Jessica Merrill

Life sure gets busy!   I know that firsthand.   I am a wife and mother to two very active little boys.  Over the years I forgot who I was and constantly gave of myself to others.  Now don't get me wrong....  This is a GREAT thing and OH so important to me!   However, what I neglected to do was ANYTHING for myself.   When I started to realize I was unhappy with who I had become, physically, emotionally, even spiritually, I knew I needed to do something.   In 2009 I attended my first Zumba® Fitness class.   I was HOOKED!   Without even changing my diet I was noticing my clothes fit different.   When I found out there was an instructor training coming to my town in Oct 2011 I took a deep breath and signed up.   I walked in terrified and self conscious, still a big girl with a long way to go.   Let me tell you....   Zumba® Love is SO REAL.  I was welcomed with open arms and made to feel at home by everyone there!   Especially my trainer, mentor and over all goddess, Ann Saldi ZES.  She is so inspiring! 

Since that life changing day in 2011 I have become licensed in Aqua Zumba®, Zumbatomic® and have attended countless workshops, Jam sessions, Zumbathons® and more!  Most recently, I successfully completed the AFAA Group Exercise Certification!   I have found within the Zumba® Community AWESOME Friends, inspiration, a healthier way of life, and most importantly the AWESOME me that I never knew!