Zumba!

This morning I finally was able to take my first Zumba class, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Why has it taken me all of this time to go to a class?  Because I was nervous.  I had watched all the ladies, every time I went to work out at the gym, and they all seemed to know each other and were having a good time. Being the shy and quiet type, I was a little worried that I might not fit in....literally...like they all had their places in class and there was no room for one more.
I got to the gym a half hour ahead of time, just like it said to do on the schedule, and there was one girl ahead of me.  I stood next to her and soon there were a dozen or so women, all lined up to get their purple pass.
I actually said hi to the woman next to me and told her that this was my first time.  She was very nice and gave me some pointers.  Then she asked if I had just joined the gym. Uhg!  I was a little embarrassed, or I should say I would have been embarrassed if I had told the truth, that I had been a member for 8 months.  But, I let her believe that I was fairly new.  This just made me feel bad that I have still not gotten into a real fitness routine, nor have a done a very good job changing my eating habits.
You know, life gets in the way.  From bad work schedules to bad colds, it's all happened to me so far this year. But I am not stopping.  As long as you're moving forward, you are moving in the right direction.
Don't quit. Don't stop trying to be better. Don't stop making better food choices.  Keep making the effort to better your health.  Keep looking for new ways to keep your interest....like taking a
ZUMBA class!!!!

A new year, a new me

I am so happy that a new year is upon us. Like most people, I feel like I need to wait for a certain date on the calendar to start making changes.  I know that this does not make alot of sense, but it feels right.
I have been reading some very inspirational stories about women who have lost a ton of weight (ok, not a ton, but hundreds of pounds) and I figure if they can do it, so can I.
I'm way ahead of the game, considering I only have about 20 pounds to lose (but alot of flab to firm up :().
So I have made some New Years Resolutions.
The first one is that I will stop eating fast food for lunch.  Let's face it. Is there really any healthy fast food?
Whatever I bring from home, even leftovers from a not-so-healthy dinner is probably better than a burger, fries and a Pepsi.  I will also carry nuts or a nutrition bar in my purse so that I do not become ravenous before my next meal.
The next change I am making is to go to the gym in the morning and to walk/run in my neighborhood in the evening.  I think that these changes in my workout routine, along with healthier eating will jump start my metabolism and send those pesky pounds packing.
Watch out 2012.  Make way for a brand new me!