Horny again this morning, but not as crazy as yesterday. I’m really pleased because it seems that my physical endurance is finally starting to improve noticably on account of the karate. Last night and last thursday both felt like hard work, but neither of them left me exhausted. This morning I’m only the slightest bit weak in a few muscles and I haven’t found any sore or stiff spots yet.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the physical body lately, and all the ways we abuse it in our daily lives. I’ve been using my limited tcm knowledge on a much more regular basis than I ever have before. I’m even considering putting forth the effort to learn the accupressure points (all of them) instead of just the handful that I know.

I’ve never been one to go in for huge lifestyle changes (although I’ve tried it a few times), and I kind of think that gradual change and a focus on feeling well is a much better approach than major dietary shifts or intense exercise regimens. And I’m happy to see the proof in my physical response to the gradual changes I’ve made. I’m not losing weight especially fast, but I am losing it with some consistency. More importantly I feel more physically fit and able with each passing week.

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this before, but I have a very simple goal in mind for all this work. I want to do a pull up. Just one will make me happy. You see, I’ve never in my life been able to do a pull-up, not even one. When I can do a pull up I’ll officially be in the best physical condition of my life. (Perhaps that’s not saying a whole lot, but it’s what I am aiming for.) It’s a pretty simple goal, but it’s the best kind. It’s challenging without seeming impossible, easy to measure, and when I achieve it I will have a real physical indicator of my accomplishment.

The ability to kick my younger brother in the face is just a bonus. Honest.