New Classes, new Take.

Greetings Blog World.

So, it has been many a days since my last purposeful post. And some things have been changed with my routine for weight loss, but other things remain stagnant.

First of all, my workout schedule last week got a little botched because of extracurricular commitments in the morning to where my workout buddy and I didn't meet Monday, Wednesday, or Friday morning. BUT, on the other hand, I made it to two workout classes this past week, even though I came down with some sinus/cold like symptoms for the first half of the week.

The first class was on Wednesday and was called Turbo Kick. Now... mind you, even though I have been trying to kick-butt in the gym, I am still not "In shape" at all. Ergo, this class sounded like hell and I knew going into it that the next day would not be a pretty sight. And I was correct on all levels. Thursday, I was a gimp. My legs were so stiff, and it hurt so much to climb the four flights of stairs to my dorm room. But.. I did not chicken out of the stairs that day by taking the elevator. I owned those stairs each and every time I went up them. Also, the turbo kick class involved punching and my arms are the least fit of my body and therefore I felt a new kind of sore. Arm soreness.

When lifting weights, I never try to go too far beyond my capabilities in order to not hurt myself.

Somehow, though, this class proved to me that I can handle much more than what I push myself through.

The second class I attended was called Hip Hop Cardio. I expected this class to be like Zumba, only hip hop instead of Latin dance. I was right. And after the class, though it was much less strenuous than the Turbo Kick, I felt somewhat defeated. I found out after this class that I can no longer go after my dream of being a dancer. I cannot dance. For the life of me. Especially not Hip Hop. Oh Lordy, was it embarrassing. But I sweat A LOT, so it was worth the humiliation.

I found I work much harder during these classes and I walk away much more winded and drenched with sweat. I enjoy these classes much more too, because I'm surrounded  by people with the same intentions as me.

From now on, I plan to still work out in the mornings with my friend, but I also want to start scheduling time for these fun and engaging classes offered by my University Recreational Center.

To those on college campuses who are reading this, please remember that your gym offers these wonderful opportunities and you should utilize its facilities to the fullest!!

Till next time,
Rose.

(P.S. I did not proof read or edit this post. It is Pure Writing and Posting... Sorry, I'm just not in the mood.)