How 1 Woman Danced Off 150 Pounds

Updated on Aug 24, 2015 at 7:15 PM

If the fact that Zumba is scientifically proven to make you feel happier hasn't won you over, maybe this incredible weight-loss transformation will. After being told her cholesterol was too high and being denied life insurance, Alena Shifrin decided that she needed to make a change. She walked into a Zumba class one day at 300 pounds — now at 155 pounds lighter, her life has completely changed. Watch Alena's inspiring story above!

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