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I nearly skipped training again. I’m unfortunately in the routine of staying home in the evenings after quarantine and winter doesn’t help. However I was giving the teenagers a lift so I couldn’t skip without a valid reason and being lazy isn’t valid. After I got ready she had to cancel due to school work but by then it…

Had fun with the kids and a good roll with one of the brown belts at Jiu Jitsu which easily meet my exercise goal for this week. I’m back at work next week so not going to as much on the exercise side as work is active too, but the following week I’ll increase things to get closer to my normal routine. It was cold and…

A good day for me. Early training session with friends and our PT got the exercise done although I did get 10 000 steps as well walking around the garden in the sun waiting for the plumber. Spur of the moment coffee with a friend caused supper to become take out as I didn’t have enough time to cook before theology course.…

Went over on food but it’s my first day back on the mats so the extra energy was needed. Good to be back training although the first few sessions are always tough after a couple of weeks off. Happy to note it was no worse than usual despite the cause being COVID. Made reasonable food choices so ok with the extra amount I…

Oh I forgot to mention that it’s my Jiu Jitsu family who inspire and encourage me every time we step on the mats! I’d be fat and lazy without them.

No exercise for me today but a great day. Back at church in time to celebrate a few baptisms at the beach and then catching up with my friends. Logged my food and even though it wasn’t the greatest choices, I was on budget.

I went for a run which proved my over my plague. Not super fast but just as expected after two weeks out sick so I’m happy. Coach cleared me to get back on the mats next week but also told me about 20 people got sick from me. Ouch, but it’s actually surprising that this is the first time our club got affected by COVID…

I haven’t really learnt anything new this month, just been reminded how much I love working towards something so even though competitions are cancelled for at least 6 weeks, I can start working towards the next one and use that as a focus point for my training.

My best camping recipe. Corn (you can use a can but this is better) Cook them on the grill then cut off the blebs from the cob. Add feta, coriander and lime juice. Enjoy!

Nearly done with my quarantine. My aunt (in the UK) told my mom I should stay home until I get my vaccination. That isn’t an option here, firstly, my job cannot be done remotely and I’m only able to get my vaccination in the next phase of the process which I think is due to start in mid July. Then I can register on the…

She got it from me 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ She picked me up from the airport before we had any idea that I had it. Although we isolated as soon as I had any symptoms, it was too late by then.

May had it’s good aspects (got back on the competition mats and earned a silver medal) and some bad days (caught the COVID plague on my trip for competition). But by the start of June I’ll be fully recovered and ready to focus on getting ready for the next competition (even though that won’t be happening for a couple of…

Got my steps in today but no yoga as I was doing all sorts of stuff around the house for me and my parents. Mom also got COVID but luckily a mild case as well as she is more at risk due to various factors. Dad is going shopping for us tomorrow as he has remained symptom free so his isolation is shorter. I’m free on Friday…

Today I did all my steps and a 30 minute yoga session. Light yin yoga to start with but it’s progress. Good food choices still and apart from my blocked sinus I seem to be recovered. The benefit of getting my steps in by walking around the garden is that I can read a book while I do it because I don’t have to be as alert…

A really good day for me. I got in my steps around the garden and soaked up some vitamin d to help with recovery. I realised tonight that I haven’t really had much of an appetite (this realisation came when I actually enjoyed a normal full sized meal for the first time since I got tested.) Working my way through the…

Today I got 10000 steps. Thankfully we have a rather large garden although it was a large amount of circles. I did it in two batches but because I got bored not tired. Still eating reasonably well and although I’m not logging I’m confident I’m eating at a reasonable amount for now. Being careful not to rush into overdoing…

Thanks for all the support. I’m recovering well and going to try for some light exercise in the garden today.

I’m late but this nsv is too good to miss and it did happen on 15th! I stepped back on the competition mat for the first time in over two years, first time with only one kidney, first time since I broke both of the bones in my forearm in a competition! Not only did I not get injured, but I walked away with a silver medal.…

Hey everyone. Sorry it took so long to update everyone on my competition. The weekend was great, it was the biggest Jiu Jitsu competition ever held in South Africa and everyone brought their best game. It was amazing to watch all the athletes from the smallest little ones through to the professionals. We live streamed all…

A light day exercise wise but I did get in a yoga session. Flying in COVID times is different but I still enjoy the experience especially when I’m excited about the destination. I’m weighed in for competition and refreshed my referee course so after I compete tomorrow I’ll help with that side of things. Also had dinner…

Today was meant to be another light day to build energy for competition, except I had to work which included unloading 1.8 tonnes of fish. It wasn’t so bad and went pretty quickly thanks to a great team. That was my last work day until 7 June!!! Gotta take my leave from last year before end of June or I lose it. Although…

I definitely work out for longer than three hours a week. Today I did 47 minutes of yoga and 75 minutes of Jiu Jitsu. That’s not counting coaching kids class and I don’t count work which is pretty physical (today I repacked the fish freezer so the old stuff is all easy to access when we add the new stock tomorrow. That…

Definitely got the exercise in today. 45 minutes group session with trainer this morning, busy morning at work, yoga in the afternoon and Jiu Jitsu class tonight. I start taking it easy tomorrow to build up energy levels for Saturday’s competition. Food logged and mostly good choices with a couple of small treats. Slightly…

Despite a chaotic day at work, it was a good day. Our Jiu Jitsu gym moved to a new location where we have our own space so don’t have to stack out the mats for every class. Today was first classes in the new space and it was great. We also changed some of the classes up and it worked great. Prepping for competition…

A successful day. Morning run before a beautiful church service where my friend’s adorable little boy was dedicated on his first birthday. I don’t get to morning services that often these days between work and going camping etc so it was great to catch up with friend’s at that service and all their kids. Home for lunch and…

Hmm, the weather was miserable so I didn’t run but I did walk around to feed my friend’s dogs later so I got some exercise in. Logged all my food and was way under. It was fight night for our Captain (he won) and I went to watch with some of the other girls. I made soup and there was salad and chicken and popcorn. I stuck…

I’m back. Drove through to Cape Town to fetch my parents from my brother this week. 800km trip each way and I drove the whole thing. Despite the bad storms I drove through on the way there, that was easier than my dad’s back seat driving advice. Anyway, I did get to catch up with some friends and see my brother’s new house…

@craigo3154 while I agree that those are valid points, I think the biggest aspect is individual. CI/CO worked for me, but intermittent fasting works for my friend and Keto works for another friend. And finding what works for you can be a process of trial and error. I don’t track my calories out too much as I know that with…

Pass day 2. Struggling with what I suspect is a stomach bug. Need to drive to Cape Town to fetch my parents so hope I’ll feel better by Wednesday.

Pass day 1 for me.