Meet JoAnn Gutierrez who has been a part of the Fit Family Challenge presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas for five years. She first heard about Fit Family Challenge’s Zumba classes through a co-worker, and decided to join the program with the goals of bettering her health and losing weight.Being active is also an important part of her life especially as she gets older. “I want to continue to be healthy, exercise and eat right so I can live longer and enjoy life.” JoAnn has two daughters and much of her time consisted of supporting their extracurricular activities. Zumba allowed her to take time for herself and provided the extra boost of energy she needed to be there for her family.
Her motto is “dance like no one is watching,” and these days this is truer than ever! Fit Family Challenge has transitioned from in-person to virtual classes due to the pandemic. JoAnn’s dedication to staying active has not wavered in this transition (click here to read more).
“I LOVE to dance and Zumba gives me the opportunity to dance, have fun and lose weight. The best of all worlds. I also love all the different people I have met in my classes and some have become really good friends.”
In her commitment to staying fit, JoAnn points out that, “the name fit ‘family’ says it all.” She has many people to be thankful for including her instructors, her Zumba Peeps and Front Row Divas!
Throughout her participation in the program, JoAnn continues to encourage others to join her healthy lifestyle. She was the winner of a Fit Family Challenge social media contest, receiving a Yeti prize pack. Participants were able to enter into the drawing by sharing Fit Family Challenge via their social media platforms. Sharing Fit Family Challenge with her friends, family, and co-workers gives JoAnn a sense of accomplishment and, “I knew if I could get one of them to participate in a class, I’d be helping them begin their healthy journey.”