Class was pretty successful!

I realized I forgot to say something rather important in the last post: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!


Well, I did my class on Saturday morning and it was pretty much a success! I had just 5 people before class was over with but that was ok. 3 of them had never done ZUMBA before so they knew nothing if I messed up. wink, wink... I had a great time and I hope the students did, as well! We shook our booties all hour and got a great workout in. Now, since Marcela is leaving on Sunday, I've offered to sub for her again on Saturday since I know she'll definitely need to pack last minute stuff and help out her hubby. She hasn't given me a response yet so I guess I'll have to wait until tonight to offer again. I had so much fun with class that I want to do it again! I had to get over the initial jitters and self-consciousness that I felt before class started but once the music started, I started moving and wanted everyone to learn the moves! Or at least keep moving themselves. The important part of this class isn't to get the moves right, it's to not feel like you're working out but partying or just dancing the hour away!! That's what it feels like for me (most of the time) whenever I take the class as a student! After all, the motto of ZUMBA is "Ditch the workout, join the party!"


The only bad thing about the possible takeover of this Saturday class (which is more than a possibility--I will take it until I get tired of driving to downtown every Saturday morning), is the fact that I will start missing my regular Weight Watchers peeps. I usually go to the 10am meeting and have been going solidly up until the whole ordeal of Marcela teaching at the studio. That's my favorite time to go to meetings and weigh in! So now it's up to me to figure out just how long I wanna keep doing this Saturday gig. Gotta figure out what's more important to me. WW is definitely important but it's got the flexibility of finding other meeting times when I need them for sure. Plus, I've definitely got the flexibility now that I'm a Lifetime member of not having to go every weekend or week, although I like to go most weeks when I'm putting in the effort of losing so I can keep myself accountable. It's just that the people in Saturday's group are the best, including the leader! I don't feel annoyed at their comments at all. Whereas, I've been to one or two meetings where there's a person in there that KNOWS EVERYTHING, or at least he'd have you believe that. I mean, when you're a Lifetime member, you've heard everything and yes, you do know a lot! However, that's when you gotta sit back and let other people learn instead of butting in every five minutes (or less) with your five cents. Anyway, needless to say, this particular group is my favorite and it's gonna be sad to not see them for awhile while I enjoy this newfound hobby. BUT HEY, at least I'm missing the meetings for exercise and not sleep or just sitting at home. That's the important part. I attribute all of this ZUMBA venturing and the ability to FIT into the outfits to Weight Watchers--without WW, I'd still be close to 200 pounds (or over) and be miserable. They're the reason I'm able to get up and run a half marathon every year. Without WW, I'd never be able to even conjure up the motivation to do those things!! :) I love my life right now and where it's possibly taking me right now. Well, except for the not having a full time job right now. But at least Kyle is still employed and is doing well. That we can also be thankful for in these times.