Bellydance 4 Beginners

OMG!!! I just had an opportunity to workout with my bellydancing video & let me just say "it's official". The video I used is called Bellydance Fitness for Beginners - Arms, Abs, Hips, Buns & Thighs. I know I claimed in my previous post that I was hoping this video would have a faster pace than the Y class I previously attended, however; thank God it wasn't. The pace was relatively slow, but the graceful movements are repetitive and create a lot of resistance.

Working out to the video allowed me to realize just how stiff and weak I am. Movements basically focus on the core area of the body, and I must admit that mine is a -1 at this point. Though it felt a little discouraging being unable to master some of the movements, it gives me something to work towards. My upper body strength is so poor right now so it's essential that I stick with it. I'm sure doing so will bring about changes on both the inside and outside of my body in no time ;0)

B Blessed

BootyLicious

Ok its time for me to get my body moving again. I've done pretty well getting back on track with my dietary routine....well scratch that, lifestyle change. This week I have really focused on limiting the amount of sugar and starch that enters my body. However, getting my water in has been a challenge in itself, but I'm focusing on easier ways to incorporate H2O to make the process better.

I'm also trying something new this week. My belly dancing video finally arrived..YAY! I'm so excited. I tried a belly dancing class once at the Y and boy was I in for a surprise. Being a woman of "color" the art of dance comes easily to me, however; during that class it was confirmed that not everyone is born with the gift of rhythm....Yep I said it. Anyway, the class was not really what I expected, and it didn't move as fast as I hoped it would. So I decided to try it at home with the help of a video and my own personal soundtrack. I'm hoping it will be something fun to add to my regular exercise regimen, and as an added incentive I'm setting a goal of a 10lb weight loss before I can purchase my hip scarf.

This year I vowed to try something new every month. Lately, I've just limited that resolution to only new fruits and vegetables. However, I think I'm going to try it in other aspects of my life as well. On the list of physical activities I'd like to work into my future endeavours are horseback riding, golf and paintball.

Anyway.....I'm on my way....Look out "King" magazine...(yea right) I'm more of an "Essence" woman....4SHO