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All DC nerds are welcome to join my Pimms' in the Park Party! June 5th, at 2PM in Lincoln Park, East Capitol St SE, DC. Pimms cup and sandwiches will be provided but more drinks and food are always welcome! RSVP to astipek@outlook.com or 617-913-0782. Rain location: 1354 C St NE, Washington, DC 20002

So are people interested in doing another meetup in May/June?

I have a chronic pain condition that makes training very difficult at times, so I empathize with where you are coming from. For me, I prioritize listening to my body. On a day where my condition is going to make training unsafe for me or those I'm practicing with, I go home and do yoga or rest. But if I believe that I am capable of training at 50%, I go and do what I can. An aspect of managing my condition that I've found incredibly important is mental well being. The balance and relief I get from training helps me endure my condition. Again this is all my perspective and experience, so you should really listen to your own body, your sensei, and your doctors. But I hope you find the right balance

Does anyone have recommendations for cross fit or free weight focused gyms either in downtown or the Capitol Hill/H St area? I'd like to give it a try

Because those 'Huns' are currently trampling all over my health, goals, and well-being. I have a commitment problem, a consistency problem. I get to a point where I just can't stand how I feel, where I read another chapter of Level Up Your Life and am ready to punch down that mental wall, where a friend says 'Hey you should meet my friend...' and I am ready for change! And I give it a shot! For like a week. Or until it gets hard. Or until I can come up with an good excuse. Then my 'Huns' come creeping over the Great Wall: complacency, comparing myself to others ('hey this friend works out way less than I do, so I'm ok'), binges (restaurants, shopping, Netflix...oh lord Netflix), medical conditions (using my sickly disposition and chronic pain condition to hold myself back). What made this respawn different? Not sure yet, but I'm hoping that by keeping myself tied to the Rebellion, I can keep myself away from the Dark Side. So here it goes: Rebellion Quests Finish reading Level Up Your Life Figure out quest list and fill it out on LevelUpYourLife.com Visit the Rebellion forums at least x3 per week Find Accountability buddy? Fitness Quests 1 Perfect Push Up Exchange 1 episode of TV per week for a yoga session Transition to Level 2 classes in Krav Maga (stop hiding in beginner's classes!)

I can empathize with your fight against the LDL monster as I am fighting that battle as well at the moment. A great physical is a great start and as Raincloak said, starting with some basic walking and food adjustments. You don't need luck, you've got a hero's heart and the Rebellion on your side! My medical team suggested focusing on increasing fruits and vegetables. Try having a dedicated fruit bowl somewhere in your kitchen and has a few different choices. For me having fruit that I had already paid for right in my face whenever I snuck down for a snack made me more inclined to choose that!

Thanks everyone for the advice! My problem has been solved with a polite suggestion, a pint, and a common enemy to turn against. She and I now get along and train together well. She didn't realize that she was hurting me and we worked out a better way for me to hold the pads for her and make her more aware of my height.

I've been absent from the forums so can someone give me the where/when for tomorrow? Want to come but just can't find the post on the thread

^^ This is the main reason why I haven't spoken up more. I don't want to be seen as unable to keep up, but this is getting to be to much to handle. I couldn't go on my run today because of class last night. But good news is that I don't think it's the culture of the dojo, because I've paired up with the most experienced and strongest people and they've been great about giving me good tips and making sure that I am pushing myself but not damaging myself. Thanks all for the advice!

Has anyone ever had to deal with a person in their class/dojo whom you have a very hard time training with? I'm really enjoying Krav Maga except for days when I get stuck partnered with this one woman. She is much bigger and stronger than I am and she will not dial back her intensity. Normally I don't mind a partner who pushes me, but I get injured every time I pair with her. Badly enough to have to leave the mat twice now. I've tried avoiding partnering with her and have asked her to slow down, but I'm still getting pounded. It's becoming a deterrent to going to class. Any advice?

I am trying to figure out which day will be best since I can only afford one day & it's my first Con.