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Right now in CT, I won't go any colder than like 30F. As the season goes on, I'll go outside in layers in the teens and 20's as long as there is no wind. I can't do wind when I run during the cold winter.

Im right there with you - mac and cheese, lasagna, stews and soups - all comfort food! I find I'm a lot more active and in shape during the spring/summer. I can't wait for it to be lighter later so I can go out and run after work. Until then, it's layers and lights to go out in the dark for me!

SW - 276 CW - 221.5 GW - under 199 Unfortunately I have genetics going against me. But, my friend helping me to push more, and run longer - so here's hoping! I haven't been down under 200 since HS (I just turned 30 in August).

^ I keep reading about this TDEE and would also love to learn more about it! (I'm so clueless when it comes to that!!) Is that amount the amount of calories you need to eat EVERY day, or just on days you know you're working out? What about days you're not working out?

I'm with you jadermary! :) Been a student way too many times, and for too long. So I'll take free stuff whenever it's available and appealing. Slupees, not so much.

I'm 5'8, and currently weigh 222.9 lbs. I was 275 at my highest, but I'd like to be to the 180-190 range. I have a larger frame, but am starting to see a bit of an hourglass figure underneath all my fat! I've lost 52 lbs already, and I'm working towards being 199 by the end of the year. We'll see. Genetically my family (on…

I am a licensed instructor (3 years now!), and take a lot of my music & routines from the box set. You'll love it, especially if you love to dance! I will say though, nothing beats a live class. I still love to take classes when I can. So much fun!

Love it! Thank you! :)

I have a HRM for it, and created my own. I was curious as an instructor how intense I really am :bigsmile: They also have a website that you can log onto and see based on your intensity - it gives you guidelines - http://caloriesburnedhq.com/zumba-calories-burned/

I'm a huge fan of running in the cold - except when it dips way below freezing & there's wind. Then I'll choose an alternate activity (elliptical or ZUMBA). Otherwise, if it's above freezing and the wind has stopped, I'm game!

I'll be "leaping" to the gym after work...and then "leaping" on my boyfriend later :love:

I'm stuck between two: "I carried watermelon?" - Dirty Dancing (I feel like this often..) "Chickens? You have chickens?! Are they extra crispy or original recipe?" - Son-in-Law

I should be working. Yea...well if there is no work then what else am I supposed to do? :bigsmile:

I've learned that: 1) teaching 6 classes a week will burn you out - both physically & mentally 2)Not to switch your birth control just because it's a free sample... 3) I really do have the most wonderful boyfriend in the world

Go to a class. You'll have more fun and burn more calories. trust me on this one :bigsmile:

I try to get up and go upstairs when I can, but the desk job stuff is killing me. I used to work in a school and walked around/was on my feet all day. Now I'm not. I do teach 6 ZUMBA classes a week, and have started lifting. I need to stop being lazy and go work out @ lunch like I did today. It made the 230 slump not as…

NE Patriots, Boston Bruins & Boston Red Sox (I am from CT after all lol)

That was my favorite thing to do as a teacher - story time :) My K & 1st graders loved it! I do like having stories read to me as well....yes it's the kid in me :)

We celebrated this past weekend because I have to teach tonight, and he couldn't get the day off from work... So tonight after I teach a ZUMBA class, my dad is taking my sister and I out to dinner :)

Love it!!!! :)

My SOD - La Vida Es Un Carnaval - on eof my ZUMBA songs, but heard it on the Spanish radio station on my way to work today. Made me want to SALSA!!!! <3

I'm with her on that one. I've been in your situation before, and the guy I was with was actually here. Believe me, there is someone who will treat you right, and want to spend all that time with you - talking/texting etc. I'm the same way in that I LOVE to talk/text, and I've finally found someone who appreciates that,…

This is from yesterday... The participant in my class who showed absolutely no effort to participate, and looked/acted like she'd rather have a root canal than participate. <SMACK> You don't wanna be there, ask for your $$ back. Andd.... My boyfriend's fine *kitten* <3 I miss him today...

5'8 here SW: 275 CW: 229 Goal weight: 199

Today's my Friday so I'm stoked. Have my ZUMBA class tonight so thats awesome... But at the current moment I'm so bored! Nothing to do at work...

I went from working in a school to working behind a desk. I love my job, when there's stuff to do. The rest of the time I make myself look busy, but in reality am dying to do something productive. I feel the shift has made it harder to work out at night for me, since I'm sitting all day. It also makes it harder to go lift…

1. Today is my Friday :) We ordered out for lunch! 2. ZUMBA class tonight 3. Waking up next to my love this morning, even if he kept me up all night with snoring/tossing/needed to go pee @ 2am. :heart:

Lobsters. That and the beeping when the Emergency Alert System comes on the radio. It FREAKS me out!!!

There's a Youtube video of 2 kids, who when their parents went into the other room for a few minutes, ended up getting into flour and getting it all over the living room (walls, pictures, couches, floors etc). Now while I don't have kids, that is probably one of the funniest videos I've EVER seen. Those kids had no idea…

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