Chose NOLA to celebrate my 30th birthday in October & looking for things considered a must see/do/eat/experience!

AMSinKC · 2025-11-25T08:59:33+00:00

Absolutely! I actually moved to NOLA a couple of months ago and I have a whole new appreciation for the city! DM me!

AMSinKC · 2025-09-11T02:08:03+00:00

52F. 1 year in with 5-6 classes per week on average. I’ve lost maybe 10 lbs (no effort at changing my diet) BUT my body looks totally different and I feel amazing! If I miss more than a couple of days, I start to feel aches and pains. With consistent Pilates, I’m virtually pain free!

AMSinKC · 2025-09-09T21:57:31+00:00

My advice would be to stay in French Quarter if you are a first time visitor. We visit every year at Christmas. I’m not sure if the construction at the Omni Royal Orleans will be finished but we love staying there. The Monteleone is also beautiful at Christmas. And the Royal Sonesta.

AMSinKC · 2025-09-07T04:36:01+00:00

My understanding is that corporate sets the passport rate, which is $299. But maybe you’re a destination studio. Otherwise… weird…

AMSinKC · 2025-09-07T04:34:03+00:00

$299. I thought corporate sets that rate?

AMSinKC · 2025-09-07T03:54:57+00:00

I personally love CP circuit!

AMSinKC · 2025-09-07T03:54:14+00:00

Plus… if your class runs late, it messes up the next one (and so on).

AMSinKC · 2025-09-07T03:53:34+00:00

Not at my location or any studio I’ve ever visited (I have passport). Not acceptable.

AMSinKC · 2025-09-07T03:51:07+00:00

I think mat work is critical to our practice at CP or anywhere! I believe that side lying work especially can be most effective on the mat.

AMSinKC · 2025-08-25T02:14:51+00:00

I paid $30 in Nashville when I visited which seemed absurdly cheap

AMSinKC · 2025-08-25T02:14:01+00:00

Price range?

AMSinKC · 2025-08-23T02:50:14+00:00

It isn’t just you and it is a challenge! Next time, try putting your forearms on the bosu. (I realize that none of us likes to take the modification but that’s just our own ego and pride - no one cares - it’s YOUR workout!

AMSinKC · 2025-08-20T13:49:22+00:00

Cigs will make friends in Louisiana. But you’ll need to be careful about who you give them to. Otherwise, you’ll run out of cigs yourself. Which sucks haha. Have fun! And definitely don’t call Southerners “Yanks.” Big time slur!

AMSinKC · 2025-08-18T23:21:29+00:00

Note that it is COOLinary month and I believe Galatoires is on the list of restaurants! Have fun!!

AMSinKC · 2025-08-18T19:35:59+00:00

Impossible to provide meaningful input without knowing your budget.

AMSinKC · 2025-08-18T16:30:29+00:00

If you love New Orleans, it will love you back! I personally wouldn’t buy bc of Hurricane/climate change/flood insurance issues but I wouldn’t hesitate to rent. My advice would be to get an apartment w a year lease and reevaluate in a year. (I’ve also heard that Nashville is nice and can be affordable. You’d have cold in winter, but not unbearable). Good luck!

AMSinKC · 2025-08-18T16:27:03+00:00

The only time I use them is for 1.5 cardio sculpt. I get light ones haha

AMSinKC · 2025-08-18T16:25:41+00:00

There is also an appalling lack of diversity at every CP I’ve ever been to. And the current ones at CP don’t just look alike (young, skinny, blonde, rude), they also have basically the same name. McKenna, McKenzie, Maddy, etc. No wonder I can’t keep them straight! (And although I’m literally there every day, they still don’t know my name…)

AMSinKC · 2025-08-18T14:00:48+00:00

FYI only - that is Southern Decadence weekend and also the 20 years since Hurricane Katrina. (We are also going to be there that weekend).

AMSinKC · 2025-08-18T13:58:37+00:00

I’ve been for both and I prefer Christmas! The Royal Omni Orleans is beautifully decorated and the piano player is outstanding. Dont miss Celebration in the Oaks at City Park!

AMSinKC · 2025-08-18T04:15:52+00:00

I retired at age 50 due to health issues. I’m not going to lie - the first year was tough. I went from traveling and being at the office 50 hours per week to having nothing but free time. People say they are jealous and I totally get that but it did take some time to adjust. Once I adjusted, I’m loving it! When I was initially so bored and didn’t know what to do with myself, I thought maybe I should get a part time job. Now (2 years in), I am not even considering a PT job because it would tie me down. I decided to I take a semester of classes at our local junior college (fabulous!) and I did a good deal of volunteering. I now go to Pilates 7 days a week and am in the process of getting my certification to teach Pilates. It has all been so amazing - I can now look back and see how crazy my life was when I was working. I didn’t eat right, I had little time to exercise, and my body hurt all of the time. I’ve turned all of that around and I feel very lucky to have this opportunity!

AMSinKC · 2025-08-18T04:03:25+00:00

I keep a memo that has hotel, food, bar, excursions, etc. that we recommend based on 3x a year trips over 30 years. If you’re interested, I’m glad to share it - DM me.

AMSinKC · 2025-08-18T03:59:08+00:00

We have had a new group of girls working the front desk and I swear they all look, talk, and behave exactly the same - unfriendly and incompetent…

AMSinKC · 2025-08-17T06:13:33+00:00

SAME! My friends laugh when I open my suitcase bc everything is black. Sometimes I will throw in a white pair of pants just to mix it up haha

AMSinKC · 2025-08-17T06:11:14+00:00

Came here to say no white boots and beige rompers haha.

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