From 315lbs to Zumba instructor: my
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Fantastic story - congratulations on all your success!0
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Wow! Thanks for the inspiration.0
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:-) Thank you!0
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How awesome! You look great! I hope to attend my first Zumba this weekend0
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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!!!0 -
Wow, what an inspiration! Amazing job0
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That's amazing! Well done!0
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Wow! You look amazing! Thanks for being an inspiration.0
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What an amazing inspiration- you look fantastic! Thank you for posting0
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Amazing journey, and you look fantastic! Well done you0
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Thank you for sharing! Super inspirational and I needed to read this today0
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OH MY WORD!!! you look like a different person - amazing and up to the bit about exercise it could be my story too!! Inspiring :flowerforyou:0
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You look AMAZING0
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Great job! You look amazing and I am sure you'll inspire many people in your zumba classes.0
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I love this! You keep being amazing. :flowerforyou:0
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Great Story!! Congrats on your journey, and I'm sure you'll be an amazing instructor!0
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So inspiring, thank you for sharing I needed this.0
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All done! I am now officially a licensed Zumba instructor! but a lot of work to do before I'm ready to teach a whole class.0
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Amazing! Thanks for sharing such an inspirational story!0
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Wow. All I can say is WOW!! What a change--and you are BEAUTIFUL!!
I remember my first Zumba class. I went to a Zumbathon. I didn't realize a Zumbathon was a marathon for Zumba!! I couldn't talk/drive when I left. Just too exhausted. Glad my husband was there to drive home. That was a Saturday. By Sunday afternoon, I was looking at my watch--could not wait for the next Zumba class.
CONGRATS TO YOU!!0
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