[Tara]

I know our society places a lot on ‘weight’ equating to beauty, but I don’t believe it! I think all women are beautiful, and the most important thing is that you believe you are beautiful, the way you are. Improvements to strength are great, but don’t judge yourself because you think you’re "fat" or whatever.

I agree with you! Society does place a high standard of "beauty", most of which is not healthy or realistic. I think that I have a good, realistic self-image and self esteem. I do have goals for my body, which do not include me being super thin, but lighter, healthier, and noticeably toned.

I just had the wrong idea as to why I couldn’t invert. I think I have better understanding as to why, thanks you you girls, here.

[Tara]

Thank you. I am interested is dropping a few pounds, but I just had the wrong idea as to why I could not invert. And yes, I would like to maintain my curves. LOL!!
I’m actually also hoping that poling in combination with hula-hooping will shed a few of my extra pounds as side effect https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif Don’t have the energy and time for (healthy) cooking everyday, unfortunately…

I actually lost a lot of weight when I started poling. I hear lots of professionals say that adding something different to your workout kina shocks your body and makes it respond quickly. As for eating, I end up eating lots of salads, sushi, and shakes (meal replacements). I am a cosmetics manager/makeup artist working in Times Square, so I am constantly surrounded by unhealthy foods. It also seems that the more "healthy" I’d like to eat, the more expensive it is. I’m not even going into my schedule… It is so unpredictable, it is difficult for me to plan my meals, but I am goin to attempt to start bringing my lunch with me (I spend so much money on lunch! Ouch!!). I am sure I don’t eat enough (during the day), because of my work schedule.

Good luck with the hooping!! I miss that. It’s is so much fun!!

[Tara]

I agree with what everyone here has said. If you want to lose weight for your health and for yourself, then by all means go for it, but you will eventually be able to invert regardless of your weight. I am 5’10” and weigh 156lbs so I’m not light either! But with enough strength training you will get there https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif Besides, strength training is a weightloss tip in and of itself!

Fleur

PS: the "Am I Ready to Invert?" thread is under the Pole Moves folder and should be on the first page.

Hey Fleur! I did check out your thread, as well as the video on the "Monkey Hang". These are both very helpful. I guess patience is what I (really) need the most. Thanks.

[Tara]

Hi Tara,
first of all congrats for the weight you lost, that is truly an accomplishment!!!
I checked out your pictures and think you look fabulous!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Nothing wrong with some curves around well-tones muscles https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

I’m working on Fleur’s check-list, too, and in class we do similar things to build strength https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumleft.gif I can already see some biceps https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif I’m carrying a bunch of extra pounds but I’m getting closer and closer to inverting, so hopefully soon…

Thank you. I am interested is dropping a few pounds, but I just had the wrong idea as to why I could not invert. And yes, I would like to maintain my curves. LOL!!

[Tara]

Thanks everyone!!

[Tara]

Where is Fleur’s blog/post. If anyone knows, please send me the link. mailto:tamarastarr2000@yahoo.com. Thanks.

[Tara]

Ladies,

Thank you for the speedy replies! All of your advice was very helpful, and motivating. I will look into Fluer’s post/advice, as well. I think posting a video (and getting technical advice) is a great idea, too. I will get to it as soon as time permits. Again, Thank you for your words of support… I’m very inspired.

Tara

[Tara]

I’ve sent you a request, Christina.

[Tara]

I wan in! This will be my first vid ever! When do they have to be posted by?