This week has been a good week, and very busy too. It seems that there is a lot that I could journal, but I am short of time. I am heading into another busy week. I have made February the month for bringing up my push-up, sit-up, and squat thrust numbers. Every day is a battle, but things are improving. My goal is to be up to date on these three things by the end of February. I appreciate the comment I recieved on my UBBT tracker. It is motivating that my team members are taking an interest and keeping tabs on me.
I have also made February a cleanse-month. I am trying a different one than the Master Cleanse, which I used last year, with mixed results. The Master Cleanse (aka the Lemonade cleanse), resulted in weight loss, increased energy, and a lifting of spririt. But after not eating solid food for 7 days, I succumbed to the urge to eat everything in sight. This year's cleanse is a 30-day herbal cleanse, and I can eat normally and healthily throughout. It also includes a significant supplement of omega and essential fatty acids. I believe this may have resulted in an unexpected health benefit. I've noticed that some chronic injuries associated with my osteoarthritis have pretty much been completely alleviated. Suddenly, the crunch and grind I listen to as I perform my push-ups has dissappeared for the first time in almost 2 years. I think I might even be able to run. But I don't want to push it. For now I am happy to listen to the silence of my joints, and marvel at the freedom with which I can move my right shoulder without pain.
Claire Finnamore
Student Member, Silent River Kung Fu
Ultimate Black Belt Test
UBBT8
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