this week in ZUMBA

MUSIC
Another mix :: Latin, hip-hop, etc.

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DESSERT
Saturday I made chocolate pudding from scratch!


I got the recipe from Lisa Thiele over at Celebrations at Home.

The recipe called for almond milk and dark chocolate. Lisa said that she needed more cornstarch when she used the Almond milk, but I found the mixture to thicken up nicely. It even got thicker, like a moose, once it sat in the fridge over night.


I used one GREEN & BLACK's 70% organic dark chocolate bar and a little chocolate almond bark to make up the 3/4 cups dark chocolate, chopped. However, my husband thought that the pudding needed more chocolate.

this week in ZUMBA

MUSIC
Same mix as last week.

Just wanted to let you know that I taught Monday's class with a massive headache. The things I do for you guys. Actually, there have been only a handful of times that I've taught class sick and no one had a clue. Zumba is so fun for me too, that it always makes me feel better. And it's because of all of your smiling faces.

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101 SALADS


Check out the New York Times for 101 simple salads for the season. Each salad takes 20 minutes to make.

I looked at all 101. Some are just weird. Like #38. Cube watermelon; combine with roughly chopped mint, crumbled feta, sliced red onion and chopped Kalamata olives. Dress lightly with olive oil and lemon juice. EWH!

this week in ZUMBA

MUSIC
A mix ALL WEEK!

Nothing to report this week. Just thanks for coming to my class!

this week in ZUMBA

MUSIC
Same mix as last week. A hip-hop, pop, Latin and belly dancing mix ALL WEEK!

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WATER


Water makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body relies on water. Responsible for everything from great, supple skin and regular bowel function to flushing out toxins and carrying nutrients to cells, water is essential.

You lose about 12 cups of water a day through urine, sweat, breathing, and bowel movements.

Food accounts for about 20 percent of your intake of fluid, but only if you are eating lots of vegetables and whole grains.

You need to drink water to make up the rest; hence the “eight glasses a day” guideline. Adjust your water intake according to your diet and exercise level.