Zumba

Zumba is another one of my favorite workouts and is actually what really started my journey to better health and fitness.  Check out my "About Me" tab for the complete story.  It started when a friend of mine convinced me to try out a Zumba class with her.  Now I had tried a class or two in the past but was intimidated by it.  There were mirrors all around and I wouldn't consider myself the most coordinated person.  It wasn't a pretty site.   So I hesitantly went to this class.  I was sure to stand as far back in the corner as I could- I didn't want anyone standing behind me to see my moves (or lack there of- LOL).  I started to go 1 once a week or every couple of weeks as I had time (being a busy mom who worked full-time with two kids didn't allow for much extra time at least that was my excuse.)

I started to enjoy going and met an awesome group of ladies in the class including the instructor who have now become some of my great friends.  To be honest the encouragement of this group of ladies and the fun we had is what really kept me going- they didn't care if you messed up.  We actually call that "doing solos" in the class.  We all just had a great time.  I started getting the moves down and moving up from that back corner and increasing my time to twice a week.  I was feeling better physically and mentally and realized it was important to make time for myself for me and my family.  It was important for me to start to take care of myself and improve my health.  Not only was I having fun and I made some great friends, I started to lose some inches, lose some weight and tone up.  Those love handles were starting to melt away.  I WAS HOOKED.

Zumba Citrus at Relay for Life

Fast forward to 2014. I became more comfortable learning the moves and in the class and became more confident in myself.  In March of this year I traveled to Miami and became a certified Zumba instructor.   I now assist Joyce the owner of Zumba Citrus & Sassy Pants Fitness along with Angie and Kristy in instructing classes.

Zumba Party In Pink to Benefit Cancer 

We have a blast as we "Zumba the calories away."It helps to have a group that supports and encourages each other and helps to celebrate with each other all of their successes!