Friday, October 26th You know the best part about starting a new exercise regime? For me is it the excitement of starting one! I love jumping into a new program determined to see results and excited to get stronger. Don’t forget excited to eat more! The worst part though? Soreness and exhaustion. When I started … More Day 299: Rest, Rebuild, Adapt
Thursday, October 25th At Crossfit we started working on our rope climbing technique. This isn’t your playground rope climb with helpful little knots along the way. Nope, this is just a singular rope hanging from the ceiling. The technique is to wrap the rope under and over one foot then stepping on top of the … More Day 298: I Am Strong and Able
Wednesday, October 24th Sometimes living in China very frustrating. While English is the language of the world, not as many Chinese people speak English as you would expect. Of course communication can get very difficult and oftentimes just does not happen. I get by with a lot of pointing and gesticulating. At least a smile … More Day 297: Chinglish
Two days of strength focused Crossfit after a week off of exercise means I can barely move today. This is the most extreme case of DOMS I have had in a while. Walking and lifting my arms is an extreme challenge. Fortunately it has been a great day despite mobility issues! Tuesday, October 23rd Ready … More Day 296: Netball and Cindy
Brrrrr… it’s so cold here! Thank you Shanghai, you have brought fall!! There’s nothing better than sipping a cup of green tea before braving the elements on my way to Crossfit. This is my first class back after a taking a week off due to my foot injury which is getting much worse :-(. Instead … More Day 294: Hook, line, and sinker
I have been waiting to post this for weeks! If you follow me on Instagram (@kchmiele) you have probably noticed that right now I am all about Crossfit. It all started with curiosity, patience, and a little luck. Let me share it with you now. Saturday, October 20th Before I moved to China I had heard … More Day 293: My First Crossfit Class
The US election has come and gone and I really could not be more glad to be in China right now. Politics make me antsy and annoyed, not to mention that they bring out the worst in people. Do we really have to be a nation divided? Can’t we all just get along? But really, … More Day 292: Spice and Sweat- Guizhou Cuisine
Thursday, October 18th Sorry for the weird title. I swear it is relevant to the two pictures from this day. First, a typical scene in China: It is amazing the amount of stuff people can stack on these motorbikes. It’s like a real life version of Tetris. Also, please note that at this time in … More Day 291: Tetris and Long Fingers
Happy Monday! I spent the weekend away from my computer and focused on Crossfit and busting out Season 1 of Downton Abbey. Yeah, it was a good weekend. And guess what? Fall weather has officially arrived in Shanghai!! It has been cold and sunny and I am so happy in my sweaters and scarves. Though … More Day 290: Yuyuan Commodity Markets
Tuesday, October 16th China has some interesting architecture. Of course Shanghai has its share of ritzy modern architecture with plenty of bright lights. But then there are the older concrete buildings that can be either depressing or surprisingly beautiful. This my favorite stretch of apartment buildings in Shanghai. They are old, pink, and textured. Love … More Day 289: Bring It Back
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