Tracy Carver-Perkins

I am a Licensed Zumba instructor.  I am 36 years old and have been overweight all of my life.  Like many others I have tried many different diets and ways to work out.  The only thing that I have EVER been able to stick with is Zumba.  When I tried Zumba the first time I LOVED it!  I starting taking classes once or twice a week and would hide in the back of the room very self conscious of my size.  Over a year's time I started feeling better, looking better and gradually moving up in the class until I was front row!  I had found my passion and it is helping me to lose weight along the way!  After taking classes for about a year, I decided to go and get certified to teach so hopefully I can be an inspiration to other women who struggle with their weight as I have done all of my life.  In June, I approached my job about organizing a zumba class for the employees during our Health and Safety  month.  They agreed and it went very well.  I added a second class that month and I am currently working out a deal to teach 1-2 classes a week for the employees and their spouses.