megan12
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Ugh, sassypants I have the very same problem!! I'm very fair skinned and I turn red like crazy. I don't think there's much to be done, really. 🙁 Blood follows gravity and the brain gets a majority of our cardiac ouput per minute. So if the head is down, so goes the blood. lol
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abcollins- I think you're misunderstanding my points. If you want to get technical, I don't eat carbs with a high glycemic index like white bread, pasta, etc. I don't think calling me out and trying to discredit me because you misunderstood my comment is very nice. A balanced diet is a good thing but many people fill up on carbs and liquid calories, so substituting a low fat protein source is a good option. It's not necessary to eat a ton of protein, I prefer to because it's the best option for my body. But what I said about protein is true, it keeps you full longer than carbs or fat and it takes more calories to digest it.
And I'm not saying to use genetics as a crutch, I'm saying we all need to be realistic. Most people aren't going to look like a super model or Zoraya Judd or whoever. I think the media really does a number on us, with airbrushing and all that. No one is perfect, no one has perfect six pack abs all the time. So a more realistic goal would be to be the healthiest person you can be. By exercise and a good diet. That's the point I was trying to get across.
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Unfortunately some of it is genetics. Some people are more likely than others to be really thin or look super muscular. In terms of losing weights, others have made very good points. You cannot spot train to get thin. Cardio blasts a lot of calories but the real key is to weight lift. Women, in general, shy away from weight lifting as they see it as getting bulky or being masculine. Luckily in pole dancing, we use our own weight as resistance. 🙂 But I do still weightlift at the gym too. Muscle burns revs your metabolism. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn in a day. Simple as that.
In terms of diet, protein, protein, and more protein. Protein fills you up longer than any other category of food. Plus, protein is the building block of muscle. You can't build more muscle without proper protein intake. Plus our bodies have to work harder to break down protein so we burn more calories digesting it. I don't even eat carbs anymore because it makes me feel like crap. Don't drink calories. It's amazing how many calories you can consume in liquids.
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Zoraya Judd. She's amazingly strong and just seems like the most awesome woman. She's very dedicated not only to pole and the fans, but to her family as well. 🙂
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I don't find female or male bodybuilders to be attractive. They use steroids, crazy diets, and dehydrate themselves to look like that. It's not healthy or natural. However, I think muscle gained through normal exercise is beautiful! Olympians and other athletes train hard and their bodies look great. I've gotten pretty muscular from pole dancing, especially my upper arms and back but I like it. I've never had anyone say I looked too muscular. But I've always been curvier though too, so it kind of balances it out.
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I'm glad you found out what was going on. Chest pain can be a bit difficult to diagnose because there can be a variety of things going on. Costochondritis is a pretty common thing. It's inflammation of the cartilage in the ribs. I've had it so badly before that I could barely breathe lying flat. It can be brought on by barometric changes, viral and bacterial infections, and heavy exercise. I hope you feel better soon!
@Luvlee- To diagnose costochondritis, you simply press on the cartilage portion of the ribcage. Normally, it's not particularly tender. If you have inflammation, you'll probably about jump off the exam table. It's very painful.
Also this time of year pleurisy could be a concern with all the nasty bugs going around. And rib subluxations are quite common in those who are very active.
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Have you checked out Trashy Lingerie? They have a bargain costume line. The geisha mistress is quite cute. You could wear a bra and comfort thong underneath. http://www.trashy.com/Geisha-Mistress.19731-product.htm
I bought my costume from Trashy Lingerie but it was one of their handmade items. It fits like they made it specially for me and the details are amazing. I can't speak to their bargain line, but the costumes look pretty decent.
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There was a girl from Marquette who was taking classes at MSU this summer. She joined in one of my classes at the gym. She said she went to a studio up there, so maybe it is the same one? I don't even remember her name, unfortunately.
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I tried it and while I think it did help my flexibility, I didn’t particularly care for the experience. You slip and slide all over the place. I did it in the morning and ended up feeling completely exhausted. I’ve never felt more groggy in my entire life. I did hydrate but I think it doesn’t matter how much you drink, it’s still going to dehydrate you.
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I just got my costume in the mail!!! I'm definitely going to do a video. Gotta think of a good song to complement my attire 😛
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I know the gist of what you're trying to get across. But I think what happens is a modified constructive criticism. For instance, last week, I was trying to do this lift-thingy. I posted a video and a user suggested I try a combo of moves that would help build strength for lifts. That's what I like best, when others can suggest new things for me to try that I might never have thought of by myself.
This community is so supportive and I've learned tons from various users. Some people put up videos just to show how far they've come or things they're working on. But some people will say 'hey, help! I want advice'. I think it's all about the approach. 🙂
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Aerial Amy recently did a blog on Iron X. She explains the necessity of twisting your chest instead of moving your legs. It's really well done. I'm actually having some success and it can be done with EG. 🙂
But otherwise, I usually just grab the pole and do some more inverted moves like gemini, butterfly, extended butterfly or chopper.
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I'm working on EG Iron X! 😀 I'll post my fails later. lol
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I'm sorry to hear about that. I can only imagine your frustration. It's hard because parents are supposed to be these loving, trustworthy individuals but sometimes, that's just not the case. Parents can use their children like pawns and it's unfortunate. My mother basically used me as a servant growing up. She was never kind to me.
I went away for college and I paid for everything myself from the age of 18. I would rarely speak to my mother. Now that I'm older and I have a successful career where I make more money than she does, she thinks I "owe her" something. And if she sends me a card with ten dollars, oh man, I better call her up right away and shower her with gratitude.
We had a major falling out last month and I've decided I'm done with her. I always felt that she was my mother and I should try for the sake of trying. But since I cut it off with her, I've never felt better. Sometimes instead of being supportive, parents just drag you down. It sounds like your mom has a shopping addiction and by lending her money, you're fueling the fire. Maybe suggest she see a counselor.
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I just started practicing today. Meh, it's hard! Mostly because I need more back flexibility. I struggle on a 50mm pole. 45mm is waaay easier but I don't have one readily available for me to practice on. I like Marion Crampe's youtube tutorial, she goes through the move very thoroughly. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeRUIburcmo&feature=related
She makes it look so easy! lol