Day Six

Day 6

   "Kempo," aka "Everything Hurts."  Ha!  Actually, I was looking forward to this Kempo workout since day 1, and it did not disappoint.  It was a full workout for sure!  I kept my rate in the zone, being careful not to push to far over the 165 limit, and other than resting to get it back down, I was able to keep up with all the exorcises.  As I said before, I did Tae Kwan Do kickboxing for a few months of my life, so this came naturally to me.
   However, my wife was really struggling.  It was awkward for her, and because she wasn't able to get the timing down right away, she couldn't participate in some of the exorcises, this was very frustrating for her.  And frustration lead to discouragement, and she almost gave up the program entirely.  I know it's a fast paced workout, but I still wish they slowed it down and took everyone through each body motion to at least give beginners a chance to learn the right movements.  Later in the evening her and I walked through the whole workout slowly, pausing occasionally, so that I could demonstrate each move for her, and help her with technique and timing.  To be honest, it's really tricky, and I remember the first time I did Tae Kwan Do, it took me about two weeks (five times per week) to get the motions right.
   Eventually, it just flows, I promise, and you'll feel the rhythm and you'll suddenly be able to step and punch in time.  "Do your best, and forget the rest!"  The kicks are nothing out of the ordinary, just need to focus on which way your chest is facing, and which way your face is looking.
   Food went well today too.  Another day of nothing-but-water, and it feels so great.  Other great news is the coffee headaches are still gone, and I'm not really missing it at all.  I take pleasure in drinking good coffee, but I just haven't had a craving for it like I thought I would.  However, my body is still fighting me on carbohydrate withdrawal.  I doubt this would be a problem for a person who is in decent shape, however, I was a carb-aholic, and my body just isn't used to the serious switch.
   That being said, I've still managed to keep to the one "Portion" of carbs per day.  And, I haven't been in lack of energy or focus.  Tomorrow is rest and I am looking forward to it!