In May this year I’m going to be taking my second Kuk Sool Won Black belt test, and I’ve been training hard in preparation. Yep, I know it might seem a long way off, but two months of the year have already gone, and sadly that only leaves me 3 months to get fit! Below is the fitness routine I’m following.

Yesterday, I managed to do 20 inverted sit-ups, in sets of 5, and 40 squats with an 8kg medicine ball. Ok, it’s not happening overnight, but I am definitely getting into much better shape. I weighed myself on Boxing Day and was horrified!! I’m not going to tell you how much I weighed, but since I’ve been eating healthier and exercising, I’ve lost 25lbs (11.4kg). I’ve been doing some form of workout every other day, and I’m noticing quite a few changes in my body now that I have been living differently for almost two months:

• The protruding tummy is pretty much gone.
• I have higher endurance, able now to push myself much more.
• I can concentrate better.
• My upper body is much stronger,  four weeks ago, I couldn’t do more than a handful of push-up without my chest touching the ground in-between.
• My moods, even in the midst of stress, are brighter and more optimistic.
• I sleep better.
• My appetite is smaller and my clothes are way too big

So, maybe a few other people should take a cue and hop on the fitness bandwagon! It is well-worth any sacrifice, and is certainly also worth the work. Just remember, you get out of it what you put into it.

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