Here is what I have learned:
1. I hate sweating!! I knew this fact before, yet now I pay $ every week to sweat in front of many other ladies, it is very humbling. I thought I would get used to it, find it cleansing, or something cool. Truth it is none of those things it is gross and wet. - YUCK!
2. I can do anything if I put my mind to it...for those who know me personally know I am not a woman who is physically fit. I love to walk...at a slow leisurely pace. After my first week, I was not sure Zumba was my cup of tea. Okay, honestly I hated it!! (still not my favorite part of the week) When I sat in my living room with ever muscle aching, the next day I made a decision to stick with Zumba. I can get better, more in shape, or even love this class. Ever Saturday morning I come up with a 1,000 reason to not go, and 1 reason to go...I am doing this to better myself!
3. Cheerleaders are IMPORTANT! Every week I am amazed at how the instructor keeps me motivated. She is having fun, full of energy, and super fit. She makes me feel like a super hero. My hubby is also so supportive, never pushy and cheering me on as I get ready to go. Plus my crazy friend who had this idea, she is always so positive and her accountability has kept me going. These few cheerleaders have made all the difference in me going back every week....it is always fun to have people on the sidelines cheering for you!
4. Be humble - I have spent my life hiding in the back ground, being the funny fat girl and trying to be perfect. Zumba has taught me I am going to make ton mistakes (you should see me making up my own moves, since I have no rhythm). I can be the fat girl in the room and not be embarrassed by my inability to move the way a girl 1/2 my size can move. I am not competing with the other ladies in the room, I am competing with myself. Humility is a hard pill to swallow, but for me has been freeing! I can be me, even when I am sweating.
5. We have lots of muscles. I had no idea how many muscle were in my body until they all hurt. I have felt different muscles with every workout. New muscles show themselves and say I need to be used more.
The real reason I am writing this blog is because I have learned I am not alone in fitness being challenging. If you are reading this, know I am the Most unlikely person to write on fitness. I am laughing at myself for even writing this, yet God has bigger plans for me then to sit on the couch. God has adventures for me to go on, people to inspire, and hope for the future. Please start dreaming, maybe not about being more fit, but what is something you need to conquer. What fear is keeping you back. Time to step into your Zumba class and live the adventure you were made for!
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