Great job having the motivation and drive to get up so early to workout. It sounds like it is working for you so you can get your exercise in for the day.

They are so adorable. Thank you for saving them so they can find a good home. What a great act of kindness.

Physical therapy is excellent in helping strengthen your knee and shoulder. It will help doing it almost every day.

Sensei knows a lot about nutrition. He can help you if you talk to him about it.

I think fear is normal. I experienced it during the black belt challenge. It can help to motivate you to practice and improve. You can just keep on working towards that goal and face that fear.