I went to Tai Chi last night at my dojo. There is just something about the dojo that always feels like home. We went over our traditional Tai Chi form and I was surprised by how much of it I remembered. My Sensei has been using the Tai Cheng program and talked to us a little bit about it. He seems to be getting a great deal from it. So, now I have more of a desire to save up and get the Tai Cheng program.
At any rate, now I have some extra martial forms to work on daily. Between doing my Tai Chi and T-Tapp I should start to improve physically-I hope!
Showing posts with label tai chi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tai chi. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Inspired
My husband and I spent the morning at a karate tournament. Being a black belt, my husband was a judge. I was a score/time keeper. I had a really great time for some reason. I was nervous and tense most of the time because being a score keeper involves math -not my favorite. But, it was really great being around all those black belts from various schools. Observing all of the different styles of martial arts and learning so much.
Having had this experience really got me drawn back to karate again. I think I have tried to forget about it for the last month or two. Not being able to go to class is very frustrating and discouraging to me (even though I get that my weight is an issue). For the last month or two I have been trying to convince myself that it is a really silly thing for a 40 something, 300 pound woman to want to go back to karate. Today's tournament made it very clear to me that I don't really have a choice. I love martial arts and it makes me incredibly happy. I have to try to get back to it. At the moment my only option is Monday night Tai Chi class at the dojo. So, Monday I will start back.
Having had this experience really got me drawn back to karate again. I think I have tried to forget about it for the last month or two. Not being able to go to class is very frustrating and discouraging to me (even though I get that my weight is an issue). For the last month or two I have been trying to convince myself that it is a really silly thing for a 40 something, 300 pound woman to want to go back to karate. Today's tournament made it very clear to me that I don't really have a choice. I love martial arts and it makes me incredibly happy. I have to try to get back to it. At the moment my only option is Monday night Tai Chi class at the dojo. So, Monday I will start back.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Back to Slimpod
I decided to restart listening to my Slimpod (which I am also now logging on my twitter account). It seems to produce a very positive attitude in me. And, frankly, with the workout I am doing right now, starting a diet program would overwhelm me. So, it seemed like a natural fit for me to fall asleep listening to my Slimpod to reinforce healthy eating and smaller portions.
Since I started with Slimpods I have met two people who have been very successful on it. The first lady has only lost 5lbs in six months but she has lost 24 inches. Visually she looks like she lost 50lbs. Who cares what the scale says if you look half your size!
Another person I've met is Darin McCloud. If you click his name you can read his story and see him in a video (he has lost two more pants sizes since the video was made) and his blog is here. He has lost a tremendous amount of weight, is now in control of his diabetes, and has become a marathon runner. And, yesterday he reached out to me and gave me some amazing advice that has literally changed my life. For now I am going to keep the advice to myself because it feels precious. At some point I will share it with you all.
It feels good to be making some actual progress in this journey.
One more change I would like to make is starting to go back to Tai Chi nights at karate. I am looking around for an affordable meditation chair before I go back (it kills my bad leg to sit cross legged for 15 minutes during meditation).
BTW-if I remember correctly Tai Cheng was supposed to announce the winners of their essay contest today......wonder if we will ever hear who the winner are?
Since I started with Slimpods I have met two people who have been very successful on it. The first lady has only lost 5lbs in six months but she has lost 24 inches. Visually she looks like she lost 50lbs. Who cares what the scale says if you look half your size!
Another person I've met is Darin McCloud. If you click his name you can read his story and see him in a video (he has lost two more pants sizes since the video was made) and his blog is here. He has lost a tremendous amount of weight, is now in control of his diabetes, and has become a marathon runner. And, yesterday he reached out to me and gave me some amazing advice that has literally changed my life. For now I am going to keep the advice to myself because it feels precious. At some point I will share it with you all.
It feels good to be making some actual progress in this journey.
One more change I would like to make is starting to go back to Tai Chi nights at karate. I am looking around for an affordable meditation chair before I go back (it kills my bad leg to sit cross legged for 15 minutes during meditation).
BTW-if I remember correctly Tai Cheng was supposed to announce the winners of their essay contest today......wonder if we will ever hear who the winner are?
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Kettlebells, Les Mills Pump, Tai Cheng, etc....
Les Mills Pump is such an excellent workout. Even for someone of my size. Doing it is really making me feel a lot happier in life. It is making me feel hope again. It is also making me excited about getting an exercise routine together.
I am usually not good at creating daily exercise routines but Pump has got me thinking.....
Tai Chi first thing in the morning (if we save some more money, Tai Cheng)
Kata
Pump
And, if I ever get some weight off I am desperate to get back to Kettlebells. Pump is really making me miss my Kettlebells. So, to some up, I guess I am feeling really hopeful and happy just from one simple change in my life. Thanks Beachbody for creating a program like Les Mills Pump which anyone, at any level, can use. Hope you all have a great day!
I am usually not good at creating daily exercise routines but Pump has got me thinking.....
Tai Chi first thing in the morning (if we save some more money, Tai Cheng)
Kata
Pump
And, if I ever get some weight off I am desperate to get back to Kettlebells. Pump is really making me miss my Kettlebells. So, to some up, I guess I am feeling really hopeful and happy just from one simple change in my life. Thanks Beachbody for creating a program like Les Mills Pump which anyone, at any level, can use. Hope you all have a great day!
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