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Here’s an excerpt from the book I mention above.
"Cutting calories backfires. The more you cut, the more your body fights to hold onto
its fat stores as reducing calories signals the “starvation response” where the body tries
to “survive” and hold onto its calorie reservoir known as fat.” – Chris Aceto, author of “Everything you need to know about fat loss.”
Diets Never Work
Let’s begin by defining the word “diet.” A “diet” is any severe restriction of food
or calories that’s temporary. Most conventional diet programs call for extremely low
calories: 800-1200 or less for women and 1500-1800 or less for men. Any time you
restrict calories drastically like this, you will lose weight. So if your only criteria for
success is weight loss, and you don’t care where the weight comes from, or how long it
stays off, then you could say that “all diets work.”There are two major problems with this approach: First, the weight loss from very
low calorie dieting almost never lasts; 95% of the people who lose weight on
conventional diet programs can’t keep it off. The second problem is that most of the
weight you lose from low calorie dieting is muscle, not fat. If permanent fat loss without
losing muscle is your goal (it should be), then it would be closer to the truth to say “diets
never work.”Worth thinking about. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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I too remember when I couldn’t climb the dang pole. Took months to build up the strength to do it properly.
I remember when I couldn’t invert. I would swing up, grab the pole with my tippy toes and then fight/climb the rest of the way up. Oy vey.
I hope this time next year I will say "I remember when I couldn’t get the ayisha and now it’s soooo easy." -
This is good info but it’s also important to remember that each body is different. A certain weight on two people of the same height may still produce two very different body builds since the weight comes from a combination of fat, bone, and muscle. Without considering a person’s fat percentage and other such numbers, this calorie calculator is likely to give incorrect numbers.
A good rule of thumb is to only eat when hungry (easier said than done…) and to avoid junky foods. Also, another thing that works well if you have the self control is to only eat until 80% full, since it takes the body some time to register the fullness. The exact number of calories we should be taking in is a pain in the butt to accurately determine. -Stacy
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif to Stacy!!!Watching calories is only a small piece of the losing weight pie. Knowing what your carb, protein, and fiber balances should be is very important for long-term permanent results. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
There’s a book I recommend called "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle" by Tom Venuto that’s great for teaching you how to do just that the healthy and natural way.
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Yeah, it sounds like you are burning through your muscle which is easy to do when you’re not eating and feeding your muscles properly. There’s a fabulous book called "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle" and I highly recommend it. It’s NOT a gimmick or full of fad/quick fixes which don’t work (be sure to read the FAQ and about the author’s credentials). Although you aren’t necessarily looking to lose fat, you are looking to build muscle and this will teach you how to do that the healthy and natural way. It’s available here: http://www.burnthefat.com/
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Oooh, I *loved* this! TFS!!!
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Eeek, I’m at a loss…have you tried getting it warm like you would with a jar’s lid that’s difficult to open/twist? Try wrapping a super hot towel around it and then twisting it off??? Just an idea to try… ??
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Yup, you’re fine. They go from 7’4" to 9′
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Welcome!!! There’s a fabulous poler coming to the UK to do workshops and she will be doing a beginner class (no prior experience required) which might provide for a great opportunity to learn the foundations correctly, especially if you learn better in-person. Her name is Becca Butcher (do a google or youtube search to see some of her incredible videos) and she’s an incredible athlete, poler, and such a genuine kind person.
ETA: Oops, saw your comment on my thread so you’re aware she’s coming. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif Hope you get the chance to meet her and learn from her.
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Cate29 – the website is http://www.aerialempowerment.com and yes, she sells the riggings too. Great vendor too!!!
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I don’t think they’ve announced all the various studios who are hosting her so you may want to still check….Or watch the page for when all the dates and locations are announced….
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Halo Verticle Dance is setting up all the studios so please contact her right away as spots are filling up fast!
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I have the 50mm TG and looove it! You and I have the same skin/room types. Can’t wait to see what you do w/ your new baby. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Never mind! Hubby came home and his big muscles were able to turn it back into place. *whew* https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif So relieved.
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Aw crud, at 6:43 of this video it says do not mess with the screws that I messed with. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
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Awesome, thanks!! Any update on when the new colors will be avail?
