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That was so informative and helpful Lilbit! Thanks!
I am really looking to slim down beofre the competition later this month so I’m gonna try giving up my beloved evening wine in the days leading up to the show and see if that helps. I already cut simple sugars, but now I plan to eliminate all forms of glucose and hopefully my belly won’t being hanging over my shorts too much while I dance. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
It’s amazing how many people don’t realize that alcohol is a big factor in trying to lose the "fat" especially around the mid section. Because alcohol is a "toxin" to our bodies it’s harder to break down and basically causes your body to kick in and try to remove the "toxin" 1st before it burns anything else…it also is the major cause of fatty deposits on the liver which causes "pudge" around the belly section for a lot of people (and is linked to an increase in cortisol which deposits in your mid section)…simply because our bodies were not made to run on alcohol in any amount. I’m not saying everyone should give up that occasional drink…but if you want to optimize fat loss and especially in the belly, love handles area it is wise to stop for a while. I have a friend that was 5′ tall weighed 243lbs…she was going to have surgery to get rid of the fat (which would have left her with a lot of loose skin to have to remove after). I asked her to give me 30 days to help her loose weight and tighten up…she agreed, she went from a size 24 to a 16 in 29 days, working out with me 3 days a week and poling for 2…she stopped her alcohol during that time…she was so shocked cause she never lost more than a few pounds before…she went from 1-2 meals a day to 5-6 small healthy meals and no booze….she is now a size 7 with beautiful curves and a flat tummy. So it can be done.
Just a disclaimer, I do NOT have anything against surgery…it is a personal decision.
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Here’s an article that was posted on a forum I’m on for people trying to get fit, they thought they could eat clean, workoiut and still drink…these are facts…
“BOOZE BUILDS BULGING BELLIES”
June 18, 2009This is written by Dreamshaping…a friend from another site.
By understanding what happens when you drink, you can make your own judgment calls as to whether or not alcohol should be included in your workout and muscle-building (dieting) plan. Yes, muscle building…Remember muscle speeds your metabolism!Alcohol and growth hormones
One major issue with the consumption of alcohol has to do with its effects on the release of growth hormone. Growth hormone is the substance in the body that plays a very large role when it comes to building muscle, stimulating other cell growth and development, and promoting optimal bone growth. When this hormone is low, you aren’t going to get the same amount of muscle development as you would when it’s at an optimal level.Growth hormone is predominately secreted during the early sleeping hours of the night and because alcohol tends to disrupt the natural sleep rhythms that occur, it will decrease the amount of growth hormone released. This decrease can be up to as much as 70%, so it will really short-circuit the progress you are able to make.
Alcohol and recovery (Alcohol is a TOXIN to the body)
Another area that alcohol affects when it comes to muscle building is your ability to recover. Since alcohol is a toxin to the body, energy is going to have to be expended in order to remove it from the system and to recover from any negative effects it has had on the tissues.Since this takes time and energy reserves, you won’t have as much energy in store to recover from your workouts, therefore you will not be as fresh when you return for your next gym session.
Alcohol and muscles don’t usually get along, so consume with care:)
Alcohol and dehydration
Dehydration is another issue you have to watch out for if you choose to drink alcohol while trying to build muscle and work out. Since alcohol acts as a diuretic in the body, unless you are sure to replace the extra fluid with water or another non-alcoholic beverage that doesn’t contain caffeine, your natural water balance will be disrupted.Dehydration has a number of negative effects on the body, from inducing feelings of fatigue to causing low physical performance, making you feel hungrier (which is especially problematic while dieting), and disrupting the ability of the muscle cells to produce ATP — which is your primary source of muscular energy.
Alcohol and glycogen synthesis
Aside from ATP, the next source for muscular work is stored muscle glycogen. Unfortunately, though, when you consume alcoholic beverages, alcohol synthesis will take precedence over glycogen synthesis, resulting in decreased stores in the muscle cells.When you go to do your next workout, your body will have less energy to run on, causing fatigue to set in early. (NOTE: this is the perfect setting for injury and another reason to avoid alcohol)
When your workouts are ended prematurely , you won’t derive as many benefits in terms of increases in strength since the necessary overloading stimulus (which is partly defined through volume of weights lifted) will not be increased.
Alcohol and aerobic ability
Even when it comes to aerobic activities, alcohol affects performance.In this scenario, alcohol can cause an increase in blood pressure throughout the body and a corresponding increase in heart rate.
Since your heart will already be working at an increased rate during aerobic activities, the additional stress from the alcohol will only amplify the heart rate and make the exercise feel harder than it should.
I know what you are thinking…NO drinking alcohol is not good stress on the heart! So increasing your heart rate through drinking isn’t the same as hitting the treadmill.
Alcohol and body fat
Finally, the last issue surrounding alcohol consumption is that it contains calories, and these do add up quickly. At seven calories per gram, after three or four drinks, these calories would equal a good-sized meal. Unless you are going to cut down on food intake in order to make room for these calories (which is rare, as usually you’ll actually find yourself snacking on high-calorie items such as nuts, pizza, wings or nachos), fat gain will result.So, next time you’re contemplating whether or not you should have that drink, keep these factors in mind. Definitely, alcohol and muscle building are not a good pair, as stated by all the above points!
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I got no problems helping out with some snacks. Also, I have a costco membership, so I can get fruit and veggie trays and various bulk stuff cheap. (It’s like a Sam’s club membership.)
I’d be happy to kick in for trays! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif
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Hey Veena…my hubby is coming with me! Would love to have dinner with you and webmaster…looking forward to some strip clubs too!
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I’M COMING!!! LOL Where is everyone staying? I’m SOOOOO EXCITED!!!! Can’t wait to see all you guys poling!!
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Here’s another interesting piece of history from the Waltz dance which was also at one time considered "Forbidden"
http://www.essortment.com/all/historyofthew_rklu.htm -
Here’s another link for history of Tango http://www.totango.net/sergio.html
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Hey minnesotagrrrl! I didn’t know there were any other woman out here that were into pole! I live in Fargo!! My son lives in GF so I’m there alot!! Anywho…I’m planning on being at the pole jam…I will drive down on Friday and stay til Sunday…I can probably help with rides as well! Looking forward to meeting everyone!!!
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HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my FAV Jungle Cat!! LOVE YOU!!!
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I have had my pole stuck since it was first put together…we’ve tried everything…I had to move with it in one piece which caused it to get scratched during the move….I have to keep my bed diagonal in the bedroom because it’s the only way we can store it when we need the living room. I was going to buy another x-pole but hubby says "NO FN WAY"! LOL so I haven’t bought another pole yet…I wanted to get a 45mm as well but he hates the x-pole (because we can’t store it) and said we can’t find anymore room if the next one gets stuck! I’ve had this one for over a year. I don’t have that prob with the lil mynx.
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Hey becca! I would love to meet you! My daughter lives in Iowa…Des Moines
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That’s cool! Just keep me posted and I’ll be there!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif
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LOL…didn’t mean to jump the gun there…just in case I will talk to him now LMAO!
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Hey Veena! I might be able to get the gym room for the pole jam…it’s in Fargo…it’s big with mirrored walls, hardwood floor and sound system…I will talk to my boss!!
