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"Your mama raised you better than that... "

 

 

If you've attended my Zumba class in the last couple weeks, you've done a new routine to No Excuses.  As you may or may not know, Meghan Trainor teamed up with Zumba for this song & did a video for it.  I've used the choreography from that video with a couple modifications for class as you'll likely recognize... 

 

 

Another recent Zumba collaboration was with Jason Derulo.  I added his song Tip Toe to class right after he released it, but a few months later he teamed up with Zumba for it.  There was no "official" choreography for that song to my knowledge, but here's a snippet of mine... 

 

 

Love both songs & ALWAYS love the energy everyone brings to EVERY SINGLE class! 

Especially on yet another rainy day.

I mean... what else is there to do besides dance? 

No excuses...  XOXO

Spring forward into hydration...

 

Now that we're into March, it's right about the time that New Year's Resolutions may begin to fade.  If fitness or healthy eating is a goal... baby steps & making small changes can add up over time & can show big results!

One small change you can make is to drink more water.   "They" say... at least eight 8-oz glasses per day is optimal.  Water does so many great things for our body that other liquids simply cannot do. 

 

10 Benefits of Drinking Water:

1. Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue

Since your brain is mostly water, drinking it helps you think, focus and concentrate better and be more alert. As an added bonus, your energy levels are also boosted!

2. Promotes Weight Loss

Removes by-products of fat, reduces eating intake (by filling up your tummy if consumed prior to meals), reduces hunger (hello natural appetite suppressant!), raises your metabolism and has zero calories!

3. Flushes Out Toxins

Gets rid of waste through sweat and urination which reduces the risk of kidney stones and UTI’s (urinary tract infections).

4. Improves Skin Complexion

Moisturizes your skin, keeps it fresh, soft, glowing and smooth. Gets rid of wrinkles. It’s the best anti-aging treatment around!

5. Maintains Regularity

Aids in digestion as water is essential to digest your food and prevents constipation.

6. Boosts Immune System

A water guzzler is less likely to get sick. And who wouldn’t rather feel healthy the majority of the time? Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu,

7. Natural Headache Remedy

Helps relieve and prevent headaches (migraines & back pains too!) which are commonly caused by dehydration.

8. Prevents Cramps & Sprains

Proper hydration helps keep joints lubricated and muscles more elastic so joint pain is less likely.

9. Puts You In A Good Mood

When the body is functioning at its best, you will feel great and be happy!

10. Save Money!

Water is FREE! Even if you choose bottled/filtered water, it’s STILL cheaper than that high sugar soda or fat-filled latte!

 

And speaking of that high sugar soda & fat-filled latte... cutting it OUT of your diet is another small change that will make a huge difference in your body! It's simply added empty calories that provides no nutritional value whatsoever. 

 

If it's the caffeine you crave... a great alternative that provides caffeine AND vitamins/nutrients with NO sugar, is SPARK!  It comes in individual stick packs or a canister.  The newest flavor is Raspberry Lemonade, but there are 10 other great flavors available as well! 

Spark contains an effective amount of caffeine to give you a quick boost, B vitamins to enhance your body's natural ability to produce and sustain its own energy, and neuroactive ingredients that enhance mental focus and alertness.  Plus it tastes good, so it's a great substitute if you're looking to give up your soda habit! 

 

Reduce your sugar intake, increase your water intake & stay hydrated to help keep your body functioning at it's best! 

 

Happy Friday & have an amazing weekend!  XOXO