From 315lbs to Zumba Instructor - Follow up!

celinetmika

A few months ago, I shared my story with you here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1373142/from-315lbs-to-zumba-instructor-my#latest

I used to weigh 315 lbs, then I started exercising, and I have lost abut 115 lbs so far. I am not done yet and have hit quite a plateau but I am still going strong at the gym.
In August I passed the Zumba Instructor license and ever since I have practiced and worked on those instructor skills, teaching a few songs in class each week and even subbing for a whole class a few weeks ago.

Today I taught a few songs in a packed Halloween class and it was so much fun. I am not anywhere where I want to be yet, but when I see the pics taken in class, and I think that two years ago I wasn't even able to jog, I am glad I did it and I am still fighting.

You can do it too.

Keep working.
I will too!

purplescarf10

Very inspiring....Way to go!!

wmcmurray61

Dahling you look mahvelous! Fantastic! My sister lives in Bellingham. Tell her I said hello! jk

Serenus_Lux

Very awesome! Congratulations!

sarieth05

You look great and are super inspiring! Hello fellow PNWer! I'm pretty close to Bellingham myself. =P I've always wanted to try zumba - maybe I'll give this place a look!

annael25

This is incredible! I want to lose over 100 pounds, so your story is very inspiring to me. Congrats on all you have accomplished thus far. You look amazing!

RodaRose

You are so totally amazing. Keep doing what is working for you.

Dezzie1180

You look amazing. Congrats on your success☺

anitaw18

Thanks for sharing that! I need to keep telling myself it is possible after I read such stories...you are an amazing inspiration! I was introduced to Zumba not too long ago, and it's so fun! I am definitely going back for more. I realize I didn't gain these extra 120 lbs overnight, so I just have to accept that and move towards a healthy weight giving myself time. I have been that person that can lose about 20-25 lbs in 4-6 weeks, then something in this twisted brain of mine stops me altogether. I guess I get frustrated realizing it is going to become a lifelong journey, and that 'devil' of bad good somehow lures me back in. I am still trying to prep my mind, but cannot keep waiting as ribs extra weight is truly a burden. Thanks again!

celinetmika

wmcmurray61 wrote: »

Dahling you look mahvelous! Fantastic! My sister lives in Bellingham. Tell her I said hello! jk

ha! Tell your sister that she should come Zumba with me then! ;-)

sarieth05 wrote: »

You look great and are super inspiring! Hello fellow PNWer! I'm pretty close to Bellingham myself. =P I've always wanted to try zumba - maybe I'll give this place a look!

You should try it! Let me PM you ;-)

celinetmika

annael25 wrote: »

This is incredible! I want to lose over 100 pounds, so your story is very inspiring to me. Congrats on all you have accomplished thus far. You look amazing!

You can do it! You are going to lose 1 pound, 100 times! set small goals, it is easier that way :-)

celinetmika

anitaw18 wrote: »

Thanks for sharing that! I need to keep telling myself it is possible after I read such stories...you are an amazing inspiration! I was introduced to Zumba not too long ago, and it's so fun! I am definitely going back for more. I realize I didn't gain these extra 120 lbs overnight, so I just have to accept that and move towards a healthy weight giving myself time. I have been that person that can lose about 20-25 lbs in 4-6 weeks, then something in this twisted brain of mine stops me altogether. I guess I get frustrated realizing it is going to become a lifelong journey, and that 'devil' of bad good somehow lures me back in. I am still trying to prep my mind, but cannot keep waiting as ribs extra weight is truly a burden. Thanks again!

Exactly! You did not gain them overnight, it will take some time to lose them, but it does not matter. What matters is that you will take good habits that will allow you to lose the extra weight slowly and surely.
I know exactly how you feel. It is a lifelong journey, but every pound you lose is going to make you feel better.
Don't hesitate to friend me here and PM me if you have any questions or just for extra motivation. I love to help!

cahf

FANTASTIC!

girlviernes

Very inspiring!!

chesnity3

Amazing!

StampingJen

You look amazing! What a transformation! Thank you for sharing your story.

jennifurballs

Amazing transformation! Congratulations on all your hard work!!!

Julieboolieaz

Way to go!! Love Zumba!! Enjoy it!!! You're done An amazing job!!

DonnaDTW

Fantastic...what an achievement! Congrats!!!

p444cod41

Your amazing!well done.:)

Trishkit

@celinetmika, your progress is fantastic! Are you still teaching Zumba at BAC? I currently do it at LoveToMoveStudioz with Dar and Alicia, but I've found that every instructor has their own style. What's your dance style like? I tend to prefer more Latin moves. Cheers!

efrensgirl2015

awesome!

craignev

That's awesome! Very well done

smint2015

Well done, keep up the good work

rebeccaEsmith

You go girl

luvs2read1979

Wow!!! Congrats on your success thus far!

saransaran

Thank you for inspiring story and pictures! Great job!!

47Jacqueline

Congratulations! There's a Facebook page for Zumba instructors where we post before and after pics. It's very inspiring.

wildfire1204

I would love to do something like this. Very inspiring!

Elsapop_1982

Your story is so inspiring, Ive started my weightloss journey on MFP, ive got to lose around 170lbs.Excuse me for asking but did you suffer with alot of loose skin after your weightloss?.

ssflbelle2012

What a wonderful transformation and to now be an instructor. That is a goal of mine someday but at my age it would have to be for the older population. I sent you a private email. Hope to become friends.