Irish dance diet

Irish dance diet day one

Week One-Day One

155 pounds

I'm starting something new today.  The Irish dance diet.

Yes, you heard me right.  I'm going to use Irish dance to lose my extra weight and get back into shape.

After having five babies, I've gone back to my Irish dance class. It's a bit harder to get off the floor now than it used to be and I have goals I want to accomplish in dance!

Then, last summer I slipped a disc in my back which put me out of commission for a few months.  I gained a good ten pounds from the lack of exercise. When I went back to class again I ended up with severe sciatic nerve pain that put me right down on bed rest.

It's a vicious cycle that begins with weight gain, spirals to a lack of exercise and keeps going.

So I've decided that if I'm going to accomplish not only my dance goals, but other goals in my life, I need to go for it.

Here's the plan:

Irish dance class twice a week, and dance practice at home at least three more times a week, coupled with a healthy diet that will help me get to my goals.

What are my goals?


Lose 30 pounds by September 1st
Condition myself and improve my stamina and technique in Irish dance
Drop down to the &overs and get a solo dress for competition

Why am I doing this?


I either need to bite the bullet, lose the weight and become a real dancer, or resign myself to dancing at less than my capabilities.

Wish me luck!