My One Year Weight Loss Journey: The Ugly Truth

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  • crystalallor
    crystalallor 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.
  • 1horseygirl1
    1horseygirl1 Posts: 98 Member
    inspiring!

    You look amazing, well done. That is a life changer right there.
  • Raw_Bean
    Raw_Bean Posts: 293 Member
    Amazing!!!
  • CristyMusicLovr
    CristyMusicLovr Posts: 179 Member
    Amazing transformation! I am a Zumba lover as well!
  • CrazyC
    CrazyC 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. :)
  • HokeyPokey2
    HokeyPokey2 Posts: 91 Member
    Amazingly inspirational! Congrats! Your hard work has finally paid off. :smile:
  • eringrace10
    eringrace10 Posts: 135 Member
    Wow,you look amazing such an inspiration. xxx
  • fran1301
    fran1301 Posts: 1
    You look absolutely fantastic, thank you for sharing :)
  • Tazzymk
    Tazzymk Posts: 45 Member
    Great work you look amazing. I'm a zumba and lifting fan too the results speak for them self.
  • Xwardian
    Xwardian Posts: 16 Member
    U look great
  • AshDHart
    AshDHart Posts: 818 Member
    Great transformation!
  • pmermakov
    pmermakov Posts: 37 Member
    Thank you for sharing your story. You look like a totally different person and so happy!
  • got2go2concerts
    got2go2concerts 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!
  • mkyle1988
    mkyle1988 Posts: 19
    WOW!!! you look awesome. Great job.
  • oofdieblunk
    oofdieblunk Posts: 60 Member
    Absolutely stunning!
  • anitasongs
    anitasongs Posts: 129 Member
    You LOOK amazing! Congrats. Thanks for sharing it was inspiring. :)
  • Rays_Wife
    Rays_Wife Posts: 1,173 Member
    Great job, you look fabulous!! :smile:
  • juliedozier
    juliedozier Posts: 184 Member
    Wow! You look amazing! Great job. And, I'm with you on the Zumba ... what a fun way to sweat!
  • jazzyali
    jazzyali 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
  • IrritatedDoro
    IrritatedDoro Posts: 89 Member
    Seems to me you had an energetic dancer in there all along. Congratulations on improving your health.
  • Ely0418
    Ely0418 Posts: 45 Member
    You look amazing. So inspirational...
  • MyJourney1960
    MyJourney1960 Posts: 1,133 Member
    Amazing! You look and sound wonderful, full of life. Thank you so much for sharing
  • happy_grandma_phenix
    happy_grandma_phenix Posts: 8
    Hi there! You are an insiration to me!! Great job girl! May God Bless you!
  • Diamond05
    Diamond05 Posts: 475 Member
    Wow! Wow! Wow! Congratulations :flowerforyou: Story like yours keeps me going, thanks for sharing
  • suedar1970
    suedar1970 Posts: 4
    Awesome! Thanks for the inspirational post and pics!
  • jazzyali
    jazzyali 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!!
  • estherlion
    estherlion Posts: 86 Member
    Fantastic! Tell us more how you changed your eating habits. Love zumba!!!!
  • juliegrey1
    juliegrey1 Posts: 202 Member
    This is just fab!Id love to have a like button on MFP !
  • lik_11
    lik_11 Posts: 433 Member
    You are adorable! Congrats!!!
  • Pandaschaefer
    Pandaschaefer Posts: 47
    What a fantastic job!

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