Success Stories:) (ZUMBA)

JMCade

I started going to a zumba class In January this year 3 times a week and I've lost 8 lbs.

smccully88

I am a firm believer in Zumba. I do it 4 to 5 times a week, and I have lost almost 40 pounds. It is really the only exercise I have been doing! Keep with it! You'll lose inches too so do your meaurements!

Shellz206

I'm friggin obsessed with zumba. I signed up for a once a week class and it has grown from there. I now have zumba for the wii that I do several times a week.

Last time I sweat like I do when I do zumba (and i give it my FULL effort), I was 17 and in cheerleading camp, haha. And tell you what- I was in shape then!

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vox23

I just started Zumba last week and I freaking LOVE it! Although I do an outside bootcamp twice/week and try to incorporate a weight/strengthening session at least twice a week, Zumba is my at home workout of choice! So far, I've only been able to follow the Activate dvd, but I agree, 45 minutes for that one zooms by. Every single time I think, wait, what? it's over?!

Anyway, one week in, one lb gone!

saral89

I;ve been doign Zumba for about 2 months.. I'm only able to take it once a week or if I;m lucky and find a babysitter twice a week, but during that week Im always working out and doing cardio so this class once a week I know has boosted that weight loss especially when I follow the class with a 30min elliptical ride. Regardless, this class is so much fun, that wither was your getting your sweat on...

saral89

I have asked for Zumba for my Wii for Mothers Day. But my question is "Being overweight is it going to be too hard for me to do??"
Please help!

NOT AT ALL!!!!! There are some plus size girls in my class, and I swear they move better than I do. They carry themselves with confidence, and everyone in those classes are super friendly. You'll come out with some friends for sure,

kintegra

I started Zumba in May last year. So one year....first I was only taking it once a week. Then in October I started taking 2 classes weekly & occasionally would drop in for a third. In March I went back to just once a week. I have only missed 2 or 3 classes. Here's my posting from my one year anniversary on MFP yesterday with pics. You can SEE what Zumba helped me to get to. (Of course I do several other activities as well, but Zumba is my constant every week and also running. (But I didn't actually consider myself a runner until a few months ago even though I finished C25K in October.)

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/237412-1-year-today-pics-59-lbs-gone

thirteenblessings

I do Zumba once a week but only recently started getting serious about tracking my calories and eating healthier, so I haven't seen any weight loss benefits from it (yet) but I"m confident I will now that I'm watching my diet. But I love it, it's a fun workout and zaps lots of calories. I know several people who swear by Zumba for big time weight loss. Keep at it!!

P.S. I'm also a C25K grad, love running, but I really enjoy the cross training of my Jillian videos and Zumba

sweersh

I started eating healthy Jan 1st. I just couldn't stand the treadmill and it was too icy/snowy to get out and walk so I took a Zumba class mid Jan and I loved it. I go 3 times a week and it's my main exercise. I do strength training 1 day a week and I walk a few days a week on my 30 min lunch. Otherwise Zumba has been it for me... and I have lost 57 pounds

You are truly an inspiration! I am daily new to zumba and I really love it! I'm glad to hear it is possible to lose weight through zumba classes!

mmimmi1

I try to make it to the Zumba class once or twice a week and do some on Xbox and it's the most fun workout and I love it! I do other stuff though ...but I use it for cardio and they are coming out with another Zumba game for xbox which is gonna be all 'bout the abs ... next month ...can't wait!

lisitabonita

As an instructor, I use it as my main workout because I teach 4+ classes/ week plus class prep time. My HRM says I burn 1000-1400/class. An Instructor works harder in class, because we are exaggerating the moves to help you see them easier, but my students seem to burn 800-1000. I have lost over 40lbs. I don't have pics though, sorry. I really wish I did because I am seeing things shape up nicely. I suggest trying a Zumba Toning class if you want to see quicker results.

rfarinha

I started logging my food in August of 2011, and started implementing exercise mid September. Mid October, I tried my first Zumba class, and by December I was going at least 3x a week, and sometimes as often as 5-6x a week. Zumba is still my main source of exercise, although that I admit I really need to start some strength training to build more muscle, but I truly credit Zumba with helping me create a more proportional silhouette. I have ALWAYS been bottom heavy, and for the first time in my life, I am able to fit into a "sheath" style dress without having to buy the next size up to fit by massive backside. =/

Before ZUMBA - 239lbs.:



After 5 months of ZUMBA:


After 10 months of ZUMBA - 149lbs:

BroiledNotFried

Remember, what happens in Zumba stays in Zumba. (It's a Zumba oath, if you will).

lisamarie2181

Hello! I am a Zumba fan as well! I have been doing it for a while but just really started a serious disciplined plan with weight loss/Zumba this week, and have already lost 5 pounds! I will try to go to about 3 Zumba classes a week. The instructors told us that Zumba will help you burn between 600-1200 calories a session! Wow! Of course, it all has to do with the effort you put into it. I love the class and it kills me every time!

yeah, i wish i could actually know how many calories that it burns. i want a heart rate moniter to get a more accurate result. i put ALLLL my energy in it. i only record a 600 burn, but i feel like its so much more. and it kills me too. i walk out of the class with sweat everywhere. but it means its workin!

I have a body media fit and i burn around 700 usually and i am drenched bu the time im done! And i seem to burn more cals when i do it on the carpet, maybe exerting alittle more energy?

I don't go to classes btw, i do xhilarate dvd 60 min

lisamarie2181

I have asked for Zumba for my Wii for Mothers Day. But my question is "Being overweight is it going to be too hard for me to do??"
Please help!

Not at all! I started doing zumba round 260, the hardest part is learning the moves! Once you got them down you will be impressed with how well you keep up with them. Also, i now do the feel it where there are no words you just dance along with them, love this feature on the dvds

cheshirequeen

i lost 50 pounds doing zumba. its my main work out for cardio but integrating strength training in now. i used to do it 7 days a week but now i do it 4-5 times a week. gotta change it up, dont want my body gettng used to it of course. you can look at my pics of before and after. im not sure how to post so the one i have at xmas with my son was december 2010 and my profile pic is now. its helped me lose and maintain, which ive done for over 1 and 1/2 years. great luck to you.

LifestyleChange33

Zumba does a body good! Any good cardio will help with your goals, it just helps that Zumba is fun at the same time

malayabee

I took my first Zumba class last night, and I'm hooked! The hour seriously flew by, and I worked up quite a sweat! I have two left feet, and I'm not super active, but I was still able to keep up with the rest of the class. I can't believe I've spent so much time being bored to tears on the treadmill and elliptical! I'm signing up for a Saturday class too!

rfarinha

Hello! I am a Zumba fan as well! I have been doing it for a while but just really started a serious disciplined plan with weight loss/Zumba this week, and have already lost 5 pounds! I will try to go to about 3 Zumba classes a week. The instructors told us that Zumba will help you burn between 600-1200 calories a session! Wow! Of course, it all has to do with the effort you put into it. I love the class and it kills me every time!

yeah, i wish i could actually know how many calories that it burns. i want a heart rate moniter to get a more accurate result. i put ALLLL my energy in it. i only record a 600 burn, but i feel like its so much more. and it kills me too. i walk out of the class with sweat everywhere. but it means its workin!

I have a body media fit and i burn around 700 usually and i am drenched bu the time im done! And i seem to burn more cals when i do it on the carpet, maybe exerting alittle more energy?

I have a BodyMedia Fit also, and when I first started recording my Zumba workouts, I was around 215-220lbs., and I would burn between 550 - 610 in a active/high intensity class. Now that I am 147lbs., I only burn between 420 - 500. I know it seems weird, especially since I am putting in more effort, and am able to do more without feeling like I need to rest, but the fact that I weigh less, means that my body doesn't have to work as hard.

senyosmom

search the success stories area for Zumba - there have been a few people on here with DRAMATIC weight loss that they say was totally from Zumba and change in diet.

half_moon

My HRM says my Zumba class burns more than kick boxing, hip hop, or weight training (although those results are different).

Around 750!!

So I guess a Zumba NSV as opposed to a Zumba success story? I do it twice a week along with other workouts and it's my fave.

jvac9397

i have been doing zumba only for about 6 weeks and have lost 13 lbs. i do it at least 5X a week with the video at home. It seems to work for me. i did get bored after a while so i bought the new version exhilirate, and i dont care for it as much as the original. if you stick with it, i'm sure you'll' see results.

petraliaccrn

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Zumba!!!!! I am drenched when done!! The key is to find an instructor you love who keeps it fun!!!

cardozm

i love zumba do at least 45 minute dvd at home..of course i cant move as fast as they do.. but i sweat alot ..

BlueEyedTXmom

I mainly just do Zumba. It is the only workout I LOVE and doesn't make working out feel like a chore. I wear my HRM and I typically burn between 500-700 calories for an hour, occasionally a little higher. I started in April and I was going about 2 times a week. Now I go 4-6 times a week depending on my schedule. When I first started I was barely paying that much attention to my food choices and calorie intake and I still lost weight and a pants size. Now that I'm paying attention to my food choices and calorie intake I am losing more. I have lost 25 pounds. I'm a big girl and some things were more difficult to do in the beginning but I can keep up a lot better now. The thing I love about Zumba is that you can make it as hard or as easy as you want it, anyone can do it!

amandammathews

Just now saw this thread! I lost about 20lbs just from Zumba and no diet change. I also tried running off and on, but Zumba is the only form of exercise that I enjoy and look forward to. Not only that, but I became a Zumba instructor myself in January. My advice to the people using the videos, I'm sure they are awesome, but try a few classes. You just can't beat the energy of the other participants and the different music. I'm sure the same songs all the time, never changing would get boring. If you are worried about your size or your two left feet, don't be! Everyone is paying attention to the instructor anyway. Take a friend and laugh and enjoy yourself!

olynick

I do Zumba for my main excersize and have been doing it since Jan 2013, its been 6 months and I have lost 46 lbs so far. I started at 276 and could only get one dance in. Now I weight 230 and do the full cardio party for 45 minutes. I have 30 lbs to go to my first goal of 200 lbs and ill see if I want to go anymore from there. I just recently got a Polar hrm and now my workouts are even more intense because im focusing on Getting better burns and ive used it 3 times so far and I go up burn 10 calories more each time. Im thinking about switching up my routine to something a little bit more harder tho like p90x or Insanity.

mandylgibbs

I started with just Zumba, added in the 30 minute curves Circuit and lost 50 pounds pretty in 4 months. I can't make it to all the class times now, but I try to work it in 2 days a week. The biggest thing is that the inches just melt off ESPECIALLY around the core area.

jimkari82

I have been doing Zumba for a year! I love it!!! I have lost a little over 40 pounds. I have been doing Zumba about 3-4 times a week. Lately though I haven't been able to make it to class much so I have been picking up on running and my elliptical. I would say other then eating the right things I have to thank Zumba for my Success!


Starting weight was 176lbs 5'3"




1 year later 136 lbs




Hoping my photos work!