Alero Barrett

*Alero Barrett.

After years of procrastinating when it came to getting in shape, 6 months before my 30th B'day I decided I wanted to get in better shape and start way new way of life, with everything from changing my eating habits, to exercise with the hopes to flatten my stomach! As I was determined to wear a bikini for the first time in my life! I finally broke down and contacted Wanda "Wandeepop" Candelario just 4 months before my b'day.

She worked with me every step of the way and helped me to set realistic goals... cause in theory 4-6 months seems like a lot time but it isn't when it comes to your health. So now I'm working out three times a week with Wandeepop and I have homework on the days I do not see her (40 mins of cardio, and a full day of rest) as I am getting into the swing of things understanding my sleeping, eating habits, and exercise all work together to balance each other out.

I finally started to understand the importance of eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner with little in between snacks! the importance of preparing my meals and covering my food groups (veggies, protein, carbs, fruits juice water...) Yes I did find myself hungrier more often but at this point I was actively exercising and burning a lot more calories.

Not only did she come to my house, regardless of weather (she actually sat on my front steps one day waiting for me in the rain), but she sent me emails regarding my diet, called and checked in to be sure I was doing daily workouts and brought healthy snacks from time to time. I often joked that she was "the workout devil" but after my first month my stomach had gone down so much, and I was feeling more energetic physically, I couldn't deny her talent.

For those of you who haven't taken SNAP POP & LOCK!!!! It is one of the best classes designed to get you fit and strong while learning how to truly understand the concept of dance and fitness. It is a beautiful mix of energy and movement!!!!

By the way, get used to hearing this, "You want fame, well fame costs, and right here is where you start paying in sweat..."