Comments on: That Fit and Fat Thing

By: Lyssa Poole

Lyssa Poole — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:10:50 +0000

Sure thing! I think one of the instructors of one of the studios I am associated with was JUST in Seattle, so I will ask her and get back to you

By: Pauline

Pauline — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:03:48 +0000

Hi Lyssa this was for me right? As for finding the right dance place, I live in Seattle WA so if you know anyone good here let me know, thanks!

By: Lyssa Poole

Lyssa Poole — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:50:09 +0000

IGNORE THIS IT WAS MEANT TO BE A REPLY TO A DIFFERENT COMMENT >>OOPS

By: Lyssa Poole

Lyssa Poole — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:49:27 +0000

I understand about the stretchmarks, I actually have them as well. And have most of the time I have been dancing because the medications I was yo-yo ing back ind forth. I guarantee when you take that FIRST class you will not feel so bad. And with each time you dance and learn more, you will find you can roll up your shirt and expose your stomach and see that you won’t burst into flames, or get laughed at. That you will be JUST as strong and beautiful as anyone else.
I have heard women before who want to start dancing and join a gym so that their stomachs can be flat to learn to belly dance. SO they are getting fit, in order to dance a dance where fitness isn’t really an issue. ALL dance teachers promote the dance NOT the figure. And encourage women of ANY shape and size to come and learn. Just something to consider. If you were near my area I could refer you to some studios around here. Either way I know about a couple of places around the US so if you are ever interested or ready to stark drop me a line, and I can maybe point you to a good place

By: Lyssa Poole

Lyssa Poole — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:48:40 +0000

By: Pauline

Pauline — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:25:53 +0000

Wow I want to do that! I wish I had your confidence. I’m working on accepting my body and enjoying dancing. My belly is a tough place because I’ve experienced trauma there and it’s where we hold all our emotions. I have stretch marks on my tummy that I am really self conscious about – I don’t think I’d even mind that I have a big belly if it didn’t have the stretch marks on it. No matter what size I am or will be, I’ll always have hips and I love to shake them. Now I need to build my core, stamina, and confidence…

By: littlem

littlem — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:58:14 +0000

“A major achievement indeed since it’s physically frickin impossible. I get that this is stated a lot and that many people believe it, but how does someone who wants us to trust him as a reporter make this mistake?”

Bad sloppy writing?

When I started a regular, serious, breathe-y Pilates program, at home and at studio, an hour a day, my BP dropped 12 systolic and 2 diastolic points after about 4 months. It was actually a little startling.

I might actually get some core strength too one of these days, but that’s going to take some more time, I think.

By: Lyssa Poole

Lyssa Poole — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:43:04 +0000

Aww thank you!
As I said I have been doing it for 11 years, and the reason I started (back when I was 15) was that I was taking medication that was making me gain weight. But I am one of those lovely women who is just full figured to begin with. I think my optimum weight would be like 170-180? if I went any smaller I would not look right. I have WIDE hips and broad shoulders as well as an ample bust (despite having a breast reduction when I was 18) SO when I discovered Belly dance, it helped me learn to love my body for the way it is. It was hard being curvier younger AND having a large chest, so Belly dancing (and the WONDERFUL first teacher I had, though she was a VERY slim woman) showed me the joys of a dance that takes a LOT of strength and stamina and that strength has stayed with me. I had Brain surgery (2 of them) back in October and at my 6 month mark I started dancing again and it was like I never stopped. So there is another good piece of proof that not only am I full figured, but I was also strong enough after being in BED for 6 months to get up and dance just as hard and strong and gracefully as someone half my size. If you have never tried it, I would GREATLY advise doing so. It can do SO much for a person. Mentally, physically and emotionally. It was a life saver for me and no matter what no matter how many names I got called or that the studio I am part of won’t hire me out because of my size, I will still dance, and I will love myself while I do it

By: MissMeaghan

MissMeaghan — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:15:40 +0000

That was some amazing stuff! Belly dancing totally wows me.

By: Tee Thompson

Tee Thompson — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:15:12 +0000

They covered thin fat and healthy fat on a recent episode of Rachel. They had a very thin person who was very unhealthy and had detrimental fat around her organs and a large girl who was very healthy.