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Lanabean
Yoginis
Member since 11/05 9202 total posts
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Lana
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Since going back to ballet...
I find myself being tougher on myself about my body....not like how I used to, but I was hoping I would just enjoy it--minus the harsh criticism on myself. I'm not sure how to get over this....I mean, I'm 28, not 16. I'm not going to look the same......
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Posted 10/26/06 9:28 AM  |
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MrsS1126
MY FOREVER
Member since 1/06 1671 total posts
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Jackie
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Re: Since going back to ballet...
There's no reason to be hard on yourself, your beautiful...hang in there 
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| Posted 10/26/06 9:30 AM |
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usuk2004
I'm ONE!
Member since 5/05 5150 total posts
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Farah
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Re: Since going back to ballet...
Unfortunately, I think that's all part of standing in a room of mirrors with 20 other women for prolonged periods of time  I just took class for the first time in ages and felt awful about myself...
I find it a little helpful at least to try to find myself a spot with as little view of myself as possible. It's hard to avoid during centre work, but I just try to concentrate on how it feels, and not pay attention to how it looks - does taht make sense?
Baggy clothes help too!  But I'm sure you look great!
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| Posted 10/26/06 9:34 AM |
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Lanabean
Yoginis
Member since 11/05 9202 total posts
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Lana
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Re: Since going back to ballet...
Posted by usuk2004
Unfortunately, I think that's all part of standing in a room of mirrors with 20 other women for prolonged periods of time I just took class for the first time in ages and felt awful about myself...
I find it a little helpful at least to try to find myself a spot with as little view of myself as possible. It's hard to avoid during centre work, but I just try to concentrate on how it feels, and not pay attention to how it looks - does taht make sense?
Baggy clothes help too! But I'm sure you look great!
Ah, so true!!!!!!! I have "my spot" at the barre...the same one since I was 11.
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| Posted 10/26/06 9:44 AM |
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Snozberry
I might steal your diamonds
Member since 2/06 4680 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Since going back to ballet...
Lana, ballet skirts were my friend (so was wearing all black) when I took ballet.
I'm sure you look great but I totally agree with what Farah said, too.
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| Posted 10/26/06 9:46 AM |
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azoodie
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Team SEXY BACK
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Re: Since going back to ballet...
Lana, I can stand next to you in a leotard in tights! I'm sure that'll make you feel better!! 
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| Posted 10/26/06 9:47 AM |
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johnsae
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Re: Since going back to ballet...
Easier said than done, but keep telling yourself that it's not a competition.
You're there to have fun!
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| Posted 10/26/06 9:47 AM |
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sticklee
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Stick
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Re: Since going back to ballet...
i know exactly how you feel- same happens to me when i am put in certain situations.
my advice is to keep reminding yourself that you have different priorities now. i wasted so much of my teens and college worrying about my body that took away from just enjoying life the way a college student would. things that mattered then (such as who is the thinnest in your class) don't matter now. i just try to remember that there are more important things in life to focus that energy on and enjoy it
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| Posted 10/26/06 10:20 AM |
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usuk2004
I'm ONE!
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Farah
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Re: Since going back to ballet...
Also, Lana, if there are professional dancers in your class, you can always try telling yourself what I used to when I was working at the ballet and compared myself to ballerinas that were my age, but definitely not my body type - it's their JOB to WORKOUT!!! 
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| Posted 10/26/06 11:17 AM |
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