Cardio funk was so fun!! I got to the gym a little early to warm up on the Stepmill and did about 20 minutes before class started. I walked into the gym to find it PACKED with people – all kinds of people too! Hip hop girls, old ladies, lots of young professionals and a few men! But seriously, there were probably close to 100 people there. All of a sudden the music just started and everyone started doing this latin kind of dance move and I just had to join in and catch on. I’m so glad y’all weren’t there watching me!! People were breaking it down!! It was one of those times when I felt stupid until I realized that everyone else was doing it and no one was looking at me. Throughout the class the music kept changing to a new song and we had about 3-4 moves per song that we just repeated until the next one. Some funk, some dance, some hip hop, some latin – and my favorite was Footloose when we did a kind of jazzy dance move 🙂 I definitely want to go back! My HRM reported just under 300 calories burned (including going 5 minutes past time to leave so a total of 65 minutes). Not bad!
At about 4pm I had some plain yogurt (a free single serving Stonyfield I got) with chopped apple, cinnamon and PB –
Once home we threw together last night’s stir-fry with leftover chicken marsala.
For the veggies I steamed 2 heads of broccoli, 1 sliced carrot and 2 heads of baby bok choy in some water until tender and seasoned with salt, pepper, whipped butter and some splashed of tamari (soy sauce upgraded).
And we reheated and chopped the chicken and noodles from Friday’s dinner. YUM!
I ended with a small handful of Trader Joe’s mini meringues –
I’ve got a ton to do before 9:00 bedtime, including a bath to replace my post-workout shower.
See you in the morning for the LAST FULL WEEK OF CLASSES!!!
Halie says
That class sounds like a total blast!!! I love classes like that but they aren’t that popular in my area unfortunately 🙁 I’m so glad to hear that you went to it and enjoyed it!!
Veggies look delish!
Enjoy your last night before the week begins!
Jen says
love the title 😉
Shelby says
That class sounds like so much fun! I wish I could find a class like that around here.
Yum, your veggies and yogurt bowl look tasty! And those mini meringues are so cute =)
Erica says
Its so fun to do a new/different work out! Glad you enjoyed the funk! I use to teach a class like that and loved it! Dinner looks really yummy! It is my husbands last week of classes too! I can’t wait for him to be on break!
Lou says
Hi Kath,
you are my inspiration! I’m from Canberra Australia and I am in love with your blog. I can’t get enough of it.
Every time I need a little break from my work at the computer I click on your site and read whatever I can.
I too am a teeny-weeny (only just 5 feet) and have 28lbs to loose (currently 138). Since finding your blog, I have had the most delicious breakfasts and managed to loose more weight in a fortnight than I have in 2 months!! Thank you.
Lou says
whoops, apologies for my spelling! I meant “lose” not “loose”!
ashley (sweet & natural) says
That class sounds like so much fun! I’m counting down days of work left til my winter break too.
VeggieGirl says
Super-fun cardio class!!
Good luck with the upcoming week!!
Megan says
That class sounds so fun! I wish they offered that at my gym!
Good luck with your last week of classes.
Sharon says
Hooray! The holidays are just around the corner!
Sara says
Hey Kath!
I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and I love to hear about your latest food adventure. You are a great role model for young women to take action when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. I’m a senior journalism major at Ohio University, who got to the point where I realized it was time to take action.
I’ve been losing since September, but have lost some of my motivation now. Partly because my body feels good – I’m at 130 now at 5’6″ and partly because of the holiday season. I’d still like to lose another 5 pounds to reach my happy weight, but I need some inspiration to stay away from Christmas cookies and other temptations with being home on break.
Any suggestions? Thanks again and keep up the great work.
Sara
Mel says
Dinner looks awesome!
Sounds like your class was just a ton of fun! Makes me want to take one like it.
coco says
Such a fun cardio class, I wish we had it at gym too!
Great dinner as usual!!~~
Have a great evening!
Kath says
Lou ,
Thanks for the comment!! Best of luck with your weight loss.
Sara ,
Thanks! I guess my suggestion is keep reading 😉 I also find nothing more motivating than a fridge full of fresh fruits and veggies and a fun plan of healthy recipes for the week.
Kath
Maggie says
That class sounds SO fun! Things like that make me want to join a gym instead of exercising on my own 🙂
Have a great night!
Madison says
lol your title is so cute!!!
Oh She Glows says
haha I know what you mean about not understanding the classes…that has happened to me many a time!
Congrats for it being the last week of classes! Yippee 😀
Angela
www.ohsheglows.com
K says
Glad to hear you enjoyed the class! It sounds fun 🙂
I’m jealous this is your last full week!!
Runeatrepeat says
Stir-fry veggies are my fave. Good job on the class.
zestycook says
Kath, Love the post title and the eats look great 🙂
zesty
Nikki says
Your dinner looks really good! Have a great night
🙂
findinghealthybalance.blogspot.com
Victoria says
Sounds fun. I have to admit, I’m extremely nervous in group class type settings. I just have no coordination and no matter how many times I tell myself no one’s looking, I still feel super awkward.
Nhuy says
Cardio Funk, that is an awesome name!
Mara says
That class sounds like a blast!!
bobbi says
Kath wow how fun, way to get your groove on!!! Love dinner..have a great week!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Glad you enjoyed the class! Sounds like fun!
Lauren says
Hi Kath,
I am an RD in CA, and I just wanted to say kudos for a fantastic website! Your blog is a great encouragement and inspiration to all those who are trying to live healthier lifestyles.
Your early morning workouts amaze me! One question about them (which you may have answered somewhere else on the blog…): Do you eat anything before your workout, or do you go cold turkey?
Thank you for your time! Congrats on almost being done with another semester!
eatavegan says
Hi Kath! Quick question: I don’t know if you’ve mentioned this elsewhere, but what brand is your heart rate monitor? I’m in the market for one, but there are so many choices! Thanks!
Kath says
Lauren ,
Thanks! So glad you like KERF.
I used to eat a pre-workout snack every morning, but this summer when I had to be in class at 8 and squeeze in a workout beforehand, I literally didn’t have a minute to spare and started skipping my snack. I learned during those weeks that my body really just needs a big glass of water to take away that morning “hunger” – or really just to delay it an hour until breakfast. While my toast+PB combo usually didn’t bother my stomach, I do find that I feel better during my workouts on a relatively empty stomach (and drinking my 24 oz water bottle) than when I have had food. So it seems to be workout well going cold turkey 🙂
eatavegan,
It’s a Polar F4 – on the FAQ page!
Kath
HangryPants says
Cardio funk sounds so fun!!! What a nice way to break up the monotony of an elliptical or treadmill.