Day 10

10 days ladies and gents! I just want to say thank you to each and everyone who has been supportive of my journey. I was not feeling well today. I took my friend Ana to sushi and we both got sick. We have probably eaten there a 100 times. I just thought I wasn't feeling good but told myself you can go to the 430 and you'll be fine. Ana's arm got casted a couple days ago so I told her I would wash and blow out her hair since she can't do it herself. It's crazy how much we rely on our hands. Ana was looking forward to beginning a new fitness regimen and told me when she gets the cast off she would love to try Bikram. She prefers working out in the heat! I am so excited that she has an interest in it. Tonight was rough but I really tried to stay as focused as possible. I almost passed out a few times but worked through it. I knew I didn't feel well but at this point didn't know it was food poisoning. I checked to see how Ana was after class and then she told me she had been getting sick as well. That's when we realized it. I was determined and persevered. We all have challenges everyday but tonight Bikram did make me feel better. Pose of the Day: Utkatasana aka awkward pose Benefits Improves overall body strength Opens pelvis Strengthens and tones leg muscles Relieves menstrual cramping Reduces fat pocket under buttocks Aligns skeletal system Good for arthritis conditions Good for digestion Relieves joint pain Relieves sciatica Improves flexibility in toes and ankles Exercises liver, intestines, and pancreas