I am now dedicated to getting fit.  My Goal is to have the body fat of an Athlete!  My ACE % is now at 25% (demn you buffets!)  Just cause I think of myself as an athlete, that’s my goal.  At least bring it down to 20% for the 1st quarter of the year.

My tools for daily calorie count: I use the My Fitness Pal app for Android which you can download also for iPad/iPhone.  If you don’t have any of this, you can log in online http://www.myfitnesspal.com

My goal is to maintain 1200 calories a day.

My exercise routine:

At least 3x a week at Curves

Pole at least 2x a week at Polecats Manila

harrrrrrrrrrr! I can do this!

Coaches introduced the new layout of the circuit, plus an added weight station (not sure how to call it) and of course, their dance studio which would include pole dancing to be taught by the polecats.

The new branch in Makati is on 7th floor Dolmar Gold Tower, C. Palangca st., Legaspi Village, Makati.

I heard from my boyfriend who had a Taylor Lautner-like transition (from skinny to bulky), that free weights have more advantages than machines – well at least for him.  Free weights use more muscles and it’s total body workout at its best.

The Polecats’ Performance at Circuit 360 Fitness Club Makati Opening

Coaches demonstrated the different levels of the circuit

More free weights, a really huge tire and bench press for your muscle building needs 🙂

More photos:

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www.completethecircuit.com

www.facebook.com/360fitnessclub

360 Fitness Club Makati
7/f Dolmar Gold Tower, C. Palanca St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
0917-5600360; 5777807

360 Fitness Club Ortigas
13th floor, Strata 100, F. Ortigas Jr. Ave, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
0917-8600360; 9409575

To check out Pole Dancing Class Schedules in Makati and Ortigas, check out http://polecatsmanila.com

*Pole dance classes at 360 Fitness Club Makati will start Aug 8, every Monday and Wednesday, 6-7pm. Call or text 360 at 0917-8600360 to reserve a slot. 

*can you see the bruise on my right leg >.< other

After Pole class, I rushed to watch X-men First Class!

All I can say is, you have to watch it!  The movie is dubbed by reviewers and critics as the best Marvel ever made so far! I won’t give any spoilers but do enjoy the movie over the weekend yah?

I had to put on some cologne, baby powder to freshen up and a blooming dress!  It’s so hot in Manila and it feels like it’s either summer or typhoon season @_@

oh yeah, and after a month and a half of pole class, I can finally do this:

yaye!

But of course, I need to practice more for more awesome stuff… the Polecats teachers are super awesome as well as my fellow Pole Kittens (students)!  We give each other tips, we share stories and encourage each other ^_^ yaye to the new friendship! I love you guys *cyberhugzzz*

*because stars are meant to shine 🙂

I am inviting everyone to our Pole Recital “Stellar” on June 4 2011, 7pm at Teatrino Theater and Bar, Greenhills.

We just had our general rehearsal yesterday night – and OH EM GEE! You would want to watch this show that won’t happen again (probably in the next 6 months to a year).  We all worked hard on this and the performances are AWESOME to the hundredth power!

Come and watch us defy gravity!  Students will perform, plus special performances and of course the Polecats too! It will WOW you like CRAZY! I’m not even exaggerating 😛

And the tickets are only at P500! Which to me is worth much more than that, you wouldn’t see this anywhere!

When In Manila is also a partner! and some of my friends who did this music video will do lights and video documentation!

I’m so excited and I hope I will see you there!

Check out Polecats Manila official website for more details!

Makeup!

I knew I had to finally do this since I need to do my own makeup for my TV show Tek Tok TV.   I took a one-day personal makeup training with Cielo Frontreras.  If you see me and how I do my makeup now from time to time and you like it – that’s thanks all to Cielo!  I also watched Michelle Phan’s tutorials on YouTube from time to time 😛

Sewing!

To be honest, I haven’t sewn in more than 10 years already.  I studied sewing in high school as a side subject.

I knew I also needed to buy one because I have been dying to “create” and sew my own dresses.  I often get frustrated at going around malls and not finding what I want!

One day, thanks to my Google Adsense earnings, I boldly bought a sewing machine!  I didn’t even know at that time if I can sew again.  But what the heck, I tried making my Akazukin Cha Cha costume and I was doing fine!  Not the best tailoring, but good enough to start with (on me making my own costumes).

I don’t know how to make patterns though! >.< Which is a very important factor in sewing!  I tried trying to find online video tutorials, but sadly, I find their explanations to complicated.  I NEED to go to a school soon.  But how did I survive sewing my costumes even without me having any knowledge on pattern making?  I will share that secret in a bit!

 

Fashion School

Fashion and sewing go together!  I love dressing up!  but I don’t only love styling myself, I also think I have many ideas that would only be materialized if I sew them myself.

Luckily, I met a new friend at my Pole Dance Classes that helped me find a Fashion School I’m going to attend soon!

 

Pole Dancing!

I have always been a dancer.  But I stopped when I was taking my Accountancy course in College.  Biggest regret in my life! I shouldn’t have stopped dancing!  But it’s never too late to dance again and I would like to thank the Polecats for inviting me once to try their class and ladies and gents… I am now hooked… hooked on a pole – I’m in love!

We will have a recital soon on June 4.  Can you believe it? I’m going to perform and dance again! This is awesome!  Dancing and performing is just one thing I would love to do for life!

 

Photoshoot!

I just got home from our Pole Class Recital Photo Shoot.  and yaye, I did my own makeup (proud of myself that I can do this on my own now THANK GOODNESS!) and I tailored my own shorts for this since I couldn’t find any glittery shorts in the mall.

 

my goal was to look like Dita Von Teese (at least the makeup part)

I can’t do my own hair that well yet, so I took my wig and voila!

 

 

While doing my pants… sewed these myself!

 

remember how I managed to sew without knowing how to make patterns…

well – I kind-of patterned it from one of the shorts I have at home 😛

I know, I know… I need to study pattern-making! >.<

 

This is me and my friend RJ. We will be dancing together! <3

Behind the set of our Photoshoot… it all happened quick! will post photos soon once they publish them!

 

had to cam-whore while I’m made-up… it took me like an hour to put on my makeup and stuff 🙂

 

So remember ladies (and gents if applicable), follow your dreams – NO EXCUSES!

If you don’t know how to do it – LEARN!  Be resourceful…

Trial and error you can make mistakes honeys, but remember to learn from it!

INVEST! and if you don’t have money yet – GOOGLE!

 

and if it won’t hurt much to try it and fail (relatively risk-free) just READY – FIRE – AIM! (contrary to Ready Aim Fire)

you don’t need to be prepared to reach your dreams or whatever it is you want in life… JUST DO IT! TRY! TRY! TRY!

 

3 years ago, I never imagined I would be doing all these…

oh, and if this helped you… spread the love! <3

 

Learn Pole Dancing with Polecats Manila!

 

love,

FlairCandy <3

 

2nd Day.

Obviously, I need more practice! This is my second day of Pole Dancing classes and we are practicing for our recital. I needed to catch up with the other dancers 🙂 Anyway, I’m so not graceful yet like the pole doesn’t like me AT ALL… but I’d like to document my dance daily so that I can track my own progress 🙂

I’m so glad I can climb the pole now and stay on one position… although not graceful >.< will work my way there!

Btw, my thighs felt like they got their cherry popped – whaddup it was so hard for me to walk properly lol. At least I know my muscles are working!

To know more about Pole Dancing and the Polecats, read here 🙂

This is my first time EVER on a POLE but I must say – It’s SO MUCH FUN!  I should have done this earlier!

Polecats is the Philippine’s premiere pole dance group and they have the only certified instructors in the Philippines.  They also use genuine X-Poles so you’re safe to whirl and swirl the pole 🙂

Like I said, it’s my first time so mind the awkwardness lol.

SPECIAL THANKS to Kristel for taking the video!

The Pole Dancing Class by the Polecats is at GEN Studios in Pearl Plaza, Ortigas.

They can accommodate a maximum of 20 students per class, so sign up 20 mins before the class.

It’s on a first-come-first-serve basis.

They teach different levels from Beginners 1, Beginners 2 up to Intermediate.

I asked my friend Kristel to come with me 🙂 and it’s her first time too!

We were advised to bring water, towel and wear SHORT shorts. And not to put lotion at all!

They are not kidding when they said – no lotion, coz if you do have some on – you’ll slide and your thigh grip will be powerless.

WHADDUP?!?!

Squeezing my thighs like it’s the end of the world!

talk about great thigh workout!  that’s right cellulites, weep for your existence

I  miss dancing so much and this was just so much fun, I’m planning to do it regularly.

Warm-up

Cool down…

And since it is still a “DANCE” class pole-“Dance”, they teach a short routine at every class 🙂

You might have seen it in the video above already.

This is me trying to whip my hair.

It’s just so much fun!  It’s all about gaining more confidence, staying fit, meeting new people, challenging yourself and of course – having FUN!

From Kristel’s Camera:

So, I’m inviting you girls to join me in this fun activity! :)  I just did it once yet, I think I’ll be addicted to it soon!

RATES

visit polecatsmanila.com to get an updated class schedule and rates

LOCATION

GEN Studios

3F, Pearl Plaza, Pearl Drive, Pasig City

(Across UA&P, same bldg. as Starbucks)

UPDATE: Polecats Manila transfered to a new studio!

At Wellness Alliance Center

22nd Floor, Strata 100, F. Ortigas Jr. Road (formerly Emerald), Ortigas, Pasig City

Website and Contact Info

Website: http://polecatsmanila.com

Facebook: polecatsmanila

Twitter: @polecatsmanila

Email: info@polecatsmanila.com

Phone: +63.917.700.7653 (POLE)