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Debbie the girls are giving you great advice and I am going to back them up. Depression has been my worst enemy since moving away from my hometown and almost everyone i know a few months ago. There are days I do not want to move out of my bed, like today, but forcing myself to get up and dance for at least a half hour. These days i do an extra long warm-up/dance-up. Usually by 30minutes into the pole session I am not ready to stop, today ended up dancing an hour and a half. Something you wanted to do least could end up being the thing that makes you feel best.
Taking care of yourself both physically and mentally is important right now. Take care of yourself and surround yourself with people who will do the same.
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Poleluvndallas eating under 1200 calories a day is probably why your body won’t let go of the weight. Eating too little calories can shift the metabolism to burn slower to save energy.
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Foxxy thank you for all the information on the stages! The compatibility of the pole between the stages is a great feature. Glad you will have the option to switch it out.
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hmm Have not used an x-stage lite yet, but the xstage did not budge at all when i put it on spin and we had people on it from 110lb to 175 lb
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Don't believe everything you see on tv. look at rebecca butcher, zoraya judd, and our own Veena have kids.I know one or two women personally who have had kids and have rockin tummies (both of whom are now over 40 too) The only problem I see occurring is skin stretching hiding it. I am sure some of the mommies here can let you in on what they did to help their stretching.
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Yeah I am with Chem on this your wrist sounds like it is overworked bcs what is dangerous about twisted grip is not messing up your wrist but your rotator cuff. Thankfully if you lay off your wrist for a week or two, work on things that do not put direct pressure on the wrist and ease back onto those tricks it should be ok (unless it hurts extremely bad and then see a doctor) If you mess up your rotator cuff though it could be months before being back on a pole and even once healthy again makes it more likely to become a reinjury.
If you have been picking up everything pretty quickly, we all reach roadblocks remember this may be yours. Breathe first study your videos of your attempts. Rewatch them over and over again. Also watch a video of someone else who can do it well (if you have veena's lessons this is easier since it will be done many times over, quick, slow, and with instruction). Try seeing if you can spot differences in technique.
Can you do a split grip aysha from a butterfly, inverted crucifix, or any other move while already inverted? It really helps to start from there learn the balance and form of the move at the top and then dismount. Veena has a great lesson on the split grip aysha and wish i would have found before learning it the hard way myself.
Whatever you do let that wrist heal FIRST and work on those combinations and transitions of moves you currently know. Chems ideas of trying to stay off the floor for as long as possible and without climbing/inverting are great ideas and will test your stamina and creativity. There have been times I took a whole week or two off from pole. Usually the first practice coming back will be a little shaky but after that I feel refreshed. Sometimes stepping out of the frustration and giving yourself a moment to relax and remember why you love something is enough.
Dont be so hard on yourself! It can be difficult to remember to be nice to yourself but it is so important. Hopefully that is helpful!
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If you are not to old to lose 55lbs than you are not to old to pole dance. Losing that much weight shows that you are dedicated and determined which are very important qualities in a pole dancer! Congrats by the way.
As women most of us have naturally weaker upper bodies and a good bit are thicker on the bottom. Just remember in life we crawl before we walk and walk before we run.
Fran is in her early 50's and has been pole dancing several years now. She said she worked out before pole to stay healthy but nothing hardcore like pole.
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PS I agree with the other ladies 3 weeks! That is awesome it took me close to three months and it was not pretty.
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Before quitting a studio, I am with poleophile on talking to your instructor first they are there for you. As much as you might see yourself struggling compared to other girls she probably sees you as progressing quite normally.
As for advancing, It is natural to feel jealous and envy, but remember to step back and realize their advancement is not a reflection on you, what you have been doing, or where you will end up. I was one to always quit something when things got rough but not with pole dancing. My two girlfriends and I all started around the same time. The one was inverting way before me, brittney and the other had a much better flow, stacy. guess who is the only one still poling? Me. They both quit when it got hard for them.
Poling by yourself is a wonderful thing! The first few unguided practices can be awkward but after awhile it really allow you to be free with it.
The ladies give great advice!
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It was my Iphone nevermind got it!
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Hey Webmaster,
Need to cancel my lessons for a little while but am not seeing a link on my account page. Could it be that I am on an iPhone? -
Hmm have you tried gloves? Some people have had a pot of success with mighty grip gloves. Also Joel on YouTube poledancefan just posted a video with football gloves which are very grippy. Hopefully these would help a little in the short term.
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Yay!!! Your alignment looks great! Don't worry about the moves you don't have yet! Remember to savor these moments and be sooooo proud (as you can see we are alll very proud)!
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Not only am I glad for you to stand your ground but so glad you have such a supportive husband who will stand up to his mother for you. Thankfully my immediate family is also supportive (my mother has bought me 7in heels, for a christmas present my parents paid for a round trip flight to vegas last year for a competition). Some of my extended is not but meh similar to you they have always had issues with me. Sorry she is a jerk but happy for you to have great support that is so important.
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I am hoping that one day Kira and Wendy will write a book titled something like “how to build an NYPD booty” hahaha although I know they are both into fitness and had those glorious quarter bouncing butts before pole, I still want their training program. These are the things day dreams are made of!