My first article for Bodybinds went up yesterday! I understand it may be a little less risque than the bb crowd is used to but I do feel that keeping your body in shape helps us all feel a little more sexy!
"If you are looking for a well-rounded work-out and want to get the most bang for your buck, then an option worth exploring is yoga. Depending on the type of class you choose, you may be able to combine weight training (using your own body weight), cardio (flow) and stretching in a single class."
Read the rest of the post HERE.
As some of you may remember, the PDBA recently struck a deal with Bodybinds to write some lifestyle blogs. Lifestyle meaning, we don't have to just write about pole, we can write about everyday life. Most of us have multi-faceted lives, so of course, we don't only read pole blogs. My first blog for Bodybinds, in fact, will be about the benefits of yoga.
Anyway, I had never worn Bodybinds. I don't exactly have the body type you might typically find wearing something like Bodybinds. As part of our deal, we had the opportunity to order loner items so that we could try out the product and feel like we connected more and understood the company for which we would be writing. I had checked out the website and saw that the maximum stretch on the one size fits "all" (or most) items would still barely fit me. I was worried about destroying the loaner. I just resigned myself to the fact that I would probably blow the seams out and would just reimburse her for the product and be okay with that embarrassing little experience. I also talked myself into not being able to wear the product properly as the elastic would just cut into my fat rolls, and no one really wants to outline fat rolls. But this was business and I was going to give Bodybinds a fair review. Jackie, the owner, had asked us for measurements. I casually threw mine over to her, fully expecting her response to be, "sorry, we don't have anything for you." I ordered the "safest" item I could possibly order -- and only the top because I figured the bottoms wouldn't work for me.
How wrong I was.
When my beautiful little red Bodybinds bag showed up, I was hesitant but excited. I pulled out the hot pink Michelle Bondage Bikini Top and immediately put it on over my shirt. I was confused for a second, then I got really excited. This was clearly custom made to fit my larger than average sized body! I e-mailed Jackie and asked her if she had custom-made the top for me. She confirmed she had. I was over the moon, and I excitedly set up my photoshoot for the following Saturday.
I truly do believe that a picture is worth a thousand words, so I would rather post photos than explain my dance session. First off, these are not professionally taken or edited photos (as evidenced by my cellulite and the off-balance coloring). This is a girl and her camera alone in a studio. I just wanted to dance around and see how the top fared. I danced for almost an hour and let the camera roll. I got tired and sweaty, but the top stayed in place. Since it was made in a larger size, it didn't cut into my fat rolls, and it was extremely comfortable to wear. My only regret was that I didn't order the bottoms or go crazy and order one of the other items my sad little mind told me I was too big to wear. So enjoy my photo journal and if you are considering Bodybinds, please do contact Jackie and talk to her about your body concerns so she can put your mind at ease and help you choose the perfect Bodybinds outfit for you!
I am very excited to be included as one of BodyBinds' new lifestyle bloggers. Please read the PDBA announcement HERE.
I am especially excited to try out BodyBinds to see if they will stretch to accommodate my ample body. Please keep an eye on BodyBinds' website and the PDBA fan site for upcoming articles from some pole bloggers that I truly admire and adore!
What kind of articles would you like to see on the BodyBinds site? Are you interested in costuming tips? Healthy recipes? I'm taking requests here!
