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5/20/13 9:47 A

Hi, my name is Ruthanne and I live in Senegal in West Africa.

There was a girl at my college who was a zumba instructor and had a class once a week, which I absolutely loved! At the end of the year, we took videos and put them on youtube, which made me realize there are probably other zumba videos on youtube. So now I am working on downloading a bunch of them... I don't have a wii, or xbox, or any of that stuff (or the money for one... or a tv). But I am looking forward to getting back into it over the summer... even if I only do a few songs a day and am not coordinated, it is still movement right? I at least won't be sitting around as much as I could (I work at a school, so I have a break over the summer)...
I love zumba!

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5/3/13 7:03 A

Hello ! I'm Laura, I'm french.

I love Zumba !!!! I go to my Zumba class just one time per week : grrrrrr... My teacher is amazing. I really want to try Aquazumba, but there's no class around me.

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5/2/13 9:08 A

Hello! I am just getting ready to try Zumba. There are no classes around here.

I am 60 years old so I bought Zumba Fitness Gold Live It Up. It has been mailed out to me today and I should have it by Monday. This version is for people who need to try Zumba at a slower pace. I have a friend that has taken Zumba classes and she loved it.

Wish me luck!!!

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5/1/13 1:44 A

Hello! I have been doing Zumba for the last couple of years. I love it. Zumba is my happy place! I am not an instructor but I assist 3 instructors and do Zumba 5x a week. Zumba has been my secret weapon in exercising without knowing that I'm doing that dreaded activity.

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4/23/13 11:52 P

Hello Zumba Lovers!

I'm new to the SparkTeam but not Zumba. I've just started back to going to classes a few times a week at my gym after focusing on other forms of exercise for the past year or so. Zumba is so much fun; seriously, the hour just flies by!

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4/22/13 11:14 A

OMG! This is so awesome! I saw this team and I knew I had to join! Hello all! I'm Katy and I am 30, I looove Zumba, I do it everyday, my only problem now is that I need variety.. I only have one CD and I know all the steps too well by now.. Would love any suggestions!

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4/19/13 6:29 A

I am so excited to stumble on this team. I have been sparking for years but certified in Gold and Basic last year. I was researching choreo and stumbled on a sparkpeople post. I couldn't believe it didn't occur to me to see if there were Zumba teams to join.

So happy to join this team!
Carol-

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4/17/13 9:28 A

HI new to the team , and to jumba, I am 50 years old , a nurse that works night shift and have COPD , and seasonal allergies, so my breathing is not the best but I do my best to keep up with the routines, I haven't gotten beyond the step by step , and the activate videos , yet and actually haven't been able to do the activate video all the way through but i keep trying.

hope to become an active part of the team .

have a great day everyone.

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4/14/13 10:13 P

Hi everyone! I like Zumba, but I am pretty bad at it. I am sure I will get better at it! I have the exhilarate DVDs.

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4/11/13 2:52 P

Hey everyone! I'm new to this team, but not to Zumba. I absolutely love Zumba! I take Zumba about five days a week, but unfortunately the gym I go to doesn't offer much more than that. I used to go to the YMCA in Idaho before I moved to California and they had Zumba several times a day seven days a week. I miss that.

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4/9/13 8:43 P

New to Zumba. I got to a local studio that teaches only Zumba. I am loving it. Right know I am the biggest girl in the class, but I realize that more I got that will not be the case forever.

WOOT WOOT

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4/8/13 4:21 P

Hi my his name is Carrie. I joined this team today Zumba seems like a lot of Fun!

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4/6/13 8:15 P

Hi all! I'm new to the team, but not to Zumba! I had friends who did Zumba and I often thought it was not for me. I concentrated on running, interval circuit, and piloxing. Decided to give the Zumba class a try one night and am immediately a Zumba fan! Now attend every class I can! Love, love, love it!

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4/5/13 9:49 A

good morning, Zumba team. I am new to the team and new to Zumba. I've seen it on videos (wow, that's intimidating!) and on TV. So I finally googled for classes near my house.
Last night was my first time attending a class or attempting anything related to Zumba.

Wow. That was hard and fun all at the same time! I did the entire class, all 50 minutes! I am so proud of myself. I had some trouble with some of the steps, but I catch on fairly quickly, so it wasn't all that frustrating. The instructor told me I had great rhythm--which was nice to hear :-)

I do plan on going again. The folks in the class were so supportive and not judging at all!! I was very relieved to see that. And they were all ages, sizes, levels. they have all been here for a year or so, but they encouraged me.

I am sore in places I didn't remember I had, but it's a nice reminder that I made the effort and it feels good. Look forward to trying again.
And I didn't know there were Wii games...will check those out, too!

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3/26/13 10:28 A

Hi everyone,

My name is Emi. I've been a member of Spark people for about a year and it has been a tremendous help although I have fallen off the wagon for the past two months. I love Zumba and I thought I would try something new so I decided to join this team. I recently bought Zumba core for Wii and my Zumba 2 for Wii arrived today, so I am looking forward to trying it our this evening.

I currently weigh about 73 kg and I'm looking to lose 13 kg by September this year.

Wish me luck!

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3/25/13 12:10 P

Hello! I am pretty new to Zumba. I got both of the Zumba Wii games for Christmas and have starting attending a weekly Zumba class at my local YMCA. I have become addicted!!!



Edited by: SUMMERGODDESS57 at: 3/25/2013 (12:11)

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3/22/13 1:55 P

Hi...

I am NEW to the team.. I love ZUMBA itssss funnnnn and full of energyyyyy!!!

Hoping to dance away these unwanted pounds lol

Edited by: MRSNYVONNE84 at: 3/22/2013 (13:57)

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3/22/13 1:10 P

Hello All,
I am new to this team and Zumba. I have purchased the Zumba set in January, have learned the steps and done most of the DVD's but am still learning, and everyday, i just love the music and the energy more and more. Currently, i'm at week 7 of Insanity, but i plan to do more Zumba after the completion of Insanity.
Cheers,

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3/22/13 9:50 A

Hello! I'm new to this team, but I've been loving Zumba forever. I'm currently working towards a goal of becoming an instructor in May, so I'm doing LOTS of Zumba now to build up my endurance.

Zumba has saved my life. At times when I've been at my lowest depression, if I can just get myself out the door, I can have an hour where I am actively NOT depressed. Even if I get right back into bed after Zumba, it still makes such a difference in my life.

I'm definitely here looking for a community of Zumba-fiends and people who feel this fitness style has made a significant impact on their lives.

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3/20/13 5:43 P

Hi! I'm new to the team, but not to Zumba Fitness. I've been taking Zumba classes for over 2 years and have been an instructor since December 2011. I'm a complete fanatic who love to be around other Zumba fanatics!

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3/19/13 11:04 A

Hey there...new to this group, but not Zumba. I try to get to 2 classes a week at my gym, but I have to do other things at the gym to get toned too! But Zumba is just SO MUCH FUN!!!

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3/17/13 10:57 P

Im not new to the group but have not been on here much so I just thought I would drop by and say Hi I started zumba today and omg what a work out!! I am going to be so sore tomorrow but I had fun doing it

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3/14/13 10:00 P

Love it!!!! I have Zumba Exhilarate and I love the mix workout.

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3/14/13 6:34 A

I have been doing Zumba off and on for a while now and I have to say this is the BEST time I have exercising. I love Zumba!!!!

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3/7/13 7:47 P

I've been doing Zumba for a couple months and now I'm completely addicted. I almost quit after the first class but now I miss it if I don't go. No reason to feel self conscious - everyone is into their own moves and following the leader. I love the moves, the music and the way I feel after a class

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3/5/13 4:56 A

MAESTRAPLANK12
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2/25/13 5:12 A





Zumba has changed my life! I am so grateful for this exercise program and music.

My 2013 goals are:

* Reach goal weight....currently down 66...need to lose 44 more for 110 pound loss.
* Wear size 4 hip hugger jeans by Christmas 2013...have gone from size 22 to 12..still
going down.
*Continue sobriety for the rest of my life...currently 516 days sober.
*Continue to help others daily.
*Learn new Zumba moves and become more fit.
*Take 6-7 Zumba classes weekly plus one kickboxing class.
*Follow the Zumba diet guidelines and make recipes in the Zumba Lovers Cookbook.
* Live Laugh Love
* Incorporate weight training, kettlebells, and cardio including treadmill and water jogging
into workout routine.
* Be a good SparkFriend.
* To post calories, fitness, and sobriety daily.
* To continue to participate in all local 5ks and complete one 10k before December 2013.

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3/1/13 11:01 P

Rachel,
Good luck with your weight loss journey. I too am in need of losing around 100 pounds...it can be overwhelming to think of it on such a large scale...one day at a time is best. It is a very long road ahead but so very worth it in the end. I also purchased the Exhilarate DVD's which I really enjoy. I am also preparing for my first class. I have been told by a few people about how much fun they are. Have you ever thought about trying one?

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2/28/13 9:51 P

I am the same way with the Wii game, I like it but don't love it. Its impressive that you have lost weight already!! I am a pretty healthy eater as it is so I don't think that food will be too much of a problem which is good. I don't mind working out...once I get started but I have a really bad habit of letting life get in the way. Motivation is a big struggle for me but I really think that being a part of this group is a great place to start!! I really appreciate your encouragement...its a great way to get started.

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2/28/13 6:49 P

Well I tried it a couple of times on the Wii and was like "eh, its ok" Then lat week when I was on vacation for the Winter Break ( kids were off too) I went to my local Y that I belong to and took the class. I LOVED IT. Ive been doing it for almost 2 weeks. My first week where I did it more than once and I lost 4 lbs ( of couse that was with good eating and tracking all my food too) This is my 1st week doing it on the dvd's and I will still take the weekend class!

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2/28/13 6:41 P

I have to say that I am a lot more excited about it after hearing what an impression it has made on someone else! If you don't mind me asking, how long have you been doing zumba and what kind of success have you had with it?

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2/28/13 6:40 P

I have to say that I am a lot more excited about it after hearing what an impression it has made on someone else! If you don't mind me asking, how long have you been doing zumba and what kind of success have you had with it?

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2/28/13 6:15 P

You will LOVE it! I mean I got the dvd's AFTER I tried a class, and while I really like the dvd's I LOVE the class!!!!

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2/28/13 6:00 P

Thanks for the reassurance about classes. I actually decided to try one, its not until next week tho. Im a little nervous but super excited, I can't wait! I will let everyone know how it goes!

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2/28/13 5:45 P

You should really try a class. People are so nice and no one is a class looks the same, you do what you can! It is so much fun!!!!!

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2/28/13 8:59 A

Hi everyone, my name is Felecia. I am new to SparkPeople and somewhat new to Zumba. I have done Zumba for the Wii a few times in the past but am getting ready to start the Exhilarate DVD's. I am super excited!! I have not taken any classes, mainly out of fear that I will make a fool out of myself, lol. I am hoping to get comfortable with the moves by doing the dvd's at home so that I will then feel comfortable taking classes at my local gym.

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2/27/13 10:20 P

My name is Rachel, I have been on spark off and on for a couple years but I just started doing Zumba.....Yesterday. Wow! what a work out. I need to lose about 100 pounds so this may be an uphill battle. Fight I will though. I am using the Zumba Exhilarate dvds. I have only done the step by step for the last couple days but I look forward to all that Zumba hold in store.

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2/26/13 4:11 P

Hi!
I was hearing about Zumba and wanted to try it for quite some time. I finally got the Zumba Core Fitness for Xbox 360 Kinects and I LOVE IT! I've been doing it for a little over 3 weeks now and I'm getting better at it all the time. That Beto is so gorgeous and he came up with the best form of class exercise. Zumba rocks!!!

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2/25/13 9:06 P

Yesterday some of my zumba friends and our instuctor went to a Master Zumba class. WOW the instuctor ROCKED.. Alot more different moves and she was awesome. REally high energy for sure...Have never done a class like that before.. I literally ROLLED out of bed this morning... was a good experience for me to see how different instuctors do their classes..

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2/24/13 11:40 P

Hi. My name is Jewely and I'm new to both this spark team and to spark people. As a matter of fact, I heard about spark people from someone in my exercise class. Have been doing zumba for about 4 years, and though I haven't lost a lot of weight, I feel much healthier and happier and am even daring to bare my arms for the first time in over 30 years. My boyfriend has been a zumba instructor for about a year (after losing over 200 lbs!) and he is a true inspiration to me. Looking forward to communicating with you

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2/23/13 9:40 A

Good Morning everyone!! My name is Amy and I just joined this team last night. I have done a few (hmm...about 4?) Zumba classes at the gym and I love it! The instructor is great! I am working on about 50lbs I want to get rid of. I am a professional photographer and Christian homeschooling mom.
I look forward to getting to know many of you!

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2/21/13 2:45 P

Hello, my name is Renee and I'm from Ontario, Canada. I am also obsessed with Zumba! I bought Zumba Core for the Xbox kinect and do 45-60 minutes almost everyday!! It's really helping me tone and lose inches.

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2/19/13 10:22 P

Hello everyone, I'm Celeste. I have done a few Zumba classes at the gym in the past, but I've recently picked back up to going on Saturdays with my aunt. I just got the kinect for the Xbox 360 and purchased the Zumba Fitness Rush game this past Friday and I've been addicted every since. So glad that I now have something new and motivating to keep me going.

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2/18/13 1:02 P

Hi! I do Zumba twice a week--I just got home from class in a fact! I live in Western Africa and a group of teachers at the school where I work all chip in money to bring in a teacher twice a week. We do it in a biology classroom, so I have no idea how silly I look doing it, which is probably a good thing!

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2/17/13 7:31 P

I just did part of the Zumba Exhilarate videos, the Activate part. It was intense, and I was just LOVING it!

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2/17/13 7:27 P

Hi everyone! I am OBSESSED with Zumba :) I got 7 days a week and some days I do multiple classes. I love zumba toning, too. Zumba has changed me so much as a person - not only has it helped me lose 40 pounds, but it has built my confidence so much! :)

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2/17/13 10:03 A

Hello
I am new to Zumba. I just started trying it again at my local Y and I really enjoyed it. I like to change up my workouts so I don't get bored! Im in Buffalo, NY

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2/13/13 9:06 A

I went to my first Zumba class on 2/5/13 and I really like it! Right now I am able to go to a class twice a week

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2/11/13 8:48 P

Well tonight was my first time at Aqua Zumba, it is so totally different in the water. I liked it but they sure do treat the inside pools alot more than the outside ones. My skin is ichy ichy ichy.... so not sure the water zumba at that pool is for me every week. Maybe once a month I could swing it... It was pretty different alot more restince for sure...

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2/8/13 11:19 P

Hey all...Just found this! YAY!

I LOVE Zumba...do it as much as possible, about 4 times a week. I have an amazing instructor I will follow to the ends of the Earth if I need to!!!

Here's the thing...I didn't know I loved to dance until I found Zumba year ago...I did know that I am not good at dancing, but it doesn't matter...I have to stand stage right and can't look at myself in the mirror...no worries though, I get lost in the songs.

Love that I have a dance party 4 hours a week with some amazing people! I haven't lost a ton of weight (probably about 10 lbs in a year) due to Zumba...but I've lost inches...gained sassy-ness and friends...wouldn't change it for anything!

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2/6/13 11:30 P

Hi, I'm new to Zumba, I got me some tax refund money and ordered the Zumba Exhilarate, and am looking forward to getting it and working out to it.

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2/2/13 4:53 P

I LOVE Zumba! I take a class at least 4 times a week. I love my instructors who make it so much fun!

Edited by: TRAYCEE23 at: 2/2/2013 (16:56)

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1/29/13 10:42 P

Hi everyone, I'm Vannessa and I love Zumba. I take at least 5 classes a week at my gym. I also like to do Zumba on the Xbox and the wii when I can't make it to the classes at the gym. I'm so excited to be a part of this team.

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1/27/13 4:06 P

Hey guys, I'm so happy to have found more people that love Zumba! I love live classes (even if I've only been to one) and I have the dvds. Can't wait to join in the Zumba celebration!

Always,
Heather

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1/25/13 11:45 P

Hi, I love Zumba! I am not good at it because I have no rhythm whatsoever and I look like a complete dork, but it is so much fun that I do it anyway!

Edited by: GLORIAMAJDI at: 2/8/2013 (23:33)

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1/23/13 10:28 P

Hi All! I am new to the board. Started zumba on the wii almost a month ago. I love it and drive the 20 miles to the nearest class when I get the chance. I hope to get certified in March, so I am building up my endurance and losing some weight before then. (And hope it helps me reach my weight loss goal after that :))

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1/23/13 10:05 P

Hi, my name is Cassandra and Im 30 yo..I started doing Zumba classes last week and I am ADDICTED!

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1/20/13 10:42 P

I am not new to the team. I just have a new username and SparkPage. I am now maestraplank12. I love zumba and attend classes 6 times per week plus I have DVDs at home.

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