Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow

"All I wanna do is stay right here on the floor

Get lost in the night and dance like there's no tomorrow

Don't care about the sunrise; Somebody please just hit the lights

All I wanna do is dance like there's no tomorrow."

I’m attached to my ipod.  Really.  Physically attached. 

I got so used to wearing my ipod at LIFE that I’m now wearing it at home.  Let me just say that doing mundane housework and laundry is much more fun when I’m dancing simultaneously.   I do believe it’s time to install an ipod connector into my car.

I have been home for 11 days now.  My first weekend back was one big party – with my family, with my friends, with my honey.  I allowed myself to eat out on both Friday and Saturday and I did imbibe in wine.  I was still pretty good eating…not perfect, but I was taking a short break. 

I allowed myself some entertainment food.  You know what…some of it I don’t need anymore.  I don’t crave it and I could care less whether or not I ever taste it again.  The first victim is potato chips.  I love salt & crunch so I had 1 serving of potato chips on Saturday.  I actually read the label and counted out the correct number of chips for the serving size.  An hour later I had a stomachache.  I decided the taste was not worth the pain.   So…buh bye, chips!  I’m also addicted to Crystal Light Lemonade & Iced Tea.  So I had some iced tea…YUCK!  It tasted like a bunch of chemicals.  It will no longer pass my lips.

The wine still tasted as delish as I remembered…ahhhh.  I don't think I'll ever lose the taste for wine!

I got right back into my Zumba routine.  I’ve been to Zumba 7 times in the last 11 days.  There are new dance routines for me to learn, but I still love it as much as I always have.

I also bought a bike.  I need to begin training for my Big Bike Ride in November.  We’re having a LIFE reunion during the 165-mile ride from Miami to Key West.  I think it’s brilliant…it helps us all stay in touch, but also forces us to stay accountable.  We are excited to see how much slimmer and fitter we all will be in 5 months.

So I went to see my buddy Alan at Princeton Sports and he hooked me up with a sweet ride – a Cannondale Quick Hybrid.  I didn’t realize how much gear bike enthusiasts need.  Wow!  I got a bike with an upgraded seat (I need as little butt pain as possible), padded bike shorts, a biking shirt, water bottle, helmet, tire pump, a cute little bag to hold my cell phone & car keys, and a bike rack for my car.  There’s still more I need but I’m just starting out and Alan didn’t want to overwhelm me.  Thanks, Alan. 

My Cannondale Quick

On Tuesday night I went with a local cycling group through the HILLY county roads.  I lasted 6 miles.  Not because I physically couldn’t continue, but because I kept messing up my gears.  So I had the Princeton Sports Chase/Support Vehicle pick up my bike and me.  Wayne (the driver) and I followed the cyclists for the remainder of the ride.  I picked his brain about the dos and don’ts of cycling and using my gears and I think I have it down pretty well now.  I’ll be trying out a myriad of bike paths we have here in Maryland.  I have a few friends who are interested in riding with me – Sharona, Becky & my neighbor Anthony.  It’s going to be so much fun!

I got through the remainder of the week doing Zumba and Trainer Jonathan’s ab workouts.

Friday night was a graduation party.  I cooked and ate dinner before I went.  While there I didn’t even look at the food.  I drank club soda with a lime and everyone thought I was having a gin & tonic.  I brought an apple with me and ate it at 8:30 when I got hungry again.  My friends were so excited to see the new me. 

Everyone I have seen has been very positive except 2 people.  I’m taking a break from those 2.  I’m in a good place and I cannot afford negative people in my life right now.  I’m staying on the right path to health and fitness!

Saturday morning, my daughter and I arrived at Nordstrom at The Columbia Mall by 8 am for a 2-hour Zumba party.  While people shopped we provided cat-calling, booty-busting entertainment with about 25 other women from our gym.  I burned a lot of calories.

That night we met Alan (the bike guy) and Jackie for dinner at Flemings.  Honey and I were standing at the bar; I had my back to the door when I heard this very recognizable female voice (Jackie) whisper in my ear, "Your ass is so small and cute I want to just grab it!"  There's never a dull moment with Jackie...lol!  I had a petite filet mignon and steamed asparagus (both with no butter or oil).  I ate half of each and saved the rest for Sunday lunch.  I also had a glass of wine and two glasses of water.  I was fine. 

This morning was the annual Zooma 10K & half marathon in Annapolis. Ginger and I had planned to participate back in April.  I had registered for the 10K via the internet while in California, but something went awry and my registration didn’t go through.  Then I couldn’t get to Annapolis yesterday to pick up my packet.  So…I didn’t go.  Instead Sharona and I decided to go to a local park that has a 3-mile loop and do our own 10K there.  It turns out our local hospital was sponsoring a Family Health Day at the park featuring a 5K.  We joined the crowd and did the 5K…twice.  I burned over 1000 calories in the 87-degree humidity. 

I miss the gorgeous, non-humid SoCal weather.  I miss my positive LIFE bubble.  Mostly, I miss my dear friends from LIFE.  I’m posting a picture of me and my new BFFs taken on the day before I flew back home.  They are all strong, empowered, awesome women who will accomplish each and every goal they set their minds to!

Me, Ginger, Judy & Maria