Let The Games Begin

I recently joined a group in my community that does the Zumba workouts twice a week. Though friends have been trying to get me to join for months, it always seemed I had something else I had to do or somewhere else I had to be. Finally, I gave in and joined. A huge part of this was seeing pictures of myself from my sister's wedding...seriously, they made me cry. Then there's the fact that while looking for an outfit to wear for Christmas I had the overwhelming urge to look in the maternity section because I knew the clothes would fit and not be uncomfortable. Let's face it, my child is almost 10 years old and I'm STILL carrying the baby weight. UGH!

Before I got pregnant, I had slimmed down to a size 8. I know to a lot of people that doesn't seem very small. However, to someone like me, who has always had trouble with her weight, 8 was a fantastic size. Yet, along came baby, belly and all. Through the years I've tried many means of losing weight. I've dieted, walked everywhere, used workout videos and equipment, but nothing lasted very long. Let's face it, as a single mom, the time to workout is almost impossible to find. When I'm not working, I'm going from place to place with Richie.

This time however, this time is going to be different...I hope. I was so excited to join the Zumba class and even signed up for their biggest loser contest. Despite some fussing, I've managed to revamp our menu at home so I don't have to eat a seperate meal to ensure I'm eating well. Things were looking up and I was determined. Then came the basketball schedule. With three boys now, we have games sometimes 5 days a week. I freaked out...how am I supposed to keep exercising if I can't make it to classes?

Then, as I sat here at the daycare today, it dawned on me. I know most of the steps to the Zumba dances now. There's nothing that says I can't download the songs and work in some Zumba time here and there. I may not be able to devote an hour straight to it regularly, but I can get some exercise in here and there. As of now, I can make one class a week which will have to be my weigh in days and my once a week me time. Still, I am determined this time to lose the weight, even if it means working out in my office during nap time.

Does anyone have any ideas for workout DVD's or download-able videos I can use?