Bellydance Journey Lessons: Weight Loss Myth
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40230)
United States
November 3, 2016 4:18pm CST
Another thing I think people think about bellydance is that the art form will magically make you fit.
As much as I hate to, I have to debunk this one. While I will not argue that bellydance is a wonderful exercise , much similar to low impact aerobics - simply adding it to your exercise routine will not significantly trim you down. I am proof of this. I have been dancing for approximately 17 years, half of my life. I have gained and lost weight several times while I was dancing.
However what dance will do for you is make you more aware of your body. Tis is a good thing as you learn about how you feel while moving, your posture. You will likely acquire added grace and flexibility. And those are worthwhile things, too.
Photo: Mine
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
4 Nov 16
Oh so true there... it really does have something to offer for people of all shapes
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@teamfreak16 (43586)
• Denver, Colorado
4 Nov 16
Being aware of your body plays a big part in fitness.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
4 Nov 16
It's a good thing I think, though sometimes I wish that I weren't so aware, for example I can really feel it when I gain weight, and I can feel how quickly my back goes out of alignment... lol not just kidding overall body awareness is a great thing
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@Orson_Kart (8259)
• United Kingdom
28 Nov 16
We can't see your belly in the picture, but in my limited experience of belly dancers, they all have a bit of a wobble in the belly area. I think it adds to the dance from a watchers point of view. It's not something that I've tried, as blokes don't tend to do belly dancing.
I am however, very proficient at dad dancing. 
@LeaPea2417 (40029)
• Toccoa, Georgia
4 Nov 16
Way back when my sister and I were teenagers, before going off to college, we took belly dancing lessons for a short time at the local YMCA. It was a good experience.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
4 Nov 16
I'm happy you enjoyed it :-) I hope you get the chance to rediscover it - it has really been a great experience for me
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