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    My One Year Weight Loss Journey: The Ugly Truth

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    • Posts: 14
      I've always wanted to dance but kept myself from doing it. I went to one Zumba class at the gym I used to go to back home and it was fun, but I felt uncomfortable and insecure the whole time. I was luckily with my sister whose in similar shape so we atleast were looking stupid together, but even now I am lacking confidence to join a class. Maybe if it were a class of all overweight people I'd feel more comfortable...

      I remember feeling this way as well when I first did zumba. I finally decided that as long as I was having fun and doing my best to do some exercise and moving even if it wasn't exactly right, it was better then doing nothing at all. Most of those people in class with you probably aren't even paying attention to you and there is a good chance they didn't start off as zumba experts either so they are understanding.

      Way to go to the OP! You look fantastic and are a great inspiration.
    • Posts: 98 Member
      inspiring!

      You look amazing, well done. That is a life changer right there.
    • Posts: 293 Member
      Amazing!!!
    • Posts: 179 Member
      Amazing transformation! I am a Zumba lover as well!
    • Posts: 284 Member
      Wow!!! Amazing!! Congrats!!! I :heart: Zumba. Ido it at home 6x/week using the Exhilaration DVD's and Zumba Fitness 2 - Wii... I workout between 1 -2 hrs, usually 1 - 1 1/2 hours for cardio only days and 1 1/2 hours on cardio and toning and Sentao days (every other day). I have been doing it for a month and am really starting to see results. :)
    • Posts: 91 Member
      Amazingly inspirational! Congrats! Your hard work has finally paid off. :smile:
    • Posts: 135 Member
      Wow,you look amazing such an inspiration. xxx
    • Posts: 1
      You look absolutely fantastic, thank you for sharing :)
    • Posts: 45 Member
      Great work you look amazing. I'm a zumba and lifting fan too the results speak for them self.
    • Posts: 16 Member
      U look great
    • Posts: 818 Member
      Great transformation!
    • Posts: 37 Member
      Thank you for sharing your story. You look like a totally different person and so happy!
    • Posts: 132 Member
      You are such an inspiration!!! You have changed so much, you're hard work and commitment have really paid off. You look AMAZING!!! I love Zumba also, but I have gotten out of going, and really need to get back at it. It's an awesome workout and so much fun!
    • Posts: 19
      WOW!!! you look awesome. Great job.
    • Posts: 60 Member
      Absolutely stunning!
    • Posts: 129 Member
      You LOOK amazing! Congrats. Thanks for sharing it was inspiring. :)
    • Posts: 1,173 Member
      Great job, you look fabulous!! :smile:
    • Posts: 184 Member
      Wow! You look amazing! Great job. And, I'm with you on the Zumba ... what a fun way to sweat!
    • Posts: 78 Member
      Thanks everyone- officially hit day 365 of my journey today... had fun with this picture:

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      IMG_3111 by jazzyali1323, on Flickr
    • Posts: 89 Member
      Seems to me you had an energetic dancer in there all along. Congratulations on improving your health.
    • Posts: 45 Member
      You look amazing. So inspirational...
    • Posts: 1,133 Member
      Amazing! You look and sound wonderful, full of life. Thank you so much for sharing
    • Posts: 8
      Hi there! You are an insiration to me!! Great job girl! May God Bless you!
    • Posts: 475 Member
      Wow! Wow! Wow! Congratulations :flowerforyou: Story like yours keeps me going, thanks for sharing
    • Posts: 4
      Awesome! Thanks for the inspirational post and pics!
    • Posts: 78 Member
      Hi Alicia, you look awesome and truly what a success story! I have only 58 lbs to lose and it seems day-to-day like a rollercoaster. I just can't seem to committ even to myself what I want to do. Honestly I am a busy person going to school once a week, church three days a week and the rest spending time with my two younger children and husband. Where is the time, where is the energy? Do you have any suggestions on how to stay focused?

      I just told myself that I needed to be selfish for a year. I schedule my workout times at the beginning of the week and didn't let anything interrupt those times. I am single and not married so it made it a little bit easier, but I do volunteer at my church, work 1 full time job, teach piano lessons and work another freelance job. We're all busy it's just about making the time NO MATTER WHAY! Good luck to you!!
    • Posts: 86 Member
      Fantastic! Tell us more how you changed your eating habits. Love zumba!!!!
    • Posts: 202 Member
      This is just fab!Id love to have a like button on MFP !
    • Posts: 433 Member
      You are adorable! Congrats!!!
    • Posts: 47
      What a fantastic job!
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