CALLANETICS CHALLENGE MARCH 2008 - Page 2

lildragonfly · 03-02-2008, 09:16 AM

Aww thank you guys so much.

I really needed to hear those things guys. The scale dont move for me but I know my body is changing. And I am my own worse critic so hearing your replies makes me realize that I need to quit being so hard on myself. And btw just so you know after my first month ( 9 hrs I went from a tight 12 to a 10 and the scale didnt move). So measure measure.

My goal is to have those abs of Twylas!!!!! She is my hero!

pri17cess72 · 03-02-2008, 03:20 PM

Hi Everyone! I just ordered 10 in 10 today from Amazon and the eta for arrival is 3/5/08.

I am so excited to get started on this program. I was wondering if you have found any stores to buy these DVD's in? I have only been able to find them online.

Thanks and look forward to posting more and sharing my progress with you.

Liz

Lucky21 · 03-02-2008, 04:31 PM

Another hour done! Not to scare anyone, but I think I've gotten a little bigger around the mid section. I'm not too worried though - I read in her book that I may go up before I go down since I'm using muscles I've never really used before. Just thought I'd mention it just in case someone else is in the same boat - don't abandon ship!

lildragonfly · 03-02-2008, 04:38 PM

Today is my rest day but I did walk for 1.5 miles and shhhh...but I snuck in 30 mins of callan abs.

NancyElle · 03-02-2008, 05:02 PM

I would love to get started on Callanetics.

I walk four miles a day, but need more.

Could someone please offer a suggestion as to what DVD I should begin with? Thanks so much.

You are all very inspiring!

lildragonfly · 03-02-2008, 05:12 PM

I would suggest 10 in 10

NancyElle · 03-02-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lildragonfly

I would suggest 10 in 10

Thanks so much! You are doing great, BTW!

lisabinil · 03-02-2008, 06:46 PM

I completed (not very well) 30 minutes of Cardio Callan. I am an uncoordinated mess. Along with the Fibro I have some sort of imbalance in my right inner ear and my husband had quite a laugh fest watching me try to do this while scarfing his pizza!

I am going to concentrate on the foot movements and not falling over and eventually add the arm movements. I can now do all of the 10 in 10 exercises-some not as many counts but I can do them all now but this Cardio kicks my butt and is a little demoralizing.

HarleyGirlTX · 03-02-2008, 07:39 PM

Just checking in. Today was a 2.5 mile jog and upper body weights (my shoulders are still tingling!). I can't wait to do hour 8 of 10/10 tomorrow!

PrettyPaula, I'm no expert, but I would recommend two things. One is there is a Callanetics book called Callanetics for Your Back. The four reviews on Amazon are pretty positive. You can get a used copy or maybe try to find it a local library.

Also, I swear by a therapy method called Egoscue therapy that helps with proper alignment (not unlike Callanetics). You can check out some information on www.egoscue.com and if you call into the syndicated radio program on a Saturday morning, Pete Egoscue will send you one of his books for free.

This therapy helped me with years of foot pain from running. I went through 4 pairs of custom orthotics, but they never helped. After doing Egoscue therapy, I now run in Nike Free shoes (a shoe that mimics running barefoot!).

siamesegirl · 03-03-2008, 06:18 AM

Marsha, Marsha, i come back home from the Toby Keith concert hungover & tired and pop open my macbook to see your abs,

I damn near fell over!!!!!!

You are look'in good!! I still can't get over the AWESOME CHANGE IN ONLY 12 HOURS!!!!!!!!

Like twyla said its MAGIC!!!!!!
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!

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

Hey, people.

Checkin in this morning. Today was a Callan day, and I overslept ....

... hate that ! ........ so I did 25 mins upper body weights, and plan to do Super Callan right after work.

I have a confession to make. I've told a lot of "newbies" in the last few months that when I began Callanetics, I rarely did it more than 3 x a week, or, basically I did it every other day.

Upon reading my posts of those early days of Callan, it appears that for the first 4-6 weeks, I did it 4 times a week, if I could squeeze it in, and then I began doing it an agv of 3 x a week.

So yes, I lied. Apparently I did it four times a week for a while.

So for inquiring minds of newbies, for faster results, yes, you CAN do it more often. But I still firmly believe our muscles need to rest and repair. So I would not recommend more than 4 x a week.

Also, because it does not offer much for upper body, I would highly recommend upper body strengthening workouts, and some cardio -- along with a clean, focused diet -- for best results.

Whew. Confession is good for the soul!

farmgirl · 03-03-2008, 07:11 AM

Wow! Ya'll are a bunch of chatty peaches!

All the great results are so motivating!

I didn't have a great weekend food-wise as I went to my brothers wedding...but I got in a 2 mile run and a 3 mile hike and back on clean eating. This month I want to complete 16 hours of Callan, do arm w/o 2 days/week, and iBallet 3 days/week. I also jog 2-3 miles 4-6 days/week.

Ya'll realize that it's March and that means it's...81 days til Memorial Day weekend!

That means shorts and bathing suits!

Personally, I need to work my arse off and lose some fat! I hope we can all do it together and look amazing this summer!

Today:
B: 1/2 grapefruit and egg whites and sausage omlet
Sn: shake
L: chicken and greenie beenies
Sn: LC yogurt
S: leftover roast and veggies
Exercise: jog 3 miles + 10 in 10 + arms

Ya'll have a PEACHY day!

lisa

siamesegirl · 03-03-2008, 07:19 AM

Twyla,
I tend to agree with you on that one, when i 1st started it was 3x a week, then upped it to 6x a week BUT it was not the full hour, i changed things around. I worked with the book, Super C, Callanetics Evolution, 10/10 making sure i did not do the same thing day in day out.
Right now i'am trying to find a happy meduim,, maybe i'll do Callanetics 4x a week, maybe 3x a week.....

mevluvmark · 03-03-2008, 11:50 AM

Got my hr in today, so now i have a total of 12 hrs

Mev

7 hrs 10/10
5 hrs evolution
started Feb 4th

lildragonfly · 03-03-2008, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siamesegirl

Marsha, Marsha, i come back home from the Toby Keith concert hungover & tired and pop open my macbook to see your abs,

I damn near fell over!!!!!!

You are look'in good!! I still can't get over the AWESOME CHANGE IN ONLY 12 HOURS!!!!!!!!

Like twyla said its MAGIC!!!!!!
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!

Awwww thank you so much Noreen!!!

planetbenjamin · 03-03-2008, 01:16 PM

I didn't have time today to do a full hour but I did a few exercises in the office. Am I still the only guy here?? Geeeeze they really need to make a Callanetics DVD for men as it works amazingly for us too!

DaisyGG · 03-03-2008, 01:23 PM

I am committing to eight hours for the month of March.

Tonight will be hour one of the challenge and hour three total.

I am committing to taking pictures of my watermelon tonight!

:edit: I'm skeered to take pics of my melon! I don't mean my head either.

xbumblebeex · 03-03-2008, 02:32 PM

Hi guys! I didn't post much last month but I did do some callanetics

I am going to try and keep it up in March!

thesedays · 03-03-2008, 03:37 PM

Yeah ....I'm going to get in at the beginning of a challenge for once ...ha ha

Just got my 10 / 10 dvd last week and did the work out on Wed and Sat. So Sat counts as 1 hour in March ..woo hoo

I've decided to do Tues, Thurs and Sat.

Still not sure if I'm doing the exercises completely right as I really don't "feel" anything after completing the leg / behind exercises.

But I'll keep trying

FreeingMyself · 03-03-2008, 04:41 PM

I am checking in also! I finished my 4th hour of Callan Evo to day

Though TOM showed up and I didn't really want to, but it made me feel better afterwards! I am still shooting for 6 days a week so we shall see results quicker hopefully!

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 03-03-2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesedays

Yeah ....I'm going to get in at the beginning of a challenge for once ...ha ha

Just got my 10 / 10 dvd last week and did the work out on Wed and Sat. So Sat counts as 1 hour in March ..woo hoo

I've decided to do Tues, Thurs and Sat.

Still not sure if I'm doing the exercises completely right as I really don't "feel" anything after completing the leg / behind exercises.

But I'll keep trying

It's one of two things: Either you're already very toned, strong and flexible; or, you're not demonstrating proper form.

Please tell us your typical workout schedule for the last few months. That should shed some light!

Also, at only your second hour of Callanetics, are you able to complete ALL reps of EACH hip/thigh segment with ease and absent of difficulty? If you answer YES to this question, you're SO ready for Super Callanetics, girl!

lildragonfly · 03-03-2008, 04:54 PM

14th hr completed.

lisabinil · 03-03-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaisyGG

I am committing to eight hours for the month of March.

Tonight will be hour one of the challenge and hour three total.

I am committing to taking pictures of my watermelon tonight!

:edit: I'm skeered to take pics of my melon! I don't mean my head either.

Me too-my melons are safely under cover!

Mary_M · 03-03-2008, 06:24 PM

lildragonfly--Your results are awesome!! KUTGW!!

Thanks everyone for the advice on my neck, it seems to be working as my neck didn't hurt so much last night. I'm hoping as I get stronger it won't hurt at all!

RealFoodLiving · 03-03-2008, 06:36 PM

Good evening.

I'm Vickilynn and I'm here because Marsha (Lildragonfly) , Lisa and Freeing are my buddies from another thread and I wanna be like them in the results!

I ordered the Callanetics 10/10 DVD from Amazon, and I hope it's the right one to start with.

I have some physical challenges but I'm hoping I am do the 10/10.

I am 52 and I have a HUGE belly so I'm hoping and praying the 10/10 will target my belly.

I'll just sit back and watch you guys. Just wanted to say Hi

03-02-2008, 09:16 AM	#31
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,164 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/12-13/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins/ reinduction 1/5/09	Aww thank you guys so much. I really needed to hear those things guys. The scale dont move for me but I know my body is changing. And I am my own worse critic so hearing your replies makes me realize that I need to quit being so hard on myself. And btw just so you know after my first month ( 9 hrs I went from a tight 12 to a 10 and the scale didnt move). So measure measure. My goal is to have those abs of Twylas!!!!! She is my hero! __________________ Trust and faith cause belief is what gets us there. 75 hrs Callanetics Completed Its My Time Last edited by lildragonfly : 03-02-2008 at 09:23 AM.

03-02-2008, 04:31 PM	#33
Lucky21 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delawhere? Posts: 335 Gallery: Lucky21 Stats: 268/228/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/2008	Another one bites the dust... Another hour done! Not to scare anyone, but I think I've gotten a little bigger around the mid section. I'm not too worried though - I read in her book that I may go up before I go down since I'm using muscles I've never really used before. Just thought I'd mention it just in case someone else is in the same boat - don't abandon ship!

03-02-2008, 06:46 PM	#38
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 9,772 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins for optimum health Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	I completed (not very well) 30 minutes of Cardio Callan. I am an uncoordinated mess. Along with the Fibro I have some sort of imbalance in my right inner ear and my husband had quite a laugh fest watching me try to do this while scarfing his pizza! I am going to concentrate on the foot movements and not falling over and eventually add the arm movements. I can now do all of the 10 in 10 exercises-some not as many counts but I can do them all now but this Cardio kicks my butt and is a little demoralizing. __________________ 26 hrs of 10 in 10 Callanetics completed Walk Away The Pounds Challenge-52.5 miles

03-02-2008, 07:39 PM	#39
HarleyGirlTX Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 28 Gallery: HarleyGirlTX Stats: 156/143.2/125 WOE: Kimkins Start Date: 6/12/07	Just checking in. Today was a 2.5 mile jog and upper body weights (my shoulders are still tingling!). I can't wait to do hour 8 of 10/10 tomorrow! PrettyPaula, I'm no expert, but I would recommend two things. One is there is a Callanetics book called Callanetics for Your Back. The four reviews on Amazon are pretty positive. You can get a used copy or maybe try to find it a local library. Also, I swear by a therapy method called Egoscue therapy that helps with proper alignment (not unlike Callanetics). You can check out some information on www.egoscue.com and if you call into the syndicated radio program on a Saturday morning, Pete Egoscue will send you one of his books for free. This therapy helped me with years of foot pain from running. I went through 4 pairs of custom orthotics, but they never helped. After doing Egoscue therapy, I now run in Nike Free shoes (a shoe that mimics running barefoot!). __________________ 10/10 - 16 hours since 2/16/08 Callanetics Evolution - 4 hours since 2/29/08 Cardio Callanetics (Cardio only) 60 minutes since 3/13/08

03-03-2008, 07:03 AM	#41
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,378 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	Hey, people. Checkin in this morning. Today was a Callan day, and I overslept .... ... hate that ! ........ so I did 25 mins upper body weights, and plan to do Super Callan right after work. I have a confession to make. I've told a lot of "newbies" in the last few months that when I began Callanetics, I rarely did it more than 3 x a week, or, basically I did it every other day. Upon reading my posts of those early days of Callan, it appears that for the first 4-6 weeks, I did it 4 times a week, if I could squeeze it in, and then I began doing it an agv of 3 x a week. So yes, I lied. Apparently I did it four times a week for a while. So for inquiring minds of newbies, for faster results, yes, you CAN do it more often. But I still firmly believe our muscles need to rest and repair. So I would not recommend more than 4 x a week. Also, because it does not offer much for upper body, I would highly recommend upper body strengthening workouts, and some cardio -- along with a clean, focused diet -- for best results. Whew. Confession is good for the soul! __________________ *Twyla* God BLESS America....."Here in America, in God We Still Trust." *"Research, absorb what is useful, reject what is useless and add what is specifically your own." Bruce Lee* 360 HOURS OF SUPER CALLANETICS .....THE MAGIC! The flag of the United States is a living symbol that calls to our spirit, reminding us of the greatness of America. We cherish and uphold it because it is the standard of honor under which we live.

03-02-2008, 03:20 PM	#32
pri17cess72 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SF Bay Area CA Posts: 2,506 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: pri17cess72 Stats: 187/180/130 5'5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Re-start 12/27/08	Hi Everyone! I just ordered 10 in 10 today from Amazon and the eta for arrival is 3/5/08. I am so excited to get started on this program. I was wondering if you have found any stores to buy these DVD's in? I have only been able to find them online. Thanks and look forward to posting more and sharing my progress with you. Liz

03-02-2008, 04:38 PM	#34
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,164 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/12-13/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins/ reinduction 1/5/09	Today is my rest day but I did walk for 1.5 miles and shhhh...but I snuck in 30 mins of callan abs.

03-02-2008, 05:02 PM	#35
NancyElle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Temecula, Ca.....My heart is in Taos, New Mexico! Posts: 557 Gallery: NancyElle Stats: 12/6-8/4 5'9 WOE: Low Carb/Working Out Start Date: everyday~all the time	I would love to get started on Callanetics. I walk four miles a day, but need more. Could someone please offer a suggestion as to what DVD I should begin with? Thanks so much. You are all very inspiring!

03-02-2008, 05:12 PM	#36
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,164 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/12-13/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins/ reinduction 1/5/09	I would suggest 10 in 10

03-03-2008, 06:18 AM	#40
siamesegirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stuck In Canada Posts: 2,193 Blog Entries: 5 Gallery: siamesegirl Stats: yeah...right.... WOE: Don't believe In Diets	Marsha, Marsha, i come back home from the Toby Keith concert hungover & tired and pop open my macbook to see your abs, I damn near fell over!!!!!! You are look'in good!! I still can't get over the AWESOME CHANGE IN ONLY 12 HOURS!!!!!!!! Like twyla said its MAGIC!!!!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!

03-03-2008, 07:11 AM	#42
farmgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: on the farm! Posts: 481 Gallery: farmgirl Stats: 24W/20W/14M 6'3 WOE: LC/low cal	Wow! Ya'll are a bunch of chatty peaches! All the great results are so motivating! I didn't have a great weekend food-wise as I went to my brothers wedding...but I got in a 2 mile run and a 3 mile hike and back on clean eating. This month I want to complete 16 hours of Callan, do arm w/o 2 days/week, and iBallet 3 days/week. I also jog 2-3 miles 4-6 days/week. Ya'll realize that it's March and that means it's...81 days til Memorial Day weekend! That means shorts and bathing suits! Personally, I need to work my arse off and lose some fat! I hope we can all do it together and look amazing this summer! Today: B: 1/2 grapefruit and egg whites and sausage omlet Sn: shake L: chicken and greenie beenies Sn: LC yogurt S: leftover roast and veggies Exercise: jog 3 miles + 10 in 10 + arms Ya'll have a PEACHY day! lisa

03-03-2008, 07:19 AM	#43
siamesegirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stuck In Canada Posts: 2,193 Blog Entries: 5 Gallery: siamesegirl Stats: yeah...right.... WOE: Don't believe In Diets	Twyla, I tend to agree with you on that one, when i 1st started it was 3x a week, then upped it to 6x a week BUT it was not the full hour, i changed things around. I worked with the book, Super C, Callanetics Evolution, 10/10 making sure i did not do the same thing day in day out. Right now i'am trying to find a happy meduim,, maybe i'll do Callanetics 4x a week, maybe 3x a week.....

03-03-2008, 11:50 AM	#44
mevluvmark Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 106 Gallery: mevluvmark Stats: Bodyfat- 22%, goal 14% WOE: GodMade 2 days, ManMade 1 day Start Date: Feb. 4th 2008	Got my hr in today, so now i have a total of 12 hrs Mev 7 hrs 10/10 5 hrs evolution started Feb 4th

03-03-2008, 01:16 PM	#46
planetbenjamin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Soho, London Posts: 508 Gallery: planetbenjamin	I didn't have time today to do a full hour but I did a few exercises in the office. Am I still the only guy here?? Geeeeze they really need to make a Callanetics DVD for men as it works amazingly for us too!

03-03-2008, 01:23 PM	#47
DaisyGG Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 961 Gallery: DaisyGG Stats: 198/195/158 5'8" ~ 220 in 1997 WOE: Low Carb 25-35 and whole foods Start Date: 12.29.08	I am committing to eight hours for the month of March. Tonight will be hour one of the challenge and hour three total. I am committing to taking pictures of my watermelon tonight! :edit: I'm skeered to take pics of my melon! I don't mean my head either. Last edited by DaisyGG : 03-03-2008 at 01:39 PM.

03-03-2008, 06:57 PM	#56

03-03-2008, 02:32 PM	#48
xbumblebeex Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 846 Blog Entries: 39 Gallery: xbumblebeex Stats: 149/148/happiness WOE: Intuitive Eating Start Date: Started IE February 2008, restarting Sep 2008	Hi guys! I didn't post much last month but I did do some callanetics I am going to try and keep it up in March!

03-03-2008, 03:37 PM	#49
thesedays Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 22 Gallery: thesedays	Yeah ....I'm going to get in at the beginning of a challenge for once ...ha ha Just got my 10 / 10 dvd last week and did the work out on Wed and Sat. So Sat counts as 1 hour in March ..woo hoo I've decided to do Tues, Thurs and Sat. Still not sure if I'm doing the exercises completely right as I really don't "feel" anything after completing the leg / behind exercises. But I'll keep trying

03-03-2008, 04:41 PM	#50
FreeingMyself Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Clayton, NY Posts: 523 Gallery: FreeingMyself Stats: 206(highest 270,size 22)/146-48/135(revised goal) WOE: Lower Carbs and resting for ovary's sake.. Start Date: June 25th, 2007	I am checking in also! I finished my 4th hour of Callan Evo to day Though TOM showed up and I didn't really want to, but it made me feel better afterwards! I am still shooting for 6 days a week so we shall see results quicker hopefully!

03-03-2008, 04:54 PM	#52
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,164 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/12-13/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins/ reinduction 1/5/09	14th hr completed.

03-03-2008, 06:24 PM	#54
Mary_M Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 232 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: Mary_M Stats: size 14-16/size 10/size 6 WOE: Dr Berg based diet plan Start Date: 1997; restarted 1/1/08	lildragonfly--Your results are awesome!! KUTGW!! Thanks everyone for the advice on my neck, it seems to be working as my neck didn't hurt so much last night. I'm hoping as I get stronger it won't hurt at all!

03-03-2008, 06:36 PM	#55
RealFoodLiving Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,461 Gallery: RealFoodLiving Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Good evening. I'm Vickilynn and I'm here because Marsha (Lildragonfly) , Lisa and Freeing are my buddies from another thread and I wanna be like them in the results! I ordered the Callanetics 10/10 DVD from Amazon, and I hope it's the right one to start with. I have some physical challenges but I'm hoping I am do the 10/10. I am 52 and I have a HUGE belly so I'm hoping and praying the 10/10 will target my belly. I'll just sit back and watch you guys. Just wanted to say Hi __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~ 52 years young! Finished chemotherapy for Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia! Now in REMISSION!! Praise G-d! Diabetic, Hashimoto's hypothyroid and fully in chemo-induced menopause - working on losing weight and keeping blood sugars stable using LC whole foods NO FRANKENFOODS!