Zumba Belly

The lack of updates in my blog certainly signifies how busy I have been with my life. I know, I say that quite a bit. But I am glad for the time spent. Be it with work, a bit of quality time with my parents and friends. Perhaps some time for my TV. The TV has become a bigger source of entertainment these days. That is, assuming I did not fall asleep watching it.

Here's a lil something which I have been wanting to update for the longest time. Remember how I have this to-do list that I have been wanting to do, but due to fasting month, Eid, visiting and work, I have not been able to achieve that goal yet? 

Well, I finally did it!

Here's what happened. 

Erwin has this thing with her Friday nights zumba class somewhere. I have always been intimidated with the idea of zumba coz well, everyone told me it is high intensity. I wanted to give her zumba class a try, but she warned me the class has male participants in it, which, well, kinda hindered me from taking that step forward. Then she told me about this Nawal Haddat Fitness class. It was meant to be a class for ladies only and it is hijab friendly. 

Took me a while coz I was not sure if I was gonna be able to follow the classes thru if I were to do this alone. I got in touch with Nawal herself. She is this super friendly lady which just warms your heart. 

A lil back and forth deciding about the classes, dates, days, etc. 

Long story short. I decided to try out yoga first.

Yes, I did it. I was super proud of myself for surviving that class.

Needless to say, I went to work with an entire body ache. I believe I worked on the muscles I never knew existed. But hey, I learned I could do the tree, the cobra and a few more poses which I have always been envious of.

So the following week, I tried out zumba with Erwin, under the direction of Nawal Haddat herself!

Before I attended this class, I spent some time watching zumba videos on youtube to psych myself up and be mentally prepared of the high intensity level zumba will bring me to. Erwin has been going to zumba classes, she was the queen. I on the other hand, was not prepared to look like a clown.

It was fun, but I also realised I needed new shoes!!!

It has been sooo freaking long since I worked my body out! 

So whoever thinks they can never do zumba, never say never!

Nawal alternates her class every week. First week is zumba, the following week is belly dancing class. We had our third class last weekend, so we will be working on our belly dance moves this coming week. Imagine belly chains, veils and more. You get the picture.  

After posting these pix on instagram, Fiza and Muli joined the classes too.

Not only do the 3 of us work together, we are now working out together even on weekends. Hopefully, to a much healthier lifestyle ahead of us. 

Btw, I have not given up on yoga yet. Though the timing clashed, I am gonna head back to yoga, the beginners' class of course. Maybe a mid-week yoga would be a treat. Wish me luck on that.