Skydive disappointment!

For those of you that don't know already, the skydive was cancelled because of the weather. They let me know on the Tuesday afternoon and I was soooooooooooo disappointed!! I must be one of very few who is disappointed and not falling from a plane at 14,000 feet and freefalling at 120mph - but there you go, that's me! The good news is that it has been rescheduled for 30th June, so not too long to wait. If you would like to sponsor me then you can donate directly at justgiving.com/coriwithell
Thank you for your support.

Another week has whizzed by and I have been looking back at traditional wholesome recipes when obesity was not such an issue and we were, by and large, a much healthier nation. I bought a book called Nourishing Traditions that challenges politically correct nutrition and I was in for a bit of a shock! The first page was brain omelette. Now, while I am all in favour of trying new foods and experimenting with food I am not sure even I will be brave enough to give that one a go! However, I will be trying out some of the less eccentric recipes!

I have also been researching into the Metabolic Typing diet and I am going to test this one out on myself and report the results back to you guys. Although it calls itself a diet this is indeed a lifestyle change if it works for you. You have to answer a series of questions as honestly as possible and these are not all related to food but incorporate stress and health as well. Based on your answers you are given a 'style' of eating to follow. This may mean more of a certain food group and less of another but there is too much science behind this to just dismiss it without researching it further so I will keep you posted on how it goes.

I have had the most amazing day today (Sunday). While most of you were probably outside enjoying the glorious weather, I have been in a sweaty studio with a whole load of other instructors and the fabulous Jo Parry exploring choreography ideas and it was FAB! I have come away absolutely buzzing with ideas and my hands wont move fast enough to write down the choreography I am coming up with in my head - even on the train I was working my creative little head! Look out for new moves and a fantastic new conditioning routine coming up over the next few weeks.

I am already working on the next new mix of songs and dances for Zumba but have had so many requests for songs that I have decided to make it a 'Favourites' mix! Basically, all the songs will have been done before so you get to perfect them all over again. If you have a favourite track that you would like me to include then let me know and I will do my best to fit them all, just remember that we do only have an hour! I know some of you have already told me but do write it down or email - otherwise there is no promise it will be included.

I am still deciding on the date in September for the Zumbathon but will now (hopefully) be team teaching it with my fellow instructor Helen, from the Isle of Wight - I only mentioned it today so I still have a little while to convince her but it will be a blast!

Rollers and half rollers will be making their first appearance in Pilates over the next few weeks while fit balls will start to be used in Body Sculpt to really work those abdominal muscles. I have been slowly introducing the mini balls into more and more classes as these are such a diverse piece of equipment. I will be getting my hubby, Sam, to film more classes so I can put the clips on photobucket and then you can see what it is all about for yourselves.

I am looking to put my classes on from September and am also looking at new venues for the New Year. If you know of anywhere that you think might be suitable please do let me know. Also, if you would like a class in an area that I am not covering then put it forward, if I can, I will! Zumba will be branching out to new areas as well as the old favourite, Legs, Bums and Tums.

Equipment, mats and clothing is available to purchase and a full list is on the website on the hints and tips page! Have a brilliant week and long may the sunshine last!!!