I just can't express how nice it has been to be regularly back to Judo. It's been going GREAT. I feel alive and energized. All this weight I've gained and feeling like a miserable blob over the holidays is just vanishing. My motivation is back, my energy is back, I truly feel alive when I'm doing Judo.

it's the hardest thing I've ever done physically, by far.

But what really has me mentally stoked is that I'm getting better, particularly on the ground (the extra 100 or so hours of newaza I've done due to also doing BJJ is certainly paying off). The dojo is getting back into a rhythm and lots of new people are trying it out. Just thrilled.

Continuing to focus on eating well and getting extra exercise in, both because it's important but also because I think I might try to compete in the tournament in March. I tore my ACL 2 years ago, I think it's time to get back on the saddle even if I might not be successful competing.

Also, my toe is healing up nicely, I buddy taped it at Judo last night and was careful not to do anything to screw it up further. it's still swollen though and I noticed it was bruised for the first time yesterday. I'm pretty sure I broke it. Oh well!