Weapons of Mass Destruction

You need your armour - these are my 16 ounce boxing glove. Hot red! 

At each class you just don't know what to expect. Tonight we had the boxing man on our circuit training. 

Just a ball, right, a 25 lb ball that you must smash into the floor for 2 minutes. 

And you need your leader - if you are going to fight flabby thighs and make them firm; if you are going to flatten stomachs and increase lung capacity and strength you need to have someone put you through the paces.

Love airline lounges

I'm flying to Tampa, Florida and I got to take advantage of the lounge. Love the fact that finally I can get an internet connection - used to be that you needed a special code or you had to be a super special person (ie fly a lot on an expense account not like me - fly a lot on cheapest ticket possible).

I thank the United Airlines Club for that. I must say the shrink-wrapped fruit was kinda weird but thanks for offering up fruit!

Kick a little butt with Raz Chan

Jab, cross, jab
Three times a week I have faithfully being taking kick boxing classes with www.razchanfitness.com/
Sometimes they are outside but most often they are in the basement of a church. Anywhere from 15 to 30 women of all ages and ethnic backgrounds show up for an hour of breathing hard, sweating and being tough on our bodies.

I need to post some new photos as gradually I am seeing a difference in my body. First off I'm getting stronger. My lungs are stronger - I love doing a flight of stairs and not huff or puff. And while I haven't lost any weight my clothes are fitting better. (I do not have a scale - throw yours out or keep it to weigh only luggage and the cat). My suggestion to anyone is to sign up to a local kickboxing class - ideally when you are in your twenties or thirties so you can embrace the beauty of a healthy, strong body. 

These were taken last year early autumn - I need to take some new photos as my tape measure and my clothing tells me that I'm looking leaner and fitter! To see a few of the photos from class click on words that say raz chan outdoor classes - not sure where they show up on this post. It will take you to the picasa website; on the left side of the screen you will see the words slideshow - click that and you will see the class in action. This isn't your normal class as usually we are in the bottom of a building close to this park.  

Raz Chan Outdoor classes