Good morning, friends! Today, I am in celebration mode!
After taking Zumba® Fitness classes and loving them, my mother gave me one of THE best gifts for my birthday...she signed me up to become a Zumba® Fitness instructor!
Two years ago, I took the plunge on a Sunday. I remember being so nervous, wondering if I had it "in me" to become an instructor. On Sunday morning, as our children laid asleep, I took the time to write them a letter expressing my feelings of nervousness and hope. Hope to...
Get Healthy and FIT -- NOT be a Size 0!
Long story short, here I am!
I am thankful to God for blessing me with all that He gives me. He gives me so much, and without Him, I would not be here experiencing this wild ride!
I am extremely grateful to my incredible husband, Luis, who supports, encourages, and motivates me daily. And he ROCKS as many of my classes as he possibly can -- and when he misses them, he is NOT happy LOL My kiddos are the BEST!
And lastly, my students! As without you, I would not be able to share my crazy love for Zumba® Fitness! I claim to have the BEST students, and yes, I do!!! Thank you for your smiles, your laughter, and constant motivation! I truly value each of you :)
So, what's the big deal with this post, you say? So what if you've been licensed for two years. It's only two years?
Teaching, to me, is not a job.
It is not a drag.
I don't teach for the money because I tend to forget to clock in at the gym LOL
I teach because I LOVE Zumba® Fitness.
I teach because I have a passion, and I want to share it with everyone.
I teach because I want others, who are/were in my same shoes, to know that they, too, can enjoy a fitness program that WORKS!
So what's the BIG DEAL? While I have been teaching for 1-1/2 years, teaching IS a big deal for me -- and I hope that this comes through me at each of my classes :)
Thank you for listening! Now, let's party!
2 comments:
Rita,
I am so lucky and blessed to have recently stumbled into one of your Zumba with Rita classes....an experience that has changed my life! Thank you for being so welcoming and encouraging. You are such an inspiration and your energy and aura are so radiant!
Thank you for sharing your gift and and your love of Zumba with us! You truly make every single one of your students feel special and the love for what you do is evident in how you make us all feel when we have the privilege of enjoying your class!
On a personal note, you have motivated me to get out of my comfort zone...and do something that I am not only enjoying, but I leave every single one of your classes looking forward to your next class.
Wishing you many, many more celebrations of your accomplishments and many more years of Zumba with Rita!!!
Be blessed! and YES, let's party!!!
Hugs,
Maribel
Maribel,
Wow, chica! Thank you so much for your kind words.
I am speechless but so humbled with you putting your feelings and thoughts in this note. From the bottom of my heart, thank you -- and I appreciate you greatly!
Zumba Love!
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