Monique

Apr 24 at 05:48 PM

Remember our initial thoughts/ reactions may be old habits and not indicative of us failing to make progress and change. To be aware that my initial reaction is X, but I don’t linger there and feed that reaction; instead I counter it with a more realistic thought (maybe with your examples: something that acknowledges this workout was hard and I had more energy/better form/whatever another time this week/ month is fair. That it is frustrating to experience these ebbs and flows, yet zooming out you can assess your overall progress and know your commitment to health isn’t just one day or week of workouts.

Apr 24 at 05:47 PM

I really appreciate what you posted, and the responses below. Some thoughts about your question are: as imperfect and perfectly worthy human beings, it’s a good start to check our expectations are realistic and compassionate. Expecting to have all sides of ourselves perfectly cultivated and balanced feeds into our false belief that we aren’t reaching something attainable. Yet being able to build upon our skill set and strive for more balanced thinking is excellent and a realistic process.

Apr 24 at 05:46 PM

Ugh I cannot be brief in my response to you, Amanda! If you have a few mins, please read this multi-post essay.

Apr 24 at 07:39 AM

Thanks Lindsey! 💙😂🥸🤷‍♀️

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Apr 24 at 04:03 AM

This all-standing class really worked my lower half! I will continue to come back to it to progress on straight leg stretches and see if I can do the one-leg balance work the whole way through without dropping to 2 feet for a quick second. Progress not perfection.

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Apr 23 at 04:38 PM

Heeeey fellow tall girl! I bought it used off of FB Marketplace, but apparently it is Barre Trainer brand, portable double freestanding 4 foot ballet barre, 29” base. Extremely lightweight and easy to adjust.

Apr 23 at 04:33 PM

*Yes, so many distractions, but your message about it is beautiful! And whenever Marnie’s meditations echo that, I feel it in my soul.

Apr 23 at 04:31 PM

Yes! So many distractions, but

Apr 23 at 04:31 PM

“nevertheless, she persisted.” Yessss Miranda, you juggled all of that and STILL got it in today! 🎉 I agree, the quiet and limited distractions are a sweet spot of an early morning or nighttime workout.

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Apr 23 at 11:32 AM

I only have experience with a portable barre, but that alone was a fantastic upgrade from using a chair! Mine is adjustable, so as a tall person having the height options was a form game changer. Of course, mounted to the wall means it’s the right height for you. If I was making a dedicated gym/studio space, I would want at least 2 walls having a mirror visible from the barre. I’m not yet to the point where I can totally feel the correct form, and I need to check a mirror often to help correct me. THEN I notice it feels better. Either way- I’m so excited for you and the adventure of creating this special space!