CALLANETICS CHALLENGE MARCH 2008 - Page 16

ThyckeCutie · 03-14-2008, 11:55 AM

My dvd just came. Soooooooo excited. I worked out this morning but Im surely going to try this tonight. I need the challenge and the relaxation anyways.

Has anyone lost more then 1-2 sizes on Callan?

I carry my weight well but I am looking to go from a 13 to at least an overall 8

Cant wait to start. All this

helped!!

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 03-14-2008, 11:59 AM

Cutie,

Loisng two sizes is definitely not the limit.

That all has to do with how hard you work your program...both workouts AND WOE.

The sky is the limit, girl.

When I began C, I was a Size 10, and in four months I was wearing Size 4.

You can do WHATEVER you set your heart to doing.

Snuckles · 03-14-2008, 12:21 PM

[quote=WATCH-ME-SHRINK;10062428]
When I began C, I was a Size 10, and in four months I was wearing Size 4.
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ThyckeCutie · 03-14-2008, 12:21 PM

Thats great Watch-me-Shrink!! Im loving your progess and hope that I can have great results like you. What do you mean by both workouts? I will continue my regimine of working out 5 times a week. I was thinking cardio 3 times a week(turbo jam or The Firm) and callanetics 2-3x. I hope thats enough. I dont want to over due it. Im not on a low carb diet. but I am watching what I eat and kind of on my own thing of making healthier choices/eating way less then before.

By the way whats WOE?

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 03-14-2008, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

Thats great Watch-me-Shrink!! Im loving your progess and hope that I can have great results like you. What do you mean by both workouts? I will continue my regimine of working out 5 times a week. I was thinking cardio 3 times a week(turbo jam or The Firm) and callanetics 2-3x. I hope thats enough. I dont want to over due it. Im not on a low carb diet. but I am watching what I eat and kind of on my own thing of making healthier choices/eating way less then before.

By the way whats WOE?

Oops....let me clarify. I meant adhering to workouts AS WELL AS "way of eating," (which is what WOE means).

Way of eating, no matter what healthy eating plan you have chosen, is as important as the time you put into your workouts.

I think what you've chosen is perfect: Callan 3 x a week, combined with cardio. That's a great plan!

(Snuckles,

)

ArmyWife88 · 03-14-2008, 12:46 PM

Hey Everyone!! I just payed for my 10 in 10 video and will hopefully begin next week.

I have switched from Atkins to South Beach because my doctor recommended I not do Atkins after I fainted while getting blood drawn and then got really ill after they have me juice (loaded with sugar). Hopefully SB will be better for me. I look forward to sticking around this board and I will definitly be taking before pictures and measurements (although I'm not sure if I'll have the guts to post them. Maybe after some progress...)

ThyckeCutie · 03-14-2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

Oops....let me clarify. I meant adhering to workouts AS WELL AS "way of eating," (which is what WOE means).

Way of eating, no matter what healthy eating plan you have chosen, is as important as the time you put into your workouts.

I think what you've chosen is perfect: Callan 3 x a week, combined with cardio. That's a great plan!

(Snuckles,

)

Thanks

michelemomof2 · 03-14-2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamchaser

I am 43 year old female. The only type of exercising I have really done on a consistent basis in the past is walking on the treadmill. And I haven't even done that regularly for a whole year. I have gained weight horribly in the past year. Like 35 pounds. I was down to about a size 12 last year at this time and right now I'm in an 18

So I'm extremely out of shape and feeling absolutely terrible about myself. I have about 70 pounds to lose to get to goal. I really thought t-tapp was the answer to help me to get in shape but I just don't feel like I have the patience to learn the complicated technique of t-tapp right now and I'm wondering if I should give callanetics a try.

Pleased to meet you...I'm 43 and in a size 18, as well. I have no advice, as I'm a newbie to Callanetics, but after the first hour, I felt "something" happening to my body. It was like an awakening. Although I have not been dilligent this past week, I plan to get back into it. I did only a half hour today.

We can do this!

to the other newbies, too.

Freeingmyself - You are doing AWESOME!!!!!!

Alania · 03-14-2008, 01:59 PM

LILDRAGONFLY - I just saw your pics in the ML! You look BEAUTIFUL! The difference is amazing! If your photos don't inspire us to continue with Callanetics, what will?

I have been kind of tired for the past few days. I re-started low carb a little while ago and that usually tires me out for awhile. I am going to try to get in some time on the elliptical today.

lildragonfly · 03-14-2008, 02:47 PM

thank you so much Alania & Thycke

19th hour completed

mevluvmark · 03-14-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreeingMyself

Thanks!!

I actually was waiting until the end of the month when I took "after" pics, but I could feel I was smaller!
I have only 11 hours in and am impatient to see by the end of the month!

My back and bottom have now decided they are two separate body parts too

Thank you so much Marsha for letting me know about this awesome workout!
Thanks to Twyla for wonderful support and a wealth of information!
Thanks to everyone else for being awesome support and encouragement!

CONGRATULATION Freeingmys elf so proud of you can't wait to see your pics.

You crack me up

with "my back and bottom have now decided they are two separate body parts" it's so crazy, because just last nite my dh told me that there's a difference in between my back and my backside. So i guess i had one body part, but now i have two

'

I was wondering has anyone experience this, since i'm losing off my lower back the fat has shift to the side in those dreadful lovehandles arear. Or has anyone experience any kind of fat shift?

Completed 16 hrs.

i

9 hrs 10/10
7 hrs evolution
Started Feb 4th

Alania · 03-14-2008, 03:56 PM

I did the weight loss (interval) program on the elliptical. I am all sweaty and my hamstrings feel like they might be a tad bit sore tomorrow.

laurihill · 03-14-2008, 04:21 PM

You all are so inspiring!

ThyckeCutie · 03-14-2008, 04:45 PM

Did my 1st hour of 10 in 10. Boy was it hard. I couldnt even do the complete warm up with out stoping. Its harder then I thought. I hope I did most of it right. The stretching was so relaxing. I swore I feel asleep during some of the stretches lol. I didnt know my body was soo weak but im proud of my self...what made is worse is that my son saw the counter on the tv and I stopped pretty early He goes "mommy whats wrong with you. You can do it. Those ladies are like 70yrs old. If they can do it you can do it"

I had nothing to do but laugh but I explained that its not as easy as it looks. I hope I'm somewhat sore 2morrow. I put my body in positions I never been in before. My body was shaky the whole time. It felt like I was all out of position

What muscles are you supposed to feel doing the pelvic rotation/scoop?

lildragonfly · 03-14-2008, 04:49 PM

you feel it in your hips, abs, thighs, and possibly snoochie.

Lucky21 · 03-14-2008, 05:24 PM

9 hours down! One more and I get out the measuring tape!!! I promised myself I would measure every 10 hours - didn't want to get crazy and measure constantly... it took years to break my scale addition, don't want to switch it to inches!

Hello to all the newbies! I'm pretty new to Callenetics too and I love it so far! I try to do every other day - but have done it two days in a row when my week has gotten out of control... Good luck and I hope you like it as much as we do!

Siamese - Ann Arbor, eh? Sounds good to me!

FreeingMyself · 03-14-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lildragonfly

you feel it in your hips, abs, thighs, and possibly snoochie.

snoochie, yup that!

Mary_M · 03-14-2008, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarleyGirlTX

I did Cardio Callanetics for the first time yesterday - just the cardio. It was nice, but not enough of a burn for me. I think I will need to add another 30 minutes of something else when I do it.

HarleyGirl--I'm glad you posted that because I was wondering about that myself, I just did Cardio Callanetics for the first time today and I agree. I guess I'm used to being drenched in sweat from my intense treadmill workouts. Maybe I'll do a half hour on the treadmill after Cardio Callan??

Anybody else want to share their experience with this?

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 03-14-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alania

I did the weight loss (interval) program on the elliptical. I am all sweaty and my hamstrings feel like they might be a tad bit sore tomorrow.

Alania,

How are you doing your elliptical intervals? Be specific, please!

Are you using added resistance for higher intervals, or higher speeds for higher intervals?

Give me the breakdown.

KJ-43 · 03-14-2008, 07:12 PM

Just finished my first hour of 10/10 and it was great it was almost like a intensed yoga worked out as far as the stretches. will be doing this on the days I don't make it to the Gym. I am glad I found this board.
kj

Dreamchaser · 03-15-2008, 02:03 AM

Snuckles, siamesegirl, Twila, Marsha and Michele - Wow, you guys are just awesome. Thank you so much for all of your kind and encouraging words. I really appreciate it!

laurihill · 03-15-2008, 06:26 AM

I just did hour number 2. I am having so much trouble with the stomach exercises. It kills my neck. Do you think I am doing them wrong? Also, on the hip exercises, I can do all 100 on the right side, and maybe 20 on the left. What is up with that? The weird thing is when I am tired or have been on my feet too long, it is my right hip that aches. I do think I noticed my lower back felt better then the first time I did it. I must have really needed these stretches! I am going to do upper body today also. I have done a couple of BFL challenges, so I will use his routine, since I know it, and it is killer.

Everyone have a great day........lauri

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 03-15-2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laurihill

I just did hour number 2. I am having so much trouble with the stomach exercises. It kills my neck. Do you think I am doing them wrong?

No, Lauri, I doubt you're doing them wrong. Make sure you're rolling forward completely, not upward, as if you're trying to point your nose toward your belly. For a while, you can cradle your neck with one hand to take the pressure off. There's a post by Agnes somewhere in this thread (may want to scan through to find all of hers) where she addresses some targeting for sore neck issues for beginners. As your abs get stronger, your neck issues will resolve.

Also, on the hip exercises, I can do all 100 on the right side, and maybe 20 on the left. What is up with that?

Many of us are stronger on one side than the other. Completely normal....Read Posts 210, 213, 230, 252-254 of this thread, Page No. 8 and forward.

".... I do think I noticed my lower back felt better then the first time I did it. I must have really needed these stretches! I am going to do upper body today also. I have done a couple of BFL challenges, so I will use his routine, since I know it, and it is killer."

The stretches are paramount to the effectiveness of this workout, not only in terms of lengthening the muscle after it's been taxed, but in aiding in our flexibility overall. You'll be amazed at the strides you make in flexibility after doing this workout. That's why it's been so helpful to Lisa's fibro.....It's so therapeutic!

Bottom line: Your form will improve as you get stronger. Don't veg out during the workout. Relax everything and listen very closely to Callan's instructions. It will happen and you're gonna love the results!

lisabinil · 03-15-2008, 07:38 AM

Yesterday was the first day I missed my planned hour of Callan. Had a migraine and had to take meds-head is still very sore this morning but I will aim for tonight.

I will adapt and do only the exercises I feel I am able-that's what I like about Callanetics it's adaptable to your body and needs.

03-14-2008, 11:55 AM	#451
ThyckeCutie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 538 Gallery: ThyckeCutie WOE: Making Healthier Choices - Low Fat	My dvd just came. Soooooooo excited. I worked out this morning but Im surely going to try this tonight. I need the challenge and the relaxation anyways. Has anyone lost more then 1-2 sizes on Callan? I carry my weight well but I am looking to go from a 13 to at least an overall 8 Cant wait to start. All this helped!! Last edited by ThyckeCutie : 03-14-2008 at 11:56 AM.

03-14-2008, 12:21 PM	#454
ThyckeCutie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 538 Gallery: ThyckeCutie WOE: Making Healthier Choices - Low Fat	Thats great Watch-me-Shrink!! Im loving your progess and hope that I can have great results like you. What do you mean by both workouts? I will continue my regimine of working out 5 times a week. I was thinking cardio 3 times a week(turbo jam or The Firm) and callanetics 2-3x. I hope thats enough. I dont want to over due it. Im not on a low carb diet. but I am watching what I eat and kind of on my own thing of making healthier choices/eating way less then before. By the way whats WOE? __________________ Callanetics started 03/14/08 46hrs of 10 in 10 Completed 13hrs of Evolutioin Completed 5 Quick Hip/Behind 19hrs of Super Callan Cardio & Upper Body: One On One Training W/ Jackie TJ & HHA &Tae Bo Wii Fit Minutes: 505 Minutes Last edited by ThyckeCutie : 03-14-2008 at 12:23 PM.

03-14-2008, 02:47 PM	#460
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,141 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/10/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins	thank you so much Alania & Thycke 19th hour completed Last edited by lildragonfly : 03-14-2008 at 02:52 PM.

03-14-2008, 04:21 PM	#463
laurihill Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Minnesnowda Posts: 388 Blog Entries: 29 Gallery: laurihill	You all are so inspiring! Last edited by laurihill : 03-14-2008 at 04:24 PM.

03-14-2008, 05:24 PM	#466
Lucky21 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delawhere? Posts: 331 Gallery: Lucky21 Stats: 268/228/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/2008	Whoo hoo! 9 hours down! One more and I get out the measuring tape!!! I promised myself I would measure every 10 hours - didn't want to get crazy and measure constantly... it took years to break my scale addition, don't want to switch it to inches! Hello to all the newbies! I'm pretty new to Callenetics too and I love it so far! I try to do every other day - but have done it two days in a row when my week has gotten out of control... Good luck and I hope you like it as much as we do! Siamese - Ann Arbor, eh? Sounds good to me!

03-14-2008, 11:59 AM	#452
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,144 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	Cutie, Loisng two sizes is definitely not the limit. That all has to do with how hard you work your program...both workouts AND WOE. The sky is the limit, girl. When I began C, I was a Size 10, and in four months I was wearing Size 4. You can do WHATEVER you set your heart to doing.

03-14-2008, 12:21 PM	#453
Snuckles Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 122 Gallery: Snuckles Stats: 150/144.6/135 WOE: Sensible	[quote=WATCH-ME-SHRINK;10062428] When I began C, I was a Size 10, and in four months I was wearing Size 4. QUOTE]

03-14-2008, 12:46 PM	#456
ArmyWife88 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Schweinfurt, Germany Posts: 445 Gallery: ArmyWife88 Stats: 270.2/236.2/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 2008/ Restart: September 29, 2008	Hey Everyone!! I just payed for my 10 in 10 video and will hopefully begin next week. I have switched from Atkins to South Beach because my doctor recommended I not do Atkins after I fainted while getting blood drawn and then got really ill after they have me juice (loaded with sugar). Hopefully SB will be better for me. I look forward to sticking around this board and I will definitly be taking before pictures and measurements (although I'm not sure if I'll have the guts to post them. Maybe after some progress...)

03-14-2008, 01:59 PM	#459
Alania MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,322 Gallery: Alania Stats: 155/151/125 (5'4")	LILDRAGONFLY - I just saw your pics in the ML! You look BEAUTIFUL! The difference is amazing! If your photos don't inspire us to continue with Callanetics, what will? I have been kind of tired for the past few days. I re-started low carb a little while ago and that usually tires me out for awhile. I am going to try to get in some time on the elliptical today.

03-14-2008, 03:56 PM	#462
Alania MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,322 Gallery: Alania Stats: 155/151/125 (5'4")	I did the weight loss (interval) program on the elliptical. I am all sweaty and my hamstrings feel like they might be a tad bit sore tomorrow.

03-14-2008, 04:45 PM	#464
ThyckeCutie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 538 Gallery: ThyckeCutie WOE: Making Healthier Choices - Low Fat	Did my 1st hour of 10 in 10. Boy was it hard. I couldnt even do the complete warm up with out stoping. Its harder then I thought. I hope I did most of it right. The stretching was so relaxing. I swore I feel asleep during some of the stretches lol. I didnt know my body was soo weak but im proud of my self...what made is worse is that my son saw the counter on the tv and I stopped pretty early He goes "mommy whats wrong with you. You can do it. Those ladies are like 70yrs old. If they can do it you can do it" I had nothing to do but laugh but I explained that its not as easy as it looks. I hope I'm somewhat sore 2morrow. I put my body in positions I never been in before. My body was shaky the whole time. It felt like I was all out of position What muscles are you supposed to feel doing the pelvic rotation/scoop?

03-14-2008, 04:49 PM	#465
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,141 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/10/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins	you feel it in your hips, abs, thighs, and possibly snoochie.

03-14-2008, 07:12 PM	#470
KJ-43 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 339 Gallery: KJ-43 Stats: HW 271 196/170/174 WOE: atkins Start Date: 10/30/06 reinducting 6/17/08	Just finished my first hour of 10/10 and it was great it was almost like a intensed yoga worked out as far as the stretches. will be doing this on the days I don't make it to the Gym. I am glad I found this board. kj

03-15-2008, 02:03 AM	#471
Dreamchaser Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 6,174 Gallery: Dreamchaser WOE: Atkins with whole, natural foods and no "junk"! Start Date: 3-27-01	Snuckles, siamesegirl, Twila, Marsha and Michele - Wow, you guys are just awesome. Thank you so much for all of your kind and encouraging words. I really appreciate it!

03-15-2008, 06:26 AM	#472
laurihill Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Minnesnowda Posts: 388 Blog Entries: 29 Gallery: laurihill	I just did hour number 2. I am having so much trouble with the stomach exercises. It kills my neck. Do you think I am doing them wrong? Also, on the hip exercises, I can do all 100 on the right side, and maybe 20 on the left. What is up with that? The weird thing is when I am tired or have been on my feet too long, it is my right hip that aches. I do think I noticed my lower back felt better then the first time I did it. I must have really needed these stretches! I am going to do upper body today also. I have done a couple of BFL challenges, so I will use his routine, since I know it, and it is killer. Everyone have a great day........lauri __________________ April 9, 2007~200 May 4~190 Jan 21, 2008~196.2 1/28~191.2 2/4~188.2 2/11~187.2 2/18~186 2/25~185 3/10~185 3/17~183 A Big Slide Backwards up to 198......7/14~180.8 Starting Exercise 3/12 4 hour Callanetics 1 hr. 25 Min cardio GOAL#1~June 20th, 2008~weigh 169 (haven't been in my 60's since high school) "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion" ~ Dahli Lama

03-15-2008, 07:38 AM	#474
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 8,773 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	Yesterday was the first day I missed my planned hour of Callan. Had a migraine and had to take meds-head is still very sore this morning but I will aim for tonight. I will adapt and do only the exercises I feel I am able-that's what I like about Callanetics it's adaptable to your body and needs.