I'm openly asking for encouragement/advice here, so if that's not your jam, please move along đź’•
Hey y'all, my skinny friends managed to convince me to sign up for 6 weeks of dance classes with a performance at the end, and I'm kind if freaking out about it...
- Its with a studio I did a drop in class with last year, so I know they are a body positive space (this type of dance requires twerking/booty shaking, so im helped in that department haha), BUT
- I was by far the fattest person in the room then, and I was in the 280lb range... I just crossed 322lbs the other day, so I am even bigger...
- Also I remember struggling to keep up with all the steps and sweating and panting a lot last time, and I know I've lost even more stamina with my 40lb+ gain
- I will be required to buy/source costume pieces, I'm scared that I won't be able to find nicher pieces in my size either at all, or quickly/affordably (I know last season they had the dancers in leopard bustiers (think corset without boning))... Im a size 26, so Shein/Temu aren't really options bc their size 4x usually fit closer to size 20/22 in my experience.... Plus size consignment stores do exist in my area, but idk if they'll have what I need and even if they do, I find they charge the same or nearly as much as Torrid...
For those still listening lol:
- Have yall ever done group fitness with friends? How did you manage to keep up/communicate your needs without feeling shame both to your friends and to your instructors?
- How do I find niche dance performance wear in plus sizes (bigger than size 22) that deliver quickly/to Canada?
- How do I keep my spirits up to keep going when I need more breaks/cant do the same moves, especially if I think (they probably won't bc people are self involved) folks are judging me for being so out if shape, especially people whose opinions I value?
Tbh I do think its super hot that ill be the fattest bitch out there shaking my fat on stage to Rihanna while people watch/cheer, but there's so much I have to get through first to get there and Im so scared ahaha...
Hey y'all, my skinny friends managed to convince me to sign up for 6 weeks of dance classes with a performance at the end, and I'm kind if freaking out about it...
- Its with a studio I did a drop in class with last year, so I know they are a body positive space (this type of dance requires twerking/booty shaking, so im helped in that department haha), BUT
- I was by far the fattest person in the room then, and I was in the 280lb range... I just crossed 322lbs the other day, so I am even bigger...
- Also I remember struggling to keep up with all the steps and sweating and panting a lot last time, and I know I've lost even more stamina with my 40lb+ gain
- I will be required to buy/source costume pieces, I'm scared that I won't be able to find nicher pieces in my size either at all, or quickly/affordably (I know last season they had the dancers in leopard bustiers (think corset without boning))... Im a size 26, so Shein/Temu aren't really options bc their size 4x usually fit closer to size 20/22 in my experience.... Plus size consignment stores do exist in my area, but idk if they'll have what I need and even if they do, I find they charge the same or nearly as much as Torrid...
For those still listening lol:
- Have yall ever done group fitness with friends? How did you manage to keep up/communicate your needs without feeling shame both to your friends and to your instructors?
- How do I find niche dance performance wear in plus sizes (bigger than size 22) that deliver quickly/to Canada?
- How do I keep my spirits up to keep going when I need more breaks/cant do the same moves, especially if I think (they probably won't bc people are self involved) folks are judging me for being so out if shape, especially people whose opinions I value?
Tbh I do think its super hot that ill be the fattest bitch out there shaking my fat on stage to Rihanna while people watch/cheer, but there's so much I have to get through first to get there and Im so scared ahaha...
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