I should utilize this thread.
. I've developed STJ 'that's not good enough' attitude toward it ha. 
I'd say the only traditional exercise I've done in the past two months has been walking. Otherwise, I take Zumba classes and use Wii games.
The past few days:
Saturday - Zumba 60min
Sunday - Wii: Gold's Gym 80min
Tonight - Zumba 60min.
Since 6/20, I've lost 14lbs. I don't flaunt that information, because I don't quite care yet
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I also made an Inspiration Board on Stixy.com. It's a bit corny, but it's motivational.
This is mine: Unkind Pass: musclemilk
*Beware lady-butts
Also, Udog, Sup
Ehhh. I don't live in an area where it's particularly safe to go roaming around alone. Even during the day.
I'm just being whiney. I know I need to just get into the habit of driving to a gym every day after class. Thats just so much more inconvenient than it used to be, that I want to sit here all grumpy and throw a pity party for myself.
Now she's upset about the whole thing.. so I gotta help her make a meal roster to keep her on track.
Thanks mister. I'm keeping in mind when it suffices. 
Turbokick might grant you more manly dignity than Zumba, but there's definitely fun things to watch in a Zumba class.Egads. Remind her that about 30lbs of that was good, necessary "i has babytime naow" weight.She gained like 80 lbs during pregnancy obviously before she had the baby, and I had to remind her that the baby itself only weighs like <10 oz of that.
Life is pretty good. Starting college in under two weeks, trying to keep the stress low and the efficiency moderate-high ha. Otherwise, I've just been palling around with debbiegirl and working out.
How have you been? Just read that you hit a health speed bump around two months ago, everything all good? If there's another meetup anytime, I damned well expect to see you there
I can workout again, which is the main thing. Not being able to do much of anything for 6 weeks sucked.Zumba.. is a cult (says the ENFJ). Latin fusion funtimes, that I would absolutely recommend and back. My big butt burns heaps of calories every time and it's just a lot of fun.
There are a number of men who go to the classes at my gym. Most of them seem to love it, even if they feel a bit silly at first. There are a lot of latin dance moves, but they try to keep a somewhat easy-to-follow repetition so everyone can catch on and keep up. Don't be surprised at a lot of chest pumping and bootyshaking.
Hey, I'm totally game for another NYC meetup - the last one was pretty fun. Plus, I didn't even get to finish playing stupid tourist in Manhattan.
Ah... gotta love college. Just be sure to find time to fit workouts in between classes. Or you could always bring your equipment to class and workout in the back. It'll be like watching TV during exercise...
As far as my health speed bump, I'm 99% better. Thanks for asking.
Wait, so I have to choose between watching fun things in Zumba class and the opportunity to taunt women that think they can beat me up? Oh man, this is an impossible decision you lay before me! How will I ever choose?
Oh, and thanks for the description.
Yea another should be aimed for. Maybe more hotel collaboration or something too. Transportation out of NYC stops too early, imo. . I chose International Folk Dance and Applied Modern Health (walking,running,swimming) on Wednesdays of this semester. I youtubed Turbokick after I posted. That class looks like it'd make most humans curl into a ball on the floor mid-session. Zumba ladies are far nicer, but go where your stamina takes you!
The awesome thing about my schedule is that I factored in Zumba. I was so excited about that. I can make a class every day if i have the stamina. Also, I'm studying Exercise Science, so I get to take activity courses
Definitely glad to hear you're doing better. Props for manning those 6 weeks lol. I get withdrawals after a few days now, I can't even imagine.
I'll let you know how it goes. Assuming I survive. While being curled into a fetal position hasn't stopped me from taunting before, perhaps it isn't the wisest strategy.
Oh, and smart move taking activity classes early! I didn't take any sort of PE class until near the end of my degree. I definitely wish I would have taken the weight lifting class first semester... I ended up being in the best shape of my life after those 6 months. Graduation and real life got in the way after that! (Of course, I fully admit I let it get in the way.)
Keep us posted on how it goes!
Maybe one day we can have a challenge at a meetup. Usually, the individual is the one who gets in the way of body-betterment. I'll totally admit to the same.
I've gone to Zumba on Wednesday, Thursday, and am going again tonight. My quads weren't enjoying Day 2 for the first 10 minutes lol. I'll have to stretch them a lot before today's session.
Now, my concern is food. On Zumba days, I have to eat a lot. I need to look for cheap, good foods that are high in calories. Otherwise, I'll be constantly eating and constantly full.
Zumba.. I Choose You!
I'm saving my weight training class until my 4th semester. Cardio all the way until then, well, apart from strength training here and there.
).Raaaah. Next time I go grocery shopping- I'll need a plan for this express purpose. A lot of people have said beans, cheeses, nuts, and peanut butter. I can't complain about not being a bottomless pitTry to eat your densest carbs (stuff besides fruit and veggies) within 3 hours after your Zumba workout. That can be your "food increase" if you wish. Cheap food will likely include whole grain pasta and rice... try to make it a fistful (or cup) or so and remember to include protein and some healthy fat with it. Look for bulk food stores in your area too, as rolled / steal cut oats, quinoa, etc are super healthy and are reasoanbly priced in bulk.
Beans are super cheap, and are one of the best foods you can eat. Experiment - not all beans make you gassy. Garbonzos (chick peas), green beans, and peas in particular tend to not be as... reactive.
Yes, I understand Zumba to be a critical part of part of the NYC experience.
Something to think about for later: If body composition change is your goal (lose fat, gain a bit of muscle), then you may want to consider taking weight training earlier rather than later. Weight training increases lean muscle mass, which means you burn more calories doing nothing. Also, after a workout session your metabolism gets jacked up while it does the work of repairing the damaged muscle, which also means burning more calories doing nothing. If you add a cardio workout a day or two after a weight training workout, while your metabolism is still jacked up a bit, you will begin to compound how you burn calories.
Resistance training is one of the most effective ways to change your body composition, and it's a tool you will want in your arsenal.
Of course, right now what you are doing is working, so I wouldn't recommend changing a thing for the time being.
, but it does make it difficult in the meantime. . Thinking outloud lol. 
