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for the names: everyone uses different names at different places. At my studio a yogini is a basket. The only way for me to remember them is to just do them over and over. I know when my instructor calls out moves, I tend to forget them until she shows them.

Splits: I am like you. I can do a split on the ground w/no problem. im now lifting my back leg up. One day I want to rub my heel through my hair a la Alethea style. I say work on your hip flexors more, how much do you stretch them before you do a pole spilt. I can get my leg up there but its not pretty ….yet. I would stretch them out first and see how that feels.

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I would absolutely love to have at least 3 different options for meal plans so I don’t get bored with the monotony as I am always on the go and this example is something I could definitely manage. I understand what to do to get my body where it needs to be, its the eating that always trips me up. I typically eat lean cuisines because they are fast and make the trip with me when I am on the go pretty well. I have heard that they aren’t so great though because they are high in sodium.

It’s true they are high in sodium, but they are okay in a pinch. There are a lot of things you can do to prepare for meals on the go…I spend usually Sunday cooking ahead and portioning everything in 1 serving containers so I have my food with me wherever I need it…there ore many things that don’t need to be microwaved which helps when I don’t have one available or when time is limited. I will post some food choices later today when I have more time…I want to help in anyway I can…you guys are my FAMILY…and we are here to support each other with EVERTYTHING!!!!

the sodium is used as a preservative for the food. Thats why is insanely high. I am slowly breaking myself of frozed meals. When I cook, I try to make an extra portion – that becomes my lunch the next day. I read somewhere that someone makes an extra portion they wrap it up and put it in the freezer so they have homemade frozen meals.

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:shhh: im supposed to be working https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_geek.gif LOL!

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First off, congrats on the new LO.

Im a 2-time c section mom. I had my 1st csect before I poled and the 2nd one after I started. My dr had told me no exercise for 6weeks after birth, which I think is pretty much the norm. I couldnt wait until my 6w were up, I was dying to get back on the pole. It had been almost a year since I got back. I will have to say that I felt like I had re learn alot since I lost alot of strength during my hiatus. Make sure you get to ok from your OB, like everyone said its a major surgery and they are cutting into your abdomen. Ease into poling, its gonna take a few attempts but your body will have its aha moment and let you do what you used to do.

My abs are much stronger than they used to be!

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Here are the questions:
1. What country are you located in:US
2. What operating system is on your computer:Windows Vista, which some days I feel like jabbing myself in the eye w/a fork using it
3. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate the video performance on your computer: 9 – once it got queued up, it was good to go
4. What web browser did you use: Google Chrome
5. What kind of phone do you have:Blackberry Bold 9700, currently on BB OS 6
6. Did the video work on your phone:worked once I hit download
7. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate the video performance on your phone:9, it wasnt instant but it worked well
8. How does the performance of the test video compare to the performance of current StudioVeena.Com video:quick load up
9. Please provide any other comments regarding your video experience:

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I have to say I am loving that NYPD has super early pole classes, I think thats just plain awesome!

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I try to visualize while im at work listening to my music but its hard when your trying to reassign a title and all you can think about is the sequence your putting together. Im going to work more on remembering my routines, I am famous for it and constantly forget what I put in it. I figured the earlier I have the routines the more I can put them into my head mentally.

Im thinking of changing up my routine at the gym. Im gonna do a 10min warm up on the bike, wrist exercises, rotator cuff, inner/outer thighs, 15 min of elepictal (this is where I kick the machines ass), then push ups (30-20-10 reps and doing dips/reverse push up), abs, then stretch. The good thing about gym is during the week its 24hr, so I will normally go when my youngest goes to bed.

Im also thinking of taking a few regular dance classes to incorporate different styles. Im taking a Hip Hop class pretty soon.

I love my music! Its pretty much sums up my range in music diversity. I would like to thank my broadcasting school for teaching me to respect the music! lol. My floor/chair is very cheeky and fun, the song is Holla Till You Pass Out by 3OH!3. Which im thinking having a fun costume – my fish shoes, velcro skirt to remove, maybe some chains since its got a hip hop feel to it. My pole princess really shows off my enthusaism in pole – The Sound of Madness by Shinedown. It was the theme to last years NHL Playoffs – im a huge Washington Capitals fan so I was gonna do something in the scheme. My pole diva is very dramatic and slow. 3 Libras by A Perfect Circle. Im debating doing pointe on this one since its gonna have alot of ballet feel behind it. Im stuck on that costume.

The odd thing is hubby was actually helping me stretch the other night! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif I told him id hire him to help me stretch and ill pay in the things I dont like doing https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif ! He might be finally seeing the pole light!!!

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All I will say is that I am very surprised that they opted to go this route after the fiasco that was Pole Star.

And, no, I am not voting.

I had that thought as well.

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Empy I can see where your coming from with this. I think when it becomes a ‘let the public decide’, it naturally becomes a popularity contest. Ive experienced that when I would run for things like student council in school. If you werent the popular one, then you were out. But then again think about the American Idol or Americas Got Talent, they are both highly rated shows that rely on viewer vote. But from the things ive heard, its not really a mass vote (I read somewhere that on AI, they will restrict calls from those voting where the person is from). I do like the idea that they gave the pole world a voice on who should get into USPDF.

As for voting where you can, I look at it this way ‘if I was her entering, wouldnt I want people to help me as much as they could to get me in’. I always think as much as I help others, it will come back to me one day. If you were the one waiting to be picked, wouldnt you want your friends to help you out in every way they could? As much as I wanted to help RaquelleStar get in by attacking every computer at the dealer to get in a vote, I didnt. Quite honestly, I got slammed with work and really didnt have alot time to tell my coworkers about the USPDF vote.

As for the timing rule, there are alot of submission vids that went passed the mark – not with USPDF but also EMW too. They are only looking at the time frame they ask for, they could care less what you do after 3:00 mark.

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what makes it better, it looks like he drew the Xdome and colored the pole as close to the TG!

Super cute Veena

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Fiddlesticks! LOL! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
Guess it was wishful thinking on my part https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

Yes! I still have hope! Who knew being 5’4 and having extra love on the thighs would have advantages with pole!!!

Thanks everyone for the imput, im gonna give it a try Thurs when I head in for pole play.

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Lulu’s shamless plug!

We have a floor/chair class at my studio. These are both my performance videos from Ms Xpose 2008 and 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5FkGkfdyHU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk_b0_06FkM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

OMGsh, you are way too good and WAAAAY too fast for me to catch onto your spunk girlfriend. I think I got whiplash just watching you move! Okay, I’m kinda jealous and now we totally can’t be friends LOL! No seriously, your dancing is awesome thanks so much for sharing these with me. I’d be lucky to have that much confidence in my pinkie toe, but one day hopefully!
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_redface.gif Well, thank you! When its performance time, I just lose myself in the routine and music!

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Lulu’s shamless plug!

We have a floor/chair class at my studio. These are both my performance videos from Ms Xpose 2008 and 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5FkGkfdyHU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk_b0_06FkM

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I do a circuit training when it comes to my abs. Im trying to work on them daily, but my life gets in the way. I do reg crunches, bicycles, and a lower ab crunch. I do a 30-20-10 rotation. I will also do planks – that helps the transverse abs which helps make them lay flat.

I dont mind having a little extra love on top of mine. They are looking better – esp after having 2 kids with the last one giving me horizontal stretch marks, me gaining 80lbs and him coming out over 11lbs. My stretch marks look really good!

If anyone wants to borrow my current free weight (my son – hes 30lbs and only 18mos), hes available! 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

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That is kinda wierd, I sent it via my gmail account.

Awakenings in Philly is interested!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

Im just fully jumping into this on faith only! No one has bought tickets yet, but some of my friends said they were buying this week.

I also added an option on the site that if you cant attend but interested in helping the cause that theres a donation option too. That money is solely just for The Red Devils.