Hello my fellow Curvy Poleanistas,

Welcome to my obsession! I am Freida, of Washington, DC and I am obsessed with Pole Fitness. I would like to take the time to say thank you for stopping by to check out my crazy world and welcome to my blog. This is my place to encourage other women like me who are looking to get in shape and come out of their preverbal shells. I will share with you along the way my ups and downs of my getting in shape through pole fitness.

My back story: I am a wife and mother of 2 who over the years have constantly put my health on the back burner to the point where my husband is pushing me out of the door to the closest gym or fitness class, LOL. I am currently a level 1 student and have been training for 1 month so far. I was addicted to this form of exercise since my very first class.

I am in no way a health or fitness guru and I am learning as I go. I will provide tips that have worked for me and those that have not. I will not be posting crazy 30 day challenges or diets to drop a quick 5,10,15, or 20lbs my blog is about me getting the best shape I can be through pole fitness. I admit there may be some healthier eating options sprinkled in along with other works out I have incorporated to get stronger for pole, but for informational purposes only.

Prior to starting my training I realized there isn’t much information for the more curvy women like myself that would like to get into this form of exercise and I wanted to remedy that if even in a small way.

I have completed numerous web searches for pole fitness before and after photos as well as check out blogs of other pole fanatics, but unfortunately they weren’t helpful to me. I am a visual person and I know that works as a great motivator for myself.

I decided that I will be the guinea pig for us bigger ladies that would like to get into Pole fitness.  If I can help one person or motivate them to at least give it a try then I have achieved my goal. I understand how it feels to walk in a room and be the heaviest girl in the room and wondering why am I here? Where is the exit? How long will it take for someone to give you that look of confusion wondering why you of all people are here?  I understand that instant blow to your confidence this causes that will intern cause you to question why am I here and why am I doing this to myself?  

I’m hoping to be healthier, but above that to ultimately feel good about myself and to feel more like a woman and what better way to do that than twirling around a shiny pole lol. The entire workout is sensual and takes you out of your shell even if you put up a stern fight. When your instructor says “do something with that free hand; such as caress your body, rub your hair, etc.” once you get over the initial thought I look like an idiot it’s not so bad I promise.