I’ve been wanting to write about this topic for awhile now. It seems very strange to dedicate a whole post to anyone’s bum, let alone my own, “but” I feel the time has come to explain how I managed to attain a rounded, lifted backside. Growing up I was heavily influenced by 90s hip hop and R&B culture and I heard a lot about butts. It’s pretty known that men like a booty, be it small, medium or large. I had no real butt, even when I was a state-ranked swimmer in high school. And I don’t mean to stereotype, but Asian girls are not known for juicy rear ends. I mean, it was there, but it was not even my fifth best physical feature.

When I started doing Bar Method a little over two years ago, I noticed within the first two to three months that things were happening. My hamstrings were getting carved out and my seat was lifting. I got stronger, more flexible, developed my core and could see my abs  for the first time ever. And today I’m pretty sure that my booty is about three inches higher than where it was before — hello! I often find myself doing a double take in the mirror when I walk by quickly, like, where did that come from?

I mean I am in no way going to be mistaken for Coco or a bikini model anytime soon, but I love Bar Method. The body-sculpting workout (which is like a hybrid of ballet, yoga, Pilates and sometimes hell) does a lot for me mentally too. I’m more disciplined, competitive, focused and happy. The first time I did push ups on my toes I was more proud of myself than anything I can remember in recent years. I’ve also made sweet friends and the instructors are so encouraging and inspiring. I’m not being paid to say any of this I just wanted to share since Bar Method is a huge part of my life yet I never mention it here.

There are locations popping up all over the place and affordable introductory specials so that you can try it for a month. You’ll see why I’m addicted.