I may even invest in a black leather trenchcoat
Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 6:08PM I kind of sucked in the HASAY department this week. The week started out really well, but went downhill. I ate out twice (would you like to know how many grams of fat are in a Mile High Mud Pie? No, you wouldn't) and then my son was sick all weekend and up all night so I couldn't make it to the gym. That means I haven't weighed in, which is probably a blessing. I've been running on goldfish crackers and enough caffeine to fell an elephant; I'm guessing it's not pretty.
But! Before it all went south FoN and I did get the opportunity to go to the karate class that we've been meaning to attend. It was actually billed as "Spirit Training", which was a source of great amusement, and we sort of assumed it was going to be a lot of humming. I'm happy to say we were wrong - it was a pretty good workout AND we got to learn how to get ourselves into trouble quite a few of the basic moves.
It was a nice small class and everyone seemed very welcoming and not at all prone to laughing at us. So, in the interest of multi-tasking and doing something to distract ourselves from all this fucking EXERCISING, we're going to try to show up regularly and actually *gasp* learn karate. (This might be a better fit for us than the martial art that Valentina wanted to learn, krav maga, which seems to be less about inclusion and balance and more about kicking your opponent in the throat while he's laying on the ground).
Plus, saying "I know karate" in a stupid Keanu Reeves voice? That NEVER gets old.
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Does Keanu have another voice besides "stupid"? I'm not aware of it if he does but that doesn't stop me from loving Point Break (it's my all time favorite movie, shhh).
I think I'd like the throat-kicking exercise the best since I need a place to take out my toddler steam. Not ON my toddler, I'd kick a random stranger in the throat instead.
I'm sorry X is still sick, I hope the puking from last week has subsided and that he's on the mend soon. Have a better week!
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I know a girl who used to do Krav Maga. She would regularly get herself ground to a pulp in class. LOL
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Let me know if your butt muscles get a good workout cause I'd totally love to try it. Plus, learning how to kick ass is always a good thing.
You and FoN remind me of a friend of mine I used to take yoga with. We annoyed everyone with our laughing but didn't care--she was my partner in crime. Then she became a lesbian and moved to England. The end.
LOL! The only better line is "I need a computer! I NEED to get online!" ::snort::
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"show up regularly," hmmmmm. That sounds like an exercise commitment. I usually fall short of that mark.
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I think you're going to need a golfish cracker intervention soon.
Do you think we'll get to learn the yelling part next week? That would be cool.
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Bet krav maga is more effective against zombies though.
so jealous! i have always wanted to learn krav maga - but as a yoga instructor, i shied away from it - silly, i know. good luck in your karate classes - i am there in "spirit" cheering you on.
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I took kickboxing before I had Gavin, he is 9 now, but I freaking LOVED it.
It is amazing how much rage one can access when kicking the shit out of a heavy bag...
I highly recommend it.
I would like to try Karate of any sort...seems like it would be a good work out...
and you can scare away potential asshats at the bar by saying I know karate..heh..
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Oy, I had an upchucking child this weekend too, and it does put a kink in one's plans.
And a while back, my dad and brother got really into krav maga--it's supposed to be magically deadly. Probably not so good for fitness though.
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Aw, I wish I had a workout buddy, it would definitely get me off my ass more...well, at least it would get me thinking about getting off my ass more. Hope your little one feels better soon. Sick kids trump all exercise and dieting ambitions. It's like that mudpie never happened.
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I thought you would "swim" on goldfish, not run. What have I been teaching my daughter then?
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Sorry to hear that X is sick. I hope he's feeling better soon. Goldfish crackers and caffeine is the breakfast of champions.
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I tried a kick boxing class last week. It was more fun than I expectd. I love the title Spirit Training.
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Kick some butt, just not FoN's, or she'll never go with you to karate again. For Spirit Training, don't forget to use your spirit fingers, but be careful they might get karate chopped.
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You are sooo lucky to have someone to workout with!!! Lucky. :) When one of you is feeling lazy the other can kick you in the butt and say,"come on"....I just tell myself..."maybe tomorrow".
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Haha, Sprite is funny. Swimming on goldfish. Ahem.
Next, you have to post pictures! Of said karate moves.
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i think saying you know karate will definitely come in handy ... one day.
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The only thing I know about karate is what I learned watching the Karate Kid, so in the spirit of Ralph Macchio, I will leave you with these profound words of wisdom... wax on, wax off.
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K-Rot-Ta works agninst zombies so get learning.
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