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I’m having a similar problem. I just got mine and I cant turn the hex screws in the 180mm X-joint. They actually look rusted out. Soooo not happy. I guess I will be calling on Tuesday.

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Maybe I will run to Home Depot and see what they have. I am feeling a bit broke after the actual purchase of the pole.

I have just run into a new problem. I decided I wanted to put it into my bedroom for the time being because I don’t want it in the middle of my condo and it being the first thing you see when you walk in. I live in a building with a lot of older people and I can just imagine the looks and things I may run into if they see it. Knowing this group, they would make a formal complaint against me and put something new into the bylaws https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_ncool.gif But anyways, I need to move my bedroom furniture about a foot to the other side to make a bit more space and I can’t move my bed by myself. I was able to move my nightstand but not the bed – urgh!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif I may just try to put it up anyways and then move the bed later and just not try anything that would extend out.

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Congrats on the weight loss!!! That is awesome!!

Just be careful about getting bored with what you are eating. That has happened to me many many times before and then causes me to gain weight.

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Do you think I am crazy to do it without counting calories and fat? I just don’t think I am ready to do that extra step and I want to be successful. I feel like taking each step two weeks at a time is allowing me to really create good habits slowly but positively.

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So I am thinking I am ready to add the next step to changing my eating. Starting on Monday I am going to start tracking what I am eating. I am going to write down everything I put in my mouth – but I am not yet at calorie counting. I have done really really well with cooking my food and not eating out. I didn’t even buy any food at the Jimmy Buffett concert last night or nibble on chips or fries when I was bartending the other night.

It is so awesome to feel successful!! It makes me want to add new goals https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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I joined the 100 day challenge and I have also gone back to checking in on Sparkpeople which has helped me lose weight in the past. I think I just need to focus on the small goals and as I meet them and they become habits, I will add more. I think that part of the reason for my continued yo-yoing is due to my continuously jumping in head first and changing everything at once and not really letting the changes become habits.

For exercise I will be poling and dancing ballet. I will start to add the gym back in once the first round of goals becomes habit.

Good luck with P90X! I have heard it is really hard but very effective when you follow it. I just dont think I would have the discipline to follow it right now.

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I like the idea of bringing breakfast and I will definitely bring snacks https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif I think we are staying at an Inn, we haven’t really figured it out yet. The original plan was to go to Virginia Beach, but Earl did away with those plans. That plan would have been better bc the place we would have stayed has a kitchen…oh well https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif I think I need to honestly talk to my traveling friend about my goal and see where that takes us….

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I’m in!!! I definitely need to get into lose weight and get into shape. Some of my goals are only for September and some are longer term. I will probably add goals as some of these become accomplished, but I want to achieve something first. My goals are:
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_nemo.gif To get back into my size 4 pants, dresses, and skirts
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_nemo.gif To not eat out more than 8 times in the month of September
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_nemo.gif To cook my own food
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_nemo.gif To decrease my intake of high fructose corn syrup

I am already struggling with my second goal. I had set 8 times for the month (based on a suggestion from a friend) but I am now going out of town for Labor Day weekend. Therefore that is already 9 meals….HELP!!!

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Support is always good!!! YAY for pole buddies https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif I would add you as a friend but I cant figure out how https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif Some parts of the site just confuse me!!!

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Let me know how you figure it out!! Mine is on order and should be coming any day https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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I would also speak honestly with your physical therapist and doctor. If they know what kind of physical activity you are doing, they will be able to help you modify it. My other thought is to ask for a prescription to see an occupational therapist – they focus more on rehabilitation through activities you participate in within your daily life. Its hard to give specific recommendations without knowing your precautions and contraindications. One thing is for sure, I would definitely make certain you have a crash mat and a spotter!!

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I totally understand about the density of the two different body parts (muscle and fat). Its funny, when I was in college I had to do cadaver anatomy and have actually looked at what body fat looks like and its nasty!!! You would think that would be enough of a motivation! Muscle bellies are sooo much prettier!

I think the more I think about it, the more I am discovering my issue (they seem to appear a little at a time). The one thing I really struggle with is motivation! I have done calorie counting before using sparkpeople, but it just seems a bit too overwhelming to me right now. So I guess my bigger question, is how do you all stay motivated?

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I think (or like to think) that I am focusing more on the number and more on my clothing. So gaining muscle is okay as long as my clothing starts to fit again. I guess that is more of my goal – to tone up and fit my clothing better.

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Yay!!! Super excited for you! I could not believe it when I read your initial post, especially with their green M&M commercials! It probably would have stopped me from eating Mars candy bc well, I can hold a grudge https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mad.gif I stopped eating Ben and Jerry’s when I graduated college because they went on a rant about the military and never told the graduates congratulations. Although not eating Mars products may have helped my weight https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif

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Those were my first pair of pole shoes and I do love them. I have noticed that a fair amount of the glitter has come off, but they will always hold a special place in my heart. I wish I could comment on the stick effect from them, but my new shoes (which have a plastic top) havent come in yet so I have nothing to compare to. I do like how my legs look in them if that helps https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif