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Early Mornings

I have been waking up between 4-430 for a few weeks now. The first week wasn’t too bad. Week two and three, I was hating life. This is week four, and I finally feel like my body has adjusted to waking up early. I get to the gym by 5 and get my workout knocked […]

Rescue Mission

Today when I got to work, I received a message there were three kittens outside of one of our training offices. I was able to pick them up and transport them to A-Pal. They will be fixed, get their shots and be available for adoption to find a furrever home. Days like this are very […]

Nutrition

Nutrition has always been a struggle for me. I try to meal prep when I can. Sometimes my work schedule or extended hours makes it hard to keep up with healthy eating habits. Now that I am weight training, more than ever I need to balance that with good eating habits. I have been working […]

Gym Time

I started going back to the gym. The goal is to go Monday-Saturday in the mornings. I have been going for about a week now. I am working on physical therapy exercises for my knee and my shoulder. I feel like I am getting stronger day by day. I know I need to pace myself. […]

Building Heart

As I continue my training, I can feel strength returning to my body. My first goal in terms of physical training is building endurance and stamina. Forcing myself to walk longer, and then jog miles a day, I’m seeing my endurance grow bit by bit and it’s encouraging. Building heart may be the most difficult […]

Sparring

I sprained my knee about a year ago when I was playing indoor soccer. Luckily, I didn’t miss too much work. However, I did have to make the decision to give up soccer. The knee sprain was my second soccer injury during a three month time frame. And I couldn’t risk another injury and missing […]

Round 2

Round 2: Last year I started this challenge for the very name, CHALLENGE. And a challenge it was. I had a few setbacks due to injuries, sickness, and lack of time management. I did learn a lot about myself during the journey. I am taking on this challenge again this year with a clearer understanding […]

Black Belt Test

I did it!!!  I earned my black belt yesterday!  It was the most hardest physical and mental test I have ever taken.  This has been an incredible memorable and rewarding journey that I will cherish for the rest of my life.  I would like to thank my husband Ryan, family, friends, dojo family, and Sensei […]