Alena Shifrin spent much of her life overweight…smiling on the outside, but trapped and sad on the inside. In 2011, s…
Weight Loss
How I Lost and Found My Health and Happiness
Hailing from the Bronx, NY, Tony Santiago had worked behind the scenes in television and as an on-air radio host for …
From Over 300 Pounds To A New Me
“After about 10 years of consistently gaining weight, and ultimately reaching over 300lbs, I had enough. Throug…
How I Lost Weight After Years of Yo-Yo Dieting
“Hello, my name is Lena, and I am a Zumba-holic! I really don’t think there are words to describe the true impact tha…
How Dancing Helped Me Get Through a Traumatic Car Accident
“When I first started taking Zumba classes, it was because I needed to commit to a healthy lifestyle and I needed to …
I Lost an Entire Person in Weight
“Just a few years ago, I was obese and dangerously unhealthy. I had a very poor diet and mostly sedentary lifestyle. …
Check Out These Incredible Before and After Photos
If you’ve ever danced your booty through a Zumba® class, then you know one thing for sure: you sweat. A LOT. Wh…
When I Convinced Myself To Get Healthy, I Lost 100+ Pounds
“For as long as I can remember family, friends, classmates, and complete strangers have made disparaging comments abo…
I Used To Drink Soda For Breakfast
“Growing up in the South with only one gym in the entire town and a family that drank soda for breakfast, it was very…
From Depressed and Overweight to Finding My Life’s Purpose
“In 2009, I suffered a really bad breakup and lost myself in depression. It was a really bad time for me. I was overw…