CALLANETICS CHALLENGE MAY 2008

[CallanFan]

Originally Posted by girlgonefishing197

Hi again all -- I am so encouraged by everyone here!! Ok, I have to say something. I have done 5 hours of 10/10 as of yesterday -- my Husband and I were, er, uhhm, [i]engaged in activity - -and he said "you seem to be losing weight all over"!!! I thought I would die!! HE NOTICED !!! WHOOOOOOP!!! Can you see my grin?? Callanetics is even MORE motivating now -- cause if HE notices then it MUST be working!! Scales haven't moved yet, but later today I am making a grocery list and getting everything I will need for a LC lifestyle and extra things like cucumbers to take with me to work so I am not caught off guard there. Also, I am having my daughter take pics of me in a swim suit (Blush). Thanks so much for this post -- I do have a question, how do you all get pretty icons and emotioncons on your posts?? How do I customize? Thanks!
Kat.

"I am a human being - NOT a human do-ing -- Learning to say NO."

umm, congratulations on that! always nice to be noticed, especially when "engaged" !

to get the emoticons into the posts, they should be to the right of the message you're typing. just click one, and it will pop right in where your cursor is.

for the avatar, click on the user control panel at the top left of the page; click on "edit avatar" and you can then either choose one from there or upload a photo of your own from your computer.

[Serf]

Originally Posted by planetbenjamin

Another Quick Callanetics Stomach done by me and my partner. We're off to Ibiza in June and want nice flat stomachs for the beach!

That's cool you guys both do it! I showed my boyfriend the DVD the other day and he just laughed at the big hair and 80's outfits..

[VGrace]

O I have been totally slacking,I need to get my butt in gear! Everyone is doing so amazing!

[nola baxter]

Hi Thyke Cutie and Scrt-girl;

I have done callanetics religiously for almost 6 mths now.
I drink heaps of water, have been on a very clean , mainly low carb diet.
I do cardio etc etc.
I have technically been in a calorie deficit for a lot of this 6 months.
I have done the exercises to my max - really focusing on form etc.
I was fit and strong to start with - and fairly body-aware due to yrs of aerobics/bodybuilding/t-tapp etc.
So I believe I am doing the exercises pretty well..

I have lost no size - in fact seemed to have gained a bit of size.
I do notice a bit of reshaping- but my main problem area : saddlebags - has been pretty unresponsive.
(I was doing 10times10 for the first 5 mths , and have started adding the evolution concepts to 10times10 in the last month or so. -I might be seeing a bit of saddlebag change now - but it is too soon to say for sure).

How do I feel about all this - pretty crushed...
Based on diet alone I should have lost 2-3 sizes. Even not taking the diet into account - i should have lost some size from callanetics???
I could not have put more effort in...

I am saying all this , not to knock callanetics - but just to say that for me - this is how it is.
I dont know why I cannot lose any size - I am not skinny - of average/medium weight/bodyfat in fact.

It is pretty depressing for me that i do not seem to be able to achieve meaningful results. At this point I have no where to go- apart from starvation dieting!!! ANd i know for a fact that this doesnt work long-term either.

nola

[Lynelle]

1 hour done.

[planetbenjamin]

Originally Posted by Serf

That's cool you guys both do it! I showed my boyfriend the DVD the other day and he just laughed at the big hair and 80's outfits..

hehehe....same here. He laughed so much...until he actually tried it. Now every night he comes home from work and says "are we doing Callanetics?". He's totally addicted.

[girlgonefishing197]

Thank you!! I think I am getting the hang of this now!

I am fairly new to Atkins - -any suggestions?
Kat.

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

TC and NOLA

I would love to help you if I can.

Can you PM me with a typical menu for your day?

We're going into TWEAK MODE.

K?

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by girlgonefishing197

Thank you!! I think I am getting the hang of this now!

I am fairly new to Atkins - -any suggestions?
Kat.

Kat,

I would recommend your visit these links, read/absorb, and make sure you've read Dr. Atkins book and have a full grasp on the LC concept. Another LC approach is Protein Power for Life, Michael Eads. Very similar approaches, minor differences. I started with Atkins, and its followers on these boards can be very helpful to you and your Q's by posting on the Main Lobby.

Don't shortcut yourself. Arm yourself with a full understanding of your "map," (the book), before you tackle your goals.

Your WOE (way of eating) is CRUCIAL to success, regardless of the type of workout(s) you choose.

But these links are VERY helpful for starting out:

http://www.geocities.com/cherilynn82000/Newbiepage.html

Easy Tips to stay LC

SORRY FOR THE DIGRESSION FROM CALLANETICS TO EATING PLANS, FOLKS.....but sometimes ya just gotta, KWIM?

[lovenuts]

Another hour of Super C done this morning.

[jabbok]

I went through the dvd last night did as much as I could but I didn't know if my form was right, i couldn't seem to get the pelvic moves right, are there any tips on how to make sure the form is correct?

[onaisland]

TC, SCRTGRL & NOLA:

I wrote this same post after 20 hrs and now after 30 I see some slight improvement. Not the leaps and bounds that most are making. I know my form is on because I usually ache when done (in a good way) and the ab ex work deep. I continue to do it for the flexibility and the way in which it has helped my hip joint pain. I also do some upper body weights, turbo jam and walk.

[Glamour P!]

Hi all - I am new to all this, but I have heard of Callanetics previously. Its not as big here in the UK as it is elsewhere, and I had trouble trying to locate it on DVD for our region. So I bought Beginning Callanetics and Callanetics on VHS and am having them converted to DVD and am picking them up on Monday. I am planning to do the Beginning Callanetics first for a few hours so I can get the hang of it and then move on to the regular Callanetics. I would really like to join in with all of you and get lean and drop this final 14lbs that is hanging around. You are all an inspiration. Count me in from Monday!! So far I have lost 34lbs, but due to ill health and numerous operations in the past year I have not been able to exercise as I would have liked to. Am back and raring to go. I got married in November and have a blessing on May 31st so I wanna look my best for it. I can't think of a better place than this to start...

Good luck to all x

[ScrtGrl]

Thank you everyone for your kind responses. I will continue doing Callan as it does make me feel a lot better mentally and physically. I think it's true for me as well that my muscles are becoming much firmer- they're just hidden under a layer of fat!

If I am honest with myself the main reason that I'm not losing anything is that I'm eating WAY too much. Emotional reasons and whatnot. That's what I really need to focus on.

Secret

[amandanorr]

marking my spot

[mrs lightyear]

Hi :wave


I have stuck with callanetics so far...until today when I did Denise Welches You Can Do It. It's a UK video made by a soap star and led by a Lotte Berk Technique Coach.I added in more reps when I could. I loved the leg work and ab work, and next time will skip the hip work and add Quick callanetic hips instead.

Denise makes me laugh :lol especially when she asks if we can stop for a coffee when we are doing the pelvic tilts ) Must be my English Northern humour



Have a great day!

[SummerSue]

I skipped Callan today and added cardio - did a harder than normal cardio and felt it.

After reading Twyla's excellent advice, I think I will also go back over my diet and see if there are improvements to be made there - I especially think I'm guilty of carb creep. The cardio felt so good - it was the something that was missing. So, thanks again Twyla - you are very generous with your good advice! I'll stick with 2 days Callan and one day cardio, and try to fit in extra cardio when I can.

[wazo]

1 hour completed, no changes yet...but i'm just a beginning !

[onaisland]

1 hr 10/10 completed.

[3Diva]

1 hour 10 in 10!

I did progress pics after hour 12, but I'm not brave enough to post them. I think after hour 25 and hopefully another 10 pounds I'll post them as part of a series.

I was really bummed by my hour 12 photos until I found the hour 1 photos!

Then I was like...Whoa. Better keep it up!

Anyway, sorry to tease, just trying to encourage everyone to keep on, keepin' on.

[3Diva]

what exercises or stretches can help strength your upper spine? I have had large breasts for several years and 2 pregnancies back to back. I find it very hard to straighten out my upper spine (basically above the bra line) and truly stand up straight.

I very much felt like my spine was compressing during my pregnancies and I've even measured 1/2 or so shorter. I probably need a referral to a chiropractor, but I was hoping to also focus on some exercises that might help me, too.

[Triska]

Hi,

I have a question: I have rheumatoid arthritis and was wondering if doing Callanetics would have adverse for me. I would LOVE to be able to the exercises but before buying the DVDs, I'd like to know more.

If anyone here could advise me, I'd be most grateful.

Thank you!:confused

[Danipower714]

One hour of 10 in 10 completed!

Really feel that my form is improving...sore in my legs and thighs this evening. And, my reps are increasing!!

[CallanFan]

Originally Posted by Triska

Hi,

I have a question: I have rheumatoid arthritis and was wondering if doing Callanetics would have adverse for me. I would LOVE to be able to the exercises but before buying the DVDs, I'd like to know more.

If anyone here could advise me, I'd be most grateful.

Thank you!:confused

triska. i think when she returns, our resident callanetics trainer, sandra hanna, could help you with this question. in the meantime, this is an article from the callanetics portland website; hope it is of some help:

PHYSIOLOGY OF CALLANETICS EXERCISES

by Patty Brittingham, RN, MA

The CALLANETICS® program is a new and unique method of anaerobic-type exercise that is being recognized as one of the most thorough muscle toning routines on the fitness scene today. It is best described as a combination of isotonic and mild isometric work that uses a very small range of motion of about one inch "pressing" type movements and very controlled "pulsing" type contractions of muscles. These characteristics make the exercises neither purely isotonic nor isometric.

The program is extremely safe and designed so that anyone can easily pace the work-out as slowly or as intensely as desired, even within a structured class. The limited range of motion makes it an easy and acceptable exercise for a broad range of populations including sedentary, athletic, male, female, young, elderly and obese.

CALLANETICS® exercises became well known because of their success in rapidly reshaping women's bodies. However, they are becoming almost as well known for their success in helping people with back problems, resulting from scoliosis, lordosis, occupational or recreational injury, weak abdominal muscles, and other causes. The program is appropriate and almost invariably beneficial to patients with back problems.

The program is non-impact, and easy on the joints, tendons and ligaments, making it a comfortable exercise for inflammatory diseases such as arthritis and lupus. There is no strain on the cardiovascular system and there is never a sustained isometric contraction that would be contraindicated for a hypertensive person.

CALLANETICS® exercises, though easy to do, create a deep muscular contraction that trains the muscles to become stronger and more toned with time. This training effect increases muscle endurance and raises the blood lactic acid threshold. The American College of Sports Medicine is now recommending a minimum of 2 days per week of anaerobic muscle conditioning as a part of a well-rounded fitness routine. The low-intensity of the CALLANETICS® program makes it acceptable to do every day.

It is well known that a lifestyle that includes exercise creates an enhanced feeling of well being and an increased self-esteem that improves the overall quality of life. Exercise in any form is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. This type of exercise strengthens the joints, cartilage, tendons and ligaments.

It is also well documented that all types of exercise aid in the prevention of osteoporosis, and in providing relief from stress.

For some people who find most methods of exercise too uncomfortable, too stressful, or just unmotivating, the CALLANETICS® program may be the only form of exercise they will comply to on a long-term basis. Indeed, in some cases, the CALLANETICS® program may be the only exercise they are capable of doing. However, the program is also capable of challenging the most athletic and fit, and enhancing their muscle strength, toning, and flexibility.

In summary, the CALLANETICS® program is an appropriate system of exercise for a broad segment of the population.

[TripleCharm]

Another hour of 10/10 completed. I finally hit the total of 10 hours! This week, it's been four hours, unlike the previous 2 weeks of 3x. It feels good.

I had a question about the 'day off': is it important to skip all exercises or is it OK to still do cardio? I have been doing some type of cardio exercises every day of the week this week, and am contemplating right now, would it better to not do any tomorrow for a truly full day of rest? What do you think?

[xbumblebeex]

Hey! Last month I did a total of 7 hours of 10 in 10 and I am starting to see a difference in my body! I am going to try and keep it up this month and do more than 7 hours!