My Turn

So today is Moday, February 23, and it is also the day that I set to start the Body-For-Life challenge. I'm proud to say, that even though its only 9:30 in the morning, I've started out strong. I got up at 5:30am to do my workout (lower body) and completed it with a bit of sweat on by brow. I never imagined 5:30am could actually feel good! My spouse Nick was thrilled to have the company in the morning too. I even made coffee for him.

Right now, I feel like I'm cheating because the Myoplex bar I'm eating is so yummy. Thanks Sifu Shipalesky for the info on that!! Last night I prepared several meals for myself, since I know that if I didn't do it then, packing a lunch for myself in the mornings wouldn't happen. Its great that the things I like are still available to me. I'm a big fan of food- the good stuff (and , yeah, some bad). Mmmm... Snow peas...

I'm attempting to get some of my family involved, even if its on a smaller scale. Its very hard to convince others to change their habits, expecially ones 20 years in the making. However, I'm really hoping that, in 12 weeks, I'll be living proof that this thing works. I can tell my mom and dad stories of other people and blackbelts who have followed through with it and succeeded, but honestly, they're just names to my folks. However, if their daughter struts up, leaner, meaner and stronger, I think they'll be convinced. Dad, I'm talking to you here....

Sifu Khona LaRocque
Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada