From overweight and in-pain mom to thin, energetic and happy dancing queen
Fed up with feeling sluggish and older than her 54 years, Lodi’s Melinda Wilson turned to Zumba Fitness dance classes and healthy eating to help her shed 140 pounds in just 16 months
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From overweight and in-pain mom to thin, energetic and happy dancing queen
Melinda Wilson, left, dances to upbeat music during a Zumba class on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Wilson has lost 140 pounds since she started taking Zumba dance classes and eating healthy.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
From overweight and in-pain mom to thin, energetic and happy dancing queen
Wilson, now a size 6, stands with both of her legs in an old pair of her size 24 pants, on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013.
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From overweight and in-pain mom to thin, energetic and happy dancing queen
Melinda Wilson has lost 140 pounds by watching her diet and practicing Zumba.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
From overweight and in-pain mom to thin, energetic and happy dancing queen
Melinda Wilson, who works for the Lodi finance department, has lost 140 pounds with Zumba Fitness.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
From overweight and in-pain mom to thin, energetic and happy dancing queen
Wilson, happy and energetic, dances at a Troupe Cabana Zumba Fitness class on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Participating in seven classes a week has helped Wilson lose 140 pounds.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
From overweight and in-pain mom to thin, energetic and happy dancing queen
Wilson, happy and energetic, dances at a Troupe Cabana Zumba Fitness class on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Participating in seven classes a week has helped Wilson lose 140 pounds.
Courtesy photograph
From overweight and in-pain mom to thin, energetic and happy dancing queen
Melinda Wilson, before she lost more than 100 pounds.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
From overweight and in-pain mom to thin, energetic and happy dancing queen
Melinda Wilson, left, dances to upbeat music during a Zumba class on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Wilson has lost 137 pounds in a little over a year by dieting and taking Zumba classes.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
From overweight and in-pain mom to thin, energetic and happy dancing queen
Melinda Wilson, left, dances to upbeat music during a Zumba class on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Wilson has lost 137 pounds in a little over a year by dieting and taking Zumba classes.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
From overweight and in-pain mom to thin, energetic and happy dancing queen
Melinda Wilson, left, dances to upbeat music during a Zumba class on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Wilson has lost 137 pounds in a little over a year by dieting and taking Zumba classes.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
From overweight and in-pain mom to thin, energetic and happy dancing queen
Melinda Wilson, left, dances to upbeat music during a recent Zumba class on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Wilson has lost 137 pounds in a little over a year by dieting and taking Zumba classes.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
From overweight and in-pain mom to thin, energetic and happy dancing queen
Melinda Wilson, left, dances to upbeat music during a Zumba class on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Wilson has lost 137 pounds in a little over a year by dieting and taking Zumba classes.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
From overweight and in-pain mom to thin, energetic and happy dancing queen
Melinda Wilson, left, dances to upbeat music during a Zumba class on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Wilson has lost 137 pounds in a little over a year by dieting and taking Zumba classes.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
From overweight and in-pain mom to thin, energetic and happy dancing queen
Melinda Wilson, left, dances to upbeat music during a Zumba class on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Wilson has lost 137 pounds in a little over a year by dieting and taking Zumba classes.
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