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    I'm an average "suburban mom" in my mid-forties who has struggled with weight for most of my life. I was a chubby child, an overweight teen and an obese adult. After having reached 265 lbs. I was disgusted with the life I was living. I decided to have Gastric Bypass Surgery in 2004. This resulted in a 100 lb weight loss which ignited my passion for fitness. In 2005 I became a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. However, as time passed, I grew bored with my exercise routine and gained 25 lbs over the course of two years. It was in this slump that I discovered ZUMBA® Fitness. Having always loved dance, I was excited to take a class. After my first class, I knew immediately that this was what I wanted to do.  I took my first ZUMBA® workshop in 2007 and haven't looked back.  I am so grateful for where I am today. I have a great family, a spoiled rotten dog, and many wonderful ZUMBA® friends. My class is more than just a fitness class, it's a family!



                Me and Beto Perez, creator of ZUMBA®
                                                                                       
                                   


                                                                                                       Member of Zumba® Instructor Network since 2007