this week in ZUMBA

RECORD: 53 folks in class last Tuesday! YAY!!!

ZUMBA MUSIC THIS WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: what we've been doing + a Beyonce section!


Last week I mentioned the moroccan sweet potato salad by o pistachio.

Well I made it!
• Moroccan sweet potato salad from o pistachio blog
• brown rice
• Morningstar Farms® Grillers® Chik'n Veggie Patties

It came out decent. I would have been better if I put the correct amounts of ginger, cumin and paprika :O It was a little bland. But I'm going to make it again this week the correct way to bring to work for lunch or a snack.

I'll see you in class! Be ready to "Put A Ring On It!"

this week in ZUMBA

Hey! I'm looking forward to another week of class. We've been up to 40+ folks dancing their tails off. There is plenty of room. You guys don't have to stand in two straight rows like we're in the military. Stagger yourselves and you can come up front. I don't bite. In other words, just be mindful of everyone's space.

ZUMBA MUSIC THIS WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: some of everything

We're going to be doing what we've been doing since the new year -- just mixed up a bit :)


Healthy Recipes for
Seasonal Fall and Winter Foods
I know food gets pretty boring in the winter. I hate trying to decide what's for dinner every night. So here is something to try.

Sweet Potato
Health benefits: Bursting with vitamin A (377 percent of your daily recommended intake per cup!) and high in potassium and fiber, this versatile vegetable can be worked into a variety of dishes, from sides to desserts. One point to note: Its high sugar content translates into a fair number of calories, so consider this ingredient more like a starch than a vegetable.

Nutrition: (1 cup, raw) 114 calories, 0.1g fat, 26.8g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 2.1g protein

I really want to try this moroccan sweet potato salad by o pistachio.

Let me know if you try it!


Happy Martin Luther King Day!

this week in ZUMBA

ZUMBA MUSIC THIS WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: world - Latin, belly dancing, and hip-hop

I have a couple of new songs this week. Including Kid Sister's "Right Hand Hi."



Introducing Z-LIFE Magazine
Written FOR Zumba lovers BY Zumba lovers, Z-LIFE will cover music, fashion, health, fitness, work and home life, travel and adventure. It won't be available for me to order until March 1st. I'll probably purchase a few copies to share with those who are interested.

And... last Tuesday there was a whopping 41 folks in class! I'm so happy to have new, regular and returning faces. Unfortunately with the snow storm on Wednesday only 7 were able to make it. Hopefully the weather will hold up this week!!!

See you in class!

this week in ZUMBA

ZUMBA MUSIC THIS WEEK:
• Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: world - Latin, belly dancing, and hip-hop

I'm working on some new routines. I'll probably add 1-2 each week. So for right now I'm bringing back some old and mixing in some recent stuff.

I got a new iPod!

My husband got me a new iPod for Christmas. Now maybe I won't be having technical issues like I did last year. It's a (PRODUCT) RED iPod so a portion of the purchase goes to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa. It's so shiny red I wanna eat it!


2010 Health Resolutions?
The number one New Year's resolution people make is to lose weight. Unfortunately, many people become overzealous and commit to unrealistic goals that they end up giving up on mid January.

People who lose weight slowly are more likely to keep the weight off. Most people try drastic fad diets that they grow tired of quickly. These resolutions are not drastic and you barely have to change the way you eat. Losing weight slowly is healthier and easier. Making small changes will also help you change your eating habits permanently without feeling deprived. Try some of these steps.

STEP 1
Drop those high calorie sodas

STEP 2
Stop snacking on junk food

STEP 3
Swap high calorie lattes for a low calorie beverage

STEP 4
Look at the fast foods you eat

STEP 5
Add exercise

STEP 6
Give it a try

adapted from ehow.com


I'll see you in class!