Day 27 Must. Have. DOUGHNUTS.
Today’s afternoon class was a breeze, despite Ken and Barbie in the back row. More about them tomorrow.
But after class, I overheard Juliette, the instructor, talking to one of the newcomers who was asking about weight loss. “Most people actually gain weight when they first start Bikram yoga,” explained Juliette. She happened to say it during a lull in the general ruckus of water gulping and shoe gathering, and as one, every pudgy female eye turned toward her in silence. “Muscle weighs more than fat,” Juliette added quickly, “so you’ll still look smaller.” The quiet lengthened and grew more dense, like the air before a tornado. “But you will lose weight eventually,” she continued, rather desperately, “as you continue your practice.”
So I guess I almost had it right the other day. Except I should have said Yoga: Guaranteed Weight Gain.
All I know is I’m damn hungry these days. I spent my final savasana planning my route to the bank for cash to pay for Tim Horton’s. And we’re having pizza for supper.
Day 26 Results are in…
… and what do you know. Recovery time matters. 17.75 hours between classes is not long enough. I wimped out on several postures today, damaging my dignity slightly in front of a delectable new instructor.
I felt better though, after he ever-so-gently adjusted me into a better Spine Twisting Posture.
Such a nice boy.
For the record, those people who do two classes in one day, to make up for missing a day, so they don’t mess up their challenge? They must be nuts.
Day 25 Yoga: Guaranteed Weight Loss!
It’s not really true. I have nothing new to report so I figured I’d find out if this really is the best way, aside from porn, to drive your blog traffic through the roof. (Naked Sweaty Boys was a big hit, but that’s as racy as I’m going to get.)
My hypothesis of yesterday is neither proven nor disproven, as I was unable to make it to the 9:15 am class today. I didn’t try. It seemed like a bad idea at the time. However, I went to the 3:30 class, so I can still confirm it tomorrow, if I so choose.
Then again, it’s my hypothesis. I can just call it truth and go to bed.