Building MY own healthy network

Who do you surround yourself with? What type of people are they? Supportive? Understanding? Compassionate? Motivating? If your answer is no, then why are you around them?


I've made it a point to pay attention to my surroundings. I choose to remain positive. I choose to look at the bright side of most everything. In the past, I have chosen to be friends (or at least try to be) with a lot of negative people. I couldn't understand why my life was so unsatisfying. I was married to a VERY unhappy person. His unhappiness led to the rest of us living in misery as well. We were lacking love, understanding, compassion, and companionship.


The past is...what it is. The past. I now have surrounded myself with happy, healthy, loving people. It is amazing what a difference the people around us can make in our lives. Most of the time, said people don't even realize the impact they have on others. I read an article online by Jillian Michaels about building your own healthy network. I was excited and encouraged while reading the advice. I have already chosen that path.


Where are you in your life? Are you on the path to a healthy life? Would you like to join me on my journey? I will welcome all the supportive, understanding, compassionate, and motivating people that come my way! If you don't fall into that category, then take your cookies and ho-ho's to the next table please. OH, and have a nice day =D

ZUMBA!!!

Hello, My name is Sabrina Lemons. I am a Zumba addict.




I invite you to join me in my addiction.




I know that a lot of my social networking friends are tired of hearing "Zumba" this and "Zumba" that. Bare with me while I explain my fascination with the new craze. I have always had esteem issues. I have never been a "skinny" girl. I have never been truly physically fit. I have always been uncomfortable with my appearance and my body. I, like many, many other people, have a desire to be active and positive in my life. I've tried a couple of diets here and there. I've tried all sorts of workout DVD's (even VHS! For the younger readers, google it...it is real), exercise routines, and methods of weight loss. They have all made me feel more miserable than when I was sedentary.




Zumba is different. It is completely enjoyable. I am a girl that LOVES to dance. My husband claims he can't and won't dance. Back in my younger, stupider days, you would find me on the dance floor at the Caravan every night it was open. I wasn't there to pick up guys or to be picked up by guys (I was married to Carl during those days). I was there to dance, and dance, and dance. From the minute they opened to the minute they ushered us out of the door I loved to dance. I get that enjoyment from Zumba. For an hour, twice a week, I get to do nothing but dance and laugh and enjoy myself. Getting all hot and sweaty doesn't deter me any at all.


The friends that go with me enjoy it just as much as I do. Not one of them has made a single complaint about any of it. The only thing they say is they want to do it more. They want to do it better. They want it.


The other Zumba addicts are quickly befriending me. I love it. I am expanding my list of friends. And the awesome part about it is, these ladies actually care about me. They are interested in my happiness. They are there to uplift me.


Ann, Lacy, and Alicia (all of my Zumba leaders) are all extremely supportive in all aspects of my life. They aren't just being friendly with me to get my money. They encourage me to be a better person. They uplift me.


I am starting to feel great about myself. I am starting to feel healthy. I'm excited to count my calories. I'm excited to go Zumba for an hour and feel the muscle ache and burn for days. I would love for all of my friends to accomplish the same thing. It is a very rewarding feeling.


Positive.
Motivating.
Encouraging.
Stimulating.
Energizing.


ZUMBA!!!