About 3 months ago, I had parent teacher conferences at my son's school. It happened to be the night the new Zumba class was going on. I peaked inside and was amazed at two things: the amazing energy and ability of the instructor, and how the class was one sweaty mess but yet they were totally enjoying themselves. As I watched in the window, the instructors Mom happened to be outside. I asked her where her daughter got the energy. She said "She had no idea, but she loves doing it." As I waited for my conference to begin, I just stood and watched. My first thought was that I am NEVER going to do this. It is wild, crazy, and it looked hard. One of my friends kept turning around while she was exercising and we would laugh. I thought she was crazy for even being in there. Even after class was over, I teased her about it for a long time. I could not understand why someone wanted to do something like this.
I decided to sign up for a yoga class. This was more my speed. So on Monday nights, I would adorn my yoga pants and head to the gym. Well, after yoga a Zumba class was starting. There were a TON of people filing into the gym all dying to get inside for the class. It amazed me how this one, tiny girl, who was the instructor, affected so many lives. As I was leaving, one of my friends said to me "You staying?" I laughed..."Umm, no."
I started talking to the instructor, Kristy, about the class. She was opening her own fitness center in our little hometown. I noticed people who were more fit and less fit than me, filling up her classes. So, why could I not do it? Kristy motivated me to try. This is something completely out of my comfort zone. While I took dance lessons until high school, this type of "dance" was something I had never even seen before. I facebooked Kristy and told her I was starting Monday.
My other friend, Kristie, also was motivated to join. We both started walking and we changed our diet. At the first class, I could not believe how full it was. It was unreal. She had motivated all these people to put fitness in their lives. I was so nervous, but I have to tell you...I was so much fun! I left a sweaty mess and I hurt the next day, but man, I felt great!
My friend Kristie and I have decided to start boot-camp. This is something very challenging but very rewarding. KC Fitness offers the class once a month for 2 times a week for 4 weeks. It is intense, it is hard, it is overwhelming, but it is a goal I have set for myself. I also want to tell you that last night I had set a goal for myself too. KC Fitness was offering a TRIPLE class event. 1/2 hour of abs, 1 hour of Body Pump, and 1 hour of Zumba/Cardio Jam. Guess what? I DID IT! Many times I wanted to give up, and many times I made up my own moves, but gosh darn it....I DID IT!!!
We live in a very small community and I am amazed at what Kristy and KC Fitness has done for our community. She is an idol to many, including me. She is a mom, has a job for the township, and runs KC Fitness. Many people from all area's around here have joined her in getting fit. It is amazing what one person can do for a community.
As I sit here, aching from head to toe, I am so proud of myself. I am eating right and I am exercising. I have committed myself to get into the best shape of my life. Who said a mom of 4 had to be frumpy? Not this girl! I hope you all share this journey with me, and maybe commit to fitness in your life! Come check out KC Fitness and I promise you, you will NEVER look back!
Inspired by one to make a life change,
Shelby
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