NikiMorgan27

You are on the right track. You've gotten help medically and are now on the path to a physically healthier you as well. It is hard at first. You are changing your lifestyle and to do so requires that you step out of your comfort zone. I know what it is like to gain weight because of medication. It's very frustrating! Start…

I know certain games can, but I don't know about Zumba.

I started 30 Day Shred back in the Spring. I was on level 2 but had to stop because I was in an auto accident. But since then I have recovered and completed it! I began it again using heavier weights. I also teach Zumba Fitness classes several times a week. I love the combinations of cardio with weights!!

I'm an Okie originally, but live in Ohio now. Awesome loss! You look great!

30 day shred is a great place to start. It incorporates strength training with cardio and Ab work so you get an all over body workout. The combinations in the circuits of 30 day shred are created for max fat and calorie burn. It may seem insane when you first begin, but keep going with it. I incorporate it into my workout…

Thank you for the comments. I do see a difference in the mirror. I did check my body fat percentage about a week ago. I was actually surprised at how high it was, but it was only taken from one spot, so maybe I'll do it more acurately from different spots on my body and see if it's different. I guess if I'm going to gain…

Good to hear that things are looking up for you!

It depends. Are you doing them for the same amount of time? Also, if you have been doing the Xbox for a month then you've probably got the moves down pretty well. If you just started the live class, it would take some time to learn the moves first, which could be slowing down the intensity for you. Do you feel like the two…

I often eat sweets too. I can't just dismiss them entirely. I'd like to do the B2 training at some point. Maybe next year. I hope you get things resolved for yourself and get your evening class back! You can do it!

Thank you everybody. I am going to my first physical therapy appointment tomorrow, so hopefully I'll get moving in the right direction again. I appreciate the suggestions and concerns. And once I'm healed, I'm going to kick some butt! Going to get some new songs for my Zumba classes. Didn't know how much I loved teaching…

Thanks! I appreciate the suggestions. Right now it hurts to move, but hopefully that will ease up soon and I can slowly begin to exercise again. I'm having a hard time just being still. I like to workout and miss it!

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Wow! Your pics are fantastic! I don't know that I could ever do that, so kudos to you! The blue gown is the best! You look like Cinderella!

My gain started when I had to begin taking medication for an overactive thyroid. It slowed my metabolism and the weight began to creep up. I soon found this site and it has helped with keeping me on track with eating healthy (most of the time) and exercise. I love MFP!!

Oh, this is great! I have been doing pretty much just cardio for the last few years, and it kept me at the same weight. But recently I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease which the medicine for causes weight gain. Never had to watch my weight, ever, before this. The weight was creeping up. Suddenly the cardio isn't…

Where did all the Zumba class posts go? Feeling alone! Niki 2-9-13 Live Zumba class 60 min.

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I am a Zumba addict! Love it!

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I've only been when it's part of a training.

Oh wow! That's insane! Was it only a master class or was it part of a specialty training too?

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I teach too! I'm a total addict!

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I also have hyperthyroidism (Grave's Disease) and have had issues with weight gain (bloating) since being on the medicine. It's only been a few months since my diagnosis, but I wanted to do something more to stop the weight gain. I teach several Zumba classes every week but it wasn't enough to keep me from gaining. So a…