So, what in the world is HOOPING?

My ex-neighbor BFF (Ms. New Booty) has recently started hula hooping for fitness and thought that I would thoroughly enjoy an exercise change of pace.  So I got a hoop from Kelly for my birthday and I've been practicing every day since.  I am getting better - I can feel that I am - but I am having a really hard time keeping the darn thing on my waist.  Is it because I am no skinny minnie?  Is my hoop too small?  It's a 42" Hoopnotica Travelhoop so I can add another segment to it if I need to.

My problem with not being good at something is that I lose the drive to TRY.  I know, I know practice makes perfect and I have been practicing.  I just don't know how many more good solid drops my toes and ankles can handle.  Not to mention my poor bruised sides.  YEOWCH!

I do love how hooping makes me feel though.  It gets my heart pumping and my hips swinging.  Almost like going dancing.  I will keep it up, but I am completely teaching myself how to feel the hoop and do it.  I've never been able to hula hoop - even as a little girl.

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?