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hey I am an hour south of Boston. Maybe could meet at one of the studios that are between us. I don’t know of any other than the 1 in swansea .. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_idea.gif
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I would love to do this. I dream of owning a studio, but right now I can’t imagine having to pay rent ect on top of insurance and supplies. ( i have 3 poles, but woner if stage or free standing poles are not better as less chance of ceiling issues? ) I am now studying to become a personal trainer and am also planning on enrolling in their beginner instructor (pole) certificate course as I would like to have the option of traiing peole in a gym ( w no poles) or wherever and do basic calistetics ( lunges, squats, push ups ect) or use the pole for fitness and fun. I think teaching pole parties would be great. There are no studios close by. The best I can do is talk to the owner of the gym I was taking pole classes at before and see if we can work anything out. I would appreciate greatly any tips, advice, or help. thanks!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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AWW THANKS GUYS!!!! I am thrilled! I really needed this as was starting to get SO frustrated w pole. No wto work on getting into it from HS or CW! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/bom.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cool.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumleft.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_arrow.gif No, no classes around here. closest is 30mins 1 way and the teacher knows a lot less moves than I do so idk about getting help there.
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_arrow.gif thanks for the linmk and the advice!
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well i am glad i asked! i have been trying for over a year (granted not consistently) so am amazingly frustrated at this point trying to get it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif i even bought a 45mm when already have 2 poles, but thought it might make it easier. it doesn’t. least not for me. when i try to do the one ( always confuse HS and CW) where you tip back i hit my knees on the pole, and when trying to do one where tip foward i don’t let my head drop enough to get hips over head.. oh the frustration!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_redface.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif well thanks for the advice! will keep trying. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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yes i agree that smaller steps will actually get you more permanent changes.. taking on too much at once, and not having clearly defined goals is the easiest way to get frustrated and not see results for me i notice i need to be active EVERYDAY to stay consistent doesn’t mean i need to workout 7 days a week, but even just going for a walk, hooping to a few songs, or doing some push-ups etc while i watch tv keeps me in that fitness mind set..
i haven’t weighed self in weeks, but pants fitting good, someone said looks like my stomach is starting to show tone on the sides, and can do 51 push-ups in less than 2 hrs..( used to be couldnt do 51 in 2 weeks! ) .. i think it is better to make small changes til those become 2nd nature and than build on that.
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yes i also do the no sugar added. less cals and obviously less sugar. believe it’s 18g of sugar compared to 7g. LOVE the variety box. they are all so good to me. only like choclate or f vanilla in coffee though. strawberry is sooo delish in skim milk w tons of ice and a straw tastse almost as good as strawberry shake from Mcds for a small fraction of the cals/fat/sugar! YUM! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/bom.gif
DID 51 PUSH UPS AT WORK LAST NIGHT!!!! whoohoo! start of summer couldn’t do 1! i do 5-10 at a time, break a min, repeat. goal was 40, but actually felt pretty easy, so went for 51! also notice 5 flights even w weights feels like about 3 now. yay! small victories eventually win the war! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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well have been up and down w weight and motivation, but mostly doing good. posted a sign that says " 100 day challenge for health" on my fridge. makes me think twice about my desicions.
things i have found :
if i have a serious craving for something, say fast food, i better let myself have a little bit of it. if i don’t, i will just eat a bunch of the foods i "should" eat, and eventually will end up eating the fast food too and more than what would have. so a kids meal (burger w just ketchup, sm. fry, sm. diet soda) compared to a whopper w lg fry and shake.
when do not feel like doing ANYTHING, need to either just go for a 5 min walk ( which ALWAYS turns into atleast 20mins once am moving w headphones) or do a list of exersise i can do in front of tube. (squat holds and pulses, lunges w high knee raises, plank holds, push ups, reverse crunches, and tricep dips)
always try to start day of w a good breakfeast and some jumping jacks or other fast exersise that quickly raises heart rate and circulation. helps me make better desicions throughout the day
DO NOT get so hungry you will eat anything!!!! EAT!!! if i go hrs and hrs wo eating i will inhale whatever junk i can quickly get into my mouth. better to carry small bag of nuts and a good quality fruit or cereal bar in purse so you arent pulling in drive thru bc your starving.
if dont feel like eating breakfeast ( alot of time si just want coffee til 11a) i now put in Carnation Instant Breakfeast powder in coffee. it has more protein than an egg, more calcuim than yogurt, has minerals, calories, vitamins. and tastes so good don’t need sugar or creamer.
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just wondering if anything new since this last post? bought the Pole Addiction manual, but need all the help can get! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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well love reading everyones posts. we are already a nice part of the way through it and when this 100 days ends, am starting another. i started off so good losing 10lbs and 2 inches of waist in first month, but have stalled progress not gaining, not losing.. just stuck. i did however give up smoking! i was never an actual smoker ( would NEVER buy a pack) but would share cigs w bf, or have 1 w someone if out drinking. sometimes ask for 1 if stressed. been 2 weeks and only 1 cig. also am so in love w my spinach, walnut, almond, and dried cranberries salad! sooo delish and so filling! bought a new wii boxing and dancing game. 1st time did the boxing my shoulders and traps were SCEAMING for days after. barely been on pole insince June, but am planning on making and posting a vid this weekend to get me motivated. either a dance or a practice vid. been stressed as cyst on ovary has grown quite large and doc is concerend it may be something serious so went already for 2 ultrasounds and now being sent to 3rd doc.. just have to be as healthy as i can. wish could find the recipe my mom gave me for chicken, black beans, and salsa. so delish healthy and filling. i know a part of my problem is not working out hard enough most days of the week. both jobs i sit for hrs and hrs plus drive alot. am planning on decorating pole room finally so will hopefully be more motivated to get up there. gained 2 inches on my arm and it isnt fat. my tricep area is less flabby and can now do 40 pushups in a day. i do 5 , wait 30 secs-1 min do 5 more, til 20 than redo later in day. when started couldn’t do 1. also help plank for 2 mins!!! my abs hurt the next day! and did a PERFECT flagpole and sad girl drop ( don’t really pole anymore, but jump on as walk by for a quick move here and there)
well everyone thanks for taking this journey w me and lets commit to a being healthy for life! we can do it especially w each others suppourt, encouragement, and advice! VEENERS ROCK! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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ya baby! down from 157 to now 147 and BMI from 24.25 to 23.08! yay! 1" off waist! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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well have barely been touching the pole, but have been pretty consistent w working out and eating pretty healthy. went out to my fave restaraunt last weekend and did eat ALOT of fries, https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif but only ate 2 of 4 stuffed shells, and threw out 3 slices of pizza brought home for bf, but he didnt want it ( was so tempted to eat it, but chucked it before could give in to temptation) had water w dinner instead of the beer i wanted.. did 30 mins tone, 30mins cardio, 10mins abs, 10mins stretch and 5 flights up and down (at 12a at that! ) getting a bit bored w videos https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif been doing for exersise so looked this morning and found "disco abs" that looks fun. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_razz.gif will try it tonight (30mins) and a new pilated workout that would be nice to follow it up with. doing ok w stretching. splits looking decent. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_profileright.gif still can’t get into full straddle, but working on it. a bit ticked off can’t find the recipes my mom gave me to share w you all. will have to look again later and have her give it to me again. think alot of people will like the chkn recipe. had a delish smoothie for breakfeast ( bluberries, vanilla yogurt, and pom juice.. yummy and v healthy! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cool.gif ) to get back into poling am going to try to make challenge vids sat (concert out of town fri night) am planning on doing sept challenge and maybe the "don’t touch the floor" one..
well that’s my update weighing and posting again friday. hope to lose, but even maintaining is better than a gain. how are you all doing? 21 days in already! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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yay! most of my pants fit again! tight, but atleast they’re on again! had a great salad w spinach, peppers, walnuts, dried cranberries, and almonds. mmm so good and filling! been drinking alot of tea and water as well. love seeing everyones updates! remember even if you mess up at 1 meal or even for a whole day, get back on track at the very next meal or day. don’t let a little slip become a big slide. we cxan do this! every little step counts! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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down 1" on waist!!!!! yay!!! i know there is still room for improvement w workouts etc, but am on the right track. have barely poled or danced all summer as was waaaaay too hot, but now it’s getting cool so can start w pole again which should help w toning and strength. have decided to start weighing self every morning rather than 1x week. easier to correct a 2lb gain than 6lbs at end of week. not looking for perfection, just progress. so day 16/100 and down 7lbs and 1"off waist. so far so good. how is everyone coming along? have a couple recipes to share as soon as can find the paper! welll keep it up everyone! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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oh wow that is alot of people to be in contact w. maybe carry small container of hand sanitizer and encourage kids to use as well..? i sleep so poorly as well, but anything you can do to get better sleep is going to help. a warm bath before bed, yoga or meditation, reading, writting, daydreaming, lavender scented lotion or pillow spray, make sure room is totally dark ( you cant produce a certain sleep hormone w light, even from tv etc) , and cool and be sure you are comfortable as far as pillows, night clothes etc no pets in bed, use a fan or white noise machine.. hope some of this helps.
am down 7lbs on day 14/100 and feel great!!!!!! just did 33mins wii active, did 11mins abs, 5 flights down stairs, and plan on pole and hoop later https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
