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  • chemgoddess1

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    December 14, 2012 at 11:41 am in reply to: Male pole dancers?

    Many of the pole dance competitions are starting to have a men's division.

     

    I know that APFC, Australia, Japan, and at least 1 or 2 other comps that are slipping my mind have men's divisions.

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 14, 2012 at 11:38 am in reply to: Male pole dancers?

    Benjamin Cameron Hunt

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 14, 2012 at 11:37 am in reply to: Male pole dancers?

    How could I forget Philip Deal and Mason Ex??

     

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 14, 2012 at 11:35 am in reply to: Male pole dancers?

    David Owen

    Mattcrobat

    Josiah Bad Azz

    Remi Martin

    Evengy

    Suwasit

    Joel Lessing

    Bob Zamora

    http://www.worldpoledance.com/men.html

    Ricky Phoenix

    Steele Starling

    Steven Retchless

    Vladmir

    Dominic LaCasse

     

     

    The list goes on and on and on

     

     

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 14, 2012 at 11:27 am in reply to: Lower Abdominal Exercises

    You are asking the person who put on 10+ pounds this past year!

     

    Hormones for me were a big factor.  When I switched from birth control pills to the mirena I lost 15 pounds in about 5 months without even trying.  Even when I went a month without the mirena I lost about 5 lbs.  I have tried the progesterone cream but ended up with sore boobs and cramps so I quit.  I have had success with 7-keto DHEA in the past but the little bit of gains were not worth the cost.  I have also tried straight DHEA (which is so much cheaper) but ended up breaking out and bloating horribly after about a month.

     

    I am constantly experimenting.  I will see something in my Oxygen magazine, read up on it and buy a bottle.  In about 2-3 weeks I know if it is working or not.  I have a few products that work splendidly but it has gotten to the point where the side effects are not worth it to me.  Pretty much any thermogenic tweeks out my TMJ to the point of unbearable pain.  I have found a few products though that I LOVE taking before going out for the night as they work synergistically with alcohol (but that is a whole other topic).  I just ordered another product so I will see how this works.

     

    I will also add that I know there is no miracle pill that is going to melt fat.  I still need to work out and watch what I eat.  It just gets depressing when things that used to work stop working and instead of a plateau you have a regression.  If I can find something that balances out the biologic changes that are happening without causing other issues I will be all over that!  And I am not afraid to let myself be a guinea pig, within reason.

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 14, 2012 at 9:57 am in reply to: Lower Abdominal Exercises

    I am not sure of your age either ShonaLancs but I can tell you that about every 10 year times span your body changes.  I had a rude awakening at about 33 when I realized that the diet I used to keep no longer worked for me.  My body started processing carbs differently than it used to (I could eat pasta every day and lose weight before).  I will also note that muscle retains more water than fat does, so there may be something in that. 

     

    And Megan, I was just being a smart a$$.  I hope I did not offend…I know I am notorious for that.

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 14, 2012 at 8:41 am in reply to: Lower Abdominal Exercises

    Just a clarification, muscle does not weigh more than fat…a pound is a pound is a pound.  HOWEVER, muscle is MORE DENSE than fat, which means a pound or muscle takes up less space than a pound of fat.

     

    http://www.onemorebite-weightloss.com/images/fat-v-muscle.jpg

     

    Strict body builders can expect maybe 7-8 lbs of muscle a year, so while 3 in 3 months is not impossible, with only pole I would say it is not.

     

     

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 14, 2012 at 7:19 am in reply to: Buying a Pole?

    There is no such thing as a safe cheap pole.

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 13, 2012 at 3:16 pm in reply to: transitioning moves

    Yep!!

     

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  • chemgoddess1

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    December 13, 2012 at 2:48 pm in reply to: Xpert spins to fast.

    EXACTLY.  You DO NOT use the same amount of momentum that you would use in static mode.  I think Veena has some lessons here on how to control your spin.

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 13, 2012 at 12:22 pm in reply to: Lower Abdominal Exercises

    Also at minimum you should do a 3 point, better if you can do a 4 or 7 point.  This is a fairly decent site.  http://www.linear-software.com/online.html

     

    If I calculate my BF just from a suprailiac measurement I get one figure and something totally different even doind a 3 point.  As I said, I carry my BF at my belly so that is not the best place for me to measure to get an overall BF.

     

    Calipers are highly subjective because it is going to differ how much someone "pinches" you to get the measurement.  They are good for overall watching to see if you are going in the right direction but that is about it.  Even the accucheck caliper that I ahve that "clicks" at the right tension still gives me different readings each and every time.  I typically take 3-5 measurements at each site and then average them.

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 13, 2012 at 11:20 am in reply to: Lower Abdominal Exercises

    I carry my weight at my belly so truly the only time my abs are flat is 100% due to diet.  I know many girls that have a higher BF than I do that have flat stomachs (they carry it on their hips), so it really is going to be genetics and diet.

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 13, 2012 at 7:19 am in reply to: I can’t stick to the pole 🙁

    Instead of dry hands try adding some moisture.  Weather is changing and being too fry is just as bed as being to sweaty, if not worse!  I use Vaseline intensive care lotion with aloe which is a glycerine based lotion in the mornings and I would suggest either or corn huskers lotion while you pole.

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 12, 2012 at 9:41 am in reply to: Lower Abdominal Exercises

    A women's BF should not really stay under 10% for any legth of time.  Bodybuilders/fitness competitors will get down into the single digits for comp but do not stay at that level.  Typically they will try to maintain above 12-15% off season.

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 12, 2012 at 8:21 am in reply to: Lower Abdominal Exercises

    Also, Aerial Amy had a blog not too long ago about this.  When she started eating differently she saw a huge improvement.  I will also say that Pantera keeps her BF in the 18-20% range so no you do not have to have extremely low body fat to have a flat stomach.

     

    http://aerialamy.com/blog/2012/09/13/pardon-have-you-seen-my-6-pack/

     

    http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261437_10151230428993673_1832031554_n.jpg

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 12, 2012 at 8:17 am in reply to: Lower Abdominal Exercises

    The only time in my life that I did not have a pooch is when I was totally eating clean and doing cardio 3-4 times a week.  While I love the way my body looks when I do eat clean, I just like to party too much and I will never ever ever give up ice cream.  By eating clean, I mean no preservatives, as much whole foods as possible, etc.  Eating clean has NOTHING to do with anything that says fat or sugar free or diet, as those products tend to be filled with all sorts of chemicals that our bodies have no idea how to process.

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 11, 2012 at 2:29 pm in reply to: What should I get?

    45mm is the diameter of the pole….approximately 1.75 inches.

     

    I do not know of a single place that installs poles professionally but I will say that all of the portable poles are easy to set up and take down.

     

    The pole all depends on what youa re looking for.  There are a bunch of threads here (and I think they are stickied) describing materials/manufacturers/sizes, etc.  I would suggest if you can to feel the different finishes before making a purchase.  Some love brass, some love chrome, some love stainless….it is going to depend a lot on your body chemistry.

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 11, 2012 at 10:32 am in reply to: My X-Pole is driving me nuts!

    Are you sure you are under a joist?  Are you sure you are screwing the hexs into the channels and not into the grooved part of the extension?  Have you called XPole?

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 11, 2012 at 8:09 am in reply to: Pole Studio Near Evansville, IN?

    I am not sure where any of these cities are compared to Evansville, but it is a start:

     

    Boudoir Noir
    http://www.boudoirnoir.com
    512 West Superior Street, Fort Wayne, IN 260-420-0557
    Alternate Location: North Fort Wayne
     

    Indy Pole Fitness
    http://www.indypolefitness.com/
    324 W. Main St. Suite 201 Greenwood, IN 46142 317-439-4945
    Alternate location: Indianapolis, IN

    Pole Up Fitness And Dance Studio
    http://www.PoleUpIndy.com
    7035 East 96th St. Suite F2 Indianapolis, IN 317-845-4286

    Premier Studios
    http://www.premierstudiosnwindiana.com
    3161 West 84th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 219-942-1712

    Studio Venus
    http://www.StudioVenusPoleFitness.com
    8101 Polo Club Drive, Merrillville, IN 46410 219-7653

    United Dance Arts
    http://www.UnitedDanceArts.com
    55 Morthland Dr. Valparaiso, IN 46383 219-617-0725

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 10, 2012 at 9:35 am in reply to: Add Sexy Side Ties to Your Pole Shorts!

    Either use a safety pin on the end of the ribbon or buy one of these:

    http://s.ecrater.com/stores/50489/4e7938b8d8b69_50489n.jpg

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 10, 2012 at 9:04 am in reply to: Kontonica Shoes, true to size?

    I have never heard of them before…….((runs to google to check them out))

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 9, 2012 at 7:24 pm in reply to: Small-chested women and bras

    Garment tape and pasties.  ALWAYS prepare for slips of your costume top, it does not matter what your size.  I also use garment tape on my bottoms between my legs and across my belly.  One can never be too sure!

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 9, 2012 at 11:32 am in reply to: HelpCan’t seem to tense my muscles

    I am also not sure where you are located, but 5 hours ago was 7am on the east coast of the states….not many people awake and online on Sunday morning at that time.

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 9, 2012 at 11:31 am in reply to: HelpCan’t seem to tense my muscles

    I am not entirely clear of what you are asking, but usually what you want to try to do is imagine trying to get your belly button as close to your back as possible.

  • chemgoddess1

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    December 9, 2012 at 11:26 am in reply to: Amy Guion – spectacular performance

    The song sounds like either David Guetta or Deadmau5, probably the latter as they have more trippy type music like this.

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