Back in March, when I once again took up exercise seriously, I measured at 18% body fat, which is just below the "unhealthy" range. A month ago, I measured up to 16.9%, which tells me I'm making progress. I lost about 2 lbs. of fat and gained 2 lbs. of muscle in 2 months.

I don't know when I'll have another weigh-in, but it might be at the end of June. It's been three months since starting and the biggest thing I notice now is that my pants are feeling too loose. I wasn't very big to begin with, but it's nice to know I'm getting trim around my trunk again. My legs feel more solid, and they're beginning to shape up.

Effectively, I've tightened a notch on my belt once for every month I've been at this...I'm up three notches. It's odd realizing I need to do this or my pants will fall down.

Otherwise, I'm sleeping better, and my mood and energy is up. I think I might be getting to that place where I hit my stride. That's a great feeling....

Baraka's Breakfast Smoothie
1 banana
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup grated carrot
4 heads baby bok choy
1 fresh chili pepper
1 scoop hemp protein powder
1 scoop vegetarian protein powder (rice, pea, soy protein)
1 tsp coconut oil
1/2 cup fat-free yogurt
1/2 cup soy milk

Makes 1 serving

Let me tell you, this has some kick to it.

Within a week after the first class, my Business Management group of five has been reduced to two as a result of people dropping the course. And the two most recent were done today, a few hours before this week's class.

Nice. I hope it wasn't something I said.

I can't wait to see how the entire class dynamic has changed. We'll need to rejig the groups, at least.

I am now 33 years old. The same age Jesus was when he was crucified. The year marking age 33 is known to many as the Jesus Year, and it signifies a time of introspection and self-evaluation. I mean, look at all Jesus accomplished in his time. He fucking founded Christianity for God's sake.

I like to think this might be a year as such, and I didn't even plan for it. It's my birthday, and I spent the day not in celebration but at work and then attending a 3-hour class in business management. I recently came home to an apartment where I'm the only human. My SO is in Ottawa on a field trip, and I won't see her until tomorrow night. At least I have my cats and my dog here with me.

This course is one of the things I'm doing to make changes in my life, and it seems to be a good choice. Feeling completely within my element (i.e. with topics of business), I was energized by the class despite being unusually sleepy and exhausted. I'm in this class with a great group...

I try not to think about it that much.

But I can't wait for the first day of my adult life when I have a positive net worth.