Wishing you

Weekend of new releases

I have officially tried out Body Combat new release, BC34, on Saturday. Surprisingly, I was able to comfortably follow much of the class. Earlier on, I was kinda nervous as most of the regulars would have already tried it out. A lot of kicks in this new release. The shuffle speedballs and shuffle jinga was a little confusing for now but I'm pretty sure after attending a few more classes, I should be able to follow without any hiccups. I love the conditioning track though...a lot of tricep and top half bicep pushups...a real test on body strength.

On Sunday, I decided to go for Combat for a short while as I have 20 mins to kill before yoga class started. Slipped out very quietly at exactly the end of track 3. I didn't think Rahayu would have noticed but apparently she did. I was questioned about it when I bumped into her in the locker room later. Yikes! Anyway, I may decide to attend her full class next sunday. I think I need plenty of practice to familiarise myself with this new choreo. Besides, her class is usually not packed so there's plenty of room for kicks.

I also attempted Body Jam new release, BJ43 on sunday with Chia Ling and Yanti. Overall, it wasn't that complicated but this being our first tryouts, we looked mighty lost and clumsy. Love the Chaka Khan's classic disco track though. Again, just like Combat, a few more classes and I'm pretty sure I can get comfortable with the whole routines. The only downside is that Leonora will not be around (balik Kelantan, she said) til next year so it will be a rest test for me on whether I can get comfy with other replacement instructor's style of teaching. Leo said she may get Juwita to replace...keeping my fingers crossed. I'm ok with Juwita.

On other note, I've been jaga-ing my sister's shop during the weekend while she was away. The sales clocked in wasn't too bad considering that I only opened shop during mornings and nites. I was asked by a couple of customers to help gift wrapped their purchases. It was then I discovered that I suck in gift wrapping. The outcome was horrible. It didn't help that I have limited splace to do the wrapping. I felt so bad for the customers. Sigh...

Skipping monday body pump again today. That's 3 Mondays in a row already. Won't be going next monday either since it will be Christmas eve. I guess I will only see FPI next year.

Looking forward to a more relaxing time with 2 more weeks remaining in 2007.

No pain no gain?

I'm aching all over. Every muscles in my body is aching. I had anticipated having less energy upon my return to the gym after a long hiatus. What I didn't anticipate was struggling mightily. I guess I had not recover 100% as I had thought.

Went for Body Pump yesterday. It is BP64. The new release. First time trying it out. Probably Ms Kylie Gate's last class too. The class started 5 mins late so Kylie was rushing thru. Members have to quickly change plates in between tracks. I think I chose the wrong day to return to the gym. I don't do very well when I'm rushing...in anything.

I'm not sure if BP64 is really that tough OR it is becos I was "out of shape". For the first time since I joined Body Pump, I was unable to finish the second portion of the chest track. I couldn't lift anymore. My left arm has absolutely no strength left. Throughout the class, Kylie was saying some people cheated...hmmm...does that include me? During back track, my legs were shaking big time. I had difficulty following the lunges track. By shoulder track, I was hopelessly strengthless. My shoulders were fatigued. Every body parts were crying. I could not finish this track either. One thing about BP 64...the music sucks. Just doesn't jive at all with the movements.

After Pump, I opted to go for yoga instead of joining Kylie's Body Jam. My thoughts were..yoga should be easier and more relaxing. After having endured a tough pump class, yoga would be a welcome. I was so wrong. Mr.Yoga chose to do sun salutation non stop. 3/4 into the class, I was ready to cry. Seriously. I actually teared up for a few seconds. I had to dig out every single ounce of energy I could find to finish the class. I had never looked forward to meditation time as much as I did last nite. To end the nite, went out for dinner with gym kaki and watched Amazing Race Asia...our usual thursday nite ritual..ahaks.

As tiring as it felt, it was really good to return to the gym. Will be taking it slow until my body is able to adapt back to the usual exercise regimen.

I get it.

I asked but I get no replies. I guess that would be my cue.

Rounding up...

It's been hectic at work. Working on Sunday. 2 days travelling outstation and working throughout the nite. The same process to be repeated next week. Sigh. I'm not sure how much more of working overnite I can take.

I'm looking forward to today's gym classes. It's been almost 2 weeks since I stepped into the gym. I had planned to attend yesterday's Body Combat but my X'mas shopping took up more time than I had expected. I guess I won't get to try out the new Combat release until Saturday, at the earliest. I just hope I am able to follow the class then. Well....at least I get to try out the new Pump release today, under Ms. Kylie Gates..which I understand will be her last class before going back aussie land. I heard the new Pump release is quite tough.

I must admit, I miss going to the gym. At least while I'm at the gym, my mind is occupied with the classes, and not on other unwanted unhappy thoughts. Maybe it's just me...maybe I'm being overly sensitive and critical. Let time and silence deal with this one.

Xmas shopping is almost done. I'm so terrible at shopping but I think my nieces and nephews will like what I'm getting them. I just hope someone can give me a nice gift in return ..say maybe a new car or an all expenses paid overseas trip or perhaps loads of money?? Yeah..dreaming. Ok, how about a nice sunglass? Or the latest nike shoe? Dreaming again...

It's gonna be a quiet Xmas this year.

Reflections of life

I need to stay strong....physically, mentally and emotionally. The days ahead will be challenging to the mind, the body and the soul.

Pretty

That chapter of my life has closed

This day has finally come. It's a whole new world from now onwards. Will I be strong enough to resist the temptations that come my way? Only time will tell...

Acute gastritis OR food poisoning?

Vomitted 5 times, diarrhea close to 20 times, fever, headache, abdominal pain since Sunday.

Paid a visit to the clinic at 3am (Monday morning).

Given a jap (of which the pain can still be felt).

Doctor was damn unfriendly & sarcastic. The medicine given was damn useless.

I think I lost a tremendous amount of weight too from my already thin frame....