What Canton Woman Lost Was Actually Her Gain

Aimee Tinkman of Canton is a shadow of who she was two-and-one-half years ago.

She was 172 pounds heavier then.

But she enrolled in Dercia Wade’s Zumba classes at Skateland West in Westland, and the pounds started falling off.

Tinkman, one of seven women who have lost more than 100 pounds since starting the exercise, has not only lost weight, but she’s gained a community of inspiration and support, Wade says.

The program, which offers a great cardio workout, also arms participants with information about healthy eating, tracking calories and making better choices.

“The support and encouragement of her Zumba family has helped her through any struggles she faced,” Wade says. “On any given night, Aimee enjoys her Zumba class with over 100 other Zumba students  and has become a mentor and inspiration to many of my students.”