Went back to my grandpa's for several days and as with all the relatives on this planet do, they threw big feast.. They live in Kochi where it is located south part of Japan and known for good seafood and lots of drinking... It was hard to say no to the food and drinks they are offering but I did it somehow. It was my first time I ate fish for the protein. Sashimi was fantastic but it wasn't as tasty as eating with soy sauce which I stayed away because of its salt contents..
As for my exercise, I managed not to miss any workouts so far. But jump rope is getting on my nerves cas I can't continue more than 100. I think it is because rope is too light as I don't feel enough inertia while it rotates around my body. Jumping over 1000 is putting mental burden on me. I found it is easier if I jump in front of the big mirror but that means I have to go to the gym which defeats the purpose of this program... hmm.. I will go get the new rope to see if it makes some differences..
My weight is going down at constant pace. It hits 76.0kg when I measured myself this morning. YEAH!
I will end today's blog with the picture of village where my relatives live.
Traditional Japanese house, creek, flower and mountains. looks pretty isn't it? :)
looks beautiful - makes me miss japan.. my wife (Yumi) and baby (Olivia) are at Yumi's parents' house in Nagano now and I'm very jealous! that said, i couldn't enjoy the food as much as normal even if i was there, so happy to delay my next trip til later in the year!
ReplyDeletedefinitely get a heavier rope.. i think mine's about right, but i can see how a light rope would suck.
gambatte!!
Definetely try a different jumprope!
ReplyDeleteI am the jumprope expert coz I suck really badly and I have bought three ropes already in search of the holy grail.
I strongly recommend the Altus Speed rope (the black plastic one, not the leather one) for guys. Unfortunately for me it was just a little too long and not adjustable, but it swings really well and never tangles. Check it out.
Tanya had also recommended a rope from Muji, but I went a few days ago and they seem to not carry it anymore at least in HK... maybe they still got it in Japan.
Definitely go with a plastic speed rope. Leather ones just don't work as well for something like this.
ReplyDeleteMake sure your rope is the right length, too! A long rope is a nightmare.
ReplyDeleteAlso, pull ups will come; your back and shoulders with get stronger and your body will get lighter. Just remember that the best workout is the one where you fail!