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Kathy lost 60 pounds with the help of Zumba Brantford

My name is Kathy, I am happy to say I have celebrated my 50^th Birthday recently. I have osteoarthritis in my hips and knees. I often had to take pain killers to help with the pain.
Over two years ago, after going to the doctor for my annual physical, I decided that it was time for a lifestyle change for me.

I started watching what I ate, including eating more fruits and vegetables. I also started going to aquafit classes. I went once a week at first, increasing that to twice a week then three times a week. One of the instructors of aquafit convinced me to try yoga after the aquafit class, which I did. I found after a while that I needed more from my exercise routine. I wanted something different as I found I was getting bored , and to give my body a alternate workout. There was a sign in the change room for Zumba Gold classes which were for beginners or those with joint problems. I decided to give it a try.

Well, what a great workout it was. I managed to move for the whole hour of the class, but believe me my knees and hips hurt afterwards. The instructor, Gerri, was great. She showed us how to adapt the moves so that less strain was on the injured joints. As I said, I hurt, my knee ached for a week, but I enjoyed the music and the workout so much I returned the next week.

I found as the weeks went by, that my co-ordination and stamina improved. My joints hurt less and less as time went by. I have now joined the regular Zumba classes, I highly recommend Zumba Brantford to anyone who wants to have fun while working out. Believe me you can do it!!!
Seldom do my joints hurt now, I rarely take pain killers as the pain has lessened immensely. I have lost over 60 pounds and continue my Zumba class as well as other new and exciting fitness routines.
ZUMBA ROCKS!!!! Give it a try.

Kathy
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Meet Terri, showing her big girl pants! she lost 97pounds.

Terri’s story of success

MY name is Terri Carson, as an overweight child and adult I have always wondered what it would be like to be skinny.

In April 2010 I decided to do something about it. At that point I weighed 225 pounds and was miserable. People ask me how I lost my weight, I believe it all started the year my father passed away, he was an avid fan of the Biggest Loser and always talked about the episodes with me, I didn’t watch it myself, it depressed me.

One night after my father passed away I decided to watch the show, something that night just clicked and made me want to lose the weight. The next Wednesday I was attending a weight watchers meeting.

I started keeping an eye on how many calories I was consuming with their point system, stayed away from fast food, and stuck to more home cooking, salads and fruit. I never felt deprived and everything was in moderation. After losing the first 20 pounds I knew I could do this!

I started an exercise routine on the treadmill at home because I thought I was too fat for the gym. One day I saw an ad for Zumba, and joined a class at Zumba Brantford. Against my better judgment the “Fat girl” decided to go. For the first few classes I was frustrated with my two left feet but once I learned the moves I was totally hooked. I am now a Certified Zumba Instructor and loving it.

During my year and a half journey I added lifting weights, using the cardio equipment in the gym and aqua fit to my workout routines. I attribute my weight loss success to determination, patience, the motivation to keep going from the instructors at Zumba Brantford and all my family and friends.

I have lost a total of 97 pounds and have gone from a size 22 to a 10. I feel there is nothing I cannot accomplish. I am strong, healthy, and active and love the way I feel.

Terri

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Patti says if you want to be kind to your heart, get in shape and be the best you can be in 2012,

then be sure to check out Brantford Zumba at the Thomas B. Costain Centre on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday morning....best way to kick-start your weekend!

I decided to join my friend and try it out one year ago. I was hooked immediately and it is the best thing I have done for "myself" in years!!

I get an amazing toning, cardio workout while dancing to the best music lead by professionally trained zumba instructors who make it so much fun to workout. It doesnt feel like exercise at all. The women who attend are so friendly and awesome. It's just too much fun!!

Believe me, you won't regret giving it a try and I'll bet you'll be hooked, that is if you

love music, love to boogie woogie and love your heart!!!

Patti S

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Megan says that Zumba Brantford has changed my life! After having my daughter, i thought the weight would be easy to come off. Little did I realise, I was not that big into getting my butt out of the house (more so the couch) to go for a boring walk! After six months of my daughter being born, I found rather than loosing weight, I seemed to be gaining.

It seemed as though everywhere I turned there was Zumba!!! Zumba commercials, Zumba on the news, Zumba on the internet!! To hear all these people state thhat they lost weight, gained confidence, and HAD FUN working out made me contemplate it even more!

So I decided to give it a shot. I went by myself, as I was unsure of what to expect. I was scared, and I had NO coordination what so ever. Gerri (the instructor) said from the begining there are no wrong moves, and to just have fun! So I did so!!! Sure enough I built up some awesome coordination (after a few classes of me going the complete wrong way (:

After a month of Zumba, I mentioned to my husband that I felt really good! I felt energized, clothes seemed to be fitting better, and I enjoyed that 1 hour a couple times a week that got me out of the house and gave me my "me"time, where I was also getting my but in gear and having fun while doing so! It has become the best decision I had made in a long time! I have lost inches since begining, and am watching the weight "dance" right off of me!

The atmosphere is amazing, the people are welcoming, the instructors are imaculate and fun! I really feel as though we are a family...My Zumba family:)

I dance...I have fun...I sweat...I laugh...Istay in shape...I feel amazing!!

ZUMBA HAS CHANGED MY LIFE :)

Megan M
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A few months ago Heather says, we were asked what we thought of Zumba Brantford and handed a small piece of paper to write our comments. I laughed and said there wasn't enough room!

Before coming to Zumba Brantford last March, I found that I was tired, dragged myself around alot and just felt like I had no energy, happiness, and I had no idea of what I could do to get out of the 'rut' that I was in. I have a treadmill, stationary bike and a few small weights but wtihout some kind of motivation, the equipment sits there, or I use it sporadically which is rather pointless. I know that when I started Zumba I was in a slump, or depression.

I thank you so much for your inspiration, encouragement, your bright smiling face that encourages everyone to go on. You, together with the other instructors are very much appreciated by myself for one and I'm sure many others at Zumba. There is a comradship that develops over time. I know that I really enjoy the songs (even though I don't know the words to most), the movements and to think I can exercise while having fun, looking around a room full of people that seem to be enjoying themselves as much as I am. I feel so much better about myself. I'm much happier these days and enjoying life, not enduring life! I have lost a little weight and will continue to do so in the new year, and I know that this is due to Zumba.

I very humbly and gratefully thank you for all of your time, energizes and your committment that you have invested in Zumba Brantford and in the lives of the people. I look forward to seeing you, all of the instuctors and the other comrades in the New Year.

May you have a blessed, safe Merry Christmas and New Year! I wish I could give back to you, what you have given to me...

Thank you Gerri.
Heather N

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After a long time of trying to get pregnant, Monika says, my husband and I were finally blessed with a beautiful little girl. Along with this beautiful little girl came 35 pounds of extra unwanted weight. Two years of struggling to find something I liked enough to actually do and loose my weight and I finally found Zumba. I remember me and my flabby self-self dressed in baggy clothes walking into my first Zumba Brantford class. I went to the back of the room and did all the wrong moves the entire time....but I LOVED it and couldn't wait to come back for more.
With each passing class my love for Zumba grew while my waistline shrunk. In just under a year I lost 20 lbs, and firmed up all my trouble areas. I did all of this while dancing and having a good time. But it wasn't just the weight loss that is so wonderful.....I gained through this too. I gained some wonderful friends. I enjoy walking into my Zumba classes and seeing so many wonderful, generous, happy smiling ladies. These ladies have changed my life for the better. i feel happy, sexy, healthy, confident.

Zumba Brantford has truthfully changed my life. Thank You."

Monika R
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Shavaun says that she has always had a battle with her weight after having her two children. Going from a size 10 to a size 16/18 was quiet depressing. I never had the will power to stick to a diet or regular gym workout, I was almost at the point of giving up and excepting the size I was. Until a friend of mine told me about an amazing workout class called ZUMBA. She told me how great it was, after only an hour class she would walk away feeling energized and soaked with sweat. So I thought to myself….what do I have to loose, I will try it. After just a few classes, I was hooked!
My friend was right, you do walk away feeling energized and soaked with sweat. But the best part is, it’s not just a workout, its fun!
I love to dance and this combines my love to dance and a workout together. Sometimes once the hour class is done, im so full of energy, I could honestly keep going.
Zumba Brantford is like a little family, we all have fun and motivate each other, push each other to achieve our goals. I love to see the instructors and familiar faces each and every week.
Since I’ve started attending classes with Zumba Brantford back in August 2011, I’ve lost a total of 30 lbs and I am down 2 pant sizes.
I haven’t done anything else different other than eating better and attending zumba 3-4 times a week.
Everyone around me has complimented on how great I look, I’m just so happy I have found something I love to do and seeing results is a big plus.
I’m hooked on zumba for life!
Its really true with they say “ditch the workout, join the party”

Shavaun D
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