Monthly Archives: January 2008

In which I am the Dog

Posted on January 31, 2008 by KicknKnit

I wasn’t sure if I should post this on my  dog blog or here but this seemed like the more appropriate spot.  When I train my dog, I expect that they will make mistakes. It’s how they learn.  These are the … Continue reading →

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Woo! I’m losing weight!

Posted on January 28, 2008 by KicknKnit

I got on the scale at the gym on Saturday and I’ve dropped 4 pounds in a month.  That’s my goal.. a pound a week!   I’ve been working really hard at watching what I eat and making sure I get … Continue reading →

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Falafel Chicken and homemade Tzatziki sauce

Posted on January 23, 2008 by KicknKnit

Since this really is a wellness blog.. not just about karate, I thought I’d post a recipe I sort of adapted from a fuller fatter version that involved frying and egg yolks. I’d site the source, but I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Updates on progress

Posted on January 17, 2008 by KicknKnit

Last week in class Sensei told me that my kicks and punches were already getting stronger. My goal in every class is to do everything so perfectly that I get a nod from Sensei.. but no correction… I am seeking … Continue reading →

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That was humiliating

Posted on January 11, 2008 by KicknKnit

I decided that before class yesterday, I would walk the track at the Y first. Not fast and not a lot.. just enough to warm up my major leg muscles. Our warm-ups are often not long enough for me since … Continue reading →

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