Lesson Learned...hopefully!

Last night Ailini had softball practice right outside our rec. center. Her practice began at 6 pm and went until 7 pm. Her grandma (usually who she goes home with) had water aerobics at 7 pm. Even though Lini is 9 turning 10, I get nervous having her walk by herself from the field to the rec. center even though it's just across the way.

With her practice at that time, grandma at her water aerobics, it meant no going to the Bountiful Zumba class. That meant staying put at our rec. center and having my two older boys go outside and walk her into the rec. Nowadays you just never know, so I wasn't taking my chances.

The past few Thursdays, I've been attending Zumba up in Bountiful where Teresa teaches. There is a Zumba class at our rec., but once you start taking Zumba classes, you'll find you like certain instructors more than other instructors. Since attending Teresa's class, I like her class better. But due to the softball practice, had to stay put at our rec. center. The regular instructor is out due to her being pregnant. Deena who subbed the year before was teaching for her tonight. I didn't mind staying. Deena is an awesome instructor. She'll give you a good workout!

First mistake I made last night -- forgot my water bottle. Luckily for me, there are vending machines there at the rec. where I can buy a sports drink or water. I opted for the sports drink. Was not a good idea! I usually drink about one 16.9 oz bottle of water during a Zumba session. I started drinking my Gatorade and kinda felt sick to my stomach. It was too sweet and it felt like I just ate a huge meal when I drank it. I know, weird, but I guess that's the last time. I still tried my best, but never again...definitely gonna stick to my water.



Second mistake -- the way I tied my shoes. I like to tie my shoes tight. Guaranteed with all the movement during Zumba, I have to re-tie them halfway during class. Well, I did that last night, but I think I tied them too tight. How did I know? After I tied them, it felt good. Got through one song. Then on the next song, my feet felt like they were tingling. I kept moving, but then they felt like they were going numb. I quickly moved to the side and unlaced them. I think I tied them too tight that my circulation was being cut off. Thank goodness I stopped and unlaced them so the blood could start circulating. I can't imagine what would've happened if I kept going and ignored the tingling sensation in my feet.



Yeah, what a night!!! Now I know -- stick to the water and don't tie my laces too tight!