Shit just got real

When did youth escape me?

I started out tonight's workout haphazardly.

I chose to do "Cardio Burst" to get my heart pace up and it was a huge wake up call.

Unlike Ichibum, I do not do weekly practices/tournaments in volleyball. So in the middle of my workout I figured that feeling this crappy at my age was not acceptable.

It probably took me just under 30 minutes to complete this 15 minute cardio workout. That is why I rated myself 1 star. 

I felt it right away when I did the first round of squat jumps.

I think I will be doing cardio exercises for a week before I get into targeting specific areas in terms of getting leaner and toned.

Before I call it a night, I just want to thank my partner in crime for getting into this "journey" with me. As of yesterday, I just wanted bragging rights. Turns out the sacrifice does not come easy. I am ready to be healthy!

Ichibum day 1. Check.

Friday, Feb 28

Done my quota for the day. T-25

My heart rate monitor died on me :( 

The Spartan Quest

I guess we get on these crazy ideas once in a while. Last year D and I went to mud hero. I almost died but there was a sense of accomplishment. This year..... SPARTAN SPRINT ! What did we get ourselves into......

Training starts. Today. Haha 

I'm dedicating at least 20 mins a day to do some physical activity. In between I will find time to do weights. Hopefully. Hahaha 

To keep each other accountable, let's try to post something every time we work out. 

D-day is July 6. LEGggo!

Stairs. Pwned me.

After endless chats and discussions with my bride to be friend, B, about how fat we look and that the wedding is only 3 months away, we decided its time for a change. So the most logical and fun thing I could think of to kick start this new healthy "us" was to wake up 7:30 in the morning on a Sunday, go down to the river valley and run on the stairs.

I felt like I was going to die.

First of all, I am not a morning person. Mistake #1. I didn't eat anything before venturing on my quest to lose weight. Mistake #2. And I underestimated how hard the stairs were. Mistake #3.

We arrived at river valley and the view was amazing. So of course we were pumped to have a productive workout. We started at the top, so we casually walked down the stairs. That was fine. After stretching, turned up our music, time to go up. We started to sprint up the stairs, feeling the burn, my legs were starting to feel heavy, short of breath, felt dizzy, and wanted to puke. And we were only 1/5 up the stairs. So sad. :( We didn't pace ourselves and felt like we ran a marathon but it was more like a pathetic baby marathon. The older gentlemen were lapping us. Aiyah.

We ended up Goin up and down twice, mutually agreed to walk a bit and call it a day. -sigh- running outside is not for me. I'd rather sweat it out in the gym. Ok, gym time will commence tomorrow. Must. Go. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Volleyball day 1 & 2

S approached me to participate on her Volleyball team. We usually go out drinking, eating, so volleyball was kind of a curve ball when she asked. I reluctantly said yes since the last time I played volleyball was 13 years ago in Junior High and it left me with an ongoing popped shoulder. Once in a while my should pops out of its socket for no reason and it's hurts like a mofo. A big ass mofo.
Our team consist of 3 girls and 3 guys and we play every Monday. Walked into the gym, there were only tall big white ppl. Our team, short Asian ppl. Oh my.
Due to prior commitments from others, we only had 5 players in day 1 and day 2, still managed to win 2-lose 2 which is not bad considering our disadvantage.
The next day after volleyball, felt fine, a little sore but no biggie. But the day after that, oh em gee. Hit me like a train. My legs ached, my back ached, my gluts ached! This must be a sign of old age. -sigh-
At least I didn't get a ball smacked in my face yet. But I did end up with some bruising on my Fore arm :(



We'll see what next Monday brings. -_-U
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Day 7, 8 & 9 of Yoga

I would call myself intermediate in this class. I'm doing pretty well although I still can't do chaturangas. It's still upper body strength that's holding me back. But I am improving. Namaste!

Hot Yoga - Day 1 & 2

Saturday's 10 a.m. class was nice. I felt more work being done in hot yoga than regular yoga, so I'm glad I got this unlimited month pass from Moksha.

Tuesday's 8:00 p.m. class was torture! I don't know why I wasn't able to focus or get all my poses in order. Coworker was impressive at her 52-years' age. Good for us!