About
I'm done screwing around. I'm dropping some weight, getting stronger & more flexible, becoming more healthy and active. Recreational activities are horseback riding and Aikido - both of which require, and promote, being in great shape.
I worked out on my own for 2 months, and did PT & massage for shoulder injury. During that time I lost 10 pounds and made decent progress toward my goals. Now I am stating with a personal trainer to create a sound, complete set of exercises I can do, correctly, "in real life" ('cause I ain't going to a gym).
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Goals, Round Two
Riding & Equids:
- Work with Rainy at home at least one solid session per week.
- Do 4 rides or lessons by the end of November, 2009.
- Get pen ready for coming rains by the end of October, 2009.
- Introduce the critters to two little kids by the end of October, 2009.
Aikido:
- Continue to train every Tuesday.
- When possible also train at least one additional day each week.
- Participate in the Connection seminar on October 11th.
- Develop basic competency in everything that will be on the next test (which I would likely take in April or June of 2010), by the end of November, 2009, so in the coming months I can focus on mastering them (well, appropriate for my level, at least).
Weight & Fitness:
- Get to my initial goal weight (lose 8 more pounds) by the end of November, 2009.
- Do scapular stabilization exercises 3 times per week.
- Do core strength exercises 3 times per week.
- Do cardio workout 3 times per week.
- Sleep 6-7 hours per night, tending more toward the high end. (This would be an improvement over my current 5-6).
The really good news about all of these goals is that they all support each other. Fitness helps riding and Aikido. Aikido training improves fitness and riding. Riding is great exercise, and a perfect opportunity to practice my fledgling aiki skills.
OK, October and November, get ready for a great 9 weeks…
