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Don't suppose anyone knows if there's an equivalent product to corn huskers lotion in Australia?  heard so many good things about it, would love to try it.

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I always wondered this a bit too… the spinning tip is awesome – I'll definitely notice if i do it now!

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Empyrean – I think your last point about the relationship between teacher and student is probably the most important one.  I guess there's been many opinions in this post and a good teacher would probably know (or have a decent feel for) which way each student might go and that would make all the difference. In this case, that it was a sub is probably part of what I find so awful about it.  But I've never heard 'thick' used in a way that wasn't at least somewhat of a putdown either…. maybe it's used differently in Australia so I perceive it differently? (A bit like 'pissed' can mean drunk OR angry in Australia and yet in other places it only means angry. )

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Unfortunately weight is a highly stigmatized thing and something many people struggle with but since we 'can' change it (unlike height) those people are sometimes judged.  It's a result of that sort of hostile environment that creates a sensitivity.  In addition to that, while we may all be grownups, bullying and just plain meanness (I have no idea if thats a word :P) are still a huge issue amongst adults.  Just look at the issues in workplaces these days! Many people are taking pole to assist with fitness, weight management and self-esteem…. which makes me think a little sensitivity is especially important.  IF that were the only thing stopping the student then it may be right to tell the student ('may' because I really wouldn't think it is for a sub to do) but perhaps a better phrase than 'thick' and done in private, preferably after the class would strike me as the more tactful and productive way to approach it.  It is, I think, less likely to produce the negative effects or humiliate a student and more likely to make the student feel supported and perhaps even inclined to keep working towards the solution instead of just never wanting to go back and ending up missing out on that hour a week (or however much it may be) of physical activity and fun. 

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My xpole has had no issues with the ceiling etc.  Was careful to get it very straight and under a beam and have only tightened it three times since November!  (Has been used 3x per week on average)  But I hope you don't cut anything down.  You never know what's coming…. you may need a tall pole one day so better to get a different extension! (I'm about to have to order one to make mine reach 12 foot…. When I bought it in November I never would've guessed I'd be having to do that now)

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If anyone described any part of my anatomy as 'on the thicker side' I'd be humiliated.  Even to say 'different body types find different moves harder or easier' would've been a lot better.  But 'thick' I would interpret that as 'you've got fat thighs'…. it might be true but no one needs it pointed out in a class!  I think the instructor maybe needs a bit more tact 🙂

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And I would love to hear what to do when it’s tighter in the hip flexors…. If I could get those to let go I’d be there 🙁

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I'm having exactly the same problem lately so it's nice to know it's not just me. 

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I think higher aluminum concentration gives it higher sweat blocking abilities. However I don’t think we have the same sort of range of these products in Australia. So happy to hear it’s working for you! 😀

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Before I could run my PT had me doing elliptical – the challenge is there without the impact and when you’ve lost the weight and can run You’ll probably find you can run way more. That said I’m only meant to do one long run per week – the rest is intervals as it burns more calories (the intervals still let my long runs get longer and longer). Keep doing whatever you safely can, you’ll be thankful for that soon enough I bet 🙂

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I started on a 38 but have a 45 at home.  I LOVE my 45. For me it feels more solid, I find my grip strength has developed faster and I just sort of have better grip in general (both brass so shouldn't make a difference there).  I find I now have the ability to either hold and stay in one spot OR slide down at a controlled speed (which I couldn't on the 38 – wonder if I could now but not going back to class for a couple more months).  And while my strength has come a long way…. I just find inverts feel more secure on the 45 (more pole = more skin on pole?). And I just generally feel way more comfortable with it.  Had I gone 50 I think I'd be uncomfortable.  It's a tough choice but if this helps anyone (since I know 38's aren't that common yet) then that's awesome 🙂

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Handy to have this answer because I know sometimes I don't get the key in fully and I don't realise straight off (not sure how so I try to be especially careful now but still happens sometimes) so by the time I do the damage is done – and I've found it doesn't take heaps to stuff this sort of thing up! 🙁

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Assuming it’s similar to Australia – older places. Were looking at the moment and I’m desperate not to move into something newish unless we build (so I can ask for high ceilings!). My place currently is about 12 years old and I cam touch the ceiling standing on the ground.

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Have you tried the lessons here? I’m finding the strength work to be exceptionally effective. And if you live any part of your life as though you’re just waiting for the next flare up what kind of life will you have? I’m not sure if you’d be asking if some part of you didn’t want to continue so perhaps some good instruction and support from others (both of which I’ve seen in abundance here even tho I’m quite new!) would help? Good luck whatever you decide! 🙂

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Persevere – Driclor did the same to me…. then it worked (and beyond a few weeks, I've never had to use it again!) 🙂  I used it for my underarms so no experience with the moisturiser issue but I believe dry skin can be as bad as sweaty skin.  Try it out, see how you go?  I've seen some of the nivea moisturisers recommended around here quite often and as soon as I work what the Australian equivalent of the ones recommended are I'm definitely going to give it a shot! Witht he wrong moisturiser though, I imagine it'd be problematic.