My sisters and I belong to the fatty genes type and always hide ourselves away sometime from active sports or activities when we are younger due to low self esteem and bulky self.
Maybe that explain why we are still BIG now but well I am going to change this statement abit and set it as a goal for us -
It's ok to be BIG...but you got to start MOVIN' to better HEALTH...
Both Evelyn (younger) and I have started to work on our love for dance. Pamela (youngest), hope you start movin' soon to some active passion...
Evelyn is now learning ballet and already into her intermediate class and goes to 2 adult ballet classes per week.
When all our relatives heard she took up ballet, most of them laugh but guess inside they are feeling if she can dance ballet with her plus size and maybe worried as well if she will be "outcast" by her peers in the class. I have that "outcast" worry too but well, I believe Evelyn will be able to ignore those.
I guess mum didn't let her join any ballet class when she is younger, was also shadowed by the above consideration and felt she doesn't fit into the category as ballerina for her chubby size.
Can't blame mum too and I can feel now she is doing it's out of protecting Evelyn cos this world has always been brutal for chubby and plus size people regardless how old you are...
(Make me remember this side story, which happened to my best bud's niece who was chubby and get slammed by her ballet teacher for not dancing well because she is FAT. Her niece gave up ballet and went on diet on her own then @ only 5-6 yos and even now were concern about her size - **Any dance teachers who are reading this , please do not think dancing is strictly reserved for slim kids, your words will hurt their esteem whole of their lifetime. If happened a chubby kid is slower, isn't your job to help them if they are willing to put more effort and not give up!!)
For me, I am truly happy she finally STEPPED OUT to do something she wanted since young.
Well done!! Evelyn a *BIG* pat on your back and hope you became a ballerina soon...Gambatte!
For me, I love dancing too...I remember I can dance non-stop when clubbing in zouk during my poly days. Since becoming a mum, clubbing is nearly history.
I am still not sure if I am passionate about dancing but recently I STEPPED OUT again to see if it's my real passion... I registered myself to a 3 days workout instructor module conducted by Les Mills from the gym I go to. The workout is called Les Mills BODYJAM® -- a 55 minutes dance cardio workout choregraphed with the latest dance music. I have been in Les Mills BODYJAM® workout the past 1.5 yrs to replace clubbing. This is also the workout that keep me fit till now. It's never boring and keep very much alive after each lesson.
The 3 days class was conducted by Les Mills APAC BodyJam Trainer, Fabulous Arnold Warren and Fitness First GXM - Sexy Naila Nadwana. :)
Those 3 days, I learnt alot beside the techniques of Les Mills BODYJAM®, I also realised I need to work hard on my CONFIDENCE and SELF ESTEEM which put me down alot and obstructing me to become what I want to be in all aspects in my life and left me still pondering on my passion. But well at least I put my step out and see what is in store to dance and/or instruct for now and think how to improve myself if I want to pursue this passion.
I hope I can increase my confidence by my next personal milestone entry and got some good motivational experience to share. For now, any ecouragement and tips sharing on how to regain confidence will be appreciated!! :)
Now, I will continue with my bodyjam 52 practise at home and in the gym in hope to improve my techniques first.
Some recommendation for mummies who like to step out into a more active lifestyle but do not want spend too much money or are shy to join a gym or class. I started with all this home dvds before I step out as well ... see my favourite with my comments on the DVDs on the left corner of my blog or go straight to amazon below.
*Forget to add, it's cheaper to get from amazon directly or order through a spree*
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