Last night was my Zumba (pronounced Zoomba) class and my friend Sara came with me. I thought it was sooo nice of her to do this because she is 4 months pregnant....but she recently ran a half marathon while pregnant so I thought she wouldn't have any trouble. I was right...she did great!I was really nervous about going to this class. I haven't taken a class of any kind since I was 5 years old and my parents enrolled me in Gymnastic, Ballet, Tap class. I have no dance training at all (not counting linedancing in the 90's while half drunk). I feel like I used to have some rhythm and could swivel my hips with the best of them. You know back in the day when I was single and
But then I had a couple kids and turned into a slumpadinka and the most dancing I do now is to Bunny Town on Disney. So I walked into this class with a nervous stomach and scared I wouldn't be able to follow the steps.
This class felt like a cross between The Biggest Loser and Dancing with the Stars. I was sweating more than I ever had in my life,
AND I LOVED EVERY MINUTE!!
Sara loved it too and we are going to take our friend Shannon when I get back from vacation. Going to this class felt like I was doing something FOR ME. Something for myself that is completely separate from my kids and husband. I love being a wife and mother but I feel like I sacrifice so much of myself that I am disappearing. Last night...I felt strong and fat and empowered!
Note to self: get a full body spanx for the next class....and these cool shoes!
To find a class near you...click HERE!
Wauw! Your enthousiasm can almost be felt here! Decided after reading this that I'm definitely going to try Zumba soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a fun blog to read!
Zoom zoom.
ReplyDeleteWTG Connie.
Sounds like you had a blast!
ReplyDeleteDo they make full body spanx? Maybe we should just wear them instead of all this exercise? I might have to track down a Zumba class, sounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteZumba sounds fun! I might have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteSoooo proud of you for taking a class! I still can't bring myself to do it. Too scared, LoL.
Enjoy your Zumba! :D
I had the biggest smile on my face while reading this post. I am SOOO glad you loved it and you make me want to do something for myself. I wonder if there is Zumba here in Mobile?!
ReplyDeleteI love Zumba!! My instructor always does a bootie challenge and that's my favorite part!! I so understand the jiggly parts flying every which way LOL I'm always afraid I'm gonna take someone's eye out! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like such fun!! And I am LMAO about Amanda having a nice butt =) teehee!
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous you got to ZUMBA!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you found a keeper!!
I'm also glad this is something you can do FOR YOU :)
You're so good at taking care of the hubs and the kiddos...you DESERVE this time away during the week.
Will you go once or twice/week?
That is so awesome! I want to try it when I'm done traveling for a while in late August! I'm so glad you did it and loved it!
ReplyDeleteThat is soooo awesome!! AND I had no idea there were special "dance" shoes. I mean, unless you do ballet ;)
ReplyDeleteThose are the coolest shoes AND they are PINK!!
xoxo ~Lisa
You go, girl! Yes, must do something for JUST YOU! I know exactly what you mean... :-)
ReplyDeleteI have heard such great things about Zumba... and this confirms I'm going to have to see if I can track down a class in my area and dust off my "groove thing" and give it a try.
Love the shoes... Great post! :-)