I began working out
regularly with Jazzercise classes around May of this year. My doctor had just
suggested I try weight loss pills to get healthier and help lower my blood
pressure. I was about 30 pounds overweight and felt it was time I take action
myself instead of relying on some medication that would most likely cause side
effects leading to even more medication.
In addition to a
daily Jazzercise class, I began cutting my calorie intake to about 1300
calories a day. I use the app MyFitnessPal to help keep track of what I eat.
I have learned
during this process that you don't have to deprive yourself if you enjoy food.
If you indulge one day and have a donut, have fruit for dessert the next day. I
haven't really cut out any foods I enjoy except chocolate binges after
stressful days. Now, instead of camping out with a bag of chocolate on the
couch, I work out for an hour. Jazzercise isn't your typical workout, though.
It is more dancing than the exercise you expect to see in a gym. The
instructors are normal people, not stereotypical fitness instructors. They
genuinely care about the people working out with them.
Now that I have a
regular, healthy relationship with food and a regular workout program, I can't
imagine life any other way. When I travel with my husband, I'm always looking
for fun ways to work in extra exercise! Walking further from the car to the store,
playing in the hotel pool, etc. I have more energy to play with my 5-year-old,
and I still have energy at the end of the day to do things around the house.
My goal upon
starting this journey was to lose 20 pounds. I have lost 17 pounds so far but
even after I meet my goal, I plan to continue the lifestyle adjustments I've
made. I personally feel I am a better wife, mom, friend and person in general
because of it.
I wish I could tell
the world how much more confidence I have since beginning this journey in May.
I am SO GLAD I found Jazzercise!
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