like mucous and saliva. This means that problems with these regions in combination with the Kapha function (structure) will likely lead back to an unbalanced Kapha Dosha.
Organs Primarily Governed By Kapha
- Stomach
- Lungs
- Pericardium
- Triple Warmer
- Urinary Bladder
- Pancreas
- Testes
Typical Kapha Disorders
- Bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, cough and cold
- Nasal congestion, excess mucus
- Sinusitis
- Brittle bones, rheumatic conditions
- Nausea, fainting and obesity
- Loss of appetite, dullness, lethargy
The following could be indicators that Kapha might be out of balance/overly strong
- You’re gaining weight easily without an obvious reason
- You’re constantly feeling tired and have difficulties waking up, even after a good night’s sleep
- You feel very lethargic after meals
- You have difficulties dealing with chang
- You tend to dwell in the past
- You experience: General wetness, dampness, or edema, puffy skin, mucous, heaviness
How to balance the Kapha Dosha
Ayurveda suggests the principle of opposites to keep a balance between all energies.
Since the primary features of Kapha are heavy, cold, immobile and oily, simply spoken, everything that is light, warm, active or dry might help to balance an aggravated Kapha Dosha, not only in primary Kapha types, but in every case of an unbalanced Kapha Dosha.
Kapha can be aggravated by greed and possessiveness, in a cold and damp climate or lack of movement and laziness.
Kapha Mixed Doshas
Vata-Kapha
Vata-Kapha types usually are lighter or shorter and smaller than a pure Kapha build and also have longer bones and proportionally longer limbs.
Since both Vata and Kapha have a cold quality, this mixed type is more sensitive to the cold than any other Prakriti (Original Constitution) shows many Kapha weaknesses like mucus problems and poor digestion.
Pitta-Kapha
Pitta-Kapha types usually are very healthy and resilient, combining the the power of Pitta with the strength of Kapha. They often display a sturdier build than pure Pittas and put on weight more easily than Pittas.
Since they are also physically more active than pure Kaphas, they usually are able to keep the balance.
Warm, humid weather affects this type negatively.
The Affect on KAPHA by Food Quality
(See next section for further description)
("GUNAS")
The Doshas are affected by the "GUNAS" which bring out different mental states. KAPHA natures have the following tendencies:
SATTVA:
• Loyal
• Loving
• Patient
• Peaceful
• Generous
• Nurturing
• Compassionate
RAJAS:
• Possessive
• Stubborn
• Attached to objects (slight hoarding tendency)
TAMAS:
• Selfish
• Lethargic
• Intense greed
• Self-loathing
• Possible thieves
The (3) Ayurvedic Food Grades-(Gunas)
Understanding How Food's Quality Affects Your Body Type
Ayurveda recognizes more qualities in food than the typical Western system of nutritional values. One of those areas of quality that it recognizes is called ("GUNAS").
The (3) Gunas are qualities in food (and all material things) that affect your body and mind.
The three "Gunas" are:
1) Sattva
2) Rajas
3) Tamas
The above "GUNAS" are placed in order from “best" to “worst”.
Ayurveda is always striving to boost Sattva.
Foods are in one of the above three states depending on their preparation, and promote the according state in the mind.
~ SATTVA ~
“The mode of Goodness” is the neutral force (0). It means "balance and is the calm anchor" to the energy currents.
Sattvic food promotes a clear mind.
Sattvic food is:
• Mainly fresh
• Juicy
• Nourishing vegetarian fare, either cooked or raw, but always easy to digest
• Made with love
• Free of additives and preservatives
• Can include legumes, vegetables, fruit, and ghee
The mind in the Sattvic state shows the best traits possible.
It is:
• Happy
• At peace
• Effectively dealing with the outside world
~ RAJAS ~
“The mode of Passion”, (means motion) and is seen as the positive (+) fiery outgoing principle.
Rajas can be compared to the masculine Yang energy in the Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Rajasic foods usually comes to play with hard labor, as they support physical endurance and a resolute state of mind.
Rajas foods contain:
• Garlic
• Chile
• Caffeine (from coffee, black tea and chocolate)
• Eggs
• High quality meat
• Alcohol
• Fermented or freshly canned foods
• Foods made in anger
• Fried foods or over-cooked Sattvic foods also get Rajastic qualities
The mind in the Rajasic state is:
• Fierce
• Passionate
• Puts all its force into something, but can easily be frustrated if the goal isn’t accomplished
~ TAMAS ~
“The mode of Ignorance”, (means resistance) and describes the idea of negative (-), cool watery and inward principle. Tamas is similar to the feminine Yin energy in Chinese Medicine.
Tamasic foods require a lot of energy to digest and have a grounding effect, however, usually raise inertia and can dull the mind.
Tamas foods contain:
• Onions
• Mushrooms
• Meats
• Leftovers
• Microwaved
• Frozen foods
• The long-term effects of alcohol
• Food made with indifference
The mind in the Tamasic state shows the most negative traits:
• Lethargic
• Depressed
• Hateful
• Possibly murderous
• Possibly suicidal
• Possibly thieving
~ Preparation of Food ~
The preparation of food plays an important part in determining which Guna it promotes. Fresh vegetarian food is usually Sattvic and becomes Rajasic by adding chiles, frying or over-cooking and Tamasic by cooking in advance and keeping it for too long. For instance a potato is a perfectly fine Sattvic food when baked or cooked freshly with relatively low heat (compared to frying). As freshly made French Fries or made as salad with heating spices like chili, pepper and mustard it becomes Rajasic. However frozen French Fries or old potato salad are Tamasic.
In general Ayurveda suggests to feed on mainly Sattvic foods and amend with Rajasic foods if the energy is needed, while Tamasic foods should be reduced.
Western culture relies heavily on mass produced frozen fast foods as a quick fix for our busy lifestyles. Our tastes have adjusted to them and we’re eating very little fresh things to compensate, although common sense is telling us that this can’t be healthy.
Your health is YOUR responsibility. There is no one better than you to take responsibility for your and your family's eating and health!
It's vital that you listen to your body and when it's craving something fresh, rather than going for the next quick fix... Provide for it what your it needs!
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