Fitness: Day One, again

Well I did it! I said I would and I did! I "decided" to restart my Kung Fu training today and boy am I glad I did! I woke up late, had to get my stuff from the office and had all sorts of "reasons" not to go including the fact I was late... but I went anyway.

Sifu Sam's methods are based on tradition and technique, but also power, strength and diversity. I missed the first part of the class which was yoga, but had a little Tai Chi, Kung Fu technique, strength training and weapons training. About an hour into the class, I could not lift my arms; I was sweating profusely; and I could not get enough water. I was worn slap out!

I mentioned to Sifu that I was going to the gym tomorrow morning and he advised against it. The fact I can't lift the weight of my arms already seems to confirm his counsel. I believe I will "allow my glucose levels to return to normal" as Sam advised, but also give my muscles a chance to heal. I don't want to overdo it in the first week.

That said, I am more aware of what I'm eating already! I've already consumed more than 1/2 gallon of water, some fruit and have boiled some eggs for snacking. I remember the last time I got into shape that it takes a good amount of attention to what I'm eating when I'm training.

The plan.........

• Eat better!
• Work out more often.
• Increase strength, stamina, and flexibility.
• Convert my fat weight to muscle weight.

Some goals:

• 1.5 Miles (2.4 Kilometers) in 10 minutes or less
• 6 Miles (9.7 Kilometers)  in 40 minutes or less
• More than 60 pushups in 60 seconds
• More than 60 sit-ups in 60 seconds

--- There are some other calisthenics that I will add later. Body weight exercises such as Hindu Squats that I intend to integrate.

Weight lifting goals will also be added after I get a good baseline of my current ability.

I don't know that I need to gain any weight, but I would like to reduce the body fat and increase muscle. The last time I was actively working out, I actually had to stop because I was gaining muscle so quickly that it caused me to be out of limits for military height/weight standard. That is no longer a problem so I can gain as much as I like. I weighed myself this weekend and I'm right at 240 lbs (168 8 kilos). I will have Carrie take come measurement tonight and will post them (and a photo) later.

So there you have it!! The difference between "trying" and "deciding" is clear. A decision results in action.