From 315lbs to Zumba instructor: my

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  • Happilyeverafters
    Happilyeverafters Posts: 18
    Wow! You look amazing! I recently found Zumba about a year ago and I LOVE it! I would go everyday if I could. My favorite Zumba instructor has a similar story as yours. I love the part of your story about your mentor and trainer. Good for you!
  • lillypad13
    lillypad13 Posts: 35 Member
    Great inspiration! Congratulations, you have always been beautiful, but now you're strong and healthy!!!
  • MandiS80
    MandiS80 Posts: 127 Member
    that's incredibly impressive!! Congrats to you.
  • mary659497
    mary659497 Posts: 484 Member
    Unbelievable transformation. Congratulations on your hard work. Good luck with your Zumba training.
  • laura_happy
    laura_happy Posts: 24 Member
    That is incredible. I think you actually look like a different person, the difference is so great. Thanks for the inspiration tonight!
  • Rebecca_1552
    Rebecca_1552 Posts: 29 Member
    Incredible changes! You have inspired me and thanks for sharing... congrats on your success!! :smile:
  • CagedBirdSings
    CagedBirdSings Posts: 34 Member
    Wow! That's amazing! I think you're going to inspire LOTS of people with your story.
  • christhenix
    christhenix Posts: 163 Member
    An amazing journey, and you look fantastic. Well done.:smile:
  • optionalsourcewins
    optionalsourcewins Posts: 457 Member
    You look FANTASTIC!!! Awesome job - congratulations!!!
  • celinetmika
    celinetmika Posts: 70 Member
    Wow! Thank you for the incredible response to this post! I am so so glad that my story can help somebody.
    Reading your comments have given me chills. And last night as I was dancing in Zumba class and my legs were getting tired, I remembered all of your comments and it gave me an extra ounce of energy to go all out. Thank you!!!

    Today for me is weight lifting/strength training with my trainer and my small team of friends.

    How are YOU burning calories today?
  • GonnaLoseIt50Plus
    GonnaLoseIt50Plus Posts: 78
    Thats amazing. Great work.
  • ShannonS921
    ShannonS921 Posts: 194
    This is fabulous!! Great work so far!!! Keep it up!!!
  • shaynepoole
    shaynepoole Posts: 493 Member
    congrats :) awesome job
  • Shalaurise
    Shalaurise Posts: 707 Member
    Today, I want to be like you when I grow up. *nods*
  • corinne0805
    corinne0805 Posts: 158 Member
    So inspiring! We had a woman in our church who ran a fitness class. She is the proverbial tiny thing, and perky.all.the.time. Although I am not dreadfully overweight, when I stood next to her I'd feel like I was absolutely huge. I decided to join her class as our church was hosting a run, and she was leading the training for that. At the beginning of the class she ran a slideshow, and her first photo was of a woman who weighed well over 300lbs and looked miserable. "That was me 3 years ago," she said. I was gobsmacked. Never in a million years would I have thought that the perky, full of energy, must be born like that woman, was the miserable morbidly obese woman on the screen. I know it encouraged me and others in the room who were less than fit.

    So, well done you!
  • ItzPSGina62
    ItzPSGina62 Posts: 99 Member
    awesome!
    :smile: :smile: :smile:
  • romi3772
    romi3772 Posts: 18 Member
    U look wonderful and healthy! I needed this, as I have plateaued after losing about 40 lbs. I don't post my weight anymore but after I take this 3 month challenge, I hoping to have a story like yours and will definitely post my weight loss!
  • celinetmika
    celinetmika Posts: 70 Member
    So inspiring! We had a woman in our church who ran a fitness class. She is the proverbial tiny thing, and perky.all.the.time. Although I am not dreadfully overweight, when I stood next to her I'd feel like I was absolutely huge. I decided to join her class as our church was hosting a run, and she was leading the training for that. At the beginning of the class she ran a slideshow, and her first photo was of a woman who weighed well over 300lbs and looked miserable. "That was me 3 years ago," she said. I was gobsmacked. Never in a million years would I have thought that the perky, full of energy, must be born like that woman, was the miserable morbidly obese woman on the screen. I know it encouraged me and others in the room who were less than fit.

    So, well done you!

    What a great story!! Thanks for sharing!
  • grrupp
    grrupp Posts: 159 Member
    Wow!!!! you look Amazing!!! I just started Zumba myself and Love it, I hope to have as much sucuess with it as you have. You are truly an inspiration :)
  • kayva91011
    kayva91011 Posts: 19 Member
    AWESOME!
  • JennyJiggle
    JennyJiggle Posts: 46 Member
    Fantastic story - congratulations on all your success!
  • charkendrick
    charkendrick Posts: 74 Member
    Wow! Thanks for the inspiration.
  • celinetmika
    celinetmika Posts: 70 Member
    :-) Thank you!
  • jennied314
    jennied314 Posts: 16 Member
    How awesome! You look great! I hope to attend my first Zumba this weekend
  • celinetmika
    celinetmika Posts: 70 Member
    For those of you who are about to start Zumba or are just getting started, here is a few tips:

    - If you can't figure out the steps, just focus on the legs. Don't worry about the arms, you can add that later. Look at the feet of the instructor, and try to do the same with your feet.

    - You don't have to jump! You can take the impact off without taking the intensity off. Especially if you are heavy or not used to working out, please spare your knees and ankles until you feel comfortable jumping! (and you will, I promise!!!)

    - If you can't see the instructor, just follow one of the front row participants. Most of the time, those who are comfortable being up there know the routines by heart and have been doing Zumba for a while. You will quickly figure out who you should follow and who you shouldn't. :-)

    - If you are having a hard time with a particular step, it is totally fine to go ask the instructor at the end of class. He/She will be happy to show you the steps slowly so you can practice at home ;-)

    - Finally, Nobody is looking at you. Nobody is making fun of you. NOBODY. Everybody is either looking at the instructor or at themselves. Yes. Trust me.
    So just MOVE, DANCE, SWEAT and most of all HAVE FUN!!!
  • My_Fitness_Journey2020
    My_Fitness_Journey2020 Posts: 176 Member
    Wow, what an inspiration! Amazing job :)
  • heidispideymfp
    heidispideymfp Posts: 179 Member
    That's amazing! Well done!
  • determinedgirl1
    determinedgirl1 Posts: 128 Member
    Wow! You look amazing! Thanks for being an inspiration.
  • Penthesilea514
    Penthesilea514 Posts: 1,189 Member
    What an amazing inspiration- you look fantastic! Thank you for posting :)
  • elizamc
    elizamc Posts: 285 Member
    Amazing journey, and you look fantastic! Well done you :)
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