No, I'm not just being funny. I really am allergic to exercise...you can read more here. Some people think this is cool, but it's not. I don't burn 500 extra calories everyday just because I'm allergic to exercising. I have to be really careful with what I do when I want to exercise and I can never eat before I go. Plus, it can be really scary.I wish I could run or jog..free, social, but that's the worst thing I can do. Makes me kinda sad. It happened once before I was married, a few times in between, and then in the last 3 years it has happened pretty much anytime I really push cardio or try to run (I've downed more Benadryl than can be good for anyone). Good news? I found out interval training works because my body can heat up and cool down throughout the workout which is key.
Even better news...I can ZUMBA! If you like to dance and haven't tried it yet, I would highly recommend it. Or, if you think exercise is super boring and a necessary evil (I fall into that category really often) give it a shot. I tried it once and was completely hooked...it was a full hour and it didn't even feel like I was exercising, but I came out dripping sweat. (However, the quality of the class totally depends on the instructor). I liked it so much, I got certified to teach, and in Michigan there are plenty of opportunities. I teach about 4 classes a week and get paid to exercise! I realized I wouldn't exercise unless I had a reason to, so it's the perfect fit...I get paid, it makes me work out 4 times a week, and I don't end up looking like an oompah loompah when I'm finished since Zumba works on an interval.
(And no, I don't get paid if you try a Zumba class. Kind of feels like I'm trying to multi-level market here, huh? No, I really do just like it that much!)
That's great you found a way around your allergy!
ReplyDeleteI have no rhythm but I'd for sure try your Zumba class! I bet you are great!
I would love to try Zumba-oh wait I would humiliate myself with my lack of coordination but how great to get paid to be in shape and help others too! I have been meaning to tell you that I made your spinach pear salad with blue cheese a couple of weekends ago for a couple of get togethers and got RAVE reviews. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. Thanks for posting it! Also I had the WEIRDEST dream last night and your family was in it-short version of the dream-we came to visit you guys and you lived in an old dry cleaners factory or something-so crazy.
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