Hips Don't Lie! Shakira! Shakira!

I went to the group class at the wellness center today.  Something different.  The name of the class sounded interesting, so I thought I'd give it a try.  Zumba (A Sexy, Fierce Aerobics Class).  Ladies, if you want to get a good workout and have F-U-N at the same time, then this is the one!  We shake more hips and tummy than you want to know about!   They even passed out the (belly dance) skirts to a few members of the class. They don't know that I have one at home and it will be with me next week. (I forgot to tell you that I am a closet belly dancer.)  We danced to Shakira,  the Slum Dog Millionaire soundtrack,  Latin music and hip-hop, to name a few.   I love to dance!  I felt young again!  I felt happy!  Really happy!  Next week,  I will have the grey out of my hair and my skirt on.  Everyone says that I am looking younger.  My face has slimmed down a lot.  I  may even take a photo for you with me in my shirt. (photo of my skirt above).  I will be back to this class every Tuesday at 12 noon, so don't call or text me.  I will be DANCING!

Aquatics - I have gone two nights in a row and, I've got to tell you, we never stopped!  We don't have a single minute to spare or take a rest stop.  We just keep moving.  We run.  We jump.  We do lunges.  Our instructor, Marty, never stops.  He barks (literally).  He watches your posture and execution like a hawk.  He helps you if you are doing it wrong, and stands in front of you and shows you the correct form (in a friendly energized way).  Wow!  Other men and women seem to enjoy his class also.  It was bittersweet because I found myself thinking about the aquatic aerobics team I left in West Ashley when I enrolled in HCC.   I really miss them!  (At this moment, I am trying not to cry.)

Thank you to my mentor, Beth, who continues to support me on our non-team group workouts.  I know she enjoyed the class too.

Ah-Ha! Moment -- Exercise can be fun and work at the same time!  Stay tuned....