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  • AriFerrari

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    July 8, 2012 at 4:12 pm in reply to: Great youtube commercial!

    Ahahahaha!

  • AriFerrari

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    July 5, 2012 at 11:52 am in reply to: 2012 July Challenge

    Sounds fun! Great idea 😀

  • AriFerrari

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    July 5, 2012 at 11:51 am in reply to: Do the minimum to live longer?

    I think that there are just too many of these "quick fix" "golden ticket" gimmicks out now-a-days. The amount of stress we place on ourselves to acheive this "perfect" standard of health and beauty is an issue in itself. The stress alone to acheive something that impossible shaves years off our lives. And to be honest, if there was a way to have the "perfect" body, I think there would be a lot more of us living to our 100's. No one has those kinds of answers and everything that says it does is just speculation or advertising. That's not to say we should be unaware of our bodies but instead focus on doing the things that make us feel good, happy, and strong.

  • AriFerrari

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    July 4, 2012 at 8:48 am in reply to: What do you do for a living?

    I am a full time student studying Middle Grades Education with a focus in Language Arts. I have about two semesters left to get my licensure and I'm SO ready to be out of the classroom and teaching in my own. I also have worked at pet resorts for many years, right now only when I have time, and hope to own my own Pet Resort/Rescue Facility someday. I would also love to dabble in wildlife rehabilitation in some shape at some point. 

  • AriFerrari

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    July 4, 2012 at 8:30 am in reply to: Has anyone tried the Ballet Beautiful program?

    I have never heard of Ballet Beautiful but I went to the site and it seems like a great workout. Thanks for mentioning this and I'd love to hear reviews if you decide to try the DVDs, I'm considering it now too!

  • AriFerrari

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    July 3, 2012 at 5:14 pm in reply to: Glutes, Thighs and Lower Ab Toning?

    Thanks everyone, these are all great suggestions! I think all of your ideas will make for one whole lower body workout! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

  • AriFerrari

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    July 3, 2012 at 10:02 am in reply to: bruises help please

    I have also hear good things about Arnica, but an at home remedy that seems to work great for me is actually Preparation H. It constricts the blood vessels and reduces the appearance. I put it on before bed because it's a greasy texture, for small, deep bruises I cover it with a bandaid. 

  • AriFerrari

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    June 30, 2012 at 11:34 am in reply to: Regression

    This has happened to me before too, probably most of us have shared this same experience. It's really frustrating, I know! I've actually lost my Superman as well before and recently found myself struggling with my shoulder mount form, which used to be fine with. I think Lina is right, just practice it and your muscles will remember. But trust me, I understand how frustrating it is. My SM issue is a current problem and practically had me in tears the other night. Like Lyme, I also think it's ok to put something off for a little while and come back to it when you're in a better state of mind.

  • AriFerrari

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    June 29, 2012 at 8:10 am in reply to: Pole and hot weather

    I live in NC and it is insanely humid, you will break a sweat walking to your car. Today we are expecting a high of 105! I've been kind of discouraged, for instance yesterday, because my practices have me slipping on even the most familiar moves. On top of that, I already have struggled with excessively sweaty palms. The best things I can suggest are cleaning the pole with a distilled white vinegar/97% rubbing alcohol. Then I spray my palms with this same solution, pat dry, and apply Dryhands grip aid. Dryhands has been my best friend on those really sweaty days! I sometimes put a small dot on my palms and wipe my pole with it, it leaves a white residue but it cleans off and it's really helpful to me when I have to grab low (for instance an Extended Butterfly.) Also, when I apply Dryhands I make sure to get it between my fingers, that has made a big difference in keeping the sweat at bay. And like JeHanne said poling later in the day can be helpful on hot days. The only thing I haven't really been able to overcome is, like Steffie said, any armpit grip on those really humid days.
    Sorry this is a long response, but I have come up with an elaborate routine for this because it gets so hot here and I already have grip issues.
    Hope this is helpful!

  • AriFerrari

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    June 28, 2012 at 3:56 pm in reply to: Epilator, Latisse, Clarasonic….

    Oh man! As a former Sephora consultant, I'm already a product junky! Now you ladies have me thinking about Latisse! I read that the reason it works so well is because it wasn't originally meant for lash growth. Latisse has an ingredient that a glaucoma medication has which caused patients to notice major lash growth.

    Lyme, let me know about the loreal product! If it's successful, my husband will thank you hehehe 

  • AriFerrari

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    June 28, 2012 at 10:58 am in reply to: weFly

    Cool resource, thanks for sharing!

  • AriFerrari

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    June 28, 2012 at 10:14 am in reply to: Share my website/fb page…

    Great idea, I don't have a website but I sure am enjoying all of yours 😀

  • AriFerrari

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    June 21, 2012 at 2:30 pm in reply to: just want to vent

    Happy for you that it's not MS, I hope that they find a quick and easy solution to your pain! 

  • AriFerrari

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    June 20, 2012 at 2:22 pm in reply to: What next?

    Polergirl, thanks so much for all of your suggestions. I think that working on combos is a really good idea for me as well as many of the new moves you have suggested. I've been apprehensive with a lot of the knee hold work because well, frankly, it hurts! LOL! But I guess it's time to earn some new battle wounds! 

    ThatGirl99, thanks also for your reccomendations. Luckily, my husband is finally home from a year long tour overseas and can help me with spotting! I'm grateful because that has definitely been a major setback for a lot of moves 😀

  • AriFerrari

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    June 20, 2012 at 7:24 am in reply to: Pole dance and Sexual assault

    I completely admire you for this! Pole can be healing for a sexual assault survivor, reconnecting with your body and sensuality is key to recovery and finding yourself again. Thank you for this idea, I will take and pass your survey along 🙂

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