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So, on 04/08/2008, I FINALLY passed my 2nd degree blue belt test! Only 3 belts to go until I test for black belt. So: EVERYBODY PARTY!!!!!!

Come on, anybody else? I feel kinda unloved here, people.

I stay motivated by thinking about how awesome my muscle will look.

How do you stay motivated to train/work out?

Will whey protein make you fat?

I'm just wondering if anybody's done a 5K race. If you did, did you have fun? What was it like? I just want to know what doing one is like.

I'm going as a goth.

What should I do to lose the fat in my thighs & butt? I'm WELL AWARE that I'm clueless.

I should probably say what my faves are, huh? OK, I like squats, bicep curls and military press.

I'm just INSANELY curious about this, so, here's my question: For those of us who DO lift weights(in addition to MA training), what's your favorite exercise to do with them?

I'm supposed to practice my forms & techniques and weight-train, but I just can't seem to stay motivated. Any tips, hints, suggestions?

I'm currently taking private lessons because, due to my schedule at ODU, I had to drop going to Hampton for classes. Well, I had a private lesson on Sept. 7th. My instructor mentioned I was about ready to test but he wants me to test in front of a large group of people, and I'm somewhat freaked about that now. I have no problem with testing in front of a SMALL group, but thinking about a HUGE group kinda makes my stomach hurt. Any suggestions on how to deal?

No, seriously, what is it? I ask this because I have NO idea whatsoever! One of the black belts in my class mentioned it to me, and I'd like to know more about it. Explain in terms a 9 year old could understand-- my brain's still sort of fried from studying for my exams!

I'm not really sure. It's been so long since I last tested and passed, I think my instructor lets you know after the test is over. I'm not sure, though. Hopefully, though, by tonight I will let you know!

I normally wear my dobok, but every so often, we train in normal clothes.