[SissyBuns]

Are you just having trouble uploading to your profile, or to posts in the forum??? I haven’t been able to upload any photos to the forums at all since I’ve been here (3 months)…

I’ve been able to upload to my profile ok, and there’s an option when you go through the pictures that says "Make Primary". It becomes your default profile pic and I would assume your avatar as well (it’s what it is for everyone else). However, my primary pic also doesn’t show up as an avatar for me either (at least I don’t see one on my computer…)

So can’t really help much, just putting it out there you’re not the only one with that problem… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif

I don’t get that "make primary" option at all.
I’m just trying to upload a picture of me and my lady pole onto my profile but it’s not showing up https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif

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I had no idea you could have seams taken in either!

I have super skinny chicken legs and can never wear calf high boots because they’re always too big.

Wow!

This opens so many doors. LOL

[SissyBuns]

Hey guys.. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif

I started poling 4 months ago and I feel like im all over the place. I feel like im not focusing on going step by step with learning basic moves and all because I serously dont know what the heck im doing anymore, im confused https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif . I know how to do a couple of basic spins, sit, but my question is the following. As a beginner, what do you suggest to start with? Like sit first then try basic spins then what?? ….for example ill start poling and i end up doing the same shh. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif I have tried to invert, but I cant get it. Im not sure if its too early. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif Im so lost. I wish I had like a plan or something like that so that atleast I have an idea of what to do next… I dont know if you guys understood me, but all I know is that I need to learn what’s next. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif HELP https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_neutral.gif

I agree with Fleur. You’ve got Veena’s lessons right here that are just what you need. They’re arranged in order of difficulty so just start from the begining (like me https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif ).

Claess are also very helpful and fun too!

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Ok this is random, but I’ve only been on one forum that uses DH and similar abbreviations… and that was the Total Money Makeover forums… do we have Dave Ramsey fans here??? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif Or am I way off-base and it’s more common than I think?

LOL I’ve heard DH on other forums.

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Yay for StudioVeena’s 1st Birthday!!! (Where the hell is the birthday cake icon?! Am I blind?)
I think we should all dress up as birthday cakes and do a dance!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
Seriously though I would love to do a dance for StudioVeena! Maybe we should decorate our pole space like azriel said!
Sh1t, I still gotta do May Challenge!! Damn wedding taking over my life! I was supposed to do it this evening but I decided I wanted to catch up on videos and forums instead! I WILL do it though! It’ll be late but hey better late than never!

I’m waiting for it!

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Awwww!!!!! It’s the birthday?! That’s so cool! How long?

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Yeah that move at 1:30 was really cool! I was like "what the – ? I gotta see that again!" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif

I have to be honest, that was the first time I’ve ever seen nipples tassles (spelling?) before… lol https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_redface.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

Pasties! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

[SissyBuns]

I also need to add my 5 cents on inverting. I started inverting very early. I was taking classes at a studio that offered them in 5 different levels;

Level 1 strenghtening, walking and transitions
Level 2 Transitions, simple spins and strength
Level 3 Transitions, spins and strength
Level 4 Climbing, intricate spins, inverted moves and strength
Level 5 More elaborate spins & advanced pole tricks (as stated on the website LOL http://xposefitness.com/locations.htm )

I am a strong lvl 2 and get by comfortably but still learning in lvl 3. Due to my work/school/family/life schedule (and not having a pole at home to practice with) and the class schedule, I had to start attending lvl 4 classes just to go and I was taught to invert. I’m able to invert on both sides but it wasn’t until recently that I learned I’m not strong enough to do it properly.

I kind of just kick my leg up until it hooks then situate myself on the pole and after that I can’t do much. It feels good to be able to do it but now I know that I’m no doing it properly so I’m haning up my invert until I have the strength to do it right, and I know I’ll benefit from it greatly in the end. Fleur your post was crazy helpful and I will be doing all of those things to invert "properly" from now on.

I used to brag that I was lvl 4…. but I didn’t belong there safely. I’m proudly demoting myself to lvl 2 https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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Yay to Fleur, Veena and Trina.
Now Aunty Rouge’ two cents.

I can’t invert as I don’t have that strength in my abs – yet. But I know what it is and how to fix it.
I can invert by flinging my legs up and hoping for the best, then pulling myself up by my shins. Not good.
hands get stuck by the knees as I can’t lift my hips above my head.
Also explains the sprained big toe… (kicked the pole at about 8′)

So to invert properly, means a lot of hard work for some of us. And I completely agree about taking your time to ensure you have the strength, it will pay off at a later stage when you can alley oop / basic invert from up the pole. Flinging or jumping is merely using the ground to get you up, once up a pole, you need to use your abs to get up. For us, inverting is near the end of beginner level, when just about ready to go into intermediate. That’s anywhere between 6 weeks and 2 years. I’ve had one student doing the Jamilla split after 5 months, but she’s incredibly strong, very athletic and had crazy strong abs. I have others that after a year are still not ready to invert.

I’m tough with my students, I won’t teach them to invert, but will let them do the conditioning exercises mentioned. But then, I have other tricks up my sleeve that I teach, like different moves, stretching, freestyle etc. Not having a tutor to say, hold back and correct technique is difficult. If in doubt, don’t do it, the injuries are not worth the perceived glory. I’ve seen advanced dancers fall on their heads from inverts (not Lisa Lewis either, she’s just trashy), I’ve injured my shoulder from not being ready and bad technique. So we are cautious with good reason.

So, when I say "invertin’s for crazy folk", I mean it. Don’t do it until you have the strength in your abs and upper body. There’s other far more cool things to do at the earlier stages: aerials, routines, laybacks (again, needs strength and don’t do it unless you’re really sure or have had a lesson), sexy stuff, holds, climbs…. the list goes on.

LOL I always wondered why you said inverting was fo crazy folk LOL!!!!

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I lift…been doing it now for just over two years, now bulking to get ready to compete in March 2010…FOOD IS VERY NECESSARY!! BREAKFAST is a MUST!! I never used to be able to eat until I slowly made myself..just a few bites at breakfast then a snack 3 hrs later, then lunch, then a snack, then dinner…it wasn’t long and my body needed the food and my progress excelled! I do a shake and a simple carb right after working out, I take a Casein protein shake before bed to keep my metabolism going for 7 hrs. It is very important to get your carbs and healthy fasts because protein requires carbs to synthesize (YOU CAN NOT BUILD MUSCLE WITHOUT CARBS), the basic rule of thumb is 40% protein (1gram/per lb of your lean body mass), 40% complex carbs (Nothing with white flour is complex), and 20% Healthy fats (Omega 3’s, 6, and 9’s) which you can find in fish, nuts etc. I can’t eat much fish so I supplement with flax seed oil with omega 3’s three times a day. I am lifting heavy and my workout changes every two weeks. I do have a basic one that will help anyone jump start a strength training program…let me know if anyone is interested and I will post it! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

Have I told you that you rule lately?

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My sister has a bad dog and a boyfriend who can’t stand him, but….the dog was there first so they’re like a package deal LOL. He’s gotten used to the dog and knows how much it means to her, even though he (the dog) does some crazy stuff, he would never ask her to get rid of him. It would really be like asking her to give up an unruly child.

Not to say that my sister may not get fed up and get rid of him herself LOL…..that damn dog is loosing it…..

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hehehe amcut

no need to explain to me, both my dog and cat slept in the bed with me when I had pets https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif I did have a partner actually in past who said, "It’s either me or the dog." I packed their bags for them! They had to go https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif No discussion. But then again, they were a bad lay https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif told you I know how yall think! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!

[SissyBuns]

I was going to make a very funny comment…then realized I don’t know how to spell pasties (pastys?) https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

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I TOTALLY AGREE with SissyBuns! I have the Flirty Girl pole, i got it because you could pay in installments, but you would be better just saving your money and buying the x-pole. The Flirty Girl pole isn’t a horrible pole, it hasn’t fallen or any of the terrible things i hear about the peek-a-boo poles. i have learned everything on it, but the studio i was taking classes in had lil’ mynx poles and they were a thousand times better. It tore up my ceiling as well (and i rent, woops!!) and it loosens up very quickly so you constantly have to stop to tighten it. The finish is kinda crappy and can get pretty slippery, the dvds are a waste of time, you’ll learn so much more from Veena and other great dancers on YouTube. I’d say splurge on the X-Pole and pay the $99 bucks for the year of Veena’s lessons and you will be more than happy you did! Now i have wasted $260 bucks on the Flirty Girl pole and i want the X-pole which is gunna be another $300 some odd bucks, so in the end i screwed myself…I guess this has taught me that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!! Good Luck and i hope this was helpful!!

LOL I rent too!!!!!

I’m gonna have to pay to have this hole in my cieling repaired before I move LOL

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I have this one patient, he’s a young marine (I work in a military hospital) and when he first started he was so shy and quiet and even walked kind of slouched over. When he came in for his final appointment I barely recognized him. Not just because of his skin but because of his whole demeanor. His posture was better, he was smiling, he was chatting everyone up. His transformation was amazing.

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When/if I ever make a video I’ll probably do it on my digital camera LOL

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Hi Toccara,
I bought the Flirty Girl pole as my first pole and I wasn’t happy with it. It tore up my cieling and it’s not very sturdy. It was spinning with me when I spun! LOL

I only used it twice and now it’s sitting in my closet. I didn’t like the dvd’s much either. I felt like I got better instruction from Veenas lessons and youtube (and classes).

I wouldn’t say this pole is as bad as the Carmen/Peek a Boo poles (from my experience, and I have that one too) but if you’re gonna spend the money you might as well get a good one that will last and that you know people love. I have never heard anything bad about the x-pole and I loooooooooove mine. It doesn’t come with dvd’s but you can always get those seperate or just use the good ole World Wide Web LOL. Hell, I can send you my flirty girl dvd’s if you want em…LOL. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif

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I agree with Veena, when I first started I was very intimidated by the pole and was happy to just be spinning on it ( half spins) and doing hip rolls and stuff and feeling sexy. The fire man is an easy one for beginners and it’s a fun one too https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif Very "spinny" LOL

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I’ve sent you a request, Christina.

I got you! I added you https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

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This is so sweet and such a good idea! Especially for those of us that are so critical of ourselves! It almost seems as if that’s just what women do. We can’t just take a compliment.

"Oh your spins are so pretty…."
"No way, my fat ass thighs make them look clumsy"

Why can’t we just say "Thanks"?

I’d love to write a dear body letter….but it would take me forever! I put this old body through a lot over the past 30 years, but I can say that in my old age I have learned to appreciate what I have and do my best to treat it right https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif

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I constantly imagine dance routines in my head when driving and listening to music.

You can also catch me cooking dinner with my foot propped up on the counter stretching my legs LOL.

I dance in the mirror almost every morning for at least 2.5 minutes LOL. It’s a fun way to start the day https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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So I am really happy as I will be starting accutane next week to help get rid of my ugly nodular acne! I have suffered with acne for many years. I used accutane in the 9th grade and my face totally cleared! It came back when I had my son, but has been full blown severe acne for about 3 years. The program with Accutane is to irritating though. I had to have a urine pregnancy test, wait 30 days and I am having another pregnancy test today. On Monday I have to have complete lab work done and then on Tuesday I can finally get the prescription after answering some online questions! So much trouble to get a prescription. I have tried Proactive and every single thing under the sun you can think of. Accutane is the ONLY thing that every really worked for me. I will be cleared up in a month and I am totally excited and wanted to share my excitement with everyone else. I think this will really boost my self esteem.

I am a Dermatology nurse and the Derm I work with only gives accutane as a last resort because of it’s side effects and potential risk for birth defects. Yes the derm has to harrass you and test you for pregnancy every month but it’s for good reason. We show all of our patients a little video that talks about the risks before hand so everyone is well informed and honestly (like most people here have said) the benefits outweigh the risks. People with severe acne are willing to try it out because it works and you don’t need to take it forever. We usually only go for about 4 months at the most and people are usually cleared up way before then. I haven’t had one patient complain!

I too have acne but I have a differet kind (comedome acne). I treat mine with Retin A and chemical peels. I’m very fortunate to work for a Dermatologist.

It’s funny sometimes my acne patients don’t think I relate to their problem because my skin is usually relatively clear. The think it’s naturally that way, but little do they know what I go through LOL. I tell them "It wasn’t always that way, I work for a Dermatologist" LOL

I know you’ll have great results with your accutane treatment (especially since you have before) and I’m happy for you!

[SissyBuns]

hey I’m on FB too… mailto:kadiloreto@gmail.com.. add me!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

I added you! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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Nice to meet you Jellytot! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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Good luck!

I’m not familiar with that move but I look forward to seeing….I shall now youtube it…. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif