First ever real Zumba class

Okay, so today I did my first ever non-virtual Zumba class that wasn't a demo. Is it normal to want to puke for hours after a class?

That makes 6 out of 8 required visits for January. It's January 13. I will knock out all of my required attendances by the second full week of the month. Not bad!

That's all, folks— Do something good for you today! ...Maybe even try something new.

Biometrics assessed January 9, 2014

My job opened a new, ginormous gym with fitness classes, personal trainers, three salt water filtered pools (lap pool, therapy pool, and spa pool/hot tub), etc... My membership is $50 a month BUT I get $20 back per month on my pay check (quarterly) if I attend the gym 8+ times a month. I've gone 5 times in January. If I didn't live 60 miles away, I probably would have already attended over 8 times because I would have gone on weekend days.

As part of my membership, I meet with a personal trainer twice every 6-8 weeks, and with a nurse every 10-12 weeks for a biometric screening. 

I had my nurse assessment January 9th, and here were my stats:

Biometrics
Girth Extremities Calf L (in.): 13.5	Girth Extremities Calf R (in.): 14
Girth Extremities Thigh L (in.): 17.5	Girth Extremities Thigh R (in.): 16.5
Girth Extremities Forearm L (in.): 8.5	Girth Extremities Forearm R (in.): 8.2
Girth Extremities Biceps L (in.): 9.5	Girth Extremities Biceps R (in.): 10
Girth Hips (in.): 37.5
Girth Waist (in.): 27.5
Girth Abdomen (in.): 29
Girth Chest (in.): 33.5
Hip to Waist Ratio: 0.73
BMI: 20.8
Height (in.): 66
Weight (lbs – clothes on, evening): 128.7
Systolic BP: 120
Diastolic BP: 60
Heart Rate: 60 bpm
Body Composition
Direct Value Body Fat Percentage: 20.7%	Ideal Body Fat Percentage: 16-24%
Lean Body Mass: 102.3 lbs
Fat Body Mass: 26.6 lbs
Excess Body Fat: 0.0 lbs
Hydration: 60.3%	Ideal Hydration: 55-60%
Frame Size = Small (wrist 5.5”)

I'll post an update in 10-12 weeks!

I usually do cardio as a warm up — seated elliptical or stationary bike — then do resistance/strength training. Check my Fitocracy feed for workout details, and friend me!

I don't track calories. Calories are dangerous with my slightly obsessive/addictive personality. I try to eat healthy and in moderation. I generally don't drink soda or eat fast food, but sweets are my downfall!

My goals are to get stronger, be healthier, and have more energy. I also want to look awesome at my sister's wedding at the end of May.

I hope you have a healthy and happy 2014!