This workout thing…

Hi Everybody!  It’s been a while since I last wrote, and I feel bad!  Time has gone by soooo fast!  So, it’s been about 2 weeks since Danita and I started our “Workout Challenge”…I would have to say “Challenge” is the word of the day here!  I don’t think either one of us realized what we were getting ourselves into!  Between our schedules and feeling a bit “under the weather”…we’ve struggled to make things happen!  Yesterday I made it a promise to myself to start over again…with a renewed, positive effort!  I started the week off with a Spinning Class… wow!  My teacher, Katie, from Urban Active Fitness…is OUTSTANDING!  She’s so good, I could barely walk into the News Room today! (Just kidding Katie!)   Katie told me it’s all worth it in the end… did you know,  depending on your body type you can actually burn up to 700 calories in that *one* 45 minute class?!  No wonder why she looks like she belongs on the cover of a fitness magazine!  Santino is the Manager of the Legacy Village location where Danita and I go… he says cardio and weight training will get us where we want to be… as long as we stick to it!  (I’m tired just thinking about it!! )  All joking aside, and tell me if I’m wrong, health is wealth.  My Papa Scicolone used to always say that to me before he passed away a few years ago. (At the age of 93!)  I finally see what he means … we have to take care of ourselves.  Eat right, exercise, and have a positive attitude!  The more I look back on how my Papa lived…that seemed to be his secret to a long, wonderful life…a positive attitude, especially!   (I want to say it’s our weekly Sunday Pasta Dinners, but we’ll stick with the healthy stuff!!)  If anyone has any other words of wisdom for me and Danita about working out…feel free to let us know!  Our deadline is December 1st to get back in our jeans and that is coming fast!!  Have a great day!!  XOXO  Alicia

We did it!!!

Hi Everybody!  Danita and I told you about today’s big event…last week.  Well…It happened…we “Zumba’ed”  our little hearts out!  WOW…what a workout!!!  In that 1 hour class, I think I moved more…than I have in my whole life!!!  We decided to workout together and start a weight loss challenge .. to get back in shape..as fast as we can.   I think we picked the right place…Urban Active Fitness in Legacy Village.. and the right class.. Zumba.. to make it all happen!  The only problem here..I must admit..I had NO coordination!!! But, Danita looked like she belonged on Dancing with the Stars compared to me!!! She was “grooving” all over the floor …while I tried to figure out my right leg from my left leg!!  That girl has rhythm!!!  At one point, I think I was on the other side of the room from Danita!!  Boy, I have alot to learn before the next class on Saturday, but in the process..we’re having a blast.. and well on our way to fitting back into our jeans!!  We would love to hear your workout stories…and bloopers!  I know I keep promising pictures.. they are coming!!   XOXO Alicia

Happy Birthday, Bella!

Today is a special day! My puppy, Bella, turned 2 years old!  I don’t have kids yet, so this was a big celebration in my family!  I admit, I’m huge animal lover…and Bella is like my baby…so you know what that means…dresses, bows, etc.  She has a better wardrobe than me!!  I can’t say she likes to be dressed up, but everyone who sees her … loves it!!  Today I took her to visit my parents…  My mom, Lydia, calls Bella her “grand-dog”!  My dad, Carmen, always plays with her!  Bella knows them as Nani and Papa… and gets all excited when I say we’re going to see them!  Of course, we had to make a stop at the pet store …for a new toy…she picked out a pumpkin that squeeks!  She was so pooped when we got home…she headed right for bed!!  It’s funny how much animals fill your heart…they love you unconditionally when you’re having a bad day, they cuddle when you don’t feel good, and they act silly when you need to laugh!  OK, so the next shopping trip…to get Bella’s Halloween costume…everyone thinks I’m crazy!  Are any of you dressing up your pet?  I’d love some ideas!  I’ll put up some pictures of Bella soon!  XOXO Alicia