Oct 07 2007
A new leaf
This is a cross-post from the champuru Health & Fitness blog:
On October 1, I returned to karate after a forced hiatus due to my IVF doctor’s orders. Since I’m in waiting mode, I figure it’s a good time to get my body back in shape to get ready for the embryo transfer in January. Yesterday was our 2-hour combined training and I am certainly feeling the effects of the intense workout. Months of inactivity can make your muscles forget what they were meant to do and it’s usually a painful endeavor to refresh their memory. This was no exception. Nevertheless, despite the pain, it’s good to be back at karate. I missed a belt test, so I guess I’ll need to wait 6 months before I can test again. At least it’ll give me time to perfect my Heian Godan and Tekki Shodan. 
Notably, Shari and Joni also joined karate on October 1! It’s been fun having them in the class!
I’ve also been trying to eat better — although I haven’t committed to a strict diet. I have been back on my salads-for-lunch diet at work, allowing for the occasional Oreo cookie when I need a pick-me-up at the office. I’ve also been eating a lot of champuru: mostly goya champuru and zucchini miso champuru (since I can’t seem to find hechima anywhere). Okinawans are known for their longevity, so I’m getting back to my roots. Hopefully, it’ll prove not only healthy for me, but also for Hubby who is also trying to turn over a new leaf in healthy eating.
A 30-something Christian girl, blissfully wedded to her perfect match (the yang to her yin) of 14 years. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from her hometown, a slave to her mortgage payment, but seeking balance in her pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest.
Os! Gambare champurur-san. I believe Heian Godan is also known as “Pinan #5″. That’s what I knew it as many moons ago.