A WEIGHTED CONFESSION
I weighed 95 pounds all throughout college. I would see food and not have the slightest bit of interest in it. I walked all the time in the sprawling Ateneo campus since I had no car. I was fit , healthy and happy. Then in law school, everything changed. I spent all of my time studying. My constant companions were thick law books , codals and sadly, junk food. Eating was the way I coped with stress but still I managed to gain just a few pounds.
Over the years however, I kept on packing the weight and then would have bursts of guilt so I would exercise. I joined a fitness club but got bored easily. Then I had a baby three years ago which gave me another excuse not to move. I got sickly and my sugar levels skyrocketed. As I sank deeper and deeper into complacency and the mindset “I’ll exercise tomorrow,” I felt more and more helpless.
MY FIRST STEP
Then, last Saturday, I attended the opening of BEYOND (yoga, anti gravity and fitness) Studio in Greenhills with my girlfriend. We were warmly greeted by one of the owners / Zumba instructor Sharon Yu. The studio was already a –buzz with positive energy. International fitness trainer Jake Ferre’s yoga class had just ended and the dance class I had signed up for was about to start. I squeezed in a quick chat with Jake. “The key to getting started is to take baby steps – walk around the neighborhood, bike, swim—just MOVE! Find something that you enjoy doing. Having a fit body enables you to function and deal with stress.”
ZUMBA BABY!
I felt a wave of excitement overcome me as the class started. Zumba is a dance fitness program that involves aerobic movements. Sharon told the class “I will not teach the moves step-by-step. Just follow and find your rhythm. There are no mistakes in this class –only unexpected solos!”
THE ROAD TO FITNESS
My journey to personal fitness has certainly been an uphill battle . But this girl is not quite ready to throw in the towel just yet … and neither should anyone of you who are similarly situated as I. Last Saturday’s class made me feel alive and happy! I have decided to set an appointment with myself at least twice a week. I have rediscovered my love for dancing. Teacher Sharon was correct “I’m warning you– ZUMBA is addicting!”
11 comments
This is great BQP! Nice post 🙂 I can relate very well.
I love this post BQP…it reminds me that despite of our busy lifestyle we still need to give attention to our body not because we want to look good but simply because Health is Wealth!
Fun routine! Totally enjoyed the class!
Congratulations on your first step to fitness BQP! Let’s Zumba again ! 🙂
I do Zumba at home due to my erratic schedule. My wish is to enroll in one since its never the same if you dance with a group. We have to be fit especially now that our metabolism is slower. Hope they branch out in Pasig soon. 🙂
Let’s set a Zumba date with the BQP!
Go go BQP ! Thanks for inspiring for an active lifestyle ! 🙂
Professional Yoyo dieter here so quite familiar with the excuses you mention. I am hoping to reform and finally stick to a healthy lifestyle that I can stick to forever. I find it hard to have to go to somewhere to exercise and change clothes, plus go a specific time. What I found is doing it at home works best for me but I would also love to go to a class like you did sometimes….looks so much fun! Good luck, BQP….perhaps you should do a whole series on health & fitness, places to eat and most important places to shop to look your best at the gym/studio 😉
I wish, I can do this too soon! Stay healthy and lovely BQP 😀
Zumba for fitness! That’s so cool. Keep it up.
Ok i’m trying it and this will be my gift to self this Christmas = a healthier me for 2015 🙂 nice seeing you glow BQP! keep it up 🙂 stay happy and glowy !