Ode to Zumba.... and a bunch of other things too!

Hello everyone! I know, I know, it's been too long! Well this past week has been a little slow, except for the fact that I was a Zumba maniac on Thursday. Whenever I do Zumba, I am all into to it up until about halfway into the class. That's when I have the, "Holy Hades, I'm wiped" moment. And yet, I still am able to stick it out and finish the class. Like Heidi, the instructor, says, "The hardest thing to do is actually come to the class." I'm definitely a person that finds it hard to actually motivate myself to get to the class. That's why I like having my friends there, like Miss Drue, and that way I feel as though I'll be disappointing them if I don't go. It at least holds me accountable for going.

Then Friday came along and I was definitely in a Podunk Mood. This is the mood where you are just trudging along and not really peppy or anything. Then the little blinking light on my phone which indicates an email starts flashing. So I check it and low and behold I’ve won an invite to see a private performance with Steel Magnolia! I think I have what’s called “RandomRadioContestLuck-itis”. It’s real. I promise you. I always seem to win the most random radio contests, like tickets to see Eric Church (TWICE- what are the odds of that??) and now this. Mind you, I never seem to win the tickets to the big shows like Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, or Kenny Chesney. But somehow I win the lesser known concerts. LOL-Crazy. So tomorrow I will be taking Miss Drue and we are going to see the performance. YAY!

Anyway, the weekend came and went, nothing of note there, and last night I went to Zumba with my ladies, Miss Drue and Carebear. This was Carebear’s first real Zumba class. She is a very coordinated dancer and can stay to the rhythm…. except in Zumba. She’s not a fan of the Zumba like the rest of us, but she stuck it out last night.  YAY! Anyway, this morning I woke up and BOY AM I SORE! The Soreness Fairies are definitely back today. Hopefully it goes away before I go workout with Miss Drue this afternoon.

Oh and exciting news…. I am doing the Race for the Cure 5K! I’ve made a goal to raise $100 for the cause (at minimum) so if you’d like to donate in support of me, here’s the link:

Miss V's Personal Page

I’m so excited to be a part of this cause!

Anyway, until next time…. Loves!

Ode to Soreness

I’m SO sore today and not sure why. Well I kinda have an idea, but not really. Monday I went and a pretty intense workout with Miss Drue. Well, it was intense for me... haha. Anyway, we did the treadmill for 30 minutes during which I ran for 30 seconds of it. I know, most of you probably are probably thinking, "30 seconds?? WEAK." Well, if you know me, then you know I have never been, nor do I never long to be a runner. But, I thought I'd give it a try and so I ran for 30 seconds. Next stop, Boston Marathon. Or not. I think I'll wait on the running thing until I have lost a little weight.


So back to my workout... after the treadmills, we moved to weights. I'm not sure which muscles we worked but I was squeezing, pulling, twisting and crunching my little (well, actually big) butt off. My favorite was probably the twisty turny thing that you kneel on to work your torso. Yes, that is the technical name for the machine. Or something along those lines. Then we went to the upper level to work on abs. Oh joy. I love doing countless crunches. But I surprised myself and tried some new things like the Medicine Ball for example. Miss Drue started me off with a toy ball and I kept think, "I feel like I'm cheating." So I had her help me try the Medicine Ball. Well, 7lbs of ball later, I was able to do it. Not as many reps, mind you, but at least I know I have it in me and can work up to more! WOOHOO! Finally, after a few lunges, some squats and miniature push-ups later, it was stretch time.

On a side note, I went home that night and, using a recipe I found online, baked a Copycat Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake for my good friend Miss J for her birthday. It had heavy whipping cream, lots of powdered sugar, and of course lemon. So, in other words, loaded with calories.  I wish I'd taken a picture of it... it looked great!!

Then, yesterday, I woke up thinking I was going to be uber sore. But I wasn't! I went about my day- went to work, dropped off an application, then went to game night for Miss J's birthday. We had delicious steak and chicken kabobs, as well as vegetable kabobs. Yum! Then came cake time! Woohoo! It was a hit! After that we played "The Game of Things" which is a game night staple. Last night's game, however, was a little less rowdy than usual. The consensus was that my cake put everyone into a sugar coma. *Insert Evil Laugh Here* I'll call the cake my Sugary Stragery. Anyway, we did still have some fun rounds and called a night around 9:30.


This morning when I woke up, I felt oh so sore! I guess the workout fairies were giving me a day to feel good about myself before they came in and made me feel like shitake mushrooms. Well, thank you fairies, but I'd prefer to do without that feeling all together. Tonight the plan is to go with Carebear to the gym, so hopefully I am able to move by then.  Here's hoping!  Until next time...

Loves...