increase my stamina

Last Wednesday, I decided to take both core strength classes – the body weight one and kettlebell immediately after. I survived.

Our coach told me to take it easy in the second class, but I like pushing the envelope so I did nearly everything.

The muscle ache that lingered for the rest of the week reminds me of my first class. It like, “Hello, old friend!” because I haven’t been feeling much beyond the next day.

Now I need to work on my cardio, which is rather tragic.

On Monday evening, I climbed an intimidating set of stairs after a long day of walking and was not even winded. I had nothing to eat since breakfast too.

One month into core strength classes and I’m pleased to report that I’m feeling excellent. I’m not superhero level yet, but I’m feeling a lot better than I used to be.

The first class left me in pain for four days, but once that is over, it left me wanting more. This is intense and brutal, but it’s addictive. Go figure.

At the same time, it gives me a bit more energy to burn so I signed up for bellydance class in February in addition to core. So that’s gonna be two classes for me per week.

Sooooo excited!

I’ve been completely slack about this goal this year, but I’m resuming belly-dancing very soon and will probably take up something else in addition.

This is just a more specific want under a general header of “live healthy”. I feel tired a lot and no amount of sleeping cures that. I know it’s true that being physically active actually increases your energy rather than drain it!

Shedding a few pounds won’t hurt. I normally don’t care about looks, but my back is beginning to suffer. Not cool.

I still can’t run marathons, but at least I can go on for much longer than I used to?

The trails in Mulu a few months back didn’t faze me too much. The stroll around Ranchan Pool left me with a “That’s it?” Bellydancing, ah how I miss that.

Session 1: 2 laps
Session 2: 6 laps
Today: 12 laps

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