mcuellar2413
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@Charley thanks you are very sweet ! I know my situation is a little different so I don't want you to think that I was implying you were being insensitive, just offering a warning about a dangerous subject! LOL There is another studio that I have taken classes at and they always promote that their poles have no weight limit and they are for all sizes, it wasn't a consideration for me at first because I only weigh like 160(I am short), but now I am realizing they are much more sensitive. I will be making the switch to the new studio after the holidays.
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Unfortunately she is the owner so I can't really complain. She always says it in a concerned way but it is still embarassing especially when it is in front of other people. I don't know maybe I am just being too sensitive but it sure has lowered my morale! I think I will be taking my business somewhere else at the end of the month.
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In my opinion it is better not to mention the weight issue, because trust me us plus size women already know it is a bit of a limitation or challenge. I am between a size 12 & 14 and when I started I had absolutely no upper body strength but after two months it is getting better. My teacher is always saying we need to slim you down because it is slowing you down. Or you should come to Zumba so we can get some of that weight off, as you lose weight it will get easier. Or my favorite was a wrist sit was hard for me because of my short arms and big thighs. Anyway as you can see I have a mental tape running of all these comments that were not meant in a mean way and it is pretty much making me want to quit. I have a pole at home and I can do a variety of spins, pole sit, crucifix, climb a little, and almost invert but I know if I just work on it at home I won't achieve as much. Anyway I just think it is safer to let your students vent their insecurites and frustrations but just be reassuring don't bring up weight.