Ramping up, trimming down

So, my weight goal is 135-140.  I started to weigh myself daily to hold myself accountable.  Starting out, I was 146 (almost 147). I know I  have 7 pounds to loose (maybe more).  Not just that I care so much about the scale, but also my pants - and more importantly my fight shorts- are tight.   As of this morning I am 144. 


Already I am almost in range, with a little more than 10 weeks to go.  The weight will come off as I am doing cardio. If I can swing it, I'd like to be 140, less fat more muscle than I have now.


Last night, training was good. Got myself a fist pump for smashing the Thai pads.  Max and I did 3 rounds each before class, then 4 rounds in class.  The fourth round was more technique oriented, so I tried to give it my all for three rounds.  Jeff will be amping up the rounds, length of rounds, and then ramping it back down to what we will see on fight day.  Sounds like a great idea.


In other news I told Jeff teacher about my fight. The guy who helped with my health and such.  He asked if he could watch, gave me LOTS of compliments and some advice.  Such an honor to hear (or see rather) those words.  Hopefully, he is there.  


Next week, I will be asking my fellow training partner, Nicole to be my number 2 corner. Very exciting stuff.


Work is busy, earlier this week there was a rumor more work is coming down the pipe but I haven't seen it yet. So for now its normal working hours, and time for me to train.  Going to try to keep this balance as consistently as I can.

Undercover

Last week, Jeff contacted NY about their event Oct. 13.  Subsequently I temporarily disband FB until after the event.  Not sure if we are still going to try for Sept. 29 or not.  This makes my goal just a little more real, though I still feel its just a dream.


Training has been pretty good. Sat. worked hard in class, and did well in sparring.  Every class it seems I get a compliment that one or two aspects are improving. While other aspects are maintaining.  Think that is pretty darn good, and a goal to keep in mind.


This morning, I did a morning workout even though I was and am incredibly sore. 45 minutes, was hard.
Which tells me I need it.

less than 10 weeks

holy monkeys. its less than 10 weeks and i REALLY need to step it up.
workouts are going well. improving in many ways. what is lacking is cardio. need to start doing it NOW.

this past sat. was a really good workout on a number of levels. left feeling good - confident- ready for more.

just know there is this person i want to become and i know i need to work hard to achieve it.

know i will. day by day.

99! Double Digits Baby!

Ok. So, again I was sore and pooped for a morning workout. Not good. In talking with Jeff if I should go tonight, he said its ok to take the night off.  Especially in that I'll be doing lots tomorrow per a typical Sat.  


Sunday I am going to be doing something VERY different.  I am going to be doing a Vintage Photo Shoot. It is my birthday present, and I am very excited. Hoping that it goes well and the pictures turn out how I imagine them in my head.


Yesterday was a good workout. The new girl seems to like it, and Jeff held mitts for me so I was able to unleash.


Good stuff

100

oopsy. meant to do my second workout last night and fell asleep til it was time to make dinner. then i couldn't sleep which meant i missed my morning workout cause i slept in late. boo.  seems like my body needed it. i am sore for the extra workouts - and tuesday i worked HARD.

we had a new lady try class on tuesday - she seemed to like it. hopefully she comes back today. it was cool having 50/50 men/women there and a decent size group.

102

Feeling pretty good today.  Last couple of days I did a morning workout.  Got these DVDs for super cheap and decided to try them out.  Its confusing my brain and challenging my mind/body connection. I think that is good for me...I'm sure in time I'll pick it up. Either way its a decent workout.

Then I have my 'workout' of biking...which is a little bit harder after the morning workout ..but then again its day 1. 

Looking forward to training tonight. There is a girl that comes only on Tues and I really like working with her.  

She is interested in working with me and trying to help me achieve my goals.

There is another girl Jeff wants me to work with...she'd also be good for me in a lot of ways. But I am REALLY intimidated by her.  It'd be good to face my fears with being scared and intimidated..it what is mostly likely to happen before the fight.  Lucky for me Jeff knows her and how I feel - his number one goal is to get me ready. I know he will.

I'm excited to be taking time off soon to go home.  See my family that calm before the next couple of months of high intensity training. It'll be good. I'm excited.

107..ish

It's past bed time, especially since I want to get up early tomorrow. Boo.
Just thinking about my good night, and how I'm improving.  Watching youtube videos and looking at other FB pages, gets me amped. Cause there is a LOT of crap out there.  


I feel like I've had to go through a LOT to prove myself, on top of that just overcoming being sick.  Yeah, I know its been over three years...but that sure did a number on me.  My confidence is growing... also realizing I am my own help, my own coach, my own inspiration.  


There is so much I want from myself, this drive is growing and its in my blood.


107 days...yeah I can do this.