Just Dance!!!

Last week, I decided to go back to the gym to better achieve my physical goals. Prior to the pandemic, I made it a good part of my regular routine to drive to the fitness center. My wish to have a flat tummy, not even a six- pack abs, continues to be an uphill battle really. It is not my intention to lose much pounds as I am fine with my current weight. Intermittent fasting (IF) is something that I have developed already and I must say is a lifestyle now. I do well with 16-18 hours of no solid food. Coffee, tea, and water suit me then I break the fast at 12 noon.

At home, as much as possible I make time to do some sort of work- out like stationary bike for cardio, yoga and Pilates for stretching and strengthening. I have a bad bad back problem due to scoliosis. Yoga and Pilates help a lot so as not to aggravate the chronic and persistent pain. I only do 10- 15 minute YouTube varied sessions. I alternate with core exercises and daily stretch. What I love is these two remind me to breathe and be in the moment.

Now why did I go back to the gym when I can do these stuff at home? It is the group classes as has always been. I want to push myself a little bit further and the 60- minute workouts might just do that. I started with Zumba, it's been awhile since I moved and danced for an hour so I adjusted a bit with endurance but I managed. To be with a group of people while we strut our moves and sway our hips makes me proud for everyone. Each time I want to stop and get out of the room, I look at the individuals around me and I tell myself it is such a shame to do that. So there is the challenge.

I just dance like no one is watching. I look at the mirror, sweaty and out of breath, I have a smile on my face glad that I am doing something out of self- care and love.

Dance. Breathe. Sway.