Zu Zu Zumba!!

Today I received my Zumba DVDs in the mail and I immediately changed into my workout clothes and went straight to it. I was an avid Zumba lover for over 6 months at the beginning of 2012, doing an hour a day, Monday through Saturday. It helped me lose over 30 pounds at the time. But family issues stopped me from going to the gym and before I knew it, I had gained back the 30 pounds with reinforcements! The last time I did a Zumba class was over a year ago, so I was wondering if I would be able to keep up. Well let me tell ya, I remembered all the essential dance moves and felt like I was back at the party I had missed for so long. Yes, I was super tired and several times through out the workout my body was aching and I thought to myself "maybe that's enough for the first day". But then I looked down at my gut and grimaced and said "hell no!" I pushed through the workout despite the aching in my legs and how tired I felt. But when the instructor in the video said that was it for today, I felt super proud of myself. And after the workout I was left feeling....better. I love it! I am actually happy and looking forward to tomorrow's grueling workout! People swear by Crossfit or Insanity and I'm like "that's ok, I'll dance my way to a healthier, skinnier me". What can I say, it's a fun way to workout! Zu Zu Zumba!!!