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I’m sure everyone is busy with the holiday…but I’m desperate to get feed back regarding the new x-poles! I need to purchase a new pole to use July 8th…so I’ll try again…HELP!!

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Here is the latest info from The MAYO Clinic…These are medical based facts..

Definition
By Mayo Clinic staff ?

Most women have cellulite — fat that appears as dimpled skin on their thighs, hips and buttocks. Though not a serious medical condition, cellulite can be unsightly, and it may make you self-conscious when wearing shorts or a swimming suit.
Many cellulite treatments, including massages or cellulite creams, advertise remarkable results. But unfortunately, most of these treatments don’t live up to their claims. So is there anything you can do about cellulite?

Symptoms
Cellulite looks like dimpled or bumpy skin. It’s sometimes described as skin with a cottage cheese or orange-peel texture. Cellulite ranges in severity. Mild cases can only be seen when the skin is pinched — the dimpling appears in the pinched skin. More-severe cases make the skin appear rumpled and bumpy with areas of peaks and valleys. Cellulite is most common around the thighs and buttocks, but it can be found on the breasts, lower abdomen and upper arms as well.
When to see a doctor
Cellulite isn’t a serious medical condition and treatment isn’t necessary. In fact, many doctors consider cellulite a normal occurrence. However, if you’re concerned about the appearance of your skin, see your doctor or a dermatologists
Causes
Cellulite is caused by fibrous connective cords that connect the skin to the underlying muscle. The cords tether the skin to deeper structures, with the fat lying in between. As the fat cells accumulate, they push up against the skin, while the long, tough cords are pulling down. This creates an uneven surface or dimpling.

Risk factors
Cellulite is much more common in women than in men. In fact, the majority of women — at least eight out of 10 — have some degree of cellulite. This is because fat is typically distributed in women in the thighs, hips and buttocks — common areas for cellulite. In addition, cellulite is more common with aging, when the skin loses some of its elasticity.
Weight gain can make cellulite more noticeable, but cellulite may still be present in lean individuals. It tends to run in families, so genetics may play the biggest role in whether you develop cellulite.
Other factors that may increase your chances of having cellulite include:
Stress
An inactive lifestyle
Using hormonal contraceptives
Preparing for your appointment
Because appointments can be brief, and because there’s often a lot to cover, it’s a good idea to be well prepared for your appointment. Preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your appointment. List your questions from most important to least important in case time runs out. For cellulite, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
What is the best course of action?
What are my treatment options and the pros and cons for each?
What will the treatments cost? Does medical insurance cover these costs?
What results can I expect?
What kind of follow-up, if any, should I expect?
Treatments and drugs
Weight loss
Weight loss — through healthy diet and regular exercise — is probably the most beneficial cellulite treatment. Losing pounds and strengthening muscles in your legs, thighs and buttocks can improve the appearance of the dimpled skin. The benefits of weight loss alone are limited, however. Though the cellulite may be less noticeable after weight loss, it won’t go away completely.
Lasers and radiofrequency systems
Perhaps the most promising medical therapy is lasers and radiofrequency systems. One system uses combined negative tissue massage, radiofrequency and infrared light to treat cellulite. The other system delivers combined tissue massage with diode laser energy. Both systems offer improvements to cellulite after a series of several twice-weekly treatments. Results may last up to six months.
Liposuction ineffective
Some people may turn to liposuction as a treatment for cellulite. During liposuction, a surgeon inserts a narrow tube under your skin through tiny incisions, and then suctions out fat cells. Though liposuction can shape the body, it won’t remove cellulite, and it may make the cellulite appear worse.
Alternative medicine
Many devices, products and creams claim to treat cellulite. But there is little or no scientific evidence to support these claims. If you do find a cellulite treatment that improves your skin, the results aren’t likely to last long term.
The following are a few of the many advertised cellulite treatments. Keep in mind that these treatments haven’t been proved effective in removing cellulite.
Vigorous massage. Some cellulite treatments are based on the concept that vigorous massage will increase blood flow, remove toxins and reduce excess fluid in cellulite-prone areas. One method in particular, Endermologie (also referred to as lipomassage), uses a hand-held machine to knead the skin between rollers. You may notice a slight improvement to your skin after this treatment, but the results are typically short-lived.
Mesotherapy. This procedure involves injecting a solution — which may contain a combination of aminophylline, hormones, enzymes, herbal extracts, vitamins and minerals — under the skin. This treatment can cause several unwanted effects, including infection, rashes, and bumpy or uneven skin contours.
Cellulite creams. Creams that contain a variety of ingredients, such as vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts and antioxidants, are often marketed as the cure for cellulite. But no studies show that these creams offer any improvement. And in some cases, the ingredients in these products cause skin reactions or rashes.
Prevention
There is no way to prevent getting cellulite. Keeping off excess pounds and strengthening your muscles through regular exercise, however, can go a long way toward maintaining your skin tone and texture.

Note that HYDRATION is also key to plumping the fat cell to decrease the dimpled appearance!

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AWESOME…Love your lessons!!

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Good Luck sweetie! I’m sure you’ll do just fine!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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HAPPY HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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I love that one…I saw it last year and posted it on my bodybuilding page…those dudes kick ass!!

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I don’t have time at the moment to respond appropriately, I will later…but had to quickly address the statement…

Quote "I read that people that divorce and remarry aren’t any happier in the end (5 years later) than the people who considered divorce and stayed together".

I was married before, I’ve been remarried for 28 years now…definitely happier than the 1st one!

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I started at 51, I’m now 54…if your crazy then I’m totally MAD and LOVING IT!! Don’t know if you’ve seen the clip but there is a woman, retired CIA agent that is 72 and poles! YOUR NEVER TOO OLD!!!

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I’m so sorry for your loss hun, my thoughts, prayers, and spirit are with you and your family…don’t worry about us, you’ve always been here when we needed you…do what you need to for yourself and loved ones. Hugs to you, Chris, and the boys!!! Love you guys!! Pam

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I presume it’s just the two longest pieces that are stuck? Even if it’s more, what about under your bed or stand it up in the corner of your closet?

LOL…my closet is too small to lay it down and a permanent shelve prevents me from standing it up. My bed is stuffed underneath…all of the living room and dining room, pantry, and foyer closet are packed in these two bedrooms! Oh and it’s been all of the pieces…we were never able to get the base of either! Our garage is full to the top with boxes and and all the old kitchen cabinets that were removed…they will be hauling that out this wkend…I asked my niece if I could put it in her apartment for now…waiting to hear from her…Thanks for the suggestions though!! I do appreciate it!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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I don’t dislike it…I just dislike the fact that it won’t come apart LOL….I have literally nowhere to put it…the bedrooms are piled wall to wall right now….we down sized now that the kids are gone, we went from almost 2400 sq feet to 892! so absolutely no where to store it unless I want to sleep with it!! HaHa

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We tried to get it apart after the 1st wk, and continued to try…we finally gave up after 6 months!! IT WOULD NEVER COME APART!!

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OKAY..I’ve had it!! I have not been able to get my pole apart since I 1st put it up(it’s been together now for over a year!…had to move with it in one piece…we are in the middle of remodeling…everything has been crammed into the bedrooms because the flooring will be installed this Thursday in the kitchen, dining, living room, entry, and hallway….I have no where to put the pole in one piece…hubby said I’ll have to put it outside on the patio…there’s only about 4 feet of snow out there!!!!! I have tried everything suggested to get it apart…I’m so ready to THROW IT AWAY!!! I’m open to any/ALL suggestions…the shocking hasn’t worked, the stanley screwdrivers haven’t worked…we were very care assembling it so it’s not over tightened….oh it’s an x-pole… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif

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I think starting a progress thread would be a great idea. I’ve just done week 1 of the p90x, loving the excersice but I’m having trouble trying to eat better. I have no will power!! x

Here’s a tip you might want to try to eat better…bodybuilders, figure, and fitness competitors prepare all their meals ahead. They portion them out to re-heat throughout the day as well as their snacks. I have been doing this for a year now for my training…it gets easier after the 1st wk because your body becomes used to it….I eat every 3 hours…by keeping yourself "unhungry" (is that a word?! LOL) you don’t crave the bad carbs because your blood sugar stays level…..that’s what causes you to crave the simple sugars, sweets etc. I have not had those craving for a long time so it’s not a struggle for me. It is the way our bodies were meant to work…to keep your metabolism burning high you need to fuel it consistently…it will feed your muscle to burn the fat. I’m sooo proud of you ladies for choosing better health habits…you guys ROCK!!!

p.s Always eat something after working out/exercising that has protein and you can add a simple carb…piece of fruit or a handful of cold cereal…that’s when your body needs the simple carbs the most!

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LOL…I’m on wk 3..itz an ASS KICKER!!