Happy Monday everyone! This weekend was a little bit of a whirlwind. I got home at 11pm on Friday, and then Josh unexpectedly had to turn around and fly out at 5am Saturday morning. We had a dear family friend pass away from cancer. The services were this weekend and while I was devastated I couldn’t make the trip I was there in spirit and keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers.
While the sad news put an understandable cloud over the weekend it was still a good one. Don’t forget to link up to your weekend at the bottom of this post!
I started off Saturday morning with a workout class at Sweat, Cycle & Soul. I have heard wonderful things about this studio and was excited when I got the opportunity to do a May Blogger Challenge with them. In exchange for a blog post at the end of the month recapping my experience they’re giving me an unlimited May class pass. I’m going to be attending at least three classes a week and am hoping it will really jumpstart my fitness. Lord knows I need the help! They have this mural in their studio and I love it so much. It was especially powerful to read this weekend. The class I took on Saturday was a mix of pilates, barre, and TRX. It was amazing and now I hurt everywhere.
After working out I decided to pick up some lunch from Over Easy. I got their harvest salad and fell in love. It was so yummy. I can see this becoming a Saturday tradition. 😀
When I get home the rest of my Saturday was spent lounging and napping. I was so lazy and it was so wonderful. I tried out the How Old and apparently I look my age! It’s funny because I uploaded one from when I was thinner (and younger) and it told me I was 31.
Sunday started off with a Zumba class. I was so stiff and sore I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to make it through the class but I ended up doing it! It was a little bit more of a laid back class than normal which I was very grateful for. If we had broken into lots of squats or high jumping I’m pretty sure I would have cried.
After getting home I ate lunch and napped. When I woke I had every intention of going grocery shopping, getting gas, and washing the car. Then I stood up and realized it hurt to fully extend my right arm and my legs were really sore, so I called it a day. I turned on Bravo and bought a new pair of Zumba shoes
Questions of the Day: What was the highlight of your weekend? Do you workout at a local studio? What are your favorite shoes to dance in?
i almost did the same things! Love the Zumba glass and the trx session! I hope you feel better next time. I tried How old as well I got an variety of ages!!!it was so funny!
Irene
http://www.thedailylace.com
I’m curious if How Old is getting better at guessing ages because of so many people uploading photos! And I’m going to a pilates/barre/trx class tonight. Ahh think happy/non-dying thoughts for me!!
Always love your fun weekends!
Aww thank you Carrie! 🙂
Love that first quote and it is perfect for me today. Do you mind if I steal it and post it on my birthday post tomorrow, Erin? Love it.
Great weekend snapshots as usual. Have a great Monday and Happy May!
<3 Ada.
Go right ahead Ada! I’m glad it made you smile! Happy early Birthday!!
looks fun! i’m not a dancer…. like at all lol
I mean I’m not very good at dancing, but I love to do it! haha I think I have no shame. 😉
I love those purple shoes! Not that I ever go to zumba or anything, but I would have to start if I had shoes that cute!
I fell in love with the shoes as soon as I saw them! I’m so excited to get them in the mail!
Hi Erin. Oh man, so sorry to hear about that news you received. 🙁 But at least you salvaged the weekend with some workout classes. Hope your week starts off better than the last one ended!
Thanks so much Ashley! I really appreciate it. 🙂
I’m so sorry to hear your sad news, but glad to hear you made the most of your weekend anyway! Here’s to a great week ahead!
http://www.tailoredandtrue.wordpress.com
Thanks girl! This week is going to rock!
I’m sorry about your friend’s passing. That’s always so hard. Hugs!!
I love Zumba! I teach it, and it’s always a highlight of my week 🙂
Thanks Annette! <3 You're so sweet!
Oh man I would love to take one of your Zumba classes!
I’m very sorry to hear about your loss.
I had no idea zumba shoes were such a thing! Learn something new all the time I guess.
Thanks Jen! <3
And yes, they're so much better to dance in than running shoes. The one time I danced in running shoes I almost twisted my ankle. No bueno!
Thos site was pretty crazy. It actually came back younger in pics without makeup.. which totally defeats the purpose of makeup…lol. And in pics with glasses I was like 80. Call me grandma! 😀
That is so strange! I wonder if they’re refining their system with all the people uploading photos? Maybe it will start to get accurate eventually! haha
I’m so excited to go to the pilates fusion class with you tonight!! I hope I survive 😉
Ahh I hope so too! I’m SO sore! 🙁
The salad looks so good.
It was super yummy! 😀
That age app is way too much fun! We have a friend that we always tease that she should never forget her ID at home when going out because she looks very young, but according to the app, she is 46…
Chelsea
Ginger Side of Life
They really need to work on refining their results! haha Maybe all the pictures people are uploading are helping them with their calculations? They should have a did we get it right button at the bottom of the results.
That salad looks amazing!! 🙂
It was so yummy!
Very sorry to hear about your friend who passed. May their family be comforted by your friendship and your prayers.
The highlight of my weekend was spending time with my husband and our newborn. Since he works during the week it was great for the three of us to spend some time together. We’re awful smitten by our little one right now. 🙂
Thank you so much Emily! I really appreciate it! <3
Yay for family time! I hope you and your newborn are resting and recovering!
i’m so sorry to hear about your friend. my thoughts are with you.
i’m glad you’ve found a beautiful space to kick start your fitness again. it really helps with the motivation.
This is my hope! I need to get my butt in gear and lose some weight! haha
And thank you very much! <3 I really appreciate the kind thoughts.
Aw, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers and hugs going out to you, Josh, and family! That cycle class sounds amazing… I need to fine one like that around me! Also, adorable zumba shoes. Love the color! Thanks for hosting the link-up, I hope you have a good week <3
Thanks so much Heather! <3 I really appreciate it!
The studio is awesome! I'm on my way to another class now!
Sounds like a great weekend! I’ve been putting off joining a gym since we moved, need to get on that!
Group fitness classes are basically the only way I work out. I need the extra motivation!
Weekend snapshots are such a cute idea! So sorry to hear about your friend. Thoughts and prayers sent your way.
Thank you so much Randi! I really appreciate it! <3
So sorry about the sad news that you received. That can always be tough. It looks like your weekend was very sweaty, I love that mural at the cycle studio!
I’m in love with that studio! I’m actually on my way to another class right now! Wish me luck!
Looks like a nice relaxing weekend. I love those new purple zumba shoes!!
I’m so excited to get them in the mail!! I love the color.
I totally relate to your Zumba class experience! I always secretly hope that my class will be a “laid back” day. LOL
I was so happy when it was!! haha It usually isn’t. 😉
That salad looks awesome! I randomly drop in to some fitness classes occasionally but mostly am a runner. I know how much pure barre and TRX can work out your entire body though! I think everyone is playing with that age thing- I did that in my post too but I got a whole range of ages!
I’m going to another barre/trx/pilates class tonight and hoping I don’t die. When Josh gets home this week we want to go running together. The weather is so beautiful out!
Never tried Zumba…and I have a studio right up the street!
It’s so fun! You should totally try it sometime!
Your weekend sounds awesome! My favorite part of my weekend was Sunday brunch with my girlfriends on Sunday. Even though the kiddo came, girl time is always super appreciated. I don’t ever dance with shoes on since I’m Indian and most of our dances are done without shoes. I used to dance professionally though and sometimes, I really miss it. I love your shoes as well. Nothing like a new, pretty pair to inspire a good workout.
Brunch with girlfriends is the best! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! And I did not know Indian dancing is done without shoes! I’m so excited for the Indian wedding I’m going to this summer!
You are one busy lady on the weekend! I’m so thankful for the link to shoes because I’ve been dying to get in to zumba but after one class in sneakers, I knew I’d need zumba shoes. All the ones I’ve found are super lame but these are cute. Cha-ching!
If you do this weekend update link party every weekend, I’ll join you! What a great way to record memories being made. Love it.
I love Reebok dance shoes!! They work great, look super cute, and are a lot cheaper than some of the other dance shoe options out there!
I do this Weekend Snapshot link-up post every Monday! I’d love to have you back next week! 😀
So sorry to hear about your friend, Erin! Thinking of you! xo
My highlight this weekend was definitely the marathon!
Thanks Cassie! I really appreciate it! <3
And way to go on that marathon girl! You rocked it!
Fun weekend! My highlight was going to a birthday party with my kids! It was super sunny and we were all outside! It was wonderful! xox
I love birthday parties! So glad you had a wonderful weekend with beautiful weather!
So sorry to hear about your friend. Inspired by your weekend snapshot, very cute! Love Zumba, getting started I always get a good laugh at myself, wow what a workout though!! Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!
-Jenn
Our Zumba instructor always tells us if we don’t feel silly we’re not doing it right! haha I love that about Zumba!
Your weekend sounds really fun, hope you recovered from the class!
It was a fun weekend! Thankfully I did recover from that class! I just needed a lot of rest. 😀
I love that very first picture with the bike and yellow background – I just bought my first bike this weekend so its perfectly fitting!
The purple zumba shoes are super cute. didn’t realize reebok was making their own line of them
I just got the shoes in the mail yesterday and LOVE them! 😀 And I hope you enjoy your bike! Cycling is fun!
I LOVE those shoes! I really need a good pair of shoes for at home workouts since most of mine are meant for running!
I love Reebok’s Zumba shoes! They’re great!