Les Mills - Body Jam

Afternoon lovelies, hope your having a good weekend. I'm just cooling down after my spinning class, in a world of unimaginable pain! I've really fallen in love with spinning, however I do get a bit bored and needed a new class to try.

I really love the Les Mill classes, I have tried every single one of them, and I will try to write a post about each class. So when I saw a new class on the list at the gym,I was intrigued. 

Body Jam is advertised as 'the cardio workout where you are free to enjoy the sensation of dance. An addictive fusion of the latest dance styles and hottest new sounds puts the emphasis as much on having fun as on breaking a sweat. Funky instructors teach you to move with attitude through this 55-minute class. So grab a friend, get front and center, and get high on the feeling of dance. Like all the LES MILLS™ programs, a new BODYJAM™ class is produced every three months with new music and choreography. Each new class will be a different dance experience depending on what’s current and hot.'


My first class


As it's a dance class, I dressed in light clothing and lightweight trainers. I knew it was going to be hot so packed lots of water and a towel. I arrived at the class and met the instructor, who was friendly and instantly put us all at ease ( it also helped that he was very good looking!) As soon as the music started, I knew I was going to enjoy it, loads of pop music, both current and old school (think N*Sync Bye Bye Bye!!)


About half way through I realised that I had not stopped smiling, and got a bit lost, but the instructor soon slowed the steps down for us, talking us through the steps, changing the view he gave us (not a bad view either!) We only did about 3 different routines in the hour class, but each one was really easy, and there were options for those new to dance and those who are more confident. To really enjoy it, you need to leave your insecurities at the door and just let your self go - everyone looks as red and sweaty as you! 


By the end of the class, I was ready for the cool down, I have honestly never sweated so much in my life! Talking to others, they were feeling nicely tired like me, as well as bubbling with adrenaline from the class. I'm already looking forward to my next class! 




Rating


Instructor: 9/10
Music: 8/10 ( would have loved some really old school pop!)
Calorie Burn: 8/10
Enjoyment: 10/10!!!




I would really recommend this class, it is really enjoyable and I smile every time I think about it! If your planning to go you will need:

• Water - lots of!
• Loose clothing - you need to be able to move freely
• Lightweight shoes - less tread on them

If you get the chance to try this class, let me know! Are there any other classes you would like to see a post on?

Sale Shopping - Topshop, New Look and River Island

Evening all! Another week and I have managed to blog no times! So I have quite a few to catch up with, but sometimes life just gets in the way.

Yesterday I went to London to meet up with my mum and my sister. We planned on seeing a show, and heading for a day of culture at some of the art galleries, sadly this did not happen :( 

We couldn't resist a browse through the sales. We met at Topshop so it would have been rude not to look! I did really well and got quite a lot for few pennies! So here is what I got!

Topshop

I love that the big trend is for mismatched earrings, this is all I have ever worn, I love to have random earrings in! I got all of these for £12, they were all half price! 

River Island

The above skirt is gorgeous, a mid-length stretch skirt, it will be my go to when I am on holiday and can't be bothered to wear shorts or jeans. The top was a total bargain, a gorgeous coral, with a cotton front and like a silky back, another summer cover up! The shoes were a total surprise, I wasn't even looking for some shoes, however these called my name! 

New Look

I kinda cheated here and used my store card! I got all of this for £54.00. The blue sleeveless top is gorgeous, great with my black high-waisted wide leg palazzo trousers from Matalan. The orange t-shirt will be a wear with jeans or shorts over the summer - however I'm tempted to DIY this, shortening the sleeves. 

The striped tie-side top was in the sales, and will be a beach cover up.

I needed some more smart trousers for school, and these wide legs are great. The come with a tan twisted belt. Only down side is how quickly they crease up - these are creased just from putting them in the bag!

So these are my most recent purchases - what about yours?!

Monday Night Pledge and 8 week challenge

I'm getting worse at writing this post every week so I have decided to move it to a Monday when I am in a blogging frame of mind, ready to start the new week.

This post marks the start of my 8 week countdown to a wedding I'm going to and I am going to be 2 stone lighter! Since last weeks pledge, I have had a manic week, totally losing control at work with report writing! So this week is a fresh start.

This week I pledge to:
1) Keep drinking lots of water as I am starting to recognise the difference between hunger and thirst!
2) Get back into a high protein diet, cut down on nasty, IBS inducing carbs :(
3) Go back to spinning!!!

Weight: a scary 14 st 6

Where do you want to be in 8 weeks time with your weight loss/lifestyle change. I challenge you to take on the 8 week( or however long it is for you) challenge and let me know so that we can motivate each other! Next week I might even brave a before picture! What are you going to change this week?!