We Should Dance

Must have really gotten my bell rung in kettlebell practice because I left my yoga mat behind which I use for planks and whatnot during class.

Also not sure what I did with insulated tumbler number five. I went to give fellow kettlebeller, Princess Tiffany, something and I think that I left the tumbler on the car even though I didn't hear anything crash to the ground. Also pulled over because I thought that I had left my iPod behind...Where's my mind?

Saw this quote posted on Twitter:

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we’re here we should dance. -Anonymous

And, so, I went to Zumba and danced away a week that's felt really long. I love music -- almost as much as this baby.

In Like or Month-End Review, January

Went to my third Zumba Gold class. While I'm not in love with Zumba, I'm definitely in like. It certainly helps that Jenn, the instructor, is all into it too. She had me laughing when she said Welcome to yoga to the group of about 40. Then You're in a two hour Zumba class. I totally wouldn't mind participating in a Zumbathon. And to think, I almost let the northwest flow and below average temperature keep me from heading out the door...

Earlier today, I saw someone that I hadn't seen in about five years and the first thing she said to me was that I had lost weight which made me feel good. It lets me know that even though I've gained weight, I haven't put it all back on.

It's, amazingly, the end of another month. Here's how I stayed active:


10 Minute Solution: 5 Day Get Fit Mix

Fat Blasting Interval, 1 x

10 Minute Solution: KnockOut BODY!

Knockout Body Blast, 1 x

10 Minute Solution: Tone Trouble Zones

10 Minute Stretch, 2 x's

Boxing, 4 x's

Kettlebell, 5 x's

Rock Climbing, 5 x's

Supreme Day 90, 2 x's

Swimming, 3 x's

Walking, 5 x's

Yoga, 12 x's

Zumba Gold, 3 x's


Tried any new activities?

The Only Rule

I finally got the courage and signed up for a Zumba class -- Zumba Gold, really, which is geared towards older people, beginners or anyone needing modifications.

Who's new? the instructor, Jenn, asked.

I didn't want to raise my hand but it was obvious that I was new. I'll just look at the people that look new, she joked.

I was close to the wall and Jenn said Those corners will eat you up. I saw space on the other side of the room and asked this woman if she would switch positions with me because I wanted to be on the back row. As the music started, this woman skidded into class and next to me.

Jenn is a great and enthusiastic teacher. Bonus -- this woman on the front row smiled almost the entire time. There were moments when I faced the opposite direction of everyone else but I didn't feel embarrassed. Also loved that it was an inter-generational class. The vibe in the room was great and I can see why so many are addicted to Zumba.

The woman next to me, the skidder, was totally into it and she made me want to put more effort into my moves. She also made me sing during this one song because she would sing then turn to me, repeatedly, mouthing the words.

Jenn said that the only rule of Zumba is to have fun and I did. As I gathered my things in the hallway, the skidder said Are you going to take my Zumba Tone class now? That totally explained the enthusiasm and, while I didn't take her class today, I would like to return to take it.