AmazonLady
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I agree with Jehanne! She said everything I was thinking.
What keeps me motivated is a combination of little goals and big goals. My little goals are to be able to perfect a certain move or series of moves. My big goal would be to get to a level where I can perform in front of a room full of people and watch their jaws drop in amazement! 🙂 I think that's one of the things that got me addicted to pole in the first place. Every class I go to, I accomplish a new small goal. I've seen my body begin to change and my strength increase by leaps and bounds. I am constantly overcoming my fears (fear of inverting, fear of letting go in a cross-ankle release, etc.) It keeps me wanting to do more.
I also agree with LeahRose. I struggle not to compare myself with others in class. I'm not very flexible, so I tend to compare myself to that girl that can drop into the splits like it's nothing. I feel bad for a moment, but then I remember that everyone has their strenghts and weaknesses. I may not be the most flexible, but strength moves are pretty easy for me to pick up, plus I have long legs which make my fan kicks look awesome. I just have to keep reminding myself of the positives, while trying to improve on areas where I'm not so strong.
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@chemgoddess1 – Oh thanks! I'm check it out now! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Girl, you are NOT alone. From the moves you described in your post, I think I'm about the same level you are and I can't get the chopper to save my life!
I don't think it's your body type, because my shape is quite different than yours. I'm tall and fairly thin (5'10" and aprox 145 lbs). Not much butt or boobs to work with and I still can't get that move down.
It is by far the hardest move I've learned so far (I'm still at an intermediate level). I can pull myself into a tuck, lean back, and extend my legs, but then they just fall right back down. I have pretty good core strength. I have no problem lifting and tucking or pulling myself up from a handstand, but that DAMN chopper! LOL. You must have to have abs of steel to pull it off. But I'm confident I can do it with enough practice. 🙂 I'll definitely be trying some of the tips you all provided. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
