"We were made for more! More than this failure . . . more than this cycle . . . more than being ruled by our taste buds, body image, rationalizations, and guilt. We were made for victory. Sometimes we just have to find our way to that truth."
Hi Everyone,
Well I have been trying to avoid writing and showing this blog for awhile now... Not because I am not proud of my achievement but because I am ashamed to show how I was before. I never thought I would have such a big reality check on my self image. So this would have to be one of the hardest things for me to show and write about.
I have been struggling with my weight and a lot of self esteem issues because of my weight pretty much my entire life and I finally made the decision in February of this yr (2011) to do something about it. I attended my very first ZUMBA class on Tuesday February 8th and I have to say that I was immediately hooked! I have to be honest, I have never been able to stay motivated in any kind of work out program or diet. I would have never ever imagined that Zumba would have changed my life the way it did.
I am No-where near my goal yet but it is a work in progress and I am more motivated than ever to keep reaching towards my goal. Zumba has been one the best things to happen to me and I am a firm believer that Zumba changes people's lives... (It sure changed mine). With Zumba I have been able to lose 56 lbs and it just keeps on comin.
I certified to be a licensed Zumba Instructor on June 17th of this yr (2011) because of the great impact it has had on my life. I wanted to help people who may have been in the situation that I was in. Its been nothing but AMAZING since! It makes you happier, it makes you look at living healthy in a whole new way! I have such a blast teaching Zumba! I have a love and energy for life and I am a very passionate person.I love to teach, motivate and uplift others. Zumba is such a PARTY!!
Here are some pictures to show how my progress is going...
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| August 2010. |
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| In September 2010. |
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| At my HEAVIEST! October 2010. |
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| At my HEAVIEST!! 2nd Picture. October 2010 |
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| April 2011, 2 MONTHS into Zumba... |
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| Certifying to be a Zumba Instructor June 2011. |
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| July 2011. |
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| Exactly a YR from my Heaviest. October of this yr (2011) |
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| October of this YEAR (2011) |
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| October 16th 2011, 56lbs LIGHTER! |
I just want to thank everyone who has helped me through this amazing journey; My wonderful Family, My amazing supportive friends and I have to give a special thanks to those Wonderful, AMAZING Instructors who have helped Mentor me and who have always believed in me and pushed me to get Certified to be an Instructor. I will forever be thankful to you. The Journey HAS NOT ENDED and it sure hasn't been easy but I am half way to reaching my goal and I am NOT giving up! Im ready for the next challenge so BRING IT ON!!! CHEEEEOOOOO!!! :-)
That's really inspirational Sherry. It sounds like you are much happier and have more confidence in yourself. Good luck and I wish you all the best.
ReplyDelete-April :)
Girl - I am SO proud of you! Look how far you've come, not just physically but mentally and emotionally! You are stronger than ever, and just think of where you'll be even a year from now! Keep up the great work, you're amazing!
ReplyDeleteApril- Thank you so much for the support and Love I sure do appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteCarrie!!- AKA CAREBEAR!! Honey thank you so much!! My Gosh its been hard but I am so happy and I am more pumped up for the second half of my journey. I got to say Thank you sweety for always being so supportive and for always lifting me up when I would have my low days. You always made me feel so loved and helped me look at myself in a positive way. Even if I am still working on it. I am just so thankful to have such a great Best Friend. I love you now and always!!