Taught My H2O class

Today I taught my firs****er aerobics class!! It was awesome!!! I can't even begin to explain how much fun it was. I felt so empowered. Imagine 18 women (and 2 men) listening to me for an hour. I have been going to class since July so it wasn't too hard to bring it all together, but I was so nervous driving there and during the first couple of minutes. But then it just sorta flowed! Everyone said that they really enjoyed it and felt it was a good work out! I can't wait to do it again. My DH said I can't quit my job as a RN. But I do get $10 a class and free gym membership! Jen

I mean...glug... glug... glug... Kathy

Fun Jen! I love water aerobics every time I go. I wish the gym I go to every morning had a pool. I have to travel to another gym and the only time I can go is to a 9 am class on Saturdays. I make it about 2 times a month. I'm 5 days a week at the gym though. Lori

That is terrific Jen. Does your class know how far you have come? No doubt your journey would inspire them. Take care, J

Jen, That is great I know how you feel. I started teaching water aerobics in November. It was great. I teach two days a week. I sometimes sub if the other lady is out. Do you do deep water or chest level. I am teaching in chest level water right now I will do deep water in the summer. It is neet to find someone else who has had wls surgery. Penny 340/200/150???

Yes Jenny I have told them my story and none of them can believe that I was ever MO!

The class is chest level. Our gym pool isn't deep enough for everyone to be in the deep end. I am going to get my certification at the end of the month.

Jen, Where are you getting your certification from. I got mine through Fitour.com. It cost me $99.00 and I was able to take it at home on the computer. The one the gym had scheduled for me was going to cost $250.00 which I could not afford and the gym did not pay for. Let me know if I can help you. Also let me know what kind of exercises you are doing. I do things like the crazy alphabet. I am always looking for new routines. I will be glad to share with you. Penny

Penny The crazy alphabet, that sounds so fun!! Did you make it up or find it somewhere? I was wondering if there were any good books on routines at barnes and Nobel or the like. There are an average of 16 people in class with the average age about 50. Yesterday I did change up a few of the normal things we always do and they seems to enjoy it. I am going to take my class thru WaterArt out of Canada. They will be in NC about 45 min from me at a local YMCA. It will cost $199. I found a few for less online but I am just a much better see it do it learner. Plus I think it will be more fun with other people. I am kinds looking foward to the weekend as a Spa/College day! I may even treat myself to a hotel overnight all by myself!!!! Jen

Congratulations Jen ! Isn't amazing to be able to do that in less than a year after wls. See how far you've come? ! What a joy and an accomplishment. You will be an inspiration to so many who take your class. Your personal journey will make you such a support to others who also struggle with their weight issues. You are giving back, So happy for ya! Mary