Day 6: Why Can’t I Look Like That?

Aaron and I were looking at ourselves in the mirror with our shirts off last night admiring our new muscles. I looked to Aaron and saw a huge improvement in his biceps and triceps, and then I looked to myself and saw… meh. Yes, there is a tiny bit of improvement in muscle tone, but really all that’s changed is my flexibility and how I feel. Not how I look. This will change, but it really ticks me off how quickly guys get in shape compared with women.

One way Aaron had a leg up on me (haha, literally) was today’s workout. Kenpo, largely a cardio self-defense workout, was something Aaron was already well-versed in. I, on the other hand, spent a good chunk of each routine staring at the TV trying to figure out what some of the moves were and where exactly I should place my feet when I punched. Like me, if you’re not familiar with a “jab-cross-hook-uppercut,” look out: Tony Horton does not explain what these moves are, and he and his team move at lightening speed!

Regardless of the difficulty of Kenpo, it was tons of fun. I imagined every “step drag-claw-low punch” and every “three direction kick” was directed at the people who have made my life hell. I broke a sweat that I haven’t experienced in years. I “brought it” with such intensity that I strained my hamstrings a bit more than I should have. With time, I think I will catch up with Aaron.

Workout: Kenpo-X at 10:00 a.m.
Hours Slept: 6

Breakfast: protein shake
Post-Workout Snack: protein bar and diluted orange juice
Lunch: turkey and cheese croissant
Afternoon Snack: mozzarella cheese stick, 3 rice cakes
Dinner: 6oz chicken breast, two baked potatoes with Smart Spread

Days to Go: 84