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Author: Jess Spinner

Ideal Height Weight Chart for Dancers

ideal height weight dancers

This Ideal Height & Weight Chart is for Aspiring and Professional Dancers and applies to anyone who wishes to dance. I recently gave my group coaching clients in The Dancers’ Best Body Program some unconventional advice when it comes to

Jess Spinner January 7, 2021April 27, 2023 Health Opinions in Dance, Mindset + Goals No Comments Read more

Holiday Gift Guide + Giveaway for Dancers

Teddy's Shoes Boston Ma

I was part of the Boston dance scene for over 10 years. I can tell you with confidence that Teddy’s shoes is a can’t miss landmark. Located in the heart of Central Square, Cambridge next to The Dance Complex, Teddy’s

Jess Spinner December 16, 2020January 9, 2023 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

How-To Create a Positive Relationship with Food and Your Body

create a positive relationship with food and your body

Positivity is Possible and an Essential Step You might be stuck in a spiral of body negativity, under eating and then binge eating. It’s possible you’re in a cycle of dieting that’s getting you nowhere (and costing you energy that

Jess Spinner December 7, 2020March 17, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Mindset + Goals 3 Comments Read more

Take imperfect action – perfection is holding you back

Take imperfect action – perfection is holding you back

Is Perfection Holding You Back? Probably. When I was pursuing dance and dancing professionally, I didn’t take chances-not most of the time anyway… I would stay in the back of the room and unless I felt I had mastered something,

Jess Spinner November 11, 2020January 28, 2021 Mindset + Goals 2 Comments Read more

Your metabolism isn’t the problem…

Your metabolism isn’t the problem…

So now you’re probably saying, “Ok…then what is?!” It’s easy to look to your metabolism for the reason your body is progressing slowly. Well, what if your metabolism isn’t the problem? First, let’s look at the things that likely aren’t keeping

Jess Spinner November 3, 2020February 12, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Mindset + Goals No Comments Read more

An Unexpected Way to Deal with Cravings

An Unexpected Way to Deal with Cravings

We All Face Cravings… Eat what you crave. Don’t try to ignore your food cravings; that makes it nearly impossible to deal with them. If you instead give into your cravings consistently, the foods you crave with be less special.

Jess Spinner October 28, 2020January 27, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more

No Time to Spend on Mindset?

No Time to Spend on Mindset?

No Time to Spend on Mindset? Why you must prioritize your relationship with food, body image and your mind. A big emphasis at The Whole Dancer and an essential step in TWD 7-Step Best Body Process is to focus on

Jess Spinner October 23, 2020July 21, 2021 Mindset + Goals No Comments Read more

Rewrite Your Body Story

Rewrite Your Body Story

It’s Time…Rewrite Your Body Story When you rewrite your body story and work to believe the new story you’ve created, you’ll feel empowered. You’ll start to see that even if someone else has a preference that your body doesn’t happen

Jess Spinner October 14, 2020February 26, 2021 Mindset + Goals 4 Comments Read more

Stop Dieting. Do this instead.

happiness is key

Diets Almost Never Work Long Term Stop Dieting. Do this instead. One of the challenges you might face is the desire to reach a body goal by a deadline. Sometimes there’s an impending audition or performance that you’d like to

Jess Spinner October 8, 2020February 26, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Mindset + Goals No Comments Read more

Ballet Broke Me But I’ll Still Let My Daughter Dance…Here’s Why.

I'll let my daughter dance

Ballet Broke Me But I’ll Still Let My Daughter Dance…Here’s Why ***This post may be triggering to those who have struggled with disordered eating or negative body image. Do not read further if you’re struggling. Seek help.*** The problems. This

Jess Spinner September 26, 2020February 26, 2021 Health Opinions in Dance, Mindset + Goals 1 Comment Read more
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