What in the name of Daria Morgendorfer was I thinking when I assumed hooping would be easy. I just received by hoops two days ago and I'm already having to take today as a rest day due to my hips being bruised. ....which I heard will stop after a while. Basic waist hooping is an act of the gods, I swear. Yes, I can waist hoop...for about 8 rotations and down she goes. I try to "scoop" her back up and fuck up more by doing so. Like, how is it you magnificent creatures keep your hoop on your waist for so long and even walk with it? And do a little sexy hip movement?? I am only day two ((and only have time when my 10 month allows, I mind you)), so I'm staying positive. I also went against all of the rules, with the influence of an absolutely admirable woman @darkheartedsouthernbelle, and I got a smaller than beginner hoops. I bought both of my hoops from MoodHoops.com I bought the 33" Midnight Morph taped travel hoop, with the grip tape added to the middle. & the 33" Halo LED hoop with gift bag (hoop wax, stickers, pin, etc) If any one else out there is also a beginner (or even intermediate or advanced) and want discuss your journey, please DM me.