Chanda

Thanks for starting this thread. I am undecided about which book to review. I think I'll go for one of the following 4 books: 1. Three Bowl Cookbook, by David Scott & Tom Pappas 2. 1,001 ways to Relax, by Mike George 3. Never Give Up, by Graeme Alford 4. The Four Agreements, by Miguel Ruiz I'll let you know which one I'll review in a few days.

I hope you feel better soon! Reading a book by the fireplace sounds like a good way to spend the time until you are feeling better again!

Oh thats easy, whoever heard of anyone over the age of 30 exercising! The formula is just fine, its those inconsiderate people that continue exercising despite being over 30.

I don't follow a particular meditation type. I've had instruction through classes and even a retreat in a number of types (mostly from a couple of Buddhist traditions and Daoism). Also learned some through books. I tend to just focus on the breath and let the mind quiet itself. On more chaotic days I find using a mantra soothing. Occasionally I try to practice focus while doing chores like washing dishes and the like. After a good yoga session nothing beats shavasana. Basically I pick what works best for that day/moment. Maybe one day I'll settle on a particular practice, but for now this approach works for me.

Druids general area? I didnt know we had a general area... is that the "Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi" area?

And how many burpees did you do on your rest day?!? Hope your knee stays OK!

ROFL, yes... I know that logic. I use it myself all the time. Now seriously, being conscious of the "sacrifice" food makes for us is really helpful in eating the right things, in the right amount too! Good job on finding your project and getting off the computer to go work on it!

OK. Watched videos, learned it and did 12 in 2 sets of 6 (modified for my level of fitness... so pushup using knees and no hoping to get legs out to the plank position and back, I did do the jump when standing). As I am totally out of breath and feel like I am going to be sick any moment now, I figure my modified burpees have to count. Hopefully I remember to do several sets tomorrow.

I would be up for it too... I am sure I can think of a few good books to add to the list! How do we do it?

Welcome and good luck! Glad you joined anyway despite it being a bit later.

I guess there's no time like now to learn how to do a burpee...

Thats an excellent idea. Well done on the progress you made! Thanks for sharing the 5minute ice-cream... I might have to try that one of these days!

Its too late now, but you would have felt better about it if you had not eaten the other half of the whipped cream. Its by doing those little things that help your brain start getting used to the idea that you are cutting something out. Mind you treating yourself now and then is part of life! So I am glad that it was tasty!

I am so sorry to hear you got laid off. Hope you find another and better job quickly! I am impressed by how you are looking at it as an opportunity for change. I was just looking at your grading for the life goal. If you look at it with a very narrow view, the grade is an F. However, there is nothing on the grading that says the raise has to be in the same job. Your goal is "Get a pay raise at work". To achieve our goals we almost always have to adjust the method. In my umble opinion, I think that if you get a new job you can grade the salary level and/or explanation for why it is what it is.

oh i know that feeling! hang in there! it gets better, these days i go for much longer without eating junk and dont feel like i am missing out. and when i do, the quantity is a lot less.

my mistake. i look forward to seeing your progress! i am just following the breath and attempting to think nothing... just sitting i guess.

Nice variety on your meals! it all sounds really healthy! Love thunderstorms.

Amen to that! Seriously, savoring 1 or 2 squares of a good dark chocolate are all that is needed to feel good.

Get ready... here it comes: BAAAAM. Big kick to get you moving on your project. Go... get off the computer and spend 15min on it!

So true! Really need a good blacktea to have it without sugar. I agree cinnamon does add a "sweetness" to drinks. I love it on my lattes on the rare occasion that I get one. Yes to this too...

Nice selection of goals. Having a cushion is a good thing. A wise choice of goals. My only other comment: you can give yourself another attribute point in one of your goals, you have 14 allocated at the moment, you can allocate 15!

Welcome! This is a very well thought out plan. I look forward to seeing you succeed. Who knows... between the savings you are sure to make from cutting out processed foods/snacks and a pay raise maybe you can afford to go to extend your membership for CrossFit... if it turns out you like if!

My hat goes off to you for planning to meditate for 30min at a time! Impressive stuff! Isnt it amazing how eating something that is not as healthy can have such an impact? And that when we start paying attention to how we feel we can so easily notice the difference?

Viel Glück und Erfolg! Someone else meditating. Seems to be a popular goal with druids. Have you been meditating awhile? Looks like you are doing a few different types of meditation practices. Thats interesting!

Personally I dont believe in cutting out all treats... if you are going to indulge, home made apple pie seems like a pretty good treat! Certainly better than icecream in my books. Specially if your mom uses a high portion of apples and not so much sugar. Well done on cutting back on the sugar in tea!!! If you keep going all the way to 0.5 teaspoons you will suddenly find that you dont need any sugar anymore. If does take a little time for the tastebuds to adjust.