Work versus play
Our black belt balloons.
Perhaps it’s stress, but I’m not sleeping well. At this point, I could sleep for the entire day and night but that’s certainly not happening. I don’t really delve into my personal issues on my blogs because who wants to be bored with someone else’s problems? Know what I mean?
Work versus play
Anyhow, I’m very sore from my training and from karate. The kids and I are really enjoying the class, but I think I may even enjoy it more. I love the physicality, and it’s not work. For me, fitness, exercise and even competing became work. Although it is still very close to my heart I view it differently than when I began training many years ago. I’m sure this is very common with most people.
Back to karate– I trained for the entire class with an instructor because I was the only adult that attended class last night. Normally, there are several other parents, but not last night. I spent 45 minutes hitting and kicking pads, and it was fabulous.
Me after class.
2016 Black belt
At the end of the evening we were each given a balloon with our estimated black belt date on it. To be honest, this is my third week, and I have not even thought about earning a black belt. It would be great, but I’m having fun so I didn’t set any goals.
Enchiladas for breakfast: Legs for training
Fun off-season foods
In or off-season makes no difference when it comes to training, but the diet is something else altogether. I had enchiladas for breakfast. I ate a brownie, kimbap, and drank a Big Gulp diet coke for my pre-workout snack. Now, it’s time for a BBQ sammich and macaroni salad for lunch. Read More…
The karate challenge
Jaden and Chunk
I have to make this quick, but my kids start Karate today. Jaden has done Taekwondo since she was nearly four years old, but she missed six months of class with the move. My chunk has never participated in Karate, but today makes history.
The class they are taking is a family class at Mile High Karate, and I will be partaking in it too. This is a completely new sport for me, but I’m glad for the change of pace. Although I plan to compete this year it’s nice to do something completely out of my element.
Besides Karate, my website is starting to take on a life of its own. The stats are steadily increasing and there are two Lifestyle and Health & Wellness Guest Writers contributing to the site. Hopefully there will be several others shortly.
Back yesterday:
- Close grip pull downs no bench
- Seated row
- Close grip bent over row
- Dumbbell rows
- Wide grip pull downs
- Cable rows with rope
- Cable pull downs
- Assisted pull-ups/ three grips
- Over head/ oblique throws
- Abs
What’s my vision for the future?
Okay, I’m lost. Not physically lost, but professionally lost. I didn’t realize this until I received an e-mail from a networking professional. One of the things the email asked was what is my vision? Then it hit me. I don’t have a vision. I’m not exactly sure where I’m leading myself anymore. Much of it is because we are dealing with a lot at home, but the other is because I never stopped to think about it. In the last few days I decided to give this entire idea some thought.
What do I want? What do I really, really want? Read More…
Promoting Real Women: Lisa White Interview
Recently I had the opportunity to do an interview with Promoting Real Women. The site is well known for featuring female bodybuilding athletes and MMA fighters.
You can read it here. Promoting Real Women: Lisa White Interview
I would also like to thank Jason Adams for the oppotunity.
Vandella Costumes, Mary Bell auction bikinis for FIDO dog rescue
Dale is an absolutely beautiful Boxer/Hound Mix.
In February, Vandella Costumes and WNBF Figure Pro Mary Bell from Center Stage Figures will host a bikini auction to support FIDO dog rescue. An announcement was made by Vandella Costumes for the upcoming auction.
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Dale is a Boxer/Hound mix. Mother is a f/b Boxer. Dale has gorgeous honey colored eyes. He had been neglected until we rescued him. However, he is an extremely sweet natured boy. Click here for Dale’s information.
Figure posing suit emulation: Monica Brant circa 2010
2012 is really starting out poorly. I’m not even sure where to begin so I won’t bore anyone with the super mundane details. I did, however, talk to Kira Jones of Vandella Costumes today about my posing suit for the upcoming 2012 bodybuilding season.
Monica Brant’s Power Suit Read More…
Personal growth: Physique and certifications
I spent today posing. It’s my favorite part of bodybuilding so I stay fresh by practicing in the off-season. I plan to incorporate new poses into my stage walk, but there’s also another reason for the new poses. Over the course of this year I plan to learn the female bodybuilding (FBB) and physique poses. Although I would love to do FBB one day I actually want to learn the poses for my business. Growth; that’s what business is about. Read More…
My ‘puter is causing some serious difficulties today…
My ‘puter is causing some serious difficulties today. I will have to do a real update later.
I have so much going on up…
I have so much going on “up stairs” that I can’t focus on the task at hand.lol
