Category Archives: General

Walking, sightseeing and ABS

My friends are in town visiting from Arizona so today I had a great opportunity to spent the entire afternoon walking in Santa Monica and by the ocean front. Really, I spent long  hours on my feet. I had a … Continue reading

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My body is sore from yesterday… but I keep going :)

What can I say, my body is sore from yesterday. Mostly my legs and I know it’s from running because I haven’t done it in a while. Damn, I hate treadmill it’s so boring! I will definitely need some strong … Continue reading

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Trip to New York – much sooner!

I was so shocked when I found out I need to go to New York for my karate event on March 31!!  I have been expecting this trip some time in June or even in July. Unfortunately, this is happening … Continue reading

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Too much driving today

I had a very busy day….mostly driving for hours!! I just got home (after 2 AM) and, of course, I’m going to shower now and go right to sleep. I will work my ass off tomorrow! and this weekend! Good … Continue reading

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CHALLENGE #2 – High Knees

This month I will challenge myself with some cardio. I will be doing THREE 30 sec. rounds of high knees* as fast as I can with 15 sec breaks between rounds, during which I will be stepping side to side. … Continue reading

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Results of my first challenge

My results are great! I accomplished exactly what I wanted! …. almost. In terms of my weight & fat %, I haven’t fully got what I intended to but it wasn’t my main concern. I’m 5’8″ and 116 lbs, how … Continue reading

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Knee injury :(

I hurt my knee last night during sparring. Not a big deal but it sort of prevents me from doing certain activities: like painless walking. That’s right…. Practicing karate taught me to be ready for that sort of “inconvenience”. I … Continue reading

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Enjoy your Sunday !

No workout for me today! It was a very nice day and I spent it with my family.  We went for a quite pleasant walk in a park. One thing that always scares me on a day like that is the amount and quality … Continue reading

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Saturday Workout!

I was going to take it easy today. However, I have a Birthday party to attend this evening and thinking of all the tempting, irresistible food that will be served…..I had to practically forced myself to exercise. I felt burned out … Continue reading

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Get ready for the weeknd!

It has been a very busy day for me! I went to a kickboxing class this morning and it really drained me. It’s Friday and, in general, we are tired after a long  week – so was I. In addition, I … Continue reading

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