chop the fat out!

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    math puppy's Avatarmath puppy , 12-18-2007 03:55 AM
    karate chop!
    hi-ya!

    i just joined an all womens martial arts school, it really gives me a work out and i love it! not only am i learning self defense but i get to burn crazy calories too!
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    GirlyGirlSebas's AvatarGirlyGirlSebas , 12-18-2007 07:48 AM
    Sounds like you found something you enjoy...and, you're getting a wonderful workout! Congratulations!
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    Sandi's AvatarSandi , 12-18-2007 08:43 AM
    That's awesome. I think a big part of being active is finding something that you love.
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    kimmieone's Avatarkimmieone , 12-19-2007 08:22 AM
    math puppy, that rocks! I wish they had something like that around here.
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    boaterswife's Avatarboaterswife , 12-19-2007 08:26 AM
    How exciting....great exercise doing something you enjoy, and a bit of self defense in there too! Good for you!
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    jay41's Avatarjay41 , 12-22-2007 07:58 PM
    Martial Arts is great!!!

    I found it about 4 years ago - to me it isn't boring like going to the gym. Always learning.

    I'm about to go for my black belt in Isshinryu Karate. Been working at it 3 years. I started losing weight so I wouldn't be huffing and puffing so much. I think I'll lose about 15 more pounds - the test is scheduled for the first week in February.

    I also take TaiChi - been taking that about 4 years. It has done wonders for my bad knees and got me moving so well I started the karate after about a year.

    Don't give up -- It's all about practice and moving and becoming that badass you always wanted to be
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    KrisR's AvatarKrisR , 12-22-2007 09:40 PM
    Sounds like fun. I might need to keep my eye out for a class around here.

    I've been wanting to box for years and recently started doing a bit with my personal trainer and love it. It's so true about how much easier it is to exercise if you are doing something you enjoy doing.
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    math puppy's Avatarmath puppy , 12-29-2007 03:42 AM
    wow TaiChi! ill have to find some classes of that too, ive always been intrested!
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    math puppy's Avatarmath puppy , 12-29-2007 03:45 AM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by iamfire
    Morning,

    I totally agree with you! I've been doing Goju Ryu karate now since last May, and not only does it provide a killer workout, it really helps build the self confidence and skills as well.

    My dojo also offers Kendo (japanese swords), Nunchaku, Aikido, Bo-staff and other arts too - they're lots of fun.

    I've lost 45+ pounds now (I'll be posting my final stats on the 20th, as it will have been a full year on my new lifestyle change), and the martial arts definitely helped.

    Here are some of my favorite MA sites:

    http://www.kendo-world.com
    http://www.bullshido.net

    Enjoy,

    Barbara

    thanx!
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