New to Zumba Lovers team!

Hi everyone!!!!

I'm new to this group...and to Zumba!! I've always wanted to try it but never had the nerve. Last Thursday I talked myself into it. I nearly died - it was HARD!!! I thought "Well, I'm NEVER going to do that again!"...and then I got up Saturday morning and went again. 2nd time was a little easier (I knew what to expect, which helped!), but still one heck of a workout! I'm going to plan to be there 3 times a week.

Can't wait to get to know everyone!

New to the group, and wanted to say hello! I took a handful of Zumba classes at the Y a couple years ago. I loved them, but for this reason (excuse) or that, I didn't stick to it. My husband recently acquired the DVDs from a co-worker, so I am going to start reacquainting myself. Glad to have the rest of you to bounce ideas off of and share motivation with.

Super interested in getting started with Zumba classes at the gym I belong to. Hope it will help me get over the 160lb hump that I have been stuck at for the last 3 months! Need to lose the last 30 lbs in my from 237-130 lb journey.

Nevermind! I finally figured it out. I'm convinced the only reason I found it was because I had just posted the question.

Hi everyone, I just have a general question. How do you get that little weight tracker on the bottom of the posts? I've tried to find the option to put it on here but can't find it. Thanks for the help!

Hola, I am new to Zumba lovers however I have been doing Zumba since September, 2010 and I am addicted. I love it so much, it is a lot of fun and I have lost 46lbs dancing and watching what I pass into my mouth. Its great to be invovled.

I just started doing Zumba on Saturday. I ordered the Zumba Exhilarate DVD set and I absolutely love it! I think I ended up doing 3 hours of Zumba on Saturday. I love this stuff. I've always hated to work out but now I can't wait to play the DVDs everyday.

Hi I'm new to the Zumba Lovers team! I just started Zumba class this week and have attended 4 classes so far. I don't have any Zumba dvd's yet, I take classes at a local health center. I do have two years of Latin/Ballroom dancing experience but I must say Zumba is SO much more fast paced. I find myself confused alot in class but just keep moving and figure that eventually I will get all the steps. I have lost 50 lbs (starting weight before spark of 270) before spark and have about 75 left to go. Zumba is the perfect thing for me! I love running/walking on the treadmill but Zumba is more fun!

Hi, I am new to Zumba Lovers!! and its the perfect group! I have done it for about 4 days. I got the new DVD set, I did the learning the steps disc two days took a day break and then did the activate disc the past 2 days. I truly love this program. I have alot of weight to lose and finally found something to get me moving.
Ashley

Hi! I am new to the Zumba lovers team! I have been hearing about Zumba for awhile and decided to give it a try. I ordered the new Exhilarate DVDs and just did the Step by Step video. I am looking forward to getting these steps down and moving on to other videos. Looking forward to being part of this group!

Hi, everyone!

I am new to the group, but have been taking Zumba classes for a couple years now. So much fun! I have danced all my life and my favorite kind of work out is one that gets me pumped up and allows me to tap into my inner dancer:)

We just got a Wii and the first game we go was Zumba. I had fun doing it the first time I tried. I was trying to prepare for Spring Break in the Dominican Republic. Needless to say, my bachata was flawless, and I was able to keep up with the Dominicans. Since I'm starting my new workout routine, I think Zumba is going to be an excellent asset in keeping me motivated. I'm headed to my basement to Zumba after work, and since it's Thursday night, I might even hit up a latin club.

TTFN

Hey! I have ZUMBA for the Wii...Anyone else try it out yet? I have limited room in my place and have only done it a few times. I want to bust it out tonight!!

Thanks! I didn't know.

Go to zumba.com and do a search for classes, there are a lot of them out there that are not advertised.

Yes! We want MORE classes!

I tried Zumba for the first time this week and it was a blast! This will definitely get me into the gym every week. I wish I could find more classes.

Good morning everyone.

I have been on SP for a little bit now.... but just have not gotten into any of the teams that I have been on.

I absolutely love Zumba. I have been 3 times this week and have 2 more days to go. I have already noticed the difference in my clothes and have lost some weight.

Thanks for having the group!!

Kim

Hi! I love Zumba...it got me to join the gym. I was going about 4 days a week...then....crickets...for whatever reason I stopped. I have been going to the gym now 3-4 days a week but rarely go to Zumba anymore....but starting Friday I am goin consistently. I have been focusing on weights and stair machine. I really miss the fun of Zumba and I am excited to start it up consistently again. I would love to hear some motivational stories involving Zumba. I think combined with my weights it is just the thing I need to get to my goal.

Hi everyone Im just new to sparkpeople and to the zumba lovers team! Nice to meet everyone and hope we can all go far with our zumba!

Hello everyone! I'm new to this team, but not to Sparkpeople. Less than a month ago, my daughter went to a Zumba class and came home very excited. She loved it and told me that she was sure I would love it too. So, a week later I went with her. She was right! I love Zumba. I'm someone who loves to dance, so this was a great way to tap into something enjoyable and add fitness. I also love to get a decent fitness sweat when I exercise, so another good match.

I've been to just four Zumba classes and I am very committed to stay the course. I already feel better physically and mentally.

Soooooo grateful to Zumba and our fabulous instructor, Jennifer.

Hi

I got zumba Xbox 360 a month a go for my birthday and I haven't stopped going since. I am a total addict!!

As of this Friday, since my first Zumba class April 7th, I've lost 10 pounds! Doing Zumba has added a definite bump to my weight loss efforts, exercise habits, feeling good about myself. I dance for exercise. and this fits the bill because it's great fun!
P.S. I had thought that maybe I was too old to do it, but keeping up has been a wonderful challenge. It's not easy, but when that hour is over I feel good about completing it because now I no longer look at the clock.
We have sessions every Thursday at work, and starting June 3rd, it'll be twice a week. I have blocked out my calendar and brought exercise clothes to work, so that there are no excuses not to go. It's way too convenient not to take advantage of the opportunity!

Hi all!
Newish to SP, interested in taking actual Zumba classes.

It's hilarious to me (and sometimes a little infuriating) how HUGE Zumba has become in the past year or so.

I had the whole DVD set (used to just be 3 dvd's) during my sophomore year of college (2003-2004) and NOBODY would do the programs with me!!! BUT nowwww all these folks are heading out to the gym for Zumba classes, or buying the new Zumba DVD's. Hmph! lol oh well I feel somewhat vindicated now.

Hello all! I started taking zumba classes a few weeks ago, and I absolutely love it. I have a lot of weight to lose, and I was nervous to start, but I am so glad I got past the nervousness! It is so much fun! I am already hooked! I go 3 to 4 days a week and I look forward to it all day long :)

Hello All :) I am new to the team and just wanted to stop in and say hi. I have been doing 50 minutes a day of Zumba on dvd (6 days a week) for the past two weeks and have lost over 8 pounds. I love it so far! I am looking forward to learning more.

I love Zumba! I used to do jazzercise, but this last year I found out about Zumba and I'm loving the music, songs and variety. I think I was a hip hop dancer, a ballerina, a ballet folorico dancer or in an African tribe in another life. I love all types of dance!

Hi. I'm a newbie to team. I have loved Zumba before there were even any classes to physically go to. lol Now I go to the classes and sometimes play on the Wii. Many times my daughter just puts on the music and have the routines memorized (or part) and do what we remember and make up things for what we don't. We still break the same sweat. lol Glad to be part of this team.

Hello Team,

My name is Tammy and I am from Texas! Excited about finding this team on Sparks! I just Joined a Zumba class that meets three times a week. I am very excited about the idea of becoming a Zumba addict! I just had my 2nd lesson yesterday and I really do like the fact I am dancing!!!
My first lesson this past Wednesday I was a bit nervous I wrote a blog about it you are welcomed to read....I am already looking forward to my workout on Monday!!
I look forward to meeting you!!

I got my Zumba DVDs today and I am so excited! I tried one twenty minute workout and I can already feel it. Definitely glad I found Zumba because it's looking like a bright future ;-)

Hello, I am new to this team, I am a total zumbahalic :) Glad to have found you!

Hey everyone! I fall into the TOTAL Zumba addict category. LOL. I have the BEST instructor! My gym just went from offering it twice a week to 4 days a week! Score!

Hi Zumba Lovers Team! I'm here for the same reason as everyone else- I love Zumba. Lucky for me I get to Zumba at least twice a week with a great instructor :) Talk about one of the best workouts- phenomenal calorie burn and the time flies right by.

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Hi everyone! I'm new to the team and new to Zumba. I just ordered the DVDs off of eBay (which, for anyone who is looking to purchase them, is a great idea - you will save a ton!) and I am impatiently awaiting their arrival. I have heard tons of success stories with Zumba and I am excited to create my own. I am young (22 years old), engaged and a full time student with two preschool "step" kids. I am very busy so it is hard for me to find time to work on personal fitness. I unfortunately miscarried TWICE since last August and it has taken quite a toll, emotionally and physically, not only with weight gain but also a total loss of energy. The first time was at only 5 weeks and the second tme I was almost 4 months and I gained a ton of weight because I had rediculous binge cravings and gianed about 25 pounds through both pregnancies. I have always had a sweet tooth biut tended to keep my weight at a steady 130 area since high school but I am now 155 and unable to get rid of it. I recently heard of Zumba and I just had to try it out for myself. I am excited and hope to give some progress reports soon :)

Hi, my name is Kortney & i love Zumba!!! I got the Kinect Zumba game as my mother's day present & have used it twice already!!! :-) my body is liking me to much but i love it!!!

Hi. My name is Jan. I bought the game first and then the dvd's. The game is harder and makes you sweat more. The moves are hard for me to grasp because I haven't jiggled my hips that way in more than 15 years. I am very out of shape but want to get back into shape and eat healthy. I wish all of you the best of luck and if you have any tips on how do I do those moves, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Don't feel like the odd man out! Stick with it! My Saturday live class is usually 30 - 40 people. Only one guy. He started coming with his wife. She just got certified as a trainer.

Hi. I am new to SP and was looking at the different teams when Zumba caught my eye. I had to Google to see what it was all about. Oh, dancing! I'm in. Looks like fun. I love the Latin dances but can't do one. (Anyone ever see movie "Dance with Me" w/Vanessa Williams? Love it!) They always just look like so much fun. You all will have to fill me in on the particulars. I see many of you order videos or go to classes. Are there Zumba videos on SP? How do I buy videos outside of SP? Any suggestions as to best places or what videos are your favorites? Are there Zumba clubs? I am really excited to learn lots more.

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Hi Crystal and Darren! Welcome to the team. All the best with your goals! :)

Hi everyone! New to this group but I LOVE zumba! i zumba once a week on Thursday nights! its amazing and cant wait to go this evening!

New to Zumba (2 weeks) and new to SP (1 week). And apparently (literally) the odd man out. Not seeing a lot of testosterone on this team.

1. Where are you from? Orignally: Texas. Currently: Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

2. How many children do you have? 2 young boys (6 & 1)

3. What is your occupation? marketing/graphic design/web development

4. Are you married and if so for how long? Married for 23 years next week

5. What is your favorite food? Bad for me: Ice cream and donuts Good for me: Wholly Guacamole and Subway Salads

Hi everyone! I joined this team a few weeks ago and haven't introduced myself to the team until now. I have loved zumba since the first time I tried it. I do think it's more fun to do zumba with a group, but I do settle doing the dvd's at my home with my busy schedule. It seems to fit in with my school, and my childrens busy schedule. This is nice to meet people with the same interest.

Hello Everyone!!

I've only done Zumba for a month now and I love it. I've been to one class, but mostly I've been dancing to Zumba videos at home. It's great fun!

Looking forward to meeting new people here!

Cheers!

karen

Hi, I'm new to the team. I've been doing Zumba twice a week since January. I also do Zumba about three times a week on Wii. The class is sooo much better! I used to despise the thought of exercising. Now, since I've started Zumba, I find that I look forward to. It's fun, makes me feel strong, and I'm happier afterward! I've even started strength training with SP now. I think its all because of the confidence and motivation Zumba gives me. Glad to be here!

New to this board. I saw where a lot of sparkpeople were clicking on my Zumba blog. So I thought I'd come over and see what y'all talk about!

I've been teaching since August. Have my gold license too. Lost about 27 lbs with Yoga and Zumba.

Gaileee

http://zumbawithgaileee.blogspot.com/

Hi I'm Jessika and I'm new to the team. I've been doing Zumba at least once a week since my YMCA started offering it in December. It has been such a blast so far and for someone who can't dance, I really enjoy myself AND get a great workout!

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Thanks Valykgrl. I am looking forward to going to my first lesson next week.:)

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Yes, just do it! A lot will depend on your teacher, but zumba people generally tend to be a pretty happy and fun lot. Bring lots of water and cut yourself some slack. It gets easier and you can do more each week. Nobody is perfect and everyone is having fun. You will fit in just fine.

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Hi my name is Penny. I've been doing Zumba since January and feel like I've found my "thing". You know that thing that makes you happy, makes you feel good, gives you energy, and makes you feel good about yourself. YeaH- that's zumba for me. (Although riding my motorcycle and hanging out with my mini schnauzer do give me a lot of the same happy vibes.) I have decided to take the plunge and signed up for the basic gold instructor training in June. I want to do and share more zumba. Investigating the instructor thing is actually how I found this group, so Hi all. Happy to be with other zumba fanatics.