So far this has been the best Black Belt cycle for me. I seem to be working hard at requirements, but how could I not. The time in the day is limited, but getting up but a little earlier to complete some requirements has made such a big difference in how enormous the requirements seem to me. While at this point, I'd likely fail my physical test, I do feel stronger in some ways. I have had more help and encouragement from my family this time rather than the constant reminder that I'm never home. I can't do the run in the allotted time yet, but my husband has been working on that and can do it now. My cousin does the pushups and sit ups with her 2 year old son and runs with and without him. We email back and forth to keep each other accountable. I was able to share today that I reached the half way mark on my pushups and sit-ups. That is very satisfying. Before this cycle began, I could do one pull-up if my arms weren't tired. Well my arms haven't not been tired since the cycle began, but I can sometimes do three. That may not be 10 but that sure is progress.