Still Not Losing Weight with Dance Fitness? Here’s What to Do
I started with dance too. It was fun, freeing, and honestly the only kind of “fitness” I ever liked. It didn’t feel like working out. it felt like me.
But even after losing a lot of weight, I still didn’t have the body I wanted. I had no booty, my stomach wasn’t where I wanted it to be, and I couldn’t understand why I wasn’t losing weight like I used to.
I was confused. Discouraged. Wondering if something was wrong with me or if maybe I was just meant to stay stuck.
If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why I created the Dance Body Starter Kit to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
Dance workouts are an amazing way to get started with fitness, but there are a few things you need to add if you're looking for long-term results. In this post, I’ll walk you through why dance is great, what it’s missing, and how to make sure your workouts actually support your goals.
💃🏽 Why Dance Fitness Is a Great Starting Point
Let’s be clear: dancing is incredible for your physical and mental health.
It’s cardio, stress relief, joy, rhythm, and confidence all in one. Especially if you’re new to working out or just getting back into movement, dance fitness is a low-barrier way to move your body without dreading it.
You might even see some progress at first, especially if you were previously sedentary. But…
⚠️ Why Dance Alone Might Not Be Enough
Here’s the truth that hit me hard: what used to work... stopped working.
I was dancing, staying active, even eating better than before, but the weight wouldn’t move. My body wasn’t changing the way I wanted it to.
For years, I could drop 5 pounds like clockwork if I just moved more and watched what I ate. But suddenly? Even those 5 pounds felt impossible. And honestly, I started wondering if I needed to give up and just get lipo.
The problem wasn’t dance. it was that dance alone wasn’t enough anymore. Not for what I wanted. Not for where I was in life.
Our bodies adapt. And without strength training or structure, it’s easy to plateau — even if you’re moving every day. Especially if your goal is fat loss, not just weight loss.
You might start to notice:
Your favorite routines don’t hit the same
The scale won’t budge
Your motivation fades because you don’t know what’s next
Dance is beautiful. It just can’t carry the entire load by itself. Not if you want long-term change.
💪🏾 What You Can Add to Level Up Your Results
You don’t have to give up dance. You just need to complement it with the right tools.
Here’s what helps:
Strength Training: Lifting (or bodyweight resistance) 2–3x/week helps build muscle, boost metabolism, and and burn fat more effectively
Balanced Nutrition: You don’t need to obsess—just be aware of how you’re fueling your body
Rest + Recovery: Your body changes during rest, not just during movement
Structure: Having a simple plan you can stick to makes everything easier
✨ My Journey (and Why I Created the Guide)
I resisted strength training for a long time.
My then-boyfriend (now husband) kept telling me it was the missing piece, but I didn’t want to be bulky. I didn’t want “man arms.” I didn’t want to spend money on a gym I wouldn’t use. And most of all, I didn’t want to do something that felt like a chore.
But once I gave it a real shot, and did it in a way that actually worked with my life, everything changed.
After just 4 weeks of consistent training, I saw the difference. My stomach was flatter (I finally started to lose that stubborn belly fat), and my booty? For the first time in my life, it was sitting up right. My friends used to make fun of me for having no booty, but now they were asking what I was doing.
Strength training didn’t just change how I looked. It changed how I felt. I was stronger, more confident, and finally in control of my progress. That’s what inspired me to create the Thick Like Dumplin Weight Loss & Fitness Guide — to help other women experience that shift too.
✅ So… How Do You Start?
Remember, you don’t have to give up dance. You just need to complement it with the right tools. and you can start small.
You don’t need a gym membership. You don’t need to work out every day. You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to start.
Pick one thing to track. Add one bodyweight workout a week. Begin where you are.
I always remind myself — it’s okay to be scared. But be scared and do it anyway.
Whatever’s waiting for you on the other side? It’s worth it. Whether it’s a breakthrough or a lesson, it’ll move you closer to the version of yourself you’ve been trying to find.
🎁 Ready to build your Dance Body?
👉🏾 Grab my free Dance Body Starter Kit, which includes:
✔️ A Dancehall warm-up to wake up your body in under 10 minutes
✔️ A sneak peek of The Thick Like Dumplin Weight Loss & Fitness Guide
✔️ A simple roadmap to help you start strong
✔️ Tips to stay consistent and actually enjoy the process
Whether you’re just starting or trying to break a plateau, this will help you build the foundation for real, lasting progress, without crash diets or extremes. Just real tools for fat loss, strength, and confidence that lasts.
