omgItsMeChristine wants to weigh 115 by december 1st
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im genraly really hunched over due to my scoliosis. i want to seem more confident, and a bit taller since im only 5 feet :(
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How I did it: Simply put, it was a matter of reminding myself to straighten my lower back whenever I slouched. After about a couple of weeks, I started to get the idea - and now whenever I slouch I'm at the least mentally prompted to sit up. It actually hurt a fair bit for a while, I was using muscles I hadn't used! But is it worth it? Sure. It's a fine start. Read how I did it…
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How I did it: I didn't mean to improve my posture, but I took a Tai Qi class at a local community college. Half way through the semester, I had a whole new understanding of how I was holding my body and I gained unexpected skills on how to hold my body and move more efficiently. Read how I did it…
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How I did it: Improving my posture occurred gradually over the past 2 years. I realized from watching others and by catching glimpses of my reflection that slouching makes everyone look less attractive. You look fat(er)- and if you have tits (male or female) it makes them appear saggy(er). And that was enough motivation for me. Read how I did it…
chelsea_ny got home at 5 am and hopes to go to sleep soon. /:
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How I did it: I'd had bad posture forever but when I went through puberty and magically sprouted my large breasts, it got even worse. However, I was in chorus since I was in third grade and the techniques that help you to breathe properly while singing really improve your posture. Keep your shoulders back, chin parallel to the floor, imagine as though there is a string at the top of your head pulling your body upward. After a decade of practicing this … Read how I did it…
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working out
2 weeks ago
I’ve been finding that it’s much easier to have good posture after a good workout! Swimming & Yoga are definitely helping me improve…now the trick will be to make my workouts consistent enough to make a permanent difference.
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2 weeks ago
This a goal I need to get done, as I have postural imbalances and joint pain.
I will consciously try to improve my posture as well as do stretching, mobility and strengthening exercise.
sweet vv is getting there!
review on improve my posture
3 weeks ago
i’ve been doing great on this goal. i’ve started with acunpuncture to get rid of the pain and now i’m doing physiotherapy to straight up my back and i’m doing my best to get better as soon as possible.
singsingsing is counting taddies
tubs
3 weeks ago
bought some green tubs from coles supermarket (planet ark) and found they also make excellent horse feed bins..
Found myself now regularly walking over the paddocks with one on top my head, and heard the voice of my long dead ballet teacher ‘helps with posture’. Easiest way to carry as its too awkward otherwise.
practise :)
Always slouching
3 weeks ago
I think that my posture is influencing my confidence or the other way around. Which comes first? I hate to fake things, but unless I start standing proud, how am I going to feel or look good? Oh, why must I look like a shrunken mouse?
Khimen is working on getting up early!
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3 weeks ago
I’ve always wanted to do this, but sometimes I just get distracted and forget :(... I have scoliosis and so does my mom, so it’s actually a pretty important goal fr me to work on… I try to work on it when I go walking and definatley when I do yoga… it’s not much but it’s a start…
2 months, approx
3 weeks ago
Basically I just decided to do this one day after a long period of not caring, and from then on, every time I noticed myself slacking off on posture I would stand up taller and try and keep the pose. At first it felt extremely awkward and I rarely remembered to correct myself, but before long it began to feel natural.
cucumber_melon8 is trying to learn espanol :)
I don't want a hunchback
4 weeks ago
My sister has a gross hunchback, although she has gigantic boobs and is morbidly obese. I don’t want to have a hunchback even though I’m not sure if it’s possible since I have small boobs and am average weight. Still, I don’t want to take any chances so I try to catch myself any time I slouch and sit up. It is so difficult though and is sometimes painful to sit up straight because I’ve been slouching for so long. I don’t know how long it takes to improve your posture or to be able to always sit up straight, but I’m hoping pilates will help significantly.
rosesROSES is trying to relax.
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4 weeks ago
I slouch. a lot. The other day, my boyfriend’s grandmother told me if I kept it up, my back would be curved forever. >.< I know I have to stop. I just have to try. I can stand up straight in choir and when I dance, why can’t I do it all the time?
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Dani127 asks,
“How do i get started? Do i have to go to any groups or anything to achieve this goal?”
— 14 months ago |
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Gen asks,
“my back is straight but i hunch up my shoulders and stick out my cheast a little too much. any advice for how to chanege this?”
— 2 years ago |
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 Columbia
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efbq asks,
“How do I measure improvement? Do I have to rely on 'catching myself unawares' in reflections or on cameras, or is there some way I can get occasional feedback on a day to day level?”
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Ri73 asks,
“has anybody done Pilates for this? does it work?”
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WackyWeirdo asks,
“Has anyone tried the vibe-rite posture system? What did you think?”
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Smartkookie asks,
“Would anyone recommend using those shoulder harnesses, and which one?”
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greaedae asks,
“What would be a way for someone who is busy to improve their posture?”
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whereismyhairbrush asks,
“Are there any books that you know of about the Alexander Technique, or would I have to take lessons?”
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