Exercise that doesn't give you time to worry about the kids, what to make for dinner or . . .

I don't know how many of you have tried it yet, but chances are you have heard of it.

I first tried this form of exercise 3 weeks after I had my second daughter. So, that would be back in September. I know, overachiever. (But I was trying to impress upon myself that chasing a toddler around with a big belly for several months is a form of exercise.) I enjoyed it so much that I got a DVD to use at home, and went online to find out where I could take a class.

I have got to say, when I got to class there was excitement in the air, anticipation really.
And then the beat started, and BAM! I was a fan and already couldn't wait until the next session!

I described it to my dear friend as the same energy you feel when (CAUTION: pre-baby lifestyle flashback) you went out and danced all night. Remember that carefree excitement? That adrenaline rush!
Or, if you were a cheerleader or song leader in highschool, it's the same feeling as when half-time is called and you go out and perform a spot-on routine.

At least, this is how I feel about it.
The 50-something year old woman beside appeared to have felt the same way.
And so did that awkward college boy.

"Please, tell me, what it's called!" I leave you in suspense no longer . . .

ZUMBA

Try it, you'll like it.
Not to mention, you'll feel those obliques on the side of your waistline tighten once again & oh, and a great rush of energy! It's a win-win because it doesn't feel like you're working out!

Dont' take it from me: My mom started Zumba-ing last Summer & she has dropped a lot of weight. My mom does not like to exercise and now she is A-D-D-I-C-T-E-D to Zumba! and a healthier lifestyle! (side note: YOU GO, MOM!)

The excitement is infectious and I think we moms need that a few times a day, don't we?
Yes, you do!


For more information/details:
www.zumba.com
www.ymca.com (check to see if your local YMCA's offers it; mine does 4x/wk)

And what does this include

Here are a few websites I am currently pulling-up every few days, or subscribing to . . .

and it's got to be worth it's salt in time since I don't have all that much with two kiddos under two!

Money-Savers:
http://www.coupons.com/
all sorts of savings
ex: I found a coupon for $5 off any size/type Huggies diapers

http://www.homemakerbarbie.com/
great idea for cheap/quick meals, free magazine links, other mom interests that is far worth subscribing to email updates!
ex: a weeks worth of dinners, along with links to the recipes AND a grocery shopping list! I mean, come on now, that is fantastic!

http://www.costtodrive.com/
well, in a few weeks we are going to visit my in-laws for Easter and then hop over to the West Coast to see my folks . . . this website told me how much it will approxiamately cost, as well as the mileage based on the type of vehicle I own.
SIDE NOTE:
Okay, let's just get this out of the way now: I own a minivan. It's a 2009 Dodge Caravan & it's wonderful & the brakes kept us out of what would have been a BAD fender-bender. Besides, it looks more like a Crossover vehicle than the Dodge Caravan I took my drivers license test in at 16!
ex: should we just drive or would it be cheaper to fly?
how much should I budget in gas money for our trip?

Because we'll always describe ourselves as "mom" and ___(fill-in the blank)___

I could think of something unbelievably clever to title my blog, but I didn't.
I could call upon my education and the many texts I hailed sacred in college to do so, but I won't.
Maybe the truth is that I wish I could, but I just haven't the time.

This is simply because in my description of myself I would always say I am a mother and then something else, but always a mom. 'Mamma' because this is what my kiddos call me- pretty simple.

I hope to pass on anything that might aid my fellow mamma in the quest to be the best mom possible, which of course includes taking care of herself!

Let's raise our nearest object (i.e. cleaning tool, laptop, or young child) in the air and toast to our successes, those past & future!