Lifestyle tips

I'm openly asking for encouragement/advice here, so if that's not your jam, please move along 💕

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...

Go for it. You are overthinking it. More good can come from it than bad

I can’t help much with the classes part but if you want to go for it you totally should! You’re allowed to be slower and have less stamina when you’re noticeably much fatter than everyone else - lean into that comfort.

As far as Shein, I know some garments list their actual dimensions in the details. I have friends between 400-530lbs who have found some good stuff that fits well, it just requires that extra amount of searching.

Ahh tysm! I never thought of my size making it more 'okay' to take breaks/be out of breath, but you're totally right!

I'll re-download Shein and give it another shot, that gives me hope that I'll hopefully be able to find affordable stuff

Update: My first class was the other day and it went well! I ended up taking extra breaks and not doing any floor moves, but I did well and it was so fun to be out doing an activity with my friends! Afterwards we went out for Thai food and I had 2 cocktails, satay chicken skewers, pad thai, half of my fiance's yellow curry, and some passionfruit cheesecake!

So balance? Lol! Thanks guys 💕

Improving your cardio becomes very difficult once you pass the 300 pound mark but not impossible.I personally do 30-45 minute cardio session by mixing up walking and a little bit off running/jogging.I jog for about a minute straight or until im tired and then I walk for abour 3-4 minutes to catch my breath

God thinking about a jogging routine makes me want to just lie down and eat oreos, hopefully what little of my cardio I have doesnt shrink more 😅