"Zombie Song"

One day as I was listening to my brothers wedding CD I came across this zombie song. It cracked me up! I thought it was so hilarious I listened to it a few more times. I decided I had to choreograph something to this song so that I would have an excuse to listen to it a million and half more times! I like to use this routine as a warm up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbLaXFP-Cms&feature=youtu.be

"Pure Energy" instead of High Fructose Corn Syrup

Here is the dance I choreographed to "Pure Energy" when my Zumba class had an 80's day. So much fun! We looked hilarous :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2c2kOs0B3c&feature=youtu.be

I have been trying to learn more about what foods are good and bad because sometimes it is hard to tell. I have learned that high fructose corn syrup is something to try and avoid. My new goal is to work on finding foods that are high fructose corn syrup free. 

"In America today, we are eating huge doses of sugar, especially high fructose corn syrup.  It is sweeter and cheaper than regular sugar and is in every processed food and sugar-sweetened drink. Purging it from your diet is the single best thing you can do for your health!"  -http://drhyman.com/blog/2013/11/11/never-eat-high-fructose-corn-syrup/

80's Day!

Roar

Here is the first dance I choreographed back in 2013 when I first started teaching with my zumba group. Its goofy but so much fun! It has really helped me stay fit by finding something I love doing. It doesn't have to be dancing, but find something you love. It will make getting fit so much better.  I chose this song because it gave me motivation to keep going and to be awesome. HEAR ME ROAR! :P

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C178KwdQcqw&feature=youtu.be

Yoga With Adriene

For all those who love yoga! This youtube channel is awesome. She is spunky and funny and I love how she teaches. Check her out! 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFKE7WVJfvaHW5q283SxchA

Just Keep Going!

After little J was born I got pretty frustrated with exercising. Before I got pregnant with her I had gotten to the point where I craved a good exercise. I loved it! But after she was born I felt like I was starting all over again. After doing a good workout I was tired and I felt like I couldn't take care of my kids as well. I didn't want to give up being a good mom for doing a workout that left me exhausted, sore, and irritated. This is the point where most people stop trying. But I remembered how good it used to feel and I wanted to get there again. Unfortunately it took months before my workouts started making me feel better rather than worse. I know that is not very encouraging. But just know that if you just keep going you will get there. And once you are there you are there! Its worth it! If you feel discouraged thinking that you will never be one of those people with more energy after a workout, or better moods, you will. It just takes time. The greatest things take the most work. Keep going! :D

I help teach Zumba that is Monday through Thursday at 5:30 a.m. if you want to come dance and have fun while having a great workout! It is free and awesome. Leave a note if you want any details!

JUST KEEP GOING!

Online Tip!

If you need a good online workout to do at home I have had only good experiences with this one!

http://www.fitnessblender.com/

Another Kid, Another Plan

UPDATE: So I have got two kids now! Ahh! It really puts a new spin on everything. But this baby girl is amazing and I am so happy to have her! Little J is 3 months old now and my body is finally to the point where I can start attacking the workouts. I have not been able to get back to Zumba because A will no longer stay in a stroller and jam to the music. Now he wants to run out in the group and cause havoc :P So I feel like I have to stay home and do my workouts. Luckily I have developed a nice collection of videos.

So today I want to share something I have learned recently. I have really struggled doing an entire 45 minute or longer workout because I am constantly having to pause it because Baby J needs her binky, or A ran into the edge of the table again and he needs a kiss :P You know, stuff like that. But I found these two amazing videos that gave me a great idea and it has really been working well. One is called Core Fusion Pilates Plus and the other one is called 10 Minute Solution Pilates for beginners. They both have 5 10-minute workouts. So during the day between each time I need to feed J I do one of the 10-minute workouts. It short enough that A doesn't get bored and start begging for my attention and I can usually get through ten minutes without J getting fussy. Since they are Pilates doing it for 10 minutes is not a waste of time. Only doing cardio for 10 minutes would not be worth it for my body. I try to fit my cardio in before the kids get up in the morning or during nap time but that doesn't always work out with both kids working different schedules. Finding 10 minutes every 3 hours works pretty well for me. If your busy you might want to give it a try :D

Back to being the muffin top girl!