The ups and downs of life are something that we all face no matter how rich or poor, how healthy or unhealthy. We all experience it. Over the last few weeks, in fact the last year I’ve been trying to get fitter and healthier but when I thought I was making progress I then hitContinue reading “The Ups And Downs of Life”
Category Archives: health
The Martial Way Is My Way
Over the last year or so I have been looking at different ways of trying to get my health and fitness into better shape. I’ve been looking at all aspect of my health and wellness from food to exercise to meditation. I’ve been counting my macros, doing meditation classes, getting better sleep, trying to doContinue reading “The Martial Way Is My Way”
Who Is My Enemy?
I’ve often heard it said when chatting with friends and family that they say things like “oh chocolate is my enemy” or “that hamburger doesn’t like me” all related to gaining weight. Sometimes it’s related to preventing weight loss, but you get the idea. I’ve been trying to lose weight for years now, off andContinue reading “Who Is My Enemy?”
Learning To Sleep Again
When we are born all we want to do is sleep. As babies our parents know the importance of sleep for both them and us. However, as we grow this changes. Whether it’s us personally or outside influences, or simply thart sleep patterns or habits change. For me, I have spent most of my lifeContinue reading “Learning To Sleep Again”
Finding Balance
I’ve come to realise that I’m not the greatest when it comes to balance. I’m not talking about standing in a yoga pose without falling over. I’m referring to balance in life and in particular my life. Every time I think I’m on the right track and feel like things are balanced, it also changes.Continue reading “Finding Balance”
The Pressure Of High Blood Pressure
For many of us we are always keeping an eye on our weight. Weighing ourselves regularly and watching the weight go up and down or perhaps just down. For me I have the added challenge of monitoring my blood pressure and trust me its grim viewing. I was diagnosed with Hypertension due to high BloodContinue reading “The Pressure Of High Blood Pressure”
How Pigheaded Are You
This time of year we are all thinking about a new start in a new year. Whether it be a new diet, a new fitness regime, sorting out finances or simply thinking about what we want to change. My biggest problem with a lot of this is that I don’t always follow through on whatContinue reading “How Pigheaded Are You”
A Period Of Reflection
Over the last 10 weeks, I’ve probably done more exercise than I have in the last 12 months. News that my Cardiac Cosultant will love. During my long walks I’ve started to think a lot more about my past and my future. In previous posts you will have heard me talk about how we hateContinue reading “A Period Of Reflection”
Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight
As a martial artist I spent 21 years getting to love the culture of the Far East and it’s discipline. 12 years ago I stepped back from my role as a karate instructor but I never forgot what I learned and never lost my love of Japan and its culture. In 2020 I started downContinue reading “Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight”
Back On Course
It’s been over as month since my last blog post, something I need to keep on top of. However, its been a busy month and finding the time has been hard. No, that’s bollocks, I should have made the time. Anyway, my rehab journey continues and I’m trying to do some sort of exercise everyContinue reading “Back On Course”
