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Donna Otten's DO Pilates is focused on using Pilates to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

20/05/2018

I’m back on Monday evenings at BodyLine. I’d love to see you if it’s been awhile.

12/04/2018

I have been practicing my handstand which has helped my headstand. Playin’ around. Every day is different. Donna M Otten

14/08/2017

Staying focused on my Health. When I'm out and about in life I don't always avoid gluten. I do my best. I do not have celiacs but I am gluten intolerant and it can really catch up to me. So when I am at home I focus on eating healthy protein and a lot of veggies. Find the healthy stuff you love and eat it often.

28/07/2017

5 weeks ago I decided to set a goal for myself. I worked on it then I didn't. The goal: HANDSTAND/HEADSTAND. This scared me. I didn't think I was strong enough. I wasn't getting closer to the goal just trying at home by myself. So I went to a beginners yoga class. I'd never practiced at a studio before. I was nervous but went for it. I fell in love, but decided I needed to go to an open level class. I loved this even more. I had no clue what was going on but just did the movements as everyone else did. Then in class, it was time for "inversions"! Everyone was going to their places and went into there Headstand/handstand and I was so scared and nervous and every part of me wanted to run out. But instead I raised my hand and told the teacher I had never done this before. She assisted me and walked me through it. There is was. Day one. NAILED IT! Ok. She lifted my hips and I put my feet on a wall. But there I was upside down. Defying gravity. It was great. I thought "I want to do this again." So I went to another class. Different instructor. It came around time for inversions. Now with a partner! Anxiety again set in. But a really nice guy who does them all the time partnered up with me. And again. Upside down. Yes I was being held up. 3rd class - inversion again. This time, Alison, the instructor really walked me though. I got it again, this time with no hands on assistance. I was so excited to show my husband. So at like 10pm I was doing a handstand in the hallway for Joshua Otten. He wasn't impressed. "Your feet are on the wall" I tried to explain. He just told me to move me feet. I was arguing with him upside down. Then, I just did it. I moved my feet from the wall! I did It, even though my mind was streaming NO! Push past your comfort zone!

10/07/2017

This weekend I was talking to some friends about . They had never heard of it or its benefits, so I thought I would talk about it here. I use the regular espresso beans that I normally use but instead of adding cream and sugar, you add 1 tablespoon of grass fed butter or Ghee(I use Organic grass fed Ghee) and 1 tablespoon coconut oil or MCT oil. I just ordered some of the Bulletproof MCT oil to try it... Its more expensive but I wanted to compare. I make two double shot expressos. I put them in my with 1 tablespoon each and Blend! Its that easy. I pour into two cups for me and my husband.
Bullet proof coffee will increase your daily intake and absorption of healthy fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K & K2 and healthy fatty acids such as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). In addition, this healthy fat combo has the potential to give you sustained energy for several hours afterward.
I have read many articles of how it helps in the body and brain. I even ready an article about how it help symptoms of early onset alzheimer's or memory loss with a healthy diet of course. I mean why not replace your sugary morning coffee with something just as delicious that has great benefits? Try it! Let me know what you think

08/07/2017

It was February of this year that I decided to do It was a game changer for me. In hindsight, I think my symptoms started over 6 years ago. My diagnosis was something like “Bilateral Tendonitis” I had pain from my neck all the way down my arms. They were so fatigued that I couldn’t do daily chores, or even comb or wash my hair. I was a photographer at the time and I had to leave my job because of “over use” or “repetitive stress”. After 6 months of PT and different forms of Therapy and treatments I was better but not back to normal. I wasn’t ready to go back to work full time, I had to get stronger. I started doing pilates again. It helped me before after a head on collision car accident I had had when was 19. I thought there was no harm in trying. After a few weeks my pain was practically gone and I felt stronger and more confident. I again became so passionate about this time I decided to get certified and make it my career. Almost a year later I was teaching full time and loving what I was doing. Three years in, teaching an average of 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, I started getting unexplained pains again. Started my neck, lower back. Now with Brain fog, exhaustion and shortness of breathe. I just kept telling myself I needed a vacation. A week later I was on my way to Martha's Vineyard, Unfortunately the symptoms only got worse. I found myself again having to leave my job and take care of my health. I could hardly get out of bed in the morning. After blood tests, and x-rays still no explanation. I decided to have a talk with my doctor about my family history and we did a different set of blood test that found a positive ANA for an auto immune disease found in 90% of people with Lupus. A month later I find out, after seeing a Rheumatologist, it is not lupus. I was told to keep doing what I was doing. Meditate, Work out daily at least 5 days a week, and Eat Healthy. I wasn't exactly sure what that meant. To eat "healthy". I need structure and guide lines. That's when I found Whole30. Again, after about 5 months of chronic pain and exhaustion I started on a path that I found by doing research. After 8 days of Whole30 I woke up with a pep in my step I hadn't felt in over a year. My pain was gone! I had energy. 8 days! I was so excited and stayed true to the rules. I think I ended up doing 55 days including the reintroduction of foods. I noticed a clear problem with gluten. So I eliminated it from my diet. I was feeling great for months. I felt like I had cured myself. I was working again. Just a lot less hours. I was happy, pain free and I dove back into life. Now, there were a few occasions I had little bits of gluten. But I was fine. I started even wondering if gluten was the problem. I didn't want it to be. I love pasta, pizza and bread so, so much. So my birthday rolled around this year I thought I would just do what makes me happy. I drank wine, went to one of my favorite Italian restaurants and ate pasta and celebrated till the end of the month. Then July 4th came around and I ate a burger! With a bun! I was out of control. A day later I was making dinner, the joints in my hand locked up, the pains were back in my body, my lower back sharp pains in my ribcage and muscle spasms. What was I doing to myself? I know what I need to do. Why aren't I doing it!? It's ok. I took a fall backwards. I know exactly what I need to do. So I'll start over again.
Any advise? Words of wisdom? Motivation? Encouragement? Please leave below. Thanks for listening.

05/07/2017

Just hangin' around before lunch. Joshua Otten gets all the credit here. I have been watching him do inversions like this for weeks now and I was so impressed but scared to try it. I didn't think my upper body was strong enough. I decided to grab on to the lower handles and slowly try it from there. I fell quickly the first time just tried to hold myself up. I knew I was in my head. I told myself I am strong enough to do this! Then, I DID! Push past fear. It's a wonderful reminder that it is only me that holds me back.
How will you push past fear today!?

02/07/2017

I have changed my diet a lot in the last 10 months. I haven't been tested but through an elimination diet I believe I have an intolerance to gluten. I haven't cut it out completely but I have really limited it in my life. With that change I have felt and seen great positive change in my body. I have always been a lover of past and pizza. I still crave it. Last night my cravings were satisfied with this pasta by Ancient Harvest. It's a gluten free pasta made with corn and quinoa so it has 4g of protein which made me happy since I wasn't cooking meat. I topped the organic super grain pasta with a Pomarola Italian tomato sauce. When I really think about why I love past and pizza it's the fresh sauce and ingredients on top that entice me. I found this recipe on Juls' Kitchen - Stories and recipes from Tuscany even though I didn't have enough tomatoes from the garden this sauce still came out delicious. Maybe mine was a little carrot heavy. But so fresh and light.

09/06/2017

I returned from a vacation which also puts a kink in my routine. I got back into things by exercising regularly, stretching and eating healthy. Feeling like myself again. Having multiple injuries in my body and dealing with Health issues have taught me many things. One very important thing is that you have to take care of yourself no one is going to do it for you. Push yourself! Love yourself. Be happy.

07/06/2017

Doin' my swangin' Thang'
Hanging upside down to decompress the spine can relieve back pain, improve circulation and decrease stress. Yoga and Pilates poses that invert the body are also believed to promote relaxation and general health.

08/05/2017

Breakfast today. A hand full of spinach, half a banana, a cutie, 3 frozen strawberries, pineapple, ginger, 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, 1/2 teaspoon maca powder and almond milk. I topped it off with cacao nibs, that taste like dirt. But adds a great crunch.
This can be a meal replacement, have 3G per serving and 4g of .

29/04/2017

This morning I woke up early. 5am, again. I love Saturday mornings. I have recently discovered that I have an allergy to gluten. I love bread and pizza and pasta, so this was a bummer. Thankfully, in you can find every where. I found this recipe for "cloud bread" I couldn't wait to try it. I used to have bagels, cream cheese and smoked salmon for breakfast on the weekends. I can now do it again.
Ingredients: egg, cream cheese, salt and pepper. 🤗👏👏

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