Running with a purpose

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Who's the crazy girl???

en·dor·phin/enˈdôrfin/

Noun: Any of a group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system and having a number of physiological functions. They are peptides that activate the body's opiate receptors, causing an analgesic effect.

Endorphins are my friends.....I love them with a passion!  They rear their fun little heads whenever I'm doing something wonderful and exciting - like working out!!!!!!
Sooooo I went back to spin today.  I've missed weeks due to summer and kids home from school.
If you ever want to have an endorphin high come to SPIN/CYCLE at LVAC on friday morning 10:15a.m.at Rainbow taught by none other than MS LYLA!  Ok she is my friend BUT she is seriously the best cycle instructor ever!  Maybe in the world....*smile*
Mix the combination of the music and the energy from the class, combine it with a screaming militant-like instructor urging you to "get your booty up the *imaginary* hill" and you've got a recipie for success. She referenced class as "the spinning sauna" today, which couldn't be a more accurate depiction of our Friday rides!  I love it.....

Things that come out of Lyla's mouth by way of motivation:
* my grandma could get up this hill faster than you
* if you wanna look cute, this class is not for you
* TAKE IT OUT!  (as in take the bounce, hips and bopping out...umm ya!)
* WEPA (to encourage us.....oh! she does love us)
* that's all you got...lets start it over
* I'm just the DJ
* why are you here? (she says "hee-ya" 'cuz shes from NY)

and my personal favorite:
* STOP BOUNCING LIKE A POPCORN

Which reminds me....I love all my Zumba classes, but if you attended yesterdays W. Sahara class.....YOU WERE ON FIRE!!!  Class was awesome, I left completely ready to take on the world - kids, heat, bad drivers and all.  I love the energy that people bring to class and that my friends is why I am a screaming lunatic in pretty much any class I attend.
I'm sure at times class members want to shove a towel in my mouth BUT that would be gross and nasty so please dont!  Just join in.....when you feel that surge of exhilaration, give in to it.....let all your inhibitions go and yell at the top of your voice....Wooohooooooooo, Owwwwww, Essssoooooooo, Yeah baby, whatever comes to mind.  I promise, if I am in the class, you wont be the only crazy one.
Cya soon *wink*

Wellness Challenge

Wanna be part of something to kick start better health for yourself or be a better you by Christmas?

Some of my girlfriends are doing this wellness challenge and I love the idea, so I'm joining them. It's kinda like a little game but you are mostly competing with yourself.
Below is the link for the blog with rules and information about how it will work.  This is a great opportunity to exercise, eat better, be healthier and begin some great new habits in your life.  Email me if you have questions @ Zumbachicalv@gmail.com  If you look to the right on my blog there is a link to the wellness challenge blog.

Anyone is welcome to join so spread the word and take the challenge!!!
THE WELLNESS CHALLENGE 

Zumba Certifications

 

ZUMBA CERTIFICATIONS 

WITH GINA GRANT

COMING SOON

 

SATURDAY October 8th, 2011 8:30-6p.m. ZUMBATOMIC 

(to teach kids/teens - Must be certified in Basic 1)

SUNDAY October 9th, 2011 8:30-6p.m. ZUMBA (Basic 1)

Both certifications will be held at LasVegas Athletic Club @ 

1725 N. Rainbow
Las Vegas, NV 89108

To register visit HERE

Las Vegas Salsa/Bachata Festival

Heres info (as promised in class) for the Salsa/Bachata Festival this weekend.  Unfortunately I can't be there but it will be a great opportunity to learn some new steps (Saturday) or just go in the evenings to see AMAZING performances and social dance.
It's this Friday 9th, Saturday 10th at the Riviera Hotel and Casino.  You can click the links below for more info.  Idea on ticket pricing....Friday $25 for performances & dancing.  Sat $30. Workshops or full passes are more.  Check site below.

Las Vegas Salsa/Bachata Festival Official Website to information & tickets

You should get one!

I've wanted to buy a single serve blender for a long time but I'm so cheap I didn't want to spend a lot of money on one. I almost bought a blender with two single serve cups at Sam's club for $24.
The Magic Bullet is $50 give or take.
Well.....get ready for it.....I found a GE single serve blender at WALMART for $20 (pictured above). It comes with FOUR extra cups and a small blender cup for grinding or making smaller amounts of salsa or guacamole. It also has lids and extra sealing rings.
TWENTY BUCKS....whooohooo!!!!
I used it three times yesterday alone. It works really well. The one tip I would give is to use more liquid or yogurt and less fruit per serving so it can mix well. I'm used to make humongo sizes for my kids so I dumped in way too much fruit the first time.  Last night I just mixed frozen fruit and ice and it was super yummy!
Cleanup is really easy, just rinse everything out with water.  The cups are dishwasher safe.  

Labor Day LVAC Schedule - Im teaching :)