This weekend was ok until Sunday when I had my first belly dance class in over 3 weeks. Its a big deal because I thought I was a beginner but turns out I am good enough to dance with the real girls. It was awesome but let me tell you tomorrow I am going to hurt. What was suppose to be a hour and a half turned into a non-stop 3 hour class and it was really intense but oh-so-fun.
It's weird because I used to feel so awkward dancing mainly because of my weight but yesterday I had a ball. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a fun cool workout that makes you feel sexy and capable.
On a more frustrated note, my boyfriend and I had a terrible weekend together. Basically there is no communication there anymore but I have been with him so long that it's hard to imagine my life without him, but then again I am not happy. I think that my weight has also been a factor in this and it makes me really angry to think that I might regret this relationship down the road because I was incapable of leaving due to my low self-esteem. I guess its obvious by this that I am confused, I just wish he would communicate with me. I have tried leaving him alone and we just end up fighting later, well I guess I am not ready to quit now. :(
Ps. Spiderman 3 was awesome and actually really funny. Just to let you know the black suit makes spidy emo and into jazz which is very weird but fun none-the-less. Alrighty, I hope everyone is doing well, school starts in 7 days!
Posted By: Susan B.
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05/07/2007 07:54
Belly Dancing...
Oh, I would love to do that, but I don't have the confidence. Plus, I can't really commit to a certain time for a class. I have a 3 year old and a husband who is working full time and in school. But, maybe sometime down the line I can do something like that.
I read your previous post. I'm on Jenny Craig. Yes, it's expensive. Yes, we've made sacrifices in other areas, but yes, it's worth it. For me, it's the convenience. You have your menu planned out for the week and you just grab your food and go. (You pay for the food.) I like the weekly accountability of going to my weigh in with JUST the counselor and not a group. I've been using a lot more of my own food lately just due to money.
However, I've done the WW thing on-line and it works as well. It wasn't that expensive. You could eat whatever you wanted, you just had to hold yourself accountable throught points.
Now, you don't NEED a program like that to succeed. As far as the support and community you can get that right here on EP. I think if you understand healthy eating and healthy exercise, you can sure do it on your own.
I've been reading "You on a Diet" by Drs. Oz & Roizen and "Thin for Life" by Anne Fletcher. Those are two great resources and they don't cost that much. Good luck!
Don't you just love it.!!!! I checked out your photos and love the outfits you guys are wearing. We only wear the scarves around the hips. Anyways, way to go on the 3hour class....(thats long!) Keep it up!
In regards to your question about WW, JC or other diet plans. I agree with TatumsMom that it depends on the person who tries it. For me, I use the WW and love it. I can't do JC because of the eggs and rennet found in cheese. So, that was a no brainer. So far I love the plan and its the cheapest. However if you need information on the WW, you can go to any WW location and sit in on a meeting which they will be more than happy to tell you all the details.
Again, everyone is different and will experience a weight loss plans that works for them. Thats what so great about this site, you can get any information because everyone is willing to help out because in the end the result is weight loss!!! I hope you find what you are looking for and if I can help you out, let me know.
