[Nelope]

Hi I'm new here, 24 going on 25, 5'8/187. I've gained about 50lbs over the past 5 years, and about 30 of them in the last 2 years & I'm looking to get back on track! I quit my sales job in the beauty industry to go back to school to follow my dreams, & next semester I've signed myself up for 3 different 2-hour per session dance classes. I know there's going to be a lot of legitamite dancers there with their legitamite dancer's bodies & I'm pretty much terrified... hahaha.. I'm laughing but really I'm terrified!
If anyone has any workout routines they could share with me that has worked for them I would love it! I've lost 3lbs in 6 days (unfortunately they were all in the first 2 days somehow Whatever it's better than gaining I say!) but I'm hoping I can lose 10 more by the 7th of February. Overall I'd like to get down to about 135, although I'm not too sure how realistic that is- but a girl can dream, right? I figure if I do a lb a week I should be good for the holidays next winter.
As for right now though I am willing to kick some but excercising... I'm just not sure how to get started!

Thanks for listening everybody!!!
~Nelope

[KenzideRhae]

Welcome! Dancing is definitely a great way to exercise, though I totally know how you feel, being in a class with a bunch of "legitimate" dancers. I'm in a tango class right now and I'm one of only a few people who have never taken a dance class before, most everyone else knows what they're doing. But it's also nice, because you get to learn from your classmates.

Other than that, I mostly just do a lot of walking. It's a good workout, and actually very relaxing. I do Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred off and on as well. You might find that, for now, the dancing is enough, though. Good luck.

[Tiffany lynn]

I use the 30 day shred to. Work out dvds are great when you don't have much time and thi one is very effective!

[misstraveller]

Welcome! Do what you love, that's the best advice. If you love running, run. If you love dancing, dance! I love the new Zumba workout for the Wii. It's fun. Best wishes on your journey!

[Nelope]

Thanks you guys! It really helps to get ideas from people that have lost some weight! You're all doing such a great job- I can't wait until I'm in your shoes

I guess I've come to the conclusion that I basically just need to stop thinking so much about it & get off my butt and do it lol.

[annah788]

Welcome Nelope! Since you said you like dancing, have you thought about trying Zumba? I haven't tried it yet, but I want to!

[Iconised Ghost]

Welcome! I think you are so brave for signing up for dance classes even though its scary! I promised myself i would do the dance class at my gym when I was smaller but I still dont feel ready to go! So good on you I agree with what everyone else said, and nutrition is really important so I would say make sure you have a good plan for that too Good luck!