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With blood sugar drops and carb cravings, try adding more fat into your diet- it's more calorically dense, so it takes longer to digest, and you don't need much of it to feel satiated. One of my favorite snacks is raw chia pudding- it is sweet and filling while still being good for you! 1 can of full fat coconut milk 3-4 TBSP chia seeds 1-2 tsp raw honey (or more to taste) optional: cinnamon and/or cacao powder to taste Mix them all up together and refrigerate for 30+ minutes. If you don't like the way the chia seeds are like little jelly blobs, blend them in a blender so it's smooth. Makes 3-4 servings. It tastes like carbs even if it's not

David- great goals and I agree it's fantastic you decided to go with what is going to be the best for you right now. Looking forward to hearing about your progress!

Great week 1 update! I think maybe you aren't giving yourself enough credit for the tasks you DID do- there's a lot on there! Great job with your workouts and meditation attempts

Harness, so many good thoughts being sent your way. We are so lucky to have you in the Druids. I hope you spent an amazing weekend filled with self-care, and am looking forward to an update!

Week 1 Update The conference this weekend was AMAZING. I averaged about 4 hours of sleep per night though, so things got a little whacky. But, resilience and doing the best I can each day is what I am going for! Handstands: Finished the week with 5/7 days for kick ups and 2/3 handstand workouts. Not the strong start I was going for, but that's just how it is going to be! I got just over 5 seconds of balance after kicking up to the wall and stabilizing from there, but I still top out at 2-3 going into it free-standing. Slow but steady. Grade: B- Clean Eating: Managed to do a pretty good job with food even in the midst of conference crazy, though there were definitely too many sweets! And I'm back on coffee. Yikes. No alcohol, gluten, or dairy though, even with all of that! Overall for the week I average out at 80% Grade: B- Walking: Every day! And am now currently house sitting with 2 puppies, so guaranteed walks every day Grade: A Selling Stuff: Haven't done anything. *Looks around furtively*. Oops. Grade: F *** Time to step it up this week! Yesterday (Day 8)- handstand kick ups, walking, clean eating @ 95%, no selling. Excited about our first mini challenge!!!

Wow, happy Tuesday everyone! Time goes by QUICKLY when you have 18 hour days!!! Thank you sir! Haha, thanks for that. It's funny how once healthy eating becomes the norm, foods that I used to think were healthy, and still do in small doses, become my junk food. It was amazing, thank you!! Hey leeloo! Thank you! I'm actually a certified adult gymnastics instructor, so I'm 'making up' the workouts- they are all variations on things I learned in training and that I teach to other people. A great website for reference is www.GymnasticBodies.com and the forums have some workouts, otherwise the books are great. Also, YouTube Word. Thank you!!!!

How is everything going? I really appreciate your honesty and vulnerability about the photo of yourself- not everyone has that courage. Thank you for being such a valuable member of the druid crew!

Also checking in- we would love an update!!

Great job so far!! How has everything been going the past few days?

Hey MHawk! How has everything been going moving into week 2?

Love the flavored teas solution! How have things been going this past week?

Awesome Mike! You are doing such a great job and diving in! www.ImpossibleHQ.com

Looks like you've been off to a good start- how are things going today?

How is everything going, ZTree?

Awesome! Love the replies so far- challenges are more fun when everyone is in, so help us encourage the crew to jump in on this!!

Totally saw you do that

Going to be totally honest with you on the mat... Embrace the slide and press HARD into your fingers and feet. There isn't really a magic solution... It's part of the practice! And as far as shirts off, doesn't bother me a bit, but if you are unsure I also would just ask the instructor!!

Day 4 Report Handstands: Kickups- check. Hard to focus my eyes today though. Workout- check. 6x30 sec timed handstands 3x5 tuck press 3x4 straddle press 3x3 pike press 3x4 wall walks 5 ring handstands for time Clean Eating Day isn't over yet, but my conference starts this evening so not sure how much updating I'll be doing. Have a healthy dinner pre-made, so that's good, but honestly at maybe 75-80% today. Huge blood sugar drop during training led me to eat quite a bit of peanut butter and chocolate when I got home while I made healthy food. Delirium and sad blood cells are not conducive to proper eating! Walking Mmm had a lovely 45 minute wander in the park this morning. I was totally listening to Harry Potter 5 on audio. Selling Stuff Yeah... not doing awesome at this goal. *** I may not be around much the next 4 days, as I'll be in the conference all day every day. Have a great first challenge weekend everyone!!

Bummer about the mono, Jen! I think it's great you are focusing on listening to your body, sleeping enough, and staying hydrated. Happy challenging!

Welcome to the druids! Good luck to you! Love your food prep goal- it's such a huge step!

Skirler!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm just so excited you are back. Great goals as well, and glad you acknowledge you do too much sometimes! So sorry about your mother, too. You are great.

Nice work on the pushups!!!

hahahaha This is awesome. Great goals as well

I wouldn't worry too much about names. I've been teaching for almost 3 years and never heard it called Dolphin plank, though I can see where that would make sense. There are lots of poses I have heard called all sorts of names, because there is no one right answer Sounds like a great start to a routine! Who cares what it's called as long as it feels expansive and you are breathing and moving with intention? Also, LOVE that you love your Vibrams!! Switching over to those relieved me of knee pain when I ran... so fantastic! As far as working into them slow, just monitor how it goes. Ankle and calf soreness especially. Rock on!

Yeay! Great challenge goals- so clearly planned! I have a walking goal too- keep me posted on how that goes!!