Still At It

So I took Friday off from exercising to let my body rest. I didn't miss any martial arts this week. I'm feeling pretty good about things and realize that it will take time to lose weight.

I didn't want to slack off on the weekend so I did a hour of cardio at the gym today. And tomorrrow I will do cardio also.

I added some walking (to the Santa Claus parade) and some furniture moving. That must count for something.

I'm still on the fence about the kinect for x-box. I have been hearing good things. I will wait to after Christmas when the rush for it dies down for it and I have money saved for it.

I'm trying to fiqure out the next race to run to keep me motivated.  I live at least 4 hours away from any major race and race season is almost done for the year. The next race I will probably run is in Feb.

-Rab

Lost the Match

We lost the curling match on Monday. (It was something like 8-4). Curling is not a hardcore workout but it is a fun activity and not everyone in the world can say they curl on a regular basis. It is a unique sport.

So Tuesday I continued with my martial arts. The first class was weapons training (we did knife fighting again) and the second class was kickboxing. I'm glad i didn't skip out. Each time its the same drill: I don't feel like going and have to mentally push myself to get there and then once I'm done the workout I'm so glad I went.

So its back to martial arts tonight and then for coffee with a friend.

Haven't Given Up

Don't worry everyone. All is not lost. I haven't stopped exercising. Last week I attended each martial arts session. Friday and Saturday I didn't exercise but I felt all the running around I did made up for it. (Halloween and a wedding)

Sunday I exercised on a cardio machine and spent the day getting ready for Halloween (carving pumpkins, handing out candy etc).

So all is not lost. I have a curling game tonight.

Weekend

I was unmotivated on the weekend and didn't do much of anything. If it is any consolation it is back to the grind this week. Today I'm starting Monday night Men's League Curling.
So every second week I will miss a session in martial arts due to curling. Thats all I have to report now. I also want to give a shout out to the person who is viewing this blog in Croatia. Thanks.

Rab

Martial Arts/Motivation

So this week I found it easy to go to martial arts. (I go four times a week) Lately it felt like a chore and I was debating whether to quit going. I was losing focus and I was wondering what the point was.

This week though I had no problem going each night and was glad that I didn't slack off and not go. I always feel good right after the workouts so I use that as motivation.

I also remind myself that physically I am not disabled and that there are people in this world that have disabilities that do not allow them to participate in certain physical activities and that I should be lucky and grateful that I am able to. That also adds motivation to me but more in a negative guilt way.

My concerns now should be focusing on my fitness goals. Ex: Do I want my next level belt in Fong Wei Do or do I concentrate on training for another half-marthon? Or a full marathon?(insert GASP here)

-Rab

Picture

I finally posted a picture on this site. Voila. More pictures to follow when I fiqure out the proper layout and format.

Motivational Rant

I was going to to do a blog entry on motivation. I will save it for later.

I promise I will upload some race pictures on the weekend. I need at least one picture of me on here somewhere.

I will say this for motivation: It is hard to stay motivated. When I don't feel like exercising I always have to remind myself that after exercising I feel better physically and emotionally.

I'm debating on whether to buy the kinect for XBOX 360. I know using a video game wouldn't be a substitute for regular exercise but I'm thinking it might help vary up my routine. ( And if you know me I have to work on flexibility)

I only used the Wii Fit once and I worked up a sweat on that. I fiqure the kinect for the XBOX would work along the same lines. I just don't want to invest money and then not use it.

Thats all for now

Rab