DOES IT REALLY WORK?
Here are some amazing stories that took place over the last year. These stories were celebrated during our first annual "Little Black Dress Event". We want your story to be told at our next event January 2012! Come out and try a class! There have been so many successes even within our team! We've been there! We have the tools and knowledge to help get and keep you going!
NOV 2011: ZVIBE WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE CHERYL R. ON SURPASSING HER GOAL OF 100LB WEIGHT LOSS! WITH A COMBINATION OF ZVIBE ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES AND HEALTHY EATING, SHE HAS REACHED 106 LBS WEIGHT LOSS!!!! YOU ARE SUCH AN INSPIRATION! WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU! CONGRATULATIONS!
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CHRISTINA...YUP, THAT'S ME!
AFTER 3YRS OF INSTRUCTING ZUMBA®, THOUGHT I'D SHARE MY STORY.........
Ok...here goes! I'm the proud mother of 2 beautiful girls! But with those pregnancies came some weight gain. After my second child, I put on over 60lbs (kept telling myself it's all baby!) I remember wearing a size 14 pant to my daughter's baptism (picture above!). I had job that allowed me to work from home from my computer. I was a new mom with new babies and always put them first and never felt like I had any time (or energy!) for myself. My routine was the same each day. Take care of kids, work from home, take care of kids when home from school, spend time with them and then bedtime. So, when the day was done, I realized I was home all day! I had very few friends because I didn't need to leave home to go to work (I had dial-a-friend co-workers). I worked in my pj's and felt like a hermit. I completely lost my identity. I used to be active in all types of sports and that all ceased once I became a mom. After my first child, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer when she was just a month old. Feeling beat up and very confused at how this could happen to me, I just took any and every moment I had to be with my family....got so wrapped up in them, that I forgot about myself...until my husband forced me to get out of the house and bought me a membership at the gym. I started feeling a bit better about myself and started meeting people. ZUMBA® was then introduced to me and I was in the very first certification course offered in Sudbury. Well, you can tell that I have found my passion and my life! I have an identity, I have friends, I'm in the best shape of my life and I love to instruct this program! It's not like me to post a bikini picture on a website, but I was told 3yrs after having my last child that I needed a tummy tuck cause my skin was too loose. I just kept sticking with Zumba® (and that's all I do along with Zumba® toning) and the skin tightened up and I can wear a bikini! This is my story.....hopefully, some of you will relate and feel the same way I felt...or maybe other stories below will inspire you...but it starts with YOU! YOU must decide to start an exercise program and stick to it....we will be with you every step of the way! :)
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MONIQUE
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DANIELLE
For years I struggled with my weight. I was 230lbs but only 5 2 tall and a size 22-24. I was unhealthy and out of shape. After my second child, I was diagnosed as a diabetic, and my blood sugar levels were out of control. In the fall of 2008, I had enough and decided to make a change. It wasn't easy, but I started eating better and started regular exercise on my elliptical (about 20 minutes, 3 times a week). Although it was a good workout, I found it challenging to stay motivated because I found a solo workout too boring.
Despite this, I persisted and lost 40 pounds after a few
months. It was encouraging progress but then I hit a plateau, I just couldn't
shed any additional weight. I was looking for something more and I heard
through a friend about this dance/exercise program that was totally fun. I tried
my first Zumba® class in October 2008. I had a hard time getting through the
entire class and I took frequent
water breaks. But after a few
classes, I was addicted!
I started to see an increase in my endurance and noticed that I was getting into shape. After 3 months of doing Zumba®, my doctor advised me that my blood sugars were out of the diabetic range. He encouraged me to keep doing what I was doing . What I love about Zumba® is that it is fun, social and a great workout. After a year of doing Zumba®, my doctor took me off all medications that control my blood sugars. He was impressed and so was I. To date, I've lost a total of 90 pounds thanks to Zumba®. My blood sugars remain under control and I have significantly changed my life expectancy by reducing the health risks associated with diabetes.
Christina and the ZVibe team have created an amazing, energetic and fun workout. They encourage all of us to push ourselves and I will always be extremely grateful. Zumba® has changed my life, it s not only a great workout, it's dancing, it's family, it's fun!
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After having foot surgery I was unable to exercise and became inactive. My weight ballooned to an all time high of 202 pounds.
I was embarrassed and ashamed. I had absolutely no energy and could barely get myself out of bed some days. I started to become depressed. I no longer recognized myself, I had become someone else. I felt that life was passing me by. I was always making up excuses as to why I couldn’t exercise or take care of my health. I no longer had time for anything other than work and caring for my family, I would always put my needs last.
My weight loss journey started almost ten months ago even though at the time I had my doubts that I could ever lose any weight. I started to make better food choices and would attend zumba vibe classes as much as I could. I was hooked to zumba because I love to dance. The instructors, the atmosphere and not to mention the social aspect is what keeps me attending classes. I look forward to meeting with other members and instructors who have become friends and have shared their weight loss success.
I am so proud to say that I have since lost 57 pounds. Zumba has allowed me to lose the weight and tone my body all at the same time. I recently just ran my first 5Km race, something that a year ago would have thought to be impossible. Thank you to Christina and all your fabulous instructors for all the energy and enthusiasm you continue to bring to all your classes, you always keep it interesting. I feel alive again.
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JULIE
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ROSE
The “New Me” began her conscious weight loss Monday February 1st of 2010 with the first weigh in of 227 lbs. Subconsciously, I started being more careful about what I ate before, knowing that my heaviest weight was once 240 lbs. My goal, the highest end of my BMI which was 164 lbs.
I had heard about Zumba® for quite awhile but, being an uncoordinated person, never went to a class because I didn’t want to get laughed at, couldn’t keep up or just set myself up to fail! A wonderful friend and Zumba® instructor convinced me to go and I did! I have never looked back! Zumba® Vibe has become so many things to me! I went from being the girl in the back row to the girl in the front row and sometimes I join in a song or two up on stage. I have become the person who “couldn’t” to the person that “can”!
On December 24th 2010, my Christmas gift to myself was my goal weight! I had finally reached my 164 lbs with a lot of hard work, determination sweat and a few tears!
The secret? That is easy…ZUMBA®! As humans, we should be careful of what we eat and I have formed that lifestyle for myself but it is what we do to keep active that makes the difference.
The old cliché goes a little like this, “If I can do it, anyone can do it”! This is the simple truth! I lost 63 lbs doing Zumba®. Anyone can do Zumba® whether you get the moves right or not, whether you are back row, middle row or front row! All you need is faith in yourself. That’s it!
Let me tell you what YOU will get! A beat within yourself that you never knew you had, rhythm you didn’t know you had, confidence that will build without you knowing it, weight shedding off you but mostly, and this is one of the best parts, part of a family (which I call my Zumba® Vibe family) who understands, encourages, helps and loves you for you!
Thank you to all the instructors who have given me the zest for Zumba®, the members who are now my friends and to Christina for giving of herself time and time again and the pride of having this new wonderful family that surrounds me!
Come on out and try a class! You will LOVE it! (I promise)! Did I mention it is done in the dark???
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Hello
ZV,
This
is not a success story yet.................................but it will
be.
I am sharing my story with you now because I hope my reasons for joining Zumba® will make a difference for somebody else too.
This journey begins with my sister who at the age of 61 really let herself go. She was 210 lbs, two pack a day smoker and addicted to pepsi. On December 2, 2010 she was struck with a gastral bacterial infection and she was not healthy or strong enough to "fight the fight" and she passed away.
I too was well on my way, like my sister weighing in at 183 lbs, a 2 pack a day smoker and my favorite food dill pickle chips and pepsi. As I was driving home from the hospital that day I realized that I would not be able to "fight the fight" either, I was overweight and very unhealthy and at that moment I felt defeated.
I had heard of Zumba® on several occasions but thought no it's not for me and during the Christmas telethon I watched the Zumba® Vibe team perform their routine and as I watched I thought " I wish".
That wish is now a reality, I have joined Zumba® Vibe and from the very first moment the music started I was addicted. I am now on my fourth key tag, I have been smoke free for nine weeks and I have been pepsi free for months..................................I feel fantastic.
I have "put myself back on the list and to all of you who say " I can't do that", " I wish", " maybe tomorrow", or " I don't have time" put yourself back on the list and feel the vibe!
To Christina and all the Zumba® instructors I thank you from the bottom of my heart. The energy, dedication and encouragement you bring each night brings me back night after night and I now have confidence to be who I want to be. You are all my "Zumba® sisters". When you look out from your stage I am the girl in the back row, grinning from ear to ear and thinking I LOVE ZUMBA®!
I am not dieting....................................I am making better choices!
I am not exercising..............................I am dancing!
I am not drowning my sorrows...........I am teaching them how to swim! (or dance.......lol)
Actually this is a success story, stay tuned....................................................................!
Raye Addison
I heard a quote today on the Oprah show and I had to share it with you.
" Every death is a wake up call to live your life to its fullest"
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MEGGIE
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It's been two years since starting my weight loss journey. I have successfully lost 110lbs and have been in the Weight Watchers maintenance program for just over a year now. Thank you Zumba® Vibe for helping me keep the weight off, and have so much fun doing it! It has been a long road, but it gets easier everyday - easier to make good food decisions, easier to say no to temptations, and of course, easier to exercise. I was worried when I started losing weight, because I knew I had a long way to go and I had no idea what would be uncovered when all the layers of fat were gone. It was exciting to see a new shape emerge from the flabbiness that was my body. I fully believe that Zumba® Vibe had a lot to do with my transformation and the fact that I may never need surgery to repair the damage I had done to my body. I may not have the "perfect figure" or even feel completely comfortable in a two-piece bathing suit, but I know the results would have been a lot worse if not for the hard work and dedication from the Zumba® Vibe team which encouraged me to fight for the best shape I can hope for. Thank you!! :)
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ANGIE
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STACEY
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CINDY
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CELESTE
KIKI
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TRISTAN
