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This year like many years before, my New Years Resolution was to loose weight. I had decided that this year was the year that I would stick with my resolution. I am in the Army and have always been taught that I should be in shape and the way to keep in shape is running, push ups, sit up. I could not deal with all the pressure and no help or guidance so I left the military shortly after returning from Iraq in 2003. I went back to Army in Dec 2005 and went back to struggling with my weight once again. Since I had been out of the Army I gained 30lbs. So, I went back to trying several different diet pills and going to the gym. Some days I did go but more times I didn't. In January 2007 as part of my resolution I wanted to do some kind of excercise, so I wanted to take some dance lessons. I love music and I love dancing. I found the Springs Salsa on the internet.

I went to one class and had so much fun I was convinced this would help me reach my goal. I started going to Salsa classes and then tried their Zumba class and loved it even more. So now I have been going to Zumba and YBB for three months and as a result so far I have lost 13lbs. I have also lost 1inch on my arms, 4 inches off my waist and 3 inches off my hips. Although it did not happen all at once it was nice to notice all the small changes that my body was going through. I felt small changes like my rings fitting me much looser. One big change was my jeans fitting me so much more looser every couple of weeks.

My life and way of thinking has changed, because now I feel like it is possible for me to loose the weight I need to lose and enjoy myself at the same time. I find myself wanting to go out and be more physical and full of energy. I actually love going to the park to play tennis or go for a nice long walk with my family. I love waking up on Saturday mornings to do Zumba and Yoga Booty Ballet! Although I have 20lbs more to lose I am sure that I can accomplish this at Salsa Springs dancing and having fun!