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Yes its very normal. In fact having your weight not move for a month (or even more) can be normal. If you putting in all the work, eating right and exercising then likely you are gaining muscle or you happen to be retaining some water weight that week. Find other ways that aren't just the scale to measure your progress-…

Just figured out who the poler is in the shot, its Sergia Louise Anderson. Not sure if that helps anyone!

Those shoes are customized. Here is a good tutorial (though I would recommend taping off the parts you don't want the glitter on and I heard mod podge is a great glue) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjwyyaAxKz8 and definitely spray a sealant on afterwards.

I don't, I actually just for the image on pinterest. P.S. I have a whole pole dance board with awesome videos and pics if you want to check it out: http://pinterest.com/JillianWilschke/pole-dance/ I think what you do to get into it (just guessing here BTW) is go into a basic invert, release hands (making sure you have a…

I always though this was a great pose

BEST POLE DAY EVER!!! I finally did a reverse grab body spiral (http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/171/reverse-grab/) !! Its on my bday list!! Also did a butterfly (http://www.empowermentthroughexoticdance.com/Jan2010Gallery08.jpg0 and archer (http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/318/closed-inside-leg-hang/)!! Things I…

Realized that laybacks mean different things to different people...also I'm too excited not to share more. The layback for me is no handed, gripping the pole between my thighs and going upside down! This is 1 of 5 moves I'm going to do by my Bday 4/26 including invert, headstand, body spiral, and stag. Will add more if I…

Finally got my layback!!!!! SO EXCITED!

These are my goals to get done by my birthday (4/26): 1. INVERTS!! (been at it forever but not consistantly so I'm upping my focus on them), 2. laybacks (which I think I'll actually get in the next class or two), 3. body spiral (something about letting go with one hand while I swing my body in front of the pole just freaks…

I use dry hands, but only when I absolutely because I want to build up the strength in my hands. But its really good for when I'm first learning a move and am nervous/sweating

Woohoo ...looking great!!

My experience with stretch marks itching is that are either growing in size or shrinking (for lack of better terms). If you are losing weight it likely means they are shrinking. Get a stretch mark cream like Palmer's Coco Butter Massage Cream for Stretch Marks, put it on everyday and that should help with the itching and…

It funny how long it take for me to figure out which one I am when looking in the mirror a my dance studio (when our faces aren't clearly visible). I typically have to go off my outfit, most of the time I'm pretty horrified, but occasionally I'm expecting way worse and I'm pleasantly surprised.

I think you're right, I need to focus on all the positive things my body can do and not what I actually see in the mirror. At some point I'll see what I want but until then I'll try to focus on all the amazing things my body can do. :heart:

Its like a figurehead but with an armpit grip with your inside arm with both arms out straight in front of you, hopefully with some grace lol

Tried Artemis for the first time and got it!! YAY!!! (I love lacewitch gif so I'm taking this as an excuse to use it!)

Not strictly pole dancing, but I just got Alethea Austin's Pure Splits, I thought it was going to be just stretching, but man thats a WORKOUT!!!! For about 1/2 the video she uses the pole in some way too. Also I do take classes (2-3 a week) but I found it really helpful to find youtube videos of routines I like and copy…

Doing it the slow and healthy way, will be adding you as a friend!

well the age is pretty close I'm taken, 25, designer and owner of my own fashion accessory business

YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!!! thanks for posting so many pics, they are so inspiring!

@Jonesingmucho single, 36, bank manager

I am not at all happy with my flexibility and one of my goals this year is to not only get my splits - left, right, center- and over splits - at least right. I have a pole instructor who is using Aleathea Austen's Pure Splits and I borrowed it from her.....it is amazing!!! Definitely had the wrong idea that just sitting in…

Need some help with this too!!! What does your husband like to eat? Might be easier to go from there

I also wonder if it depends the scale, perhaps its not able to register small incremental changes, but honestly I don't know. The same thing happens to me

Being able to stay in plank position for over a minute!!!

Everything about this is amazing!

ditto ;D

I actually really need a pair of standard black heels, but I keep getting distracted by sparkles! lol

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Its not one thing, its a multitude of things hitting at once. First, seeing pictures of myself and not recognizing who I was. Second, finally weighing myself and being TWENTY lbs heavier than I thought (I was clearly in denial). Third, pole dancing for over a year and still not being able to invert. Fourth, not wanting…