30 lbs down and Addicted to Zumba

Barbell_Jules

I really need to give Zumba a try. So many people do it and love it!! I am so not coordinated and it looks like you need some excellent coordination to do Zumba.

Coordination can be learned. The key is to stay at your own pace and work on form first...then speed. It took me time to get good @ 50% of the moves...still working on the other 50% LOL.....not unheard of for me to pull a Carlton whilst in Zumba class b/c I can't follow the instructor. JUST KEEP MOVING!!!

Pull a Carlton?! OMG I love it!!!! Man, I loved that show growing up. LOL

Thanks for your input on the coordination, that helps.

gekcsk

You are doing so good. I have lost over 100 pounds so I know where you are coming from. I also just purchase the Wii zumba and am having so much fun with it. I can't go very long yet, but will build up my time. I am 62 and this old body needs to take more time to build up to some work outs than it use to. :laugh: You have inspired me to keep at it. You look great by the way. :drinker:

ninic010386

You are doing so good. I have lost over 100 pounds so I know where you are coming from. I also just purchase the Wii zumba and am having so much fun with it. I can't go very long yet, but will build up my time. I am 62 and this old body needs to take more time to build up to some work outs than it use to. :laugh: You have inspired me to keep at it. You look great by the way. :drinker:

Thank you so much! 62....Yah!!! You are inspiring :-) I hope I can be fit like you at 62!!! My mom is 58 and just joined my Zumba classes and she says it is what she looks forward to everyday b/c she gets to cut loose and be sexy

strawberrytoast

Wonderful and at least your doing something you enjoy. Your before picture looked like me at 224lbs! you carry your weight well

ChancyW

Greta job! You're looking fantastic!

jojeh2011

this is why i love MFP. these success stories are so refreshing, and girl you look fabulous!!!

question: I've taken a zumba class here and there in the past, but am wondering if I can do it at home without an instructor? If so, what DVD(s) do you recommend?

keep up the good work, lady!