My weight has been a battle that I have dealt with since I was a child. I was constantly watching the scale go up and down. Eventually, it went up but never came back down. It seemed that the older I was getting, the higher my weight was getting.
In October of 2009, I went to the doctor for a routine check up. When I stepped on the scale, I was in shock and disgust with the number I saw. I thought to myself, how could I let myself go like this??? I knew at that moment that I had to do something or else my health would just get worse.
The next day, I checked the mail and there was a postcard from Jazzercise advertising a “Forever Fit” program. I knew it was a sign. There was a reason I got the postcard in the mail that day. I thought to myself and said “This is it. This is my chance to change myself for the better!” So, I immediately called and that is when I spoke with Michele, the owner of the Carmel/Zionsville division of Jazzercise. She went over the details of the program with me and I said “Sign me up! I am ready for this!”
On Saturday, October 10, 2009 I went to get my weight and measurements taken for the program. I was a nervous wreck! I did not know what to expect! When I got there I was greeted with a smile and the class managers that helped me, were so nice! That just made my day! They took all of info, gave me a class schedule, schedules for the seminars, all the tools I needed to get started on my new healthy lifestyle! I was all set!
On Monday, October 12, 2009, I walked into my first Jazzercise class. I was so nervous and anxious. I did not know what to expect. I did not think that I would fit in at all. I was very surprised to find that I did fit in. Everyone was so nice and welcomed me with open arms. I said to myself “I am going to love this.”
As the weeks went by, I was beginning to notice my body changing for the better. I had more energy, my clothes were starting to get loose, I was loving it!!! Best of all, Jazzercise was starting to get easier for me.. I was making it through the classes with no problem at all!
Well, just four short months later, I am very happy to report that I have lost an amazing 33 pounds and 10 ½ inches!!!! I am so happy with myself and I owe it all to Jazzercise! If it was not for Michele and the rest of the Jazzercise team, I know that I would not be where I am today. Everyone with Jazzercise has motivated me to keep going everyday and that is something that I am so thankful for.Thank you Jazzercise for giving me a new outlook on life! I now know that I can be the woman that I have always wanted to be!!! I will definitely be Jazzercising for years to come!!!!
