tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post3686708716825018812..comments2023-05-11T01:39:20.875-06:00Comments on Does This Make My Blog Look Fat?: Zumba Tried to Kill MeLeauxrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16056708620380337471noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-28131833183310214512011-11-08T20:11:57.412-07:002011-11-08T20:11:57.412-07:00thesacredandtheprofane: You know, I've heard s...thesacredandtheprofane: You know, I've heard so many fantabulous reviews of Zumba, but no one ever takes into account the fact that I am more clumsy that can be believed. Seriously. The only time I look elegant is when I am sitting still, and even then I once stubbed my toe while sitting at a table, and my knees always have bruises from banging them into my desk. <br /><br />I think I'll stick to running. At least then I can pretend I am running from zombies. Keeps me motivated. ha ha.Leauxrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056708620380337471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-82361950206300357322011-11-08T09:17:15.692-07:002011-11-08T09:17:15.692-07:00I actually love Zumba, which given my size is pret...I actually love Zumba, which given my size is pretty amazing, but I learned rather quickly that sometimes adaptations need to be made. For example, there was one belly dance type move that works fine for a skinny girl, but for someone my size it required a little change. I was finding that when my hip was going down, my ass was still in the momentum of the coming up movement. Far too much jiggling. Thankfully, the teacher was nice and showed me what I could do to prevent the rest of the class from getting grossed out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-21970807504710176802011-10-11T21:28:39.406-06:002011-10-11T21:28:39.406-06:00mistylaws: You know, I probably just lack motivat...mistylaws: You know, I probably just lack motivation, and I was all depressed from coming back from vacation. I only had to go once to get the socks, and it was free. Well, free in that I only have to trade pieces of my soul sitting in a gray cubicle 5 days a week to be able to go to this gym, but "free" in that I don't have any financial obligation.<br /><br />Today was "Bosu Core" ouch it hurts to move laugh or breathe, and tomorrow is "Body Bar", which I am pretty sure will also try to kill me. I am shooting for at least three pairs of socks.Leauxrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056708620380337471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-69727509661623162102011-10-11T13:46:43.528-06:002011-10-11T13:46:43.528-06:00I love Zumba, and don't do it to be sexy. But...I love Zumba, and don't do it to be sexy. But I remember the first time I did it and was like "Fuck NO!" because I felt like a half-dead one legged blind ostrich trying to do the moves. But I had paid for an entire 8 weeks and was determined not to lose my money, so I went and got better. Now I enjoy it. But I can totally see how it is not for everyone. I see people who go once and never return. If yoga works for you, good on ya. I always fall down. I have no balance or stamina, apparently. But I envy those that look so graceful doing it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-36341354353524368112011-10-10T11:11:27.373-06:002011-10-10T11:11:27.373-06:00Angie: Thank you for that lovely imagery. It rem...Angie: Thank you for that lovely imagery. It reminds me of the time I tried to use an Epilady, and the sound of shattering electronics as it was thrown faster than the speed of sound across the room. But Zumba sucks more, you're right.Leauxrahttp://doesthismakemybloglookfat.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-42836546681898868142011-10-10T11:06:16.005-06:002011-10-10T11:06:16.005-06:00Paula: See? YOU understand. Socks. For free. ...Paula: See? YOU understand. Socks. For free. I have, however, learned that they are not kneehigh pink socks covered in muscaches, but some kind of workout sock. They had better be AMAZING.<br /><br />Jen: That, too. Or, in the case of where I work, too many 50+ corporate white women.Leauxrahttp://doesthismakemybloglookfat.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-53582510092973096622011-10-10T10:01:57.442-06:002011-10-10T10:01:57.442-06:00Zumba makes me stabby. Too many white girls tryin...Zumba makes me stabby. Too many white girls trying to be J. Lo.Jenhttp://portlandiamom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-90812278997860810252011-10-10T09:35:35.078-06:002011-10-10T09:35:35.078-06:00I've never tried Zumba, but I'm a sucker f...I've never tried Zumba, but I'm a sucker for free socks so if someone offers them in exchange I will do almost anything, cause I'm cheap like that.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666092475697376974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-13906423590398713692011-10-10T09:14:27.570-06:002011-10-10T09:14:27.570-06:00wagthedad: It is ALL about the socks. Seriously,...wagthedad: It is ALL about the socks. Seriously, I can't think of another reason I would have even tried Zumba.<br /><br />HoodyHoo: Thank YOU for bringing up Richard Simmons. I am not sure we can be friends anymore after that.Leauxrahttp://doesthismakemybloglookfat.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-49842214695675795762011-10-10T05:14:21.411-06:002011-10-10T05:14:21.411-06:00The only dancing-aerobics type thing I've ever...The only dancing-aerobics type thing I've ever been able to do without severe personal injury is "Sweatin' to the Oldies." Tae Bo tried to kill me a long time ago, so I'm fairly sure Zumba has been sent to finish the job!Hoody Hoohttp://hoodyhoo.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-64529442057496654182011-10-10T04:01:44.130-06:002011-10-10T04:01:44.130-06:00I HATE dancing classes. I took a few with the wif...I HATE dancing classes. I took a few with the wife several years back. Like ballroom dancing. Like waltz, foxtrot, tango, and all that shit. I totally went back to 7th grade, standing in the gym, afraid for my life. And to top it all off, we had to change partners in the class, so I was either left dancing with overweight sixty-somethings or eurotrashy girls who absolutely would not disguise their disgust at dancing with me.<br /><br />Yoga's better. Sure, people look around and compare, but usually - if you find the right class - people are just trying not to fall on their asses.<br /><br />Plus, you can't give up those free socks, right?wagthedadhttp://www.wagthedad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-90342523335489931562011-10-09T22:26:20.299-06:002011-10-09T22:26:20.299-06:00Itsacoyote: I'm glad there's SOMEONE out t...Itsacoyote: I'm glad there's SOMEONE out there who understands the relevance of a good pair of socks. Also, I never sold my soul, but I did lease it for a while. I needed the money.<br /><br />Carrie - Cannibalistic Nerd: Take it from me, it is totally and completely horrifying. Stay away from it. It will try to kill you.<br /><br />Stephanie: Yeah, no, I don't care if OTHER people like it. I mean, there are people out there who actually like broccoli, so I understand that there are differing viewpoints an all. For some reason, though, maybe the instructor, maybe my mood, whatever, but that class really stressed me out. And I love running, even though I suck at it. See? People are weird.<br /><br />Making Space: Don't let that DVD talk you into anything you don't want to do. However, it is probably not wise to listen to anything I say, as I am really really really good at excuses.Leauxrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056708620380337471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-17832461496774739902011-10-09T22:11:20.767-06:002011-10-09T22:11:20.767-06:00I don't blame you one bit! I hated Zumba. I ca...I don't blame you one bit! I hated Zumba. I can run, walk, do the elliptical, love yoga, and enjoy kicking the shit out of a heavy bag... but I would sooner yank my leg hairs out one at a time than go back to Zumba class.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04663812073515798267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-34925114590757011612011-10-09T08:36:32.718-06:002011-10-09T08:36:32.718-06:00Catching up after a week away myself. The post va...Catching up after a week away myself. The post vacay blues suck. I hereby promise to not try to do Zumba to get myself out of them. I am looking askance at my yoga DVD, too, if the truth be known...MakingSpacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512337949478137031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-79411048310996172922011-10-09T05:51:05.991-06:002011-10-09T05:51:05.991-06:00I could use some new socks. I like zumba, but I c...I could use some new socks. I like zumba, but I can definitely understand why some people don't! I'm not sexy when I dance. No, really. I know that's hard to believe, since I positively ooze sex appeal while folding laundry and walking the dog. But cattle prod is a pretty good mental image of what I look like in zumba. Still...I like it. Of course, I'd rather do just about anything other than *shudder* run.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420841652300294215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-12179048060413355092011-10-08T13:15:05.576-06:002011-10-08T13:15:05.576-06:00As an introvert, I really don't see the appeal...As an introvert, I really don't see the appeal of a group of people dancing around who's goal is not to learn how to dance but to have fuuuunnn and burn calories. Your zumba experience only confirms my suspicions.Carrie - Cannibalistic Nerdhttp://www.cannibalisticnerd.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-1346746735884139592011-10-08T08:17:23.242-06:002011-10-08T08:17:23.242-06:00What, Tim, socks aren't worth it? I'd have...What, Tim, socks aren't worth it? I'd have done it. But only for some good socks. They had better be some damn good socks. <br />Hell, I sold my soul just to use a laptop for five minutes. I really needed to use one.Sabrina "Itsacoyote"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14523320873783748377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-33513424706871164562011-10-07T23:02:20.201-06:002011-10-07T23:02:20.201-06:00I took a zumba class once. It tried to kill me, to...I took a zumba class once. It tried to kill me, too...even though I have coordination and rhythm and stuff. It STILL tried to kill me. I'd rather just go dancing. Way mote fun, but decidedly lacking in free socks.PudMonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08375784547588644167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-50776351940934349152011-10-07T22:38:16.217-06:002011-10-07T22:38:16.217-06:00blue: I will reconsider. But the heat? Ummm... ...blue: I will reconsider. But the heat? Ummm... scary...<br /><br />Tim: I made you stop BREATHING?? Shit. That's awesome.Leauxrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056708620380337471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-32251703702006258532011-10-07T20:54:09.089-06:002011-10-07T20:54:09.089-06:00So.
Everyone has a price. At least, that's wh...So.<br /><br />Everyone has a price. At least, that's what they say. They say that everyone has a price.<br /><br />And you have a price.<br /><br />And your price is (ahem) socks.<br /><br />Free socks.<br /><br />I'm going to go will myself to stop breathing, now. I don't want to live in this world anymore.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268565181288974957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436529532164956333.post-73979765327999223672011-10-07T20:18:40.476-06:002011-10-07T20:18:40.476-06:00So are you going to go to Yoga with me now? There ...So are you going to go to Yoga with me now? There is nothing sexy or aerobic about it.bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03568906480163318009noreply@blogger.com