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First Pole Class – intimidated!
So I'm heading out to my first pole class in about an hour. It's the first pole class I've been to in YEARS…and the first since I've gained about 30lbs. Needless to say, I'm intimidated. I got an X-Pole X-Pert 50 and have been trying the 2 spins I know on it and trying to climb the past few days…the spins are nowhere near sexy or fluid and I can hold on for probably under 5 seconds when attempting to climb. Class attire is short shorts and a tank. My cellulite got out of control when preggo last year, and I just feel fat and flabby! I am not looking for pity or compliments, just getting my feelings out there and wanted to know if anyone else dealt with this? I know for sure I'm the least experienced there, and most likely the chunkiest girl. I'm not one of those people who feels sorry for themself, I'm just honest to myself and realistic. Nothing to cry over, just intimidated is all. I progressed well when I first started pole years ago, but I was much thinner then. I will be starting SV's 30 Day Challenge tomorrow, and also starting Zumba 3x per week. I was thinking of getting Cleo the Hurricane's DVD for flexibility as well, but pretty sure if I do all of this at the same time, I'll die. LOL. Any feedback or tips for feeling more confident? Any stories of how you felt that way in the beginning? My instructor said that it is a very friendly, non-judgmental group…so I hope that's true!
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I've never met a mean pole girl. The ladies in my class varied in all shapes and ages and experiences and they are the most supportive bunch! You have nothing to worry about 🙂
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I have danced after 2 pregnancies starting both times well over 200lbs. The most important thing to keep in mind is to just let go off all the negative judgements you are holding against yourself. Free your mind baby… Free your heart. Love every bit of your body, dance bc it is fun & something you love & enjoy. Naturally everything else will follow bc it really is an incredible wkout! Goodluck lady, even tho uou don’t need any. You have got this!
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I have danced after 2 pregnancies starting both times well over 200lbs. The most important thing to keep in mind is to just let go off all the negative judgements you are holding against yourself. Free your mind baby… Free your heart. Love every bit of your body, dance bc it is fun & something you love & enjoy. Naturally everything else will follow bc it really is an incredible wkout! Goodluck lady, even tho uou don’t need any. You have got this!
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I have danced after 2 pregnancies starting both times well over 200lbs. The most important thing to keep in mind is to just let go off all the negative judgements you are holding against yourself. Free your mind baby… Free your heart. Love every bit of your body, dance bc it is fun & something you love & enjoy. Naturally everything else will follow bc it really is an incredible wkout! Goodluck lady, even tho uou don’t need any. You have got this!
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Thank you ladies!!!! It was AWESOME! I'm almost at the same level as everyone, so it wasn't bad. Everyone was really supportive and clapping for each other. I actually knew a spin that they didn't and learned a few new things! I can pole sit for the first time ever! Not for long, but I can do it! The insides of my thighs feel raw. But I love it!
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The feeling you get after doing better than you thought possible is awesome especially when you get a new move down. Congrats on the progress!!!
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