CALLANETICS CHALLENGE MAY 2008 - Page 13

TripleCharm · 05-09-2008, 11:12 AM

One more hour of 10/10 done. It was back to the normal today, motivation-wise. I think I figured out the root of my recent feeling 'blah': lack of sleep and rest! Ah, that one night of good sleep does wonders...

Bronwyn · 05-09-2008, 11:14 AM

Up to 13 hours as of Wednesday night! When I put on my jeans today, there was a tremendous difference in the way they felt on me...just out of the drier and not snug!

SummerSue · 05-09-2008, 11:22 AM

Just did my first hour of CardioCallanetics. I have mixed feelings - this was definitely the "most different" cardio I've ever done. All slow ballet dance moves. I thought it was wasting my time but I was sweating when I was done. And, the whole thing is plieing (sp?) so is very leg oriented (what else should I expect from Callan?). Arms are constantly moving so my shoulders also feel worked.

It's following by an Evolution toning section:
Underarm tightener
Waist stretch
Legs - front, side, back
Slow motion plie
Inner thigh stretch
Kneeling hip and thigh - gotta be super C - ouch!
Twisted back stretch
pelvic pulses on back
Pelvic Scoop
Sitting Pelvic pulses
Thigh stretch
Ab prep - hip/back/neck stretch
Mid back stretch
Ab "waves" one set only
V leg abs
Pulse pushups
Lower back stretch
Shoulder blade stretch

So, I think I'll vary my cardio with one day of this, one day of WATP. I definitely couldn't do this on a day I did Callan as my legs would die!

Kamalam · 05-09-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamalam

Hi, I just found this amazing forum and have ordered my dvds today... I was planning on starting with the Beginner version and then moving on to 10 in 10 (possibly changing it up with Evolution later). I also have the book - I remember trying this back when I was in my 20s (about 15 yrs ago!) and it totally kicked my butt. I've had a son since then (he's two years old) and I'm definitely ready to get serious now. I'm not overweight, but I am not toned. Basically I would call it "skinny fat." I also plan to do P.A.C.E. for my cardio (developed by Dr. Al Sears) in between my Callan sessions... Does this seem right?

One thing I remember strongly was the wish for a ballet barre and ladder like shown in the book. I looked on line for portable ballet barres, but they are quite expensive. I was wondering if I could go into a hardware store and get a basic wooden ladder - and somehow use that against the wall. I just remember that using chairs was kind of hard...

Any thoughts about that? Also, do you gals have your significant other take your photos (egads) or do you set it up to do it yourself? TIA!

No comments?

I haven't received my dvds yet... so I'm still trying to figure out where and what furniture I could use... Any thoughts would be appreciated!

planetbenjamin · 05-09-2008, 02:06 PM

Hey everyone! I've been away for a few days but am back now. Will be doing PM Callanetics tonight and then getting back on track after the weekend.

insects&metaphors · 05-09-2008, 02:37 PM

I did my first lot of Callanetics on Wednesday night. I woke up on Thursday morning and I swear my chin/jawline area looked thinner already. It felt tighter after doing the stomach exercises, but this is amazing.
A male friend even commented that under my chin looked thinner, which made me feel great!

The boyfriend is doing the back stretches and has been shocked by how much better his back feels.

Off to do some more Callan

xxx

SummerSue · 05-09-2008, 03:29 PM

Kamalam:

I use a kitchen chair for my hip/leg exercises - just move it back and forth and hold on to the top. I use the back of my couch for the leg stretches. I think in the March thread options were discussed for bars - someone made one from pvc piping, and another uses a squat machine by putting a barbell on the ends.

If you are "skinny-fat" I'm sure you'll have quick results - good luck!!!

SummerSue · 05-09-2008, 03:34 PM

Insectsandmetaphors:

Congrats! I have a "turkey neck" and it's getting smaller - I'm so excited! I thought for sure plastic surgery was somewhere in my future, but now I think if I stick with Callanetics I'll be fine! KUTGW!

whalefrozentoes · 05-09-2008, 04:55 PM

*comes out of lurker mode*

lol. keep it up guys, everybody is doing great. I can't even say how much exercise I've done in the past week.......... I went on a bit of a binge, wheee.

wazo · 05-09-2008, 05:17 PM

1 hour 10 in 10 completed

Lynelle · 05-09-2008, 06:28 PM

1 hour completed. Plan to do another later today.

sarill9 · 05-09-2008, 06:31 PM

Checking in - I am doing my Callanetics (5 hours since May 1st), but with company in town, I was a little sporadic. Trying to catch up now by doing 1 hour a day instead of 1/2 hour per day.

I notice that doing my exercises is a lot harder when I'm not checking this board regularly and being inspired.

Beach Vacation is TWO weeks away!!!!

My weight is up about 2 lbs from vacation and company - so I am in attack phase! I will shift this weight! I will take progress pics when I am back down the 2 lbs.... And hopefully I will see a difference from last time.

3Diva · 05-09-2008, 09:16 PM

Wow I am so lost on this thread.

1 hour 10 in 10 done.

This was my first session since Monday, so I am bummed I missed my midweek session. I just felt really lousy... weak and bad sinus headache and vaguely sore throaty.

I did do an extra round of inner thigh squeeze and stomach #1, but maybe I'll even try to squeeze in an am/pm or an extra split session before Monday rolls around again. I hate feeling behind.

girlgonefishing197 · 05-10-2008, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJ-43

Kat: You go girl for your 20 I think I may be able to get 15 in this month.
I really want to get my abs in shape so my clothes will look better on.
kj

KJ-- -- I am wanting to get my abs in shape so my clothes will look better off

My husband and I are trying to conceive -- so, WHOOOP!! Maybe this will be more incentive to *try* harder

Twila -- I didn't get in my hour yesterday - -I have been sick with a fever and headache -- I think the headache is the lack of carbs that Atkins talks about - I also have a funky taste in my mouth. Temp is like 99.1 - 99.8 so I can't tell if that could be from the fat burning? Is this from Atkins? Oh - BTW - -my scale said 192 this morning! YAY!

I will do hour #8 today -- no matter WHAT!!

Kat.

KJ-43 · 05-10-2008, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by girlgonefishing197

KJ-- -- I am wanting to get my abs in shape so my clothes will look better off

My husband and I are trying to conceive -- so, WHOOOP!! Maybe this will be more incentive to *try* harder

Twila -- I didn't get in my hour yesterday - -I have been sick with a fever and headache -- I think the headache is the lack of carbs that Atkins talks about - I also have a funky taste in my mouth. Temp is like 99.1 - 99.8 so I can't tell if that could be from the fat burning? Is this from Atkins? Oh - BTW - -my scale said 192 this morning! YAY!

I will do hour #8 today -- no matter WHAT!!

Kat.

you so funny. I hope you feel better we have alot of hours to complete. I will try to 5th hour in tonight after work.
kj

fiji · 05-10-2008, 06:09 AM

I'm so happy my back feels so much better.

1 hr of Cardio Callanetics and added Quick Callanetics Hips/Behind. To get those types of exercises in that Cardio Callanetics excludes.

I liked doing the Cardio Callanetics because my body was nicely warmed up for the callanetics exercises. The whole workout was very nice and relaxing while working you out as well. Its hard to find that type of combo.

I see everyone is still on this magical journey. Very nice.

siamesegirl · 05-10-2008, 06:11 AM

1 hour Super C done!

Lucky Stardust · 05-10-2008, 07:04 AM

I really can´t do the pelvic excersises, they make my knees hurt so bad. Does anyone have any suggestions for what I could do instead?

Lucky Stardust · 05-10-2008, 07:14 AM

1 session of Am/Pm completed!!

LadyWuzzy · 05-10-2008, 08:47 AM

Hi, I'd like to join your Callanetics challenge. I got the DVD this past week and have already completed 3 hours so far, today will be 4. I used to do this workout back in high school and had awesome results! I'm hoping to achieve the same.

MountainGirl · 05-10-2008, 09:09 AM

Hour 10 of 10/10~

Kamalam · 05-10-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadyWuzzy

Hi, I'd like to join your Callanetics challenge. I got the DVD this past week and have already completed 3 hours so far, today will be 4. I used to do this workout back in high school and had awesome results! I'm hoping to achieve the same.

Hi LadyWuzzy! I'm new too - I ordered my dvds but they haven't come yet. I'm hoping to get started next week. Are you incorporating any cardio?

workingmomof3 · 05-10-2008, 12:23 PM

2 hours complete

LadyWuzzy · 05-10-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamalam

Hi LadyWuzzy! I'm new too - I ordered my dvds but they haven't come yet. I'm hoping to get started next week. Are you incorporating any cardio?

hi Kamalam!

i do intend on incorporating cardio. i didn't back in the day but still got great results but i need to make sure i do. i'm waiting for DD to take a nap so i can get my workout in!

Wuzzy

Alley · 05-10-2008, 01:07 PM

1hour calanetic evolution done

Kamalam · 05-10-2008, 01:19 PM

Wuzzy, I plan on doing cardio too - I think I'm going to shoot for cardio in between Callan days - but this may be too ambitious. As long as I get in a few days a week I'll be happy. I notice most people are aiming for 3 hrs of Callan a week (or more!) - if it's anything like what I remember back from high school times... yikes. I don't know. It was tough!! But since having a baby (who's now two) I'm more motivated to get into shape. Plus, we're having a big family get-together end of July - that helps with motivation.

Agee · 05-10-2008, 01:54 PM

Hour 2 of 10 in 10 done.
That makes only 2x this week. I'd wanted to do it again during the week but had meetings every day until late. I admire all of you who can fit it in 5 days a week - although I was so sore after doing it last Sunday I wouldn't have been able to do it again until Weds - and then I was in the thick of the meetings.
How many times do you think I need to do it per week, minimum, to see results?
A

05-09-2008, 11:22 AM	#363
SummerSue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In my head Posts: 190 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: SummerSue Stats: 170/149/120 WOE: Healthy Low Carb Start Date: 5 yrs off/on - March 2008 re-inducting	Just did my first hour of CardioCallanetics. I have mixed feelings - this was definitely the "most different" cardio I've ever done. All slow ballet dance moves. I thought it was wasting my time but I was sweating when I was done. And, the whole thing is plieing (sp?) so is very leg oriented (what else should I expect from Callan?). Arms are constantly moving so my shoulders also feel worked. It's following by an Evolution toning section: Underarm tightener Waist stretch Legs - front, side, back Slow motion plie Inner thigh stretch Kneeling hip and thigh - gotta be super C - ouch! Twisted back stretch pelvic pulses on back Pelvic Scoop Sitting Pelvic pulses Thigh stretch Ab prep - hip/back/neck stretch Mid back stretch Ab "waves" one set only V leg abs Pulse pushups Lower back stretch Shoulder blade stretch So, I think I'll vary my cardio with one day of this, one day of WATP. I definitely couldn't do this on a day I did Callan as my legs would die! __________________ Susan http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...ing-right.html This week: Callanetics - 2 Total Callanetics - 30 hours Successfully thin people may have as many unmet emotional needs as overweight people. The difference is that they don't use food to satisfy feelings of loneliness, anxiety, or boredom. - Callan Pinckney

05-09-2008, 06:31 PM	#372
sarill9 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 44 Gallery: sarill9 Stats: 176.5/136.8/125 5'5" WOE: Vegetarian. No Sugar. WW Core Diet	Checking in - I am doing my Callanetics (5 hours since May 1st), but with company in town, I was a little sporadic. Trying to catch up now by doing 1 hour a day instead of 1/2 hour per day. I notice that doing my exercises is a lot harder when I'm not checking this board regularly and being inspired. Beach Vacation is TWO weeks away!!!! My weight is up about 2 lbs from vacation and company - so I am in attack phase! I will shift this weight! I will take progress pics when I am back down the 2 lbs.... And hopefully I will see a difference from last time. __________________ -Sarah 39 hours of 10 in 10 Callanetics as of 7/25/07 Restarted 4/5/08 18.5 hours of 10 in 10 Callanetics as of 5/9/08 2 hours of Super-C as of 4/27/08

05-10-2008, 08:47 AM	#380
LadyWuzzy Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Omaha Posts: 43 Gallery: LadyWuzzy Stats: 137/125/112 WOE: Fast-5 Start Date: May 2007	Hi, I'd like to join your Callanetics challenge. I got the DVD this past week and have already completed 3 hours so far, today will be 4. I used to do this workout back in high school and had awesome results! I'm hoping to achieve the same. Last edited by LadyWuzzy : 05-10-2008 at 09:17 AM. Reason: not sure what my Callanetics Goal will be but for now I'll just do the 10 in 10

05-10-2008, 01:19 PM	#386
Kamalam Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Coast, California Posts: 9 Gallery: Kamalam WOE: Traditional Foods/ W.A.P. Start Date: February 2007	Wuzzy, I plan on doing cardio too - I think I'm going to shoot for cardio in between Callan days - but this may be too ambitious. As long as I get in a few days a week I'll be happy. I notice most people are aiming for 3 hrs of Callan a week (or more!) - if it's anything like what I remember back from high school times... yikes. I don't know. It was tough!! But since having a baby (who's now two) I'm more motivated to get into shape. Plus, we're having a big family get-together end of July - that helps with motivation. __________________ The glass isn't half empty or half full. It just has water in it.

05-09-2008, 11:12 AM	#361
TripleCharm Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 35 Gallery: TripleCharm Stats: 191/152.2/135 for now WOE: Right now: Atkins induction Start Date: February 2008	One more hour of 10/10 done. It was back to the normal today, motivation-wise. I think I figured out the root of my recent feeling 'blah': lack of sleep and rest! Ah, that one night of good sleep does wonders...

05-09-2008, 11:14 AM	#362
Bronwyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43 lbs to go! Posts: 519 Gallery: Bronwyn Stats: 250/193/150	Up to 13 hours as of Wednesday night! When I put on my jeans today, there was a tremendous difference in the way they felt on me...just out of the drier and not snug!

05-09-2008, 02:06 PM	#365
planetbenjamin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Soho, London Posts: 488 Gallery: planetbenjamin	Hey everyone! I've been away for a few days but am back now. Will be doing PM Callanetics tonight and then getting back on track after the weekend.

05-09-2008, 02:37 PM	#366
insects&metaphors Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4 Gallery: insects&metaphors	I did my first lot of Callanetics on Wednesday night. I woke up on Thursday morning and I swear my chin/jawline area looked thinner already. It felt tighter after doing the stomach exercises, but this is amazing. A male friend even commented that under my chin looked thinner, which made me feel great! The boyfriend is doing the back stretches and has been shocked by how much better his back feels. Off to do some more Callan xxx

05-09-2008, 03:29 PM	#367
SummerSue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In my head Posts: 190 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: SummerSue Stats: 170/149/120 WOE: Healthy Low Carb Start Date: 5 yrs off/on - March 2008 re-inducting	Kamalam: I use a kitchen chair for my hip/leg exercises - just move it back and forth and hold on to the top. I use the back of my couch for the leg stretches. I think in the March thread options were discussed for bars - someone made one from pvc piping, and another uses a squat machine by putting a barbell on the ends. If you are "skinny-fat" I'm sure you'll have quick results - good luck!!!

05-09-2008, 03:34 PM	#368
SummerSue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In my head Posts: 190 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: SummerSue Stats: 170/149/120 WOE: Healthy Low Carb Start Date: 5 yrs off/on - March 2008 re-inducting	Insectsandmetaphors: Congrats! I have a "turkey neck" and it's getting smaller - I'm so excited! I thought for sure plastic surgery was somewhere in my future, but now I think if I stick with Callanetics I'll be fine! KUTGW!

05-09-2008, 04:55 PM	#369
whalefrozentoes Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: T.O. ON Posts: 98 Gallery: whalefrozentoes Stats: 138/120/112 WOE: vegan	comes out of lurker mode lol. keep it up guys, everybody is doing great. I can't even say how much exercise I've done in the past week.......... I went on a bit of a binge, wheee.

05-09-2008, 05:17 PM	#370
wazo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: France Posts: 73 Gallery: wazo Stats: 12/10/8 US Size WOE: Dukan	1 hour 10 in 10 completed

05-09-2008, 06:28 PM	#371
Lynelle Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 37 Gallery: Lynelle	1 hour completed. Plan to do another later today.

05-09-2008, 09:16 PM	#373
3Diva Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 456 Gallery: 3Diva Stats: High Weight: 255, 5'7", 34yo WOE: PSMF - Lyle McDonald Start Date: Round 1: 3/23/2008 Round 2: 6/16/2008	Wow I am so lost on this thread. 1 hour 10 in 10 done. This was my first session since Monday, so I am bummed I missed my midweek session. I just felt really lousy... weak and bad sinus headache and vaguely sore throaty. I did do an extra round of inner thigh squeeze and stomach #1, but maybe I'll even try to squeeze in an am/pm or an extra split session before Monday rolls around again. I hate feeling behind.

05-10-2008, 06:09 AM	#376
fiji Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 43 Gallery: fiji	I'm so happy my back feels so much better. 1 hr of Cardio Callanetics and added Quick Callanetics Hips/Behind. To get those types of exercises in that Cardio Callanetics excludes. I liked doing the Cardio Callanetics because my body was nicely warmed up for the callanetics exercises. The whole workout was very nice and relaxing while working you out as well. Its hard to find that type of combo. I see everyone is still on this magical journey. Very nice.

05-10-2008, 06:11 AM	#377
siamesegirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal,Canada Posts: 1,874 Blog Entries: 5 Gallery: siamesegirl Stats: 126lbs Start Date: May. 2007	1 hour Super C done!

05-10-2008, 07:04 AM	#378
Lucky Stardust Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 120 Gallery: Lucky Stardust Start Date: feb 2008	I really can´t do the pelvic excersises, they make my knees hurt so bad. Does anyone have any suggestions for what I could do instead?

05-10-2008, 07:14 AM	#379
Lucky Stardust Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 120 Gallery: Lucky Stardust Start Date: feb 2008	1 session of Am/Pm completed!!

05-10-2008, 09:09 AM	#381
MountainGirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,238 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Hour 10 of 10/10~

05-10-2008, 12:23 PM	#383
workingmomof3 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 40 Gallery: workingmomof3 Stats: 223/215.5/160 then we'll see WOE: PSMF/Atkins at times Start Date: 5/7/08	2 hours complete

05-10-2008, 01:07 PM	#385
Alley Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 9 Gallery: Alley Stats: 209/162/140 WOE: portion control Start Date: 08/2007	1hour calanetic evolution done

05-10-2008, 01:54 PM	#387
Agee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NC Posts: 440 Gallery: Agee Stats: 180/171/135 WOE: LC Start Date: 8/25/08	Hour 2 of 10 in 10 done. That makes only 2x this week. I'd wanted to do it again during the week but had meetings every day until late. I admire all of you who can fit it in 5 days a week - although I was so sore after doing it last Sunday I wouldn't have been able to do it again until Weds - and then I was in the thick of the meetings. How many times do you think I need to do it per week, minimum, to see results? A