Friday, February 11, 2011

trying new things

Life would be pretty boring if you didn't try something new every once in a while, no??

New Thing #1: Zumba
This week, I tried my very first Zumba class. I was invited to attend the class by my mother-in-law, of all people. :) It took place in a community centre just outside of the city....it looked something like this, only with more 60-something year-old ladies shakin' their groove thang:

To be honest, I had a blast. The instructor was an absolute riot and the music took me back to my university days when I spent time in the reggae and soca clubs of Detroit with my Bahamian roommate. I'm going back for more next week.

New Thing #2: Lindt Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt
Don't let the name fool you - this stuff is to DIE for. The best part? One itty-bitty square can annihilate a chocolate craving for less than 50 calories.


This is definitely a responsible way to indulge. The Chili flavour is next on my list.

New Thing #3: Going Scale-free
That's right...I didn't get on the scale once all week. My schedule was nutty and it was the last thing on my mind. It seems that NOT obsessing may have been a good thing, because I'm down 3 pounds this week. Woot!

Have a great weekend, everyone!
Rae
xo
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21 comments:

  1. PaulFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Hi Rae, thanks for stopping by.

    The choc looks good and sea salt a win..always been a Lindt fan.

    Caramels with sea salt are also all the rage.

    Favorite: really high quality vanilla soft serve ice cream with olive oil and coarse sea salt on top! Sounds weird but sure is good.

    Keep up the losing!

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  2. JessFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Hmmm, I'll have to try that chocolate. I wonder how many points!

    I've been wondering about this Zumba rage! Glad to hear you liked it!

    And...LOVE that you went scale free!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Yay on the 3 pounds!
    J

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  3. Jim ... 50after40February 11, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I can get into choc & sea salt ... but chili??? You'll have to give us an update, I can't imagine it. Great job ignoring the scale ... it's an evil mind-trick!

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  4. BeckyFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    This is like a "my favorite things" blog! I love Zumba! Every instructor is different and I never get bored with it. And a coworker of mine loves that chocolate (and entices me with it every so often). So good!

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  5. Anne-MarieFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I am totally craving dark chocolate now -- the salted dark chocolate sounds great, will have to look for that...

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  6. CrysFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Zumba is totally addictive. I started this summer and love it. The problem? The longer I do it, the harder it is to reach my caloric burn but it sure is fun so I just supplement it if necessary.

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  7. KellyFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I have the Zumba DVDs, they're a lot of fun. I don't have the time to try a class, I'd love to, though.

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  8. AlanFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    OMG, that chocolate looks awesome! Congrats on losing 3 pounds - keep up the good work!

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  9. Katie WarrenFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Zumba is absolutely the best! I am really addicted, like I get upset if I have to miss a class. I go 5-6 times a week!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I remember you were talking about Zumba. Bet you're glad you went. I will definitely try that...and soon. I never knew Lindt make chocolate with sea salt...mmm, sounds good. WTG Raegun, both on and off the scale!

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  11. Chris KFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    MMMMMMM that chocolate looks awesome. I love dark chocolate. Sometimes I freeze so it lasts longer in my mouth. And, not toooo many calories. Scale free sounds like a plan.

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  12. pinkvisionFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Fab loss! Well done! That Zumba thing looks like fun.

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  13. ChristiFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Yea for new things!

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  14. Big ClydeFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Congrats on the loss and thanks for the tip on the chocolate! I need a guilt-free, small portion treat.

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  15. JoyFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Zumba is so much fun! Glad you enjoyed it!!

    Keep focused!

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I've heard that the chili chocolate is good, but haven't tried it myself. I will take pretty much anything with sea salt on it, though. Congrats on the weight loss! Sounds like you had a good week overall. :)

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  17. joFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Congrats on the great loss! I've never tried Zumba, but I would if I could take a class with a bunch of older ladies--less intimidating! lol

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  18. cssolomonFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I tried a zumba class for the first time a few weeks ago too! I was so scared thinking I would make a fool of myself, but I loved it as well :)

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  19. Christie FarrarFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Did I mention that I tried this candy bar because of you? And the whole thing was 15 WW points lol but it was a planned indulgence. I loved it. Never again though lol

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  20. JessicaFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    A new dance studio has opened near my work with ZUMBA. I have done zumba at work with the teens and liked it, but I am ready to go to an adult class :)

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  21. Fruit FlyFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Zumba is so fun! I totally bought the DVD they keep advertising on TV and it is a blast! I've only done it a few times though since half marathon training has worn me out. But I hope to get back into it after my race. Man on man did I work up a sweat!!

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