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Filed under: Uncategorized — Karateka at 1:29 pm on Saturday, August 9, 2008

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Taking a tip from Cynthia

Filed under: Uncategorized — Karateka at 7:55 am on Saturday, June 7, 2008

Cynthia at Luna Tail does a blog and occassionally writes on what day it is.. in her cycle I mean (if there are any boys lurking and I doubt it, be warned.. this post is going to be about Girl Bits)

I, too, suffer from some nasty PMS… the older I get, the worse it is.. but I’ve noticed that since I’ve started working out, it’s gotten better…

But I’ve never really paid attention to where I am in my cycle… I know I’m when I”m going to get my period because I’m a rip roaring bitch the week before.. and I can’t stop eating… it’s crazy.

I’ve hesitated keeping track because I don’t want to be anticipating things, but maybe if I track it, I can keep tabs on what helps… so I’ll also be adding in what I ate that day…and what exercise I got  (with the help of The Daily Plate)

I have NO idea what day I’m on.. or what to start with.. is day one the day I start my period? or the day it ends?  probably starts…  because that’s pretty clear.. ending is sometimes, well…  dragged out…

Maybe Cynthia will swing by and let me know what she uses as day one.

Heian Shodan

Filed under: Uncategorized — Karateka at 9:09 am on Thursday, February 7, 2008


Shotokan Kata Heian Shodan -

I am in the beginning steps of learning this Kata.  I can’t wait until it comes naturally and I don’t have to think about it. 

Updates on progress

Filed under: Uncategorized — Karateka at 6:50 am on Thursday, January 17, 2008

Last week in class Sensei told me that my kicks and punches were already getting stronger. My goal in every class is to do everything so perfectly that I get a nod from Sensei.. but no correction… I am seeking perfection in my technique.

The more I work with Karate, the more I’m amazed at how quickly it is making changes in my body and the more motivated I am to improve my overall health.

I’ve been doing push ups against the wall at every chance I get.. I’m not really up to actual push ups… I find that they will rip the crap out of my elbow (old injury) so instead, whenever I go to the ladies room at work, I do 5 push ups against the wall (in the stall where no one can see me…. I work with a bunch of freaks and I don’t want to hear it)