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I went to my free karate class last night, and it was not quite as bad as I expected. They hooked me up with a free uniform, but apparently they were out of the "fat guy" size, so I had to squeeze into one that was too small. Not a big deal, but just a little bit embarrassing.
The class itself was a good workout, and kind of fun, aside from all the bowing and Japanese courtesy. I'm on the fence about whether I want to pay for more classes. It would be good for me, physically, to continue. But, there's something in my brain that has a problem with paying for the "privilege" of being submissive to a 20-year-old assistant instructor, let alone a 13-year old kid who happens to have a more colorful belt. I'm looking into schools and groups that practice historical European self-defense, but they are very hard to find.
My legs are very sore today; I had to force myself to get up and come to work this morning. I also forced myself to go for a 2-mile walk on my lunch break. I though it would be good for me to stretch my legs a little, and it might help with the soreness. It did not help. But, I'm glad I went. Even though I'm in a good deal of pain at the moment, I know that it's good pain...pain that comes from pushing yourself way past your comfort zone. That's the only way to get stronger. Like my old drill sergeant used to say, "Pain is weakness leaving your body." Of course, he used to follow it with, "Now do some !@#$% push-ups, privates!" Ah, memories...
So, all in all, today is a good day. I'd like to take a nap at my desk, but at least I know that I will sleep well tonight. I hope everyone is doing well today.
On a completely unrelated note, I always feel like I want to add something at the end of these journals, like, "I'm sending you all positive energy," or something. The problem is, I'm a totally non-spiritual, skeptical person. I don't believe in prayers, or positive energy, or anything like that. But I do think that it helps if others know that I'm thinking about them, and hoping that they are doing well. Maybe it gives people a little boost to know that someone out there is at least rooting for their success. Maybe not, but what's the harm?
So, there you go. I'm rooting for you all, and I hope someone gets some kind of benefit from knowing that a complete stranger wants you to succeed.
Diet Calendar Entries for 20 January 2012:
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1262 kcal
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Fat: 81.28g | Prot: 116.90g | Carb: 9.58g.
Breakfast: splenda, half & half, coffee, splenda, half & half, coffee. Lunch: Classic Yellow Mustard, Grilled Chicken, ham, Boiled Egg. Dinner: Souse. more...
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3333 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 40 minutes, Wii Fit - 31 minutes, Driving - 1 hour and 40 minutes, Desk Work - 7 hours and 20 minutes, Sleeping - 7 hours and 59 minutes, Resting - 5 hours and 50 minutes. more...
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