Hey! Newbie ... does anyone bellydance?

Clew · May 2010

Hello everyone - I'm another newbie, coming in to say hello. I never struggled with my weight until my late 20's - and then when I just buckled down and watched what I ate I could shed it pretty easily. But since hitting my late 30's, it's extremely difficult to get it off! I'm also a stress eater, which doesn't help :blushing: ... Thought MFP could help me keep track of what I'm doing, where I'm going, and what I did that either did or didn't help.

On a semi-related note, I started bellydancing a few years ago and I really dig it. It's a deceptively challenging core workout! Does anyone else here do this?

Looking forward to making new friends and celebrating successes ... have a great week ~

shadows1177 · May 2010

Hi! Well I have only been here for 5 days and I have lost 10 pounds! Thats a huge amount and I am sure that I might be an exception so a rule or something but I owe it to MFP! It has really helped me to see exactly how much everything that I eat and drink effects me and how much even the smallest of activity helps. I used to belly dance (before I got the belly LOL) and I have been thinking about that and hula again. I know that they are big callorie burners and great for building strength too. Best of luck!

aippolito1 · May 2010

I don't but the girl who signed me up at the gym I use teaches a belly dance (shimmy) class and I can tell she's slimmed out just from when I started going to the gym in January. It definitely works!

delilahthegoddess · May 2010

Welcom to MFP

I am a belly dancer and teacher. Always glad to lend support to another belly dancing goddess

lirenebrown · May 2010

I am interested in taking a class this summer.

Clew · May 2010

Thanks for the warm welcome, ladies! I'm trying to get back into the bellydancing - I haven't done it for a few months. I live in the country and it's a challenge to get to the classes ... I have DVD's but it's real easy to blow them off - LOL - even though I feel incredible when I do it! Crazy, right? Here's to supporting each other with picking it back up again.

SayRah · May 2010

I do!

I'm not too great at it but it's a lot of fun.

SexyIsPainful · May 2010

I tried doing with the Shimmy program on Fit tv - but I need lessons in technique though. I really want to take classes. I think it is a good core workout because I felt the soreness the next couple of days....

wolfie209 · May 2010

Hello all. I just signed up today. Yes I bellydance. I started lessons oh like 15 years ago. It is my most favorite thing to do and I was surpised at how much I really burn doing it. I stopped the dance and activity over the last year and really packed on the poundage, including being stupid and drinking Starbucks everyday and eating fast food. Now, I'm back and ready to camel roll!! haha. Anyway, feel free to befriend me or chat especially about dance or music. I so look forward to making good progress. I can't believe how hard it is to get the right calories with the RIGHT kind of food. Anyway... DANCE ON!

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czar1978 · May 2010

Hey! Welcome from a fellow belly dancer and instructor! :drinker:

Of course you feel incredible when you belly dance! It is an ancient art celebrating women! Belly dance promotes healthy living and a positive attitude for women of all shapes and sizes.

MFP is a great site. It will help you accomplish your goals!

Corbinsmom · May 2010

Love bellydancing!!!! I started taking classes with my sister and within six months we were dancing in restaurants and I was sitting there thinking.... how did I get here??? but I love it and you can keep it low impact. It's great for your sefl esteem too.!

Welcome!