Author: _golds

Kettlebells has arrived in Barking!!

I’m teaching at Abbey Sports Centre the new Kettlebell classes starting on Tuesday 2nd July, 12 noon – 1pm and Wednesday 3rd July 7.30pm – 8.30pm.  Places are limited so book your places fast !

Too much salt in diet….gained 2lbs

Soooo close but yet soooo far from completing my challenge.  To gain 2lb by having too much salt in my diet is frustrating but I am glad I am able look back and figure out what has happened, correct it and start again. All is not lost as my body is still changing and my goal of… Read more »

The countdown has begun……lost 3lbs

I am delighted to kick start my challenge by losing 3lbs in two weeks.  Setting myself this challenge has hard but it has definitely helped me stay focused as I am doing something that I love and enjoy which is dancing to good music. So, what did I do differently?  I made meals that I’ve never… Read more »

Time for a new Challenge

The winter has been long but the summer is coming and my body is not ready, so to kick start myself back into action I decided to set a few challenges. I want to running/jogging the 10k for Race for Life.  I’ve registered for the July 14th run in Hyde Park and I’ve started training…. Read more »

British Summer Time has begun…….honest

Although the weather is not exactly on the same page as our calendars, British Summer time has begun and our days are getting longer.  This also mean our summer holidays vacations are getting nearer and nearer. With Easter weekend coming to a close and all those hot cross buns and chocolate eggs being consumed are… Read more »

It’s Pancake Day!!

It’s Pancake day, the day to have your last treat for 40 days, so lets make sure our treat tonight is healthy……….after a good Zumba workout. It’s Tuesday Zumba double, 6pm Zumba and 7pm Zumba with Toning at Goodmayes Baptist Church.  Let’s get the party started!   Makes: 8 pancakes Syns per pancake: 1½ Syns Ingredients:… Read more »

It’s February…..it’s party month

February has now arrived and getting us into the spirit of romance with Valentines Day. So to get ourselves into the spirit by having our own Valentine Day Zumba Party!! Thursday 14th February, 7pm at Goodmayes Baptist Church, we are having a ‘Pink Ladies Night’.  So ladies get out your pink clothes and wear it… Read more »

Great start to 2013……lost 5.5lbs

What a great first week of the year for fitness.  Our Zumba® classes started back with a bang with so many people determined to make a change in 2013.  The energy in class was electric and I am ready to help shape and change your bodies. Having gained 5lbs over the two week Christmas period,… Read more »

We’re Back!!

It’s 2013, It’s a New Year, time to get the New You and start making a dent in those goals we have all set ourselves.  We are now back and open for business with Zumba Fitness. Venue: Goodmayes Baptist Church Tuesday 8th January Zumba at 6pm Zumba with Toning at 7pm Thursday 10th January Zumba… Read more »

Seasons changed…….so have I

Wow….what an amazing few weeks After realizing that I had gained 7½ lbs in two weeks I have been able to lose 8 lbs in two weeks.  This leaves me with 6½ lbs to go to reach a 6 stone weight loss in two years. The main thing I did was to go gluten free…….yes no more gluten… Read more »

First Day of Autumn

It’s official, its a new season, it’s the first day of Autumn!! The leaves are falling rapidly off the trees, the wind is blowing, the nights are getting darker and all we want to do is stay home in the warmth and eat and sleep…….but guess what!?!  Christmas is round the corner, party season is… Read more »

Lou Lou’s Olympic Gold!

Gone but not forgotten, London Olympic 2012, will live on in my heart long after the pictures and prints fad.  Many milestones have been achieved for me this year, including my successful weight lost journey of losing 5 stone.  Where it will end nobody knows…………but I am going to continue to follow that yellow brick… Read more »

3 week break……lost 5lbs

I’ve changed my life!……….I have finally learnt how to eat healthy and maintain my weight!!  Girls and boys it is possible to enjoy eating ‘those foods’ and still lose weight……honest.  Current total 5 stone 5lbs!!! Don’t get me wrong my journey has not been easy but it can be done with the help and support… Read more »

5 Stone!!!……Cosmos here I come

Lou -4lbs = Target reached!! I am totally over the moon. Finally reaching my target and winning the challenge of losing 5 stone….Whoop Whoop!! The support you guys have given me during this period has been just amazing….. family, friends, Zumba crew, thank you for all your support.  Losing this final 4lbs was hard, but… Read more »