[AliPali]

Thanks Tropicalpole for opening this thread. This is exactly what I need. I’m not one for reading , would much rather chat to people on here. So I started this morning with a cup of black coffee, 1 hour of pole training and now I’m cooking a 2 x egg spinach omelette in olive oil. Determined to drink lots of water. Any help and tips would be really appreciated. 🙂

[AliPali]

I have just had a look at the paleo diet websites. Look good!

[AliPali]

Thanks for all your tips. Going to have another go today and try the flexibility test. I smashed the screen on my mobile phone the other day grrrrr, so when I have this mended will video my very poor attempt of the ballerina and post it up 🙂

[AliPali]

Sorry I cant help with that, but i have a new spinny pole arriving today! Only ever poled on a static, so very excited to learn. How does it compare?

[AliPali]

Do you know of anyone that might offer a powder grip coating in the uk?

[AliPali]

I am 45 and have been poling for three years now. I have no dance background, was hopeless at sports at school and as a young child struggled with handstands etc. I love pole and train 4 x a week. I nearly have the front splits now and am totally addicted to the feel good factor i get when I finally nail a new trick or spin. I have also gained a confidence about my body which I never had. Putting shorts and a cropped top on and more concerned about whether I’m going to get that trick today that I have been working on for the last 6 months then omg look at my cellulite. My only fear is getting that dreaded injury that might take months to heal, so sooooo important that you listen to your body, when it’s saying rest, you must rest! This sounds so corny but pole really has given me a new lease of life and really now is my sunshine on a rainy day! Happy poling!!

[AliPali]

Hi all, i have managed by the skin on my teeth to upload a video but put it in the videos section, not on this forum. I would really appreciate it if any of you would take the time to look and give me feedback. Thanks so much!

[AliPali]

I don’t think I explained myself very well. I will take a video today and would really appreciate any advice from you guys.. I need all the help i can get! Lol

[AliPali]

Lol thats what im doing wrong ! 😉 i meant armpit, elbow and hand lol.. just cant seem to keep a lock

[AliPali]

I have really enjoyed reading the posts on this discussion. The question i would like to ask is… how do you maintain the eye contact with a guy without feeling embarrassed or intimidated?? This must be the hardest thing to learn. I really admire your confidence!!

[AliPali]

Hi there, i am also a breast cancer survivor. I had a mastectomy 5.5 years and have had 18 reconstruction ops since then (long story) I am 45 years old and have been poling for 2.5 years now. i have never had lymphedema. I think pole has helped me so much since my mastectomy to feel more confident, sexy, fit and healthy, and more importantly strong!! I love it! It really is a great feel good hobby.

[AliPali]

Thanks for all your advice. i tried again this evening and found placing my hands slightly lower helped but im still not getting my bum up enough!!