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Zumba?
Anyone else on an exercise plan? I ordered the complete Zumba kit just before Christmas because I am determined to get this weight off, and needed a break from Jillian. I also know myself and I just don't go to the gym. So starting with the 26th, here's what was accomplished:
Sun 12/26 - Basic steps dvd, 20 min. express, light shoveling snow.
Mon 12/27 - Shoveling snow for 2 hrs.
Tue 12/28 - Shoveling snow for 1 hr.
Wed 12/29 - 20 min. express dvd
Thurs, 12/30 - 20 min. express dvd
Fri 12/31 - No workout
Sat 1/1 - No workout
Sun 1/2 - 20 min. express DVD
Now that it's back to life after the holidays, I can work out Tuesdays, Wednesdays, maybe Fridays (not sure yet) and Saturday/Sunday. Mondays and Thursdays I work 14 hour days (out of the house at 6:20, home close to 9pm) and I just can't see fitting in a workout. I'm hopeful, though, because I'll be working out again - until this week I hadn't worked out since before the wedding! Anyone jumping back on the working out wagon? Let's keep each other accountable!
RIP Dr. Irving Fishman - 10/1/19-7/25/10 - thank you for holding on for me.
You made my wedding day complete.
Re: Zumba?
I'm up for this as well. I ordered the the zumba kit and got it right before the holidays. I did okay for the first week and then the holidays hit and I fell off the wagon. I definitely need to lose some weight!
I'm up for this as well. I ordered the the zumba kit and got it right before the holidays. I did okay for the first week and then the holidays hit and I fell off the wagon. I definitely need to lose some weight!
RIP Dr. Irving Fishman - 10/1/19-7/25/10 - thank you for holding on for me.
You made my wedding day complete.
I've jumped back in. I've gained 5lbs since. I just feel disgusting. I don't want to be overweight when i'm older, so i need to practice the right things now.
I've joined the YMCA. As of right now i'll be going to their free classes they offer weekly. Until Jan 24, I plan to do zumba mondays, step tues, zumba wed? or body work, step/sculp on thrusday friday body blast or sumba followed by abs and arms. There's lots to choose from. I'm excited.
i have my son enrolled in a class on wednesday so I'll always have at least one day of exercise. But Jan 24th my son is back in his music class so i won't be able to go mondays.
I'm starting by watching what I eat...I'd like to at least have more energy this year even if I don't drop any pounds. I'd like to be more active, I just don't know if my schedule will allow it. I don't belong to a gym, so I'd need to get some tapes. Let me know how you like the zumba!!!! I'd love to try.
On a semi-related note, I played this dance game (Just Dance?) on my parents Wii with my sisters last night and my arms are super sore today. It was actually a pretty awesome workout. This might be an excellent excuse to buy a game system...
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I'm on the wagon as well. I've been pretty good at getting to the gym - always 2x a week when I go to classes but I want to bump that up to 4-5x a week. On those 3 additional gym days I want to get back into the C25K runs because I really want to run a 5k in the spring.
I need to do a better job of watching what I eat...main just stop eating all the sweets that have been over this holiday season. I started taking vitamins last week so that's a new thing for me too.
I am jumping on the wagon! I need to be more consistent with working out. I, like Lauren, would like to go 4-5 times a week instead of 2-3 and sometimes even just 1. My eating has been awful the past two weeks so I am going grocery shopping today for better food choices and am hoping I can do good this week and then continue on.
I want to do a lifestyle change where it just feels natural to eat well and workout instead of feeling like I'm forcing myself to do something all the time.
I am with you guys. Although I don't necessarily want to drop many pounds, I really want to get into better shape. First of all, I need to stop eating like it's still the holidays. Starting today, I am back to healthy lunches and not eating cookies for every snack! Next, I need to make my exercise more of a commitment. I know I've said this before, but I need to go out to ride more. It effects Velvet, too, if I don't ride as often, which isn't fair to her. I also need to get back on the 30ds. I can actually see the difference in my body if I do the workouts even twice a week. I am hoping the weather allows me to start running again too, as one of my goals is to run in my first road race this spring/summer.
Also, Nicole, I played the Dance Central game for the Kinect this weekend. I haven't played the Wii one, but DC really gets your heart rate up! It actually makes you work while your having fun!
yeah, ive been half-on-half-off the bandwagon in the last few months. but im committed to being wholly on from now on! i just got the p90x dvds from my friend so as soon as i get to the store to pick up the resistance bands i need, im starting! im going to try to get DH to do it with me too.
I know its going to be hard especially because i am SEVERELY out of shape, but i can do it.
Most importantly, i need to be more confident and feel better about myself. And being healthier will absolutely assist me in that. I'm still on Weight Watchers...so hopefully that helps me too
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