my friend is on the today show today

14 years ago

My friend Wendy. I've spoken of her here. She lost 302 pounds with Weight Watchers. That's where I met her. She became a Zumba instructor when she still had 150 (I think) to lose. The thought of sugery was scary for her and she knew that she ate herself there and she could lose it naturally. And she did. She didn't go on a diet. She changed what she ate, how how she ate and moved her behind! She has been an inspiration to so many. I miss my WW meetings. they were GREAT. A fun leader and a lot of fun interaction with the 40 or more people that show up for that 8 am Sunday meeting. (I've been to other meetings and if I had to listen to most of the other leaders for more than 1 meeting, well, I would have stopped going! LOL)

Anyhow, did any of you see it yet? I remembered to turn it to nbc at 7! yea! She had quite a few freinds that flew out with her for support, she has had many interviews out here, TV and radio. She has been in People magazine... she'll be fine!

Oh, shoot! I just checked her one of her friends FB page and she might be on in the hour with Kathy Lee Gifford. Oh, my, it's going to be a long wait! LOLOl

Here is a link that might be useful: People magazine

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Jasdip
14 years ago
WOW! What a transformation Kat!

I'm glad she is a spokesperson, instead of a celebrity touting, Jenny Craig, etc.
kacram
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14 years ago
One of the friends with her said that the segment is on about 10:20 or so. Wendy just posted on FB that they are done and on their way to see some sites! too bad they cant stay longer. But they DO have jobs to get back to! lol
here she is in the green room after hair and makeup. Looks more like a blue room, huh? lol gotta love facebook cell phone cameras She hasn't had any surgery yet.

listening to today show now, sure wish Anne Curry would SPEAK UP! geez, does she think she sounds more serious or something when she speaks so low? and a lot of her questions are hard ot understand anyway! lol
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User
14 years ago
Wow! She looks great.
kacram
Original Author
14 years ago
pretty cool! not long enough! lol

Here is a link that might be useful: here is the video
patti43
14 years ago
They are all amazing but Wendy is something else. What a difference! Good for her!!
User
14 years ago
Your friend looks lovely! What an achievement to lose all that weight, I am feeling ashamed for having a hard time losing the 20 pounds I need to shed. As for Ann Curry, I cannot stand her!
petaloid
14 years ago
I just watched it and was so impressed. Wendy is such a sweet lady, and a kindergarten teacher no less!
chisue
14 years ago
What an achievement!

This reminds me to ask about what people do about extra *skin* after a weight loss? Stress caused me to lose 30 lbs. when we were building our house (138 to 108). I could afford to lose some of that; am now 115. I still have a lot of excess skin. I can only imagine how much there would be for someone losing a hundred pounds or more. Do they get 'a nip and a tuck'?
dedtired
14 years ago
She is an inspiration!

Yes, there is surgery to get rid of excess skin. Remember Richard Hatch from Survivor? He was fat when the show started, lost a ton of weight while he was on the island, then had surgery to get rid of the loose skin. I think he went on to make pretty much of a mess of his life after that.

I need to lose weight. Maybe I'll try Zumba, but I don't get how it is different from Jazercize and all the other dance aerobic classes of the past. I hate exercise.
Georgysmom
14 years ago
Thanks a lot for posting the video link, Kat. I was watching Hoda and Kathy Lee this morning but just as Wendy came on, I had to leave to shower and dress for a luncheon I was going to. Didn't think to record. Very inspirational.
kacram
Original Author
14 years ago
dedtired... the difference between Zumba and Jazzercize is 20 or 30 years. lol The music is different and the moves are different. But it is the same idea! and it is super fun! And gets your heart rate up quickly.! too fun!
Jodi_SoCal
14 years ago
Kat, did you see my comment on your FB page that Wendy is a friend of my sister who is also a Zumba teacher in your area. I wonder if you've ever met my sister Charmaine.

I start a 6 week Zumba class tomorrow. Give me strength, or to be more precise, give my knees strength. LOL

Jodi-
kacram
Original Author
14 years ago
NO I haven't met your sis! I haven't been to one of Wendy's classes. She has them a good 45 minutes north of me. I'll askher about her though!
You will have fun! I was taking them at the YMCA when I was in the Armstrong exercise and thrive program. You just start at your own pace. and TRUST ME! do NOT keep up with the class the first couple of days! lol you will pay! ahahahhahahaa..... it is fun! If you have bad knees, don't do the jumping... make sure you can twist your shoes. Make sure the will slide a bit , but not too much! I used old worn down shoes. With no tread left.

HINT... do NOT use old bowling shoes! ahahhahahahaaa ouch!
Jodi_SoCal
14 years ago
LOL Kat. While reading your post my phone rang and it was the Zumba teacher calling to answer a couple questions I had about shoes and clothing. I told him that I've been warned by a friend to NOT wear old bowling shoes. He cracked up.

I don't have any worn out shoes except perhaps my hiking shoes and they do not work well for Zumba. I wore them to my one and only Zumba class which was offered by the ranch conservancy where I hike. We danced and yelled at the top of our lungs in the middle of an old horse corral complete with tufts of dead grass, dirt clods and gopher holes. Not the best place to experience Zumba for the first time. :-)

Charmaine (my sis) lives in Gig Harbor. Not sure where she teaches but I suspect it's Gig Harbor. Below is her Zumba profile and schedule at Form Fit 24-Hour Fitness. Gads, all her certifications make me ill. LOL

Jodi-

Here is a link that might be useful: Charmaine

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