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Permalink Reply by Vikki perry on April 27, 2012 at 2:14pm

Actually, we (as somewhat bigger people) get a fair amount of the "OMG you're so fat." comments.  Usually they aren't quite that nice and make you feel like you should go hide under the bed. (or at least they make me feel that way.)  Still, I agree with you. Making comments on people's bodies regardless of size is wrong. 

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Permalink Reply by Michy(^-^) on August 13, 2012 at 8:12pm

i definatly agree with you as a plus sized hooper no , not even that as a girl thats not cool 

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Permalink Reply by Claire "Snoodatron" on April 27, 2012 at 3:00pm

Thankyou, it was :') and I get EXACTLY the same "sugar-coated-insults" on my weight, and it really gets to me at times :/ But it makes me feel a little less insecure to know (from your response and the other lovely ones on here) that it's not just me that gets bothered by this :) xxx

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StudentPermalink Reply by Ayla Hammons on April 27, 2012 at 2:12pm

Spinning lotus hoops, that is a great idea. But you need more, if your hooping sessions are super hardcore. And I know a lot of ours are. You need to eat starchy carbs BEFORE the workout. And protein and a bit of sugar afterwords(my brother always has a banna in his gym bag for after work outs)

I'm also a naturally thin person, and the thing is we've never had to worry about our food intake because we have such high metabolism. But now that were burning so much more we have to be aware of what we are putting into our bodies.
Were doing more work so we need more fuel.

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Permalink Reply by Claire "Snoodatron" on April 27, 2012 at 3:02pm

Thanks! I'll have to rethink my eating habits in terms of carbs and proteins, haha :) xxx

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Permalink Reply by hoop darling on April 27, 2012 at 2:27pm

I wasn't super thin or anything, but was trim. Since I got back in the hoop I started losing weight with out trying. Sad part is  l lost  it in my good parts. I went from a C 38 down to a C34. I'm not the only one who has noticed! I boyfriend keeps telling how much smaller they look.I've also been getting crap from strangers. stuff like " I would be that good at hula hooping if I was that skinny. I have curves though"! And then When I Try And Be nice and tell her anybody can learn you just have to practice. And  I told her hoopers come in all shapes, sizes , ages , and genders, and that I've even seen pregnant woman do it. she give me a dirty look and just walked away and stated talking to some else so she could ignore me. People will always find a something to say about you. But just remember their the one's with the problem. negative people don't like seeing other being happy so they try to put you down. And nobody looks happier then a hooper!

  As long as your healthy just remember your beautiful and forget what others say!

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Permalink Reply by Claire "Snoodatron" on April 27, 2012 at 3:05pm

I can't believe she said that...what a cow! Thankyou for the lovely advice, and "Nobody looks happier then a hooper" has got to be one of the best sayings I've heard :D xxx

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Permalink Reply by Jane "Electric Blue" on April 27, 2012 at 8:07pm

I have had the same thing said to me all the time. It really hurts because i don't want my size and shape to put others off hooping.

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Permalink Reply by Autumn Rose on April 27, 2012 at 6:06pm

It's so refreshing to be reminded I'm not alone on this one! I've always been slightly underweight and it does seem like people feel way too comfortable letting me know. People often assume I try to be this thin so it's almost like they feel obligated to say something, just to let me know it doesn't look good. I've had countless people try to "get me help" because they assumed I must have an eating disorder. At the beach one time, in the middle of the main strip with people everywhere, a car full of guys even stopped to yell at me to drink some ensure. -_-' So yeah, it definitely hurts.
BUT I've found that at least one baked potato a day (or, even better, a sweet potato!) at least helps me maintain the weight I do have. And I like to fit in at least one glass of milk mixed with protein powder and about a tbsp of honey for better absorption of nutrients. But the more shakes, the better! I'm still not gaining weight, but I feel healthier and at least I'm no longer losing it :) Plus, the baked potato diet is awesome to my taste buds.

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Permalink Reply by Autumn Rose on August 19, 2012 at 8:33pm

You're absolutely right Steff :) Thank you

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Permalink Reply by MartaM on April 28, 2012 at 7:01am

I've always been slim, and still I am, even athletic, I can say. And I've always had a feeling, that my body is not feminine (curvy) enough, but honestly, thanks to hooping I've changed my mind a little. After about three years I definitely see  something like waist, which lack was the worst for me in the past. So, what can I say. Hoop moore!

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Permalink Reply by TheDizzyDolls on April 30, 2012 at 4:48am

I get comments sometimes like ”id hoop if I looked like you!” Or assume I can eat whatever I want because I am in shape...they don't realize I've lost 50lbs and workout literally every day and have been battling an ED for over two years :/ but people don't realize what they say can be awkward, so I let it roll. But yeah, I wouldn't want someone to be turned off from hooping because of the way I look, its about letting go and dancing and having fun!

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