Winter

I find the weather makes it hard to stay motivated. It is cold and it gets dark super early. It makes a person just want to stay inside and play video games and hibernate.

So we lost our curling game last night. As ususal we keep the game close for the first few ends then the opponents blow us out of the water. Classic.

Tonight I'm back to martial arts. So basically its the same routine for me each week: martial arts and curling. I added a walk on Saturdays. Really though I should be focusing running but first I would need to find a race to run.

-Rab

Still on the Grind!

I went to martial arts on Monday and curled later in the evening (We lost). Tuesday I went to martial arts and tonight is martial arts and repeat process on Thursday. So my weeks usually just fly by.

And this upcoming Sat I plan on a super hike. If you know where I'm from I plan on hiking the whole outside loop of Hershey Lake.

So my days are full of physical activity. Now the only piece of the puzzle is watching what I eat.

Unrelated note: I watched Megamind the movie last night and it was surprisingly good.


Rab

Don't Hit The Panic!!

So the past week was a write-off. I was so sick last Tuesday and missed a bit of work. My body was so week that I had to conserve energy. I had to avoid martial arts to allow my body to heal, I didn't want to take a chance and get hurt or become more sick.

So I missed a whole week which is not good. But because I was sick my appetite was poor so I did not over eat. I hope it balances out.

I eased myself back into the physical activity by going for a hike with my buddy Sat morning on a nice fall day. For some reason I'm suddenly into hiking and backpacking.

So this week I will be back to my regular routine.

-Rab

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