DeniseAndRoger

You ladies are amazing!

I loved the story about the elderly gentleman. Very motivating!!

It is inevitable we are going to age - but my desire is to go into the process kicking and screaming - or in the very least laughing and

smiling.

I think, for me, working out is a mind-set. I have to stay focused on

that not all "work" is work. My short experience with Zumba let me use

a work out for fun. I concentrated on body movement, healthy breathing, staying errect and strong... but I enjoyed the music, the rhythm, the

energy of the class.

When I am on the cross trainer I think of it kinda like laundry - gotta do it - just do it and get it over with. :p

This little group here is so interesting - so much info on healthy eating, exercise, fitness options - and a cruise message board - go figure.

So glad to have found ya! Happy Valentine's Day!

I just wanted to say hello and thank everyone for the great posts on this board. Very encouraging and informative!

I have almost a year for my cruise so I have no strict goals set for myself. Just have been feeling sluggish and no energy lately and wanting to get back to a healthier lifestyle.

(I have have a wedding in November and a honeymoon cruise in Jan 2012 to plan for )

I tried a Zumba class for the first time last night. A HUGE class - well over 20 people in it. I really did enjoy it. I was slow and definitely out of synch on a lot of the footwork - fast feet needed LOL I stuck with it, broke quite a sweat and certainly had fun. I plan on taking Zumba on Tues and Thursday evening -as my fun work out time. I also do a half hour 3x a week on the cross trainer.

Next week I hope to add some machine work in - and that should be a full and well rounded work out. I am being careful (knowing me) to keep it changed up and interesting. Once I fall off the work-out wagon it takes me forever to get back on.

Again, thank you all very much. Your encouragement is appreciated.

Warmly,

Denise