CALLANETICS BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

I volunteered to start this thread for those who would like to see before-and-after pics for Callanetics from one source, rather than having to do a search through a million threads.

This thread is intended for posting progress pics and b/a pics only. Please address comments, questions, etc., to LCF's on the Callanetics Monthly Challenges threads, so that we can keep this thread easy to view for those who many be interested.

I'll go first, and hopefully many others will follow.

Join the Magic, people! It's amazing!

[IMG][/IMG] Before Callanetics -- Huge thighs!

[IMG][/IMG] After one month of Callanetics

[IMG][/IMG] After 2.5 months of Callanetics


[IMG][/IMG] After 4 months of Callanetics - Spring of '06

[IMG][/IMG] June '06 -- Still-Doing-and-Will-Always-Do Super Callanetics!

[Mariasol]

I'll bite. Before to the right, after on the left (no weight change between the pictures).

[indogia]

I have done callanetics started last year,but was very gradual as i was so heavy,started with one hour a week,then got hit with bells palsy,put weight back on with steroids over 3 months.
so then got back on track about 6 months ago with one hour programme,am now doing super callanetics twice a week


hi,well,i was a bit rubbish at getting the angle yesterday,so hey,will just have to use what pikkies I got and hope for the best!!



look how flat that stomache is getting!



I know its hard to see the difference,but my bra fits better,my tummy button is higher!



look at thee difference!!!wow!!!


indy
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[pixiegirl01]

Okay, me before at approximately 148/149 lbs and 0 hours of Callan:






Me in progress at about 138 lbs and around 10 hours of Callan:





Me still in progress at around 127 lbs and 20 hours of Callan (sorry, haven't done "skin shots" yet):

[heidi21062]

All of you guys look awesome!!!

[jiggles]

Wow! I gotta say that you girls are making me want to pull out the Callan DVD's again.

Way to go!

[kingbird3]

NOV05:


FEB06 in Miami:


MAY06:


JUN06:

[catzrule]

Woo Hoo Robin, you look fantastic in your bikini!!!!

[Eireanne84]

wow you look amazing! what else did you do to lose the weight along with the callanetics? any other exersices or cardio?

[CrystalBlueFire]

You all look fantastic!

[Mariasol]

Originally Posted by Eireanne84

wow you look amazing! what else did you do to lose the weight along with the callanetics? any other exersices or cardio?

At the time, I did only callanetics; 5-6 x per week. Now I mix with other tapes, but still don't do much cardio as I hate it.

[oklahomabethie]

wow....
Now Im off to Hawaii in April and want to feel my best when I get their.
What tapes are you all doing? When I did a search on callanetics I did find some but they look 10-15 years old... Are you guys doing this blast from the past or is their new tapes?

[Mariasol]

Originally Posted by oklahomabethie

What tapes are you all doing? When I did a search on callanetics I did find some but they look 10-15 years old... Are you guys doing this blast from the past or is their new tapes?

The tapes are very dated and irritate a lot of people. I do super callanetics (DVD) but used it only 10 times until I had memorized it. I also do The Bar Method which is very similar but more modern tapes.

[desertgirl]

Quick question! Well, first you ladies look incredible! I came to the exercise board today because I have GOT to start exercising. I don't have any weight to lose, but I am flabby and icky.

But, does Callanetics work for people with knee problems. I hurt my knee almost a year ago and I can barely bend to capacity. Is there a lot of lunging or bending?

Thanks for any thoughts!

[Eireanne84]

what other types of videos are you doing? if you dont mind me asking
also how tall are you?

[Mariasol]

Originally Posted by Eireanne84

what other types of videos are you doing? if you dont mind me asking
also how tall are you?

I assume you are asking me. At the moment, I do Callanetics, The Bar Method, 15 minute targeted workouts (Tamilee Webb) and a weight tape. It varies as I switch when I get bored.

Oh, I'm 5'6" medium to small frame.

[Mariasol]

Originally Posted by desertgirl

But, does Callanetics work for people with knee problems. I hurt my knee almost a year ago and I can barely bend to capacity. Is there a lot of lunging or bending?
Thanks for any thoughts!

I can't really answer as I haven't had this problem. But there are just a few exercises that would stress the knee, and those can easily be skipped. I would think as a whole, callanetics would help as it's a low-impact exercise and a lot of stretching is involved

[oklahomabethie]

You guys sold me.
I bought the tapes online yesterday. Super saver shipping which makes them here next month my luck...
K tho I have been on the treadmill and will keep this up until the tapes get here. My body needs a shock I think.
Is this something like Yoga?

[pixiegirl01]

Hi Bethie,

I've actually never done yoga, but have heard Callanetics compared to warm-up/strengthening ballet exercises.

Come join us over on the Callan February "goof troop" thread.

And, please, when your videos arrive, don't be discouraged by the shiny lycra and 80s hair and makeup. And don't be deceived by how simple the exercises actually look. It really does work!

[BAM]

You ladies have every right to be proud of yourselves...you all look hawt!

[oklahomabethie]

He he he....
I loved the 80's hair and all. I had thoes crazy wings that took a bottle of hair net to keep them up.
I will see you all in the goof troop for sure. I will take my photos and get that going.
Also all of you that are at your goal weight (or are you) are you still low carbing and doing this tape to keep the weight off?
I have lost weight in the past but always put it back on. I want the cycle to stop. Even if I have to do it in shiny lycra
Bethie

[Tylar_Connar]

wow, what a difference!

[Lizzzee]

Very inspiring photos!!

[MINTYSHAKE]

OK- after I saw this thread I totally bought 6 Callanetics videos off Ebay!

I am only doing it once a week as I am in a cardio/weight rotation now I like and I am kinda scared to sluff off on either right before I go away from break!

Maybe in another week or two I'll do it 2X a week.

I have done Quick Abs which I like and also Super Callanetics which left me feelin' it the next day!

WATCH ME SHRINK- your physique is FANTASTIC!! What other exercise do you do besides Callanetics- I love your arms? Also what's you WOE-LC? I hope I am not being to invasive!

[oklahomabethie]

so your the one that kept bidding agenst me!
I wanted that! ;o)
I broke down and went online and got it
there for extra but it was easer.
Good Luck

[MINTYSHAKE]

Originally Posted by oklahomabethie

so your the one that kept bidding agenst me!
I wanted that! ;o)

HaHa- well they are alot more expensive online(the dvds). I am just buying VHS even though I don't normally- I just got the 10 in 10 from Ebay for 6 bucks, including shipping!!

Good Luck to you too- looking forward to hearing about your results! These things sound like magic!

[kingbird3]

[QUOTE=MINTYSHAKE;8256207]OK- after I saw this thread I totally bought 6 Callanetics videos off Ebay!

I am only doing it once a week as I am in a cardio/weight rotation now I like and I am kinda scared to sluff off on either right before I go away from break!

Maybe in another week or two I'll do it 2X a week.

I have done Quick Abs which I like and also Super Callanetics which left me feelin' it the next day!</QUOTE]

You jumped right into Super? WOW! I am a chicken still. Listen closely - - you will hear me clucking.

[MINTYSHAKE]

You jumped right into Super? WOW!

Umm- yes, I did jump right in..ONCE! :blush:

I was so crippled after the fact that I have since bought 10 in 10 to do for awhile instead...I haven't gotten it yet, but it's on the way!

Quick Abs is fine- I feel in in my gut but I can still walk afterwards...I can imagine the results you'd get if you could stick w/ Super consistently- WOW!

[qtvet]

Originally Posted by desertgirl

Quick question! Well, first you ladies look incredible! I came to the exercise board today because I have GOT to start exercising. I don't have any weight to lose, but I am flabby and icky.

But, does Callanetics work for people with knee problems. I hurt my knee almost a year ago and I can barely bend to capacity. Is there a lot of lunging or bending?

Thanks for any thoughts!

Callan states in both 10-in-10 and Super Callanetics that people with knee problems should avoid certain exercises in the tapes (these notes are at the END of both videos), but that many people have alleviated their knee problems by doing her exercises.

OK, my turn for before and after (before was Labor Day 2007 - after was about 2 weeks ago). I do 10-in-10 twice a week, Super Callanetics once a week, and Tae Bo Original Advanced workout twice a week:

[Tylar_Connar]

thanks for bumping this up. I just started doing callanetics. maybe i should take pics for before.