Off Week, not in a good way.

This is what my life has been reduced to, going to work and then training. Planning my meals and sleeping are the most fun things I do. I could not be happier!!!

I realized this week that although I am physically fit (best shape of my life) my mental fitness needs some work. I had three "breakdowns" this week in terms of meals. I prepared as best I could for the tempting cookies and candy that work presents but I folded Monday and Wednesday. My body is not used to eating so much sugar and it reacted, unfavorably. I felt like SHIT during the following days. That is especially bad because Tuesday and Thursday are my hardest workout days. The one thing which saves me is that I have not really gained any weight as a result. I have maintained. I still have enough time to make the weight I need to. I, admittedly, fantasize about what I will be eating the days/week following my fight. First stop. . . Beer Garden, win or lose.

I would also like to answer the numerous questions of my family and friends about the information. Apparently, many people are interested in seeing me fight. Not sure if they want to see me hit someone or get hit (as neither have happened).

I have been lucky my entire life in one crucial aspect. My parents. Both Kathy and my dad have been hands down my biggest fans while playing soccer, football or running track. They would come to every game and meet that they could. This is the first thing I have undertaken in my life where I do not have their support. It feels odd. I know that Kathy won't be at any of my fights, ever. She just can't stand to watch them. And my dad used to pick my brain about everything track related and listen intently as I droned on and on about meaningless small details of sprinting. Now, he just closes up and has a disapproving look on his face whenever the topic of fighting comes up. I think the lack of support comes from not understanding. I hope that IF they do make it to a fight they will see it is not as barbaric as they think it is now.

While on the topic of fight day. I cannot wait. I am amped beyond amped. I feel like I have turned a corner in my training and I want to "test my metal" against a real opponent. Time to get the conditioning up so I can go all out for the three rounds. RUNNING HERE I COME!! I need to press Sifu about when my fight date is so that way I can request off of work. I would be miserable if I had to pull out at the last minute because I have to work 3 hours on a Saturday/Fight Day.