CALLANETICS CHALLENGE MARCH 2008 - Page 3

marianne · 03-04-2008, 12:00 AM

1 hour completed in March, 10 hours from the beginning

My goal for March: at least 10 hours!

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 03-04-2008, 05:53 AM

I just gotta say: This challenge is so focused, so determined. We're all about gettin' it done, and I salute ALL of you for your hard work and commitment to this workout.

I welcome all the newbies -- love having you! And Vickilyn, Ellie's suggestion about the book and it's inspirational testimonials...maybe you SHOULD get the book (I never did, but maybe should have), and that will give you even more insight.

I was reading something yesterday about how certain "core" workouts do more for you than just build lean muscle -- they make you stronger, LEANER, taller, more flexible, more graceful, etc. That targeting the core will likely bring you compliments/comments from others such as, "Are you losing weight?" "You must work out a lot."

I think that's one of the reasons Callanetics IS so successful. It works/targets the core, the deeper part of our muscles, and it improves our flexibility whether we want it to or not. It's one-stop-shopping.

So glad we're going strong!

This morning I did a bit of cardio and Turbo Jam's Ab Jam. Looking forward to Callan again tomorrow.

farmgirl · 03-04-2008, 06:02 AM

Good Morning!

I'm going to try and post a little inspiration that came in my e-mail.

http://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimag...5bf/image/jpeg

Mother of 4. She reminds me of a more muscular Twyla!

Anywho, starting March 10 it is 10 weeks til Memorial DAy weekend. Would anyone like to do a 10 week challenge to get in shape for summer? I'm going to because my dd adn I spend a lot of time at the pool and lake. I HAVE to get in better shape/lose some darn fat! I'm going to take pics/measure/weigh and watch the magic!

Today:
B: 1/2 grapefruit and 1 lc yogurt w/ 1 T pb
L: Cleo's pizza, cheese only
Sn: shake
S: chicken and salad
water, water, water
Exercise: jogging and iBallet

Have a peachy day!

Lisa

annacham · 03-04-2008, 06:02 AM

Lildragonfly - What amazing results. Have had a bad eating weekendand was really suffering from lack of motivation and then saw your wonderful pictures last night and went and straight away did hour 6 of 10 in 10 - Thanks so much for the inspiration.

thesedays · 03-04-2008, 06:11 AM

Hey twyla - in answer to your question, I'm defintely NOT toned / muscular already ...bah ha ha......I have been walking on my treadmill for the past couple of months, but not in a "dedicated" manner. Maybe 3 times one week, twice another week and then not at all for another week.

Last week I really dedicated myself to exercise. I walked every day except Friday on my treadmill and did 10 / 10 Tues and Sat.

I have VERY flabby and "pouched" saddle bags. My butt is "hanging" and has cellulite. Arrgghhh..........

I am NOT able to do all the stomach exercises for sure ! I have to keep resting and then going, and then resting, etc.

I am NOT able to do all the squat / pelvic thrusts, etc. I think I can do more than half, but not all.

But the thigh / butt exercises, yes, I can do them all without incident and I also don't notice any "exhausting" of the muscle. I must be doing something wrong.

I sit on the floor with one leg angled in front (just like on the video), the other leg angled to the side, lift up the foot and sort of roll on to the hip (that I'm sitting on), tilt the pelvis forward and then lift the leg 3 inches from the floor and move forward and backward the 1/2 inch. Is this wrong?

siamesegirl · 03-04-2008, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesedays

Hey twyla - in answer to your question, I'm defintely NOT toned / muscular already ...bah ha ha......I have been walking on my treadmill for the past couple of months, but not in a "dedicated" manner. Maybe 3 times one week, twice another week and then not at all for another week.

Last week I really dedicated myself to exercise. I walked every day except Friday on my treadmill and did 10 / 10 Tues and Sat.

I have VERY flabby and "pouched" saddle bags. My butt is "hanging" and has cellulite. Arrgghhh..........

I am NOT able to do all the stomach exercises for sure ! I have to keep resting and then going, and then resting, etc.

I am NOT able to do all the squat / pelvic thrusts, etc. I think I can do more than half, but not all.

But the thigh / butt exercises, yes, I can do them all without incident and I also don't notice any "exhausting" of the muscle. I must be doing something wrong.

I sit on the floor with one leg angled in front (just like on the video), the other leg angled to the side, lift up the foot and sort of roll on to the hip (that I'm sitting on), tilt the pelvis forward and then lift the leg 3 inches from the floor and move forward and backward the 1/2 inch. Is this wrong?

Thesedays,
are you tightening your behind when you tip up?????
As for the other exercises WORK UP TO 100 at your own pace.

zinny · 03-04-2008, 07:37 AM

I went to the mall last night to try on some clothes, and it looks like I'm not going down a size any time too soon! I continue to see progress in my legs but not at all in the torso (I bought a skirt that falls above the knee, it's been a really long time since I've done that...but the waist size remains the same)....in fact now that my proportions are changing in some parts and not others, my stomach now looks bigger than before! doh!

Did 10/10 and turbo jam today...

planetbenjamin · 03-04-2008, 07:49 AM

Had a nice relaxing session of Beginning Callanetics today. Didn't have the energy for anything else!

PS. Noreen...thank you for the gift! hehehehe

DaisyGG · 03-04-2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisabinil

Me too-my melons are safely under cover!

I hear you little-girl! My melons have a life of their own! They go out without me and I get a little envious.

DaisyGG · 03-04-2008, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MountainGirl

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

Hi Vickilynn! I'm a geezer too (50)!

From everyone's results I am thinking this is perfect for you. My problem area is my behind and legs. Together we'll have the perfect body!

siamesegirl · 03-04-2008, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by planetbenjamin

Had a nice relaxing session of Beginning Callanetics today. Didn't have the energy for anything else!

PS. Noreen...thank you for the gift! hehehehe

Anytime Ben! A little something for your precious peach!

siamesegirl · 03-04-2008, 08:08 AM

Did 1 hour Callanetics Evolution this morning! I FEEL GOOD!! *channeling James Brown*

Alania · 03-04-2008, 08:09 AM

I'm still here - I worked 3 12's this weekend, which is why I haven't been checking in.

My goal is to do at least 12 hours in March.

I'll be back later!

planetbenjamin · 03-04-2008, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siamesegirl

Anytime Ben! A little something for your precious peach!

hehehe... I was having such a boring day at work and that made me smile.

I've booked in to do my very first actual Callanetics class in a studio. There's a new teacher here in the UK who teaches just outside of London. I'm going tomorrow night for the first time. She said there's another guy in the class...finally another guy doing Callanetics!! I'm very excited!

HarleyGirlTX · 03-04-2008, 08:47 AM

Hello all,

Good work with the challenge so far. I did hour 8 of 10/10 yesterday, and today I did spinning. I'm going to close out my 10 hours on Friday and then take measurements. I'm hoping for good news, but I can already see cellulite improvements on the front of my thighs...but there's more to go...

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 03-04-2008, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zinny

I went to the mall last night to try on some clothes, and it looks like I'm not going down a size any time too soon! I continue to see progress in my legs but not at all in the torso (I bought a skirt that falls above the knee, it's been a really long time since I've done that...but the waist size remains the same)....in fact now that my proportions are changing in some parts and not others, my stomach now looks bigger than before!

Zinny, hang in there. The rearrangement will continue to evolve.

Q: Are you satisfied with your WOE? Is it "workin' for ya," in other words? Not clear on how you eat, but sometimes our eating plans need a bit of a change in gears to keep our metabolisms running best. Could this be something that might help you?

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 03-04-2008, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farmgirl

Good Morning!

I'm going to try and post a little inspiration that came in my e-mail.

http://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimag...5bf/image/jpeg

Mother of 4. She reminds me of a more muscular Twyla!

Lisa

Lisa.....wowwwwww! Does she have it goin' on or WHAT!

I'd say that should do it for inspiration!

Wouldn't I LOVE to have that body! Four babies, huh? I'd be interested in her age. Three babies for me, but I have a lot of catchin' up to do to compete with the likes of her!

So .... about that 10-week challenge.... did you mean a 10-Week Callan Challenge or a 10-week challenge in general?

You set the parameters and the rest of us will follow, K?

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 03-04-2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesedays

But the thigh / butt exercises, yes, I can do them all without incident and I also don't notice any "exhausting" of the muscle. I must be doing something wrong.

I sit on the floor with one leg angled in front (just like on the video), the other leg angled to the side, lift up the foot and sort of roll on to the hip (that I'm sitting on), tilt the pelvis forward and then lift the leg 3 inches from the floor and move forward and backward the 1/2 inch. Is this wrong?

Thesedays, I DITTO what Noreen said. Are you tightening your bottom when you do these? You want to relax everywhere else, but you want to keep that leg/butt really tight and VISUALIZE the muscle that you're working. I have found that when I really focus on the muscle group, I get better form and more fatigue.

So it appears that your form IS to blame, otherwise you would be feeling the DOMS at this point (delayed onset muscle soreness) in your journey. Form is crucial. Form is paramount. We want you to get the most out of every minute of this workout, and if you're not getting the form down, you're wasting valuable time.

CALLING ON THE ASSISTANCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE THE BOOK:

If anyone wouldn't mind sharing the text addressing the form on the hips/thighs for Thesedays, that would greatly help her and may help others too in maximizing their workouts.

TIA!!!!

DaisyGG · 03-04-2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

CALLING ON THE ASSISTANCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE THE BOOK:

If anyone wouldn't mind sharing the text addressing the form on the hips/thighs for Thesedays, that would greatly help her and may help others too in maximizing their workouts.

I have the book, but it's at home. If no one else has posted it, I'll do it when I get home.

I need to check out the peaches again for inspiration too!

farmgirl · 03-04-2008, 10:14 AM

Thesedays...Here's what is in the book....

For the Hips and Behind #1:
Facing the barre, sit on the right side of your derriere. Right leg positioned in front of you, bent at the knee, so that the right heel is even w/ your crotch, 8-10 inches from your body. The left leg is extended to the left, bent backward at the knee. The knee is even with the left hip and the left foot is behind you and relaxed. Hold the barre w/ your right hand and rest your left hand on your right hip and ease it forward. Roll the left hip forward, pointing your left knee into the floor. Your foot will start to come off the floor.

Withou letting your hip roll back, put your left hand on the barre. Try to tighten your behind and tip your pelvis up. Try to keep your back straight. At first you may lean over and hold on to the barre for dear life, but once your behind muscles learn to work and become stronger, you will merely use the barre for balance, if at all.

Lift left knee not more than 3 inches off the floor, keeping the knee turned to the floor and the foot up. Move raised leg back one-half inch, w/o letting your hip or pelvis change postition. Slowly return your left knee to its original position even w/ left hip. Gently move leg back and forth like this 100 times or as many as you can.

For the Hips and Behind #2:
Same starting position as #1. Roll your left hip forward tightening the behind and curling the pelvis up. Try to turn your leg so that your toes are pointed to the floor. Do not lock the left knee. Relax your shoulders.
Keep your hip rolled forward and your behind tight. Your pelvis is curled upwards. Raise your left leg not more than 3 inches off the floor and return. Just keep at it. Even if you can't lift it off the floor, keep trying. Eventually it will lift. Work up to 100 on each side.

I hope those are the right exercises!

Twyla...I'm going to be doing kind of a boot camp. I'm going to do Callan 4x/wk and iBallet 2-3 x/wk and jogging 6 days/wk w/ UB work 2 days/wk. Basically, I'm challenging mysef to see how much I can change my body in 10 weeks w/ hard work and a clean diet. Others can join or not. I just wanted everyone to realize how soon summer will be here. Change takes time. So I'm going to start so I won't be miserable this summer!

BTW, you could look like that woman easily!

Lisa

siamesegirl · 03-04-2008, 10:23 AM

I got it right here!!!
FOR THE HIPS & BEHIND

Facing the barre, sit on the right side of your derriere. Right leg is postioned in front of you,bent at knee, so that the right heel is even with the crotch,8 or 10 nches from your body.
The left leg is extended to the left,bent backwards at the knee. The knee is even with the left hip and the left foot is behind you & relaxed. Hold the barre with your right hand and rest left hand on hip to ease it foward. Roll the left hip foward.pointing your left knee into the floor. Your foot will come off the floor. Without letting your hip roll back,put your left on the barre. Try to tighten your behind and tip your pelvis up. Try to keep your back straight. Lift the left knee not more then 3 inches,keeping the knee turned to the floor and the foot up. Move raised leg back one-half inch, without letting your hip or pelvis change position.

PLEASE,PLEASE REMEMBER THAT FORM IS KEY!!! Follow Callan's instructions to the letter and you will get your peach!

Bronwyn · 03-04-2008, 10:40 AM

Hi Everybody!

Back from all of life's curveballs. Last night I did a full hour (3-20 minute DVDs) and I can really feel it today. I'll be 45 in May so I'm trying to challenge myself to see what I can do between now and then. I may not be the most active member of this challenge but I love peeking in to see who is doing what.

Snuckles · 03-04-2008, 10:48 AM

Logging hour 3 (sunday) and hour 4 (tonight) of 10/10

FreeingMyself, I usually feel it in my legs the next day when I attempt to do Turbo Jam.

Snuckles · 03-04-2008, 10:59 AM

Lildragonfly, gosh, WTG! You are doing very well!!!

MountainGirl, let's praise him together, chemo is no joke!!!

Happyladi, I wanna be just like you . . . enough posts to PM Twyla, lol!! Congrats.

ADLMA · 03-04-2008, 11:57 AM

Hi all. I am returning to the post. I started Callan in Arpil or so of last year, but stopped, due to some surgery. I am back. I completed 11th hour today. I feel so happy with my body's response to Callan. My flexabilty has increased sooooo much! I did not measure when I returned to Callan, exept just before beginning the program. I was going to purchase a new bra. I measured my ribs and bust. I have lost an inch in both! My goal? Twyla's bod! I want so much to be trim and in shape by June. I have a long way to go, but when I look at Twyla, I think it may be possible!

03-04-2008, 05:53 AM	#62
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WV Posts: 5,411 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 6-8/Fit-Toned-Lean 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins/BFFM/Low carb & TKD	I just gotta say: This challenge is so focused, so determined. We're all about gettin' it done, and I salute ALL of you for your hard work and commitment to this workout. I welcome all the newbies -- love having you! And Vickilyn, Ellie's suggestion about the book and it's inspirational testimonials...maybe you SHOULD get the book (I never did, but maybe should have), and that will give you even more insight. I was reading something yesterday about how certain "core" workouts do more for you than just build lean muscle -- they make you stronger, LEANER, taller, more flexible, more graceful, etc. That targeting the core will likely bring you compliments/comments from others such as, "Are you losing weight?" "You must work out a lot." I think that's one of the reasons Callanetics IS so successful. It works/targets the core, the deeper part of our muscles, and it improves our flexibility whether we want it to or not. It's one-stop-shopping. So glad we're going strong! This morning I did a bit of cardio and Turbo Jam's Ab Jam. Looking forward to Callan again tomorrow. __________________ *Twyla* ... "Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you, and be silent." Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD) WORK IT!!! *"Research, absorb what is useful, reject what is useless and add what is specifically your own." Bruce Lee* 297 HOURS OF SUPER CALLANETICS ...THE MAGIC! My GOAL-SEEKING JOURNAL

03-04-2008, 10:23 AM	#81
siamesegirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal,Canada Posts: 1,142 Blog Entries: 5 Gallery: siamesegirl Stats: 126lbs WOE: WW Start Date: May. 2007	I got it right here!!! FOR THE HIPS & BEHIND Facing the barre, sit on the right side of your derriere. Right leg is postioned in front of you,bent at knee, so that the right heel is even with the crotch,8 or 10 nches from your body. The left leg is extended to the left,bent backwards at the knee. The knee is even with the left hip and the left foot is behind you & relaxed. Hold the barre with your right hand and rest left hand on hip to ease it foward. Roll the left hip foward.pointing your left knee into the floor. Your foot will come off the floor. Without letting your hip roll back,put your left on the barre. Try to tighten your behind and tip your pelvis up. Try to keep your back straight. Lift the left knee not more then 3 inches,keeping the knee turned to the floor and the foot up. Move raised leg back one-half inch, without letting your hip or pelvis change position. PLEASE,PLEASE REMEMBER THAT FORM IS KEY!!! Follow Callan's instructions to the letter and you will get your peach! __________________ NOREEN 197 HOURS OF CALLANETICS SINCE MAY.2007 www.freewebs.com/callaneticswithnoreen

03-04-2008, 12:00 AM	#61
marianne Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 40 Gallery: marianne	1 hour completed in March, 10 hours from the beginning My goal for March: at least 10 hours!

03-04-2008, 06:02 AM	#63
farmgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: on the farm! Posts: 454 Gallery: farmgirl Stats: 24W/16M/14M 6'2 WOE: LC/low cal	Good Morning! I'm going to try and post a little inspiration that came in my e-mail. http://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimag...5bf/image/jpeg Mother of 4. She reminds me of a more muscular Twyla! Anywho, starting March 10 it is 10 weeks til Memorial DAy weekend. Would anyone like to do a 10 week challenge to get in shape for summer? I'm going to because my dd adn I spend a lot of time at the pool and lake. I HAVE to get in better shape/lose some darn fat! I'm going to take pics/measure/weigh and watch the magic! Today: B: 1/2 grapefruit and 1 lc yogurt w/ 1 T pb L: Cleo's pizza, cheese only Sn: shake S: chicken and salad water, water, water Exercise: jogging and iBallet Have a peachy day! Lisa

03-04-2008, 06:02 AM	#64
annacham Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 23 Gallery: annacham Stats: getting smaller WOE: sloppy south beach Start Date: January 2008	Lildragonfly - What amazing results. Have had a bad eating weekendand was really suffering from lack of motivation and then saw your wonderful pictures last night and went and straight away did hour 6 of 10 in 10 - Thanks so much for the inspiration.

03-04-2008, 06:11 AM	#65
thesedays Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13 Gallery: thesedays	Hey twyla - in answer to your question, I'm defintely NOT toned / muscular already ...bah ha ha......I have been walking on my treadmill for the past couple of months, but not in a "dedicated" manner. Maybe 3 times one week, twice another week and then not at all for another week. Last week I really dedicated myself to exercise. I walked every day except Friday on my treadmill and did 10 / 10 Tues and Sat. I have VERY flabby and "pouched" saddle bags. My butt is "hanging" and has cellulite. Arrgghhh.......... I am NOT able to do all the stomach exercises for sure ! I have to keep resting and then going, and then resting, etc. I am NOT able to do all the squat / pelvic thrusts, etc. I think I can do more than half, but not all. But the thigh / butt exercises, yes, I can do them all without incident and I also don't notice any "exhausting" of the muscle. I must be doing something wrong. I sit on the floor with one leg angled in front (just like on the video), the other leg angled to the side, lift up the foot and sort of roll on to the hip (that I'm sitting on), tilt the pelvis forward and then lift the leg 3 inches from the floor and move forward and backward the 1/2 inch. Is this wrong?

03-04-2008, 07:37 AM	#67
zinny Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 47 Gallery: zinny Stats: Sizes: 18/12/6 WOE: Gluten free. High raw. Start Date: 2007	I went to the mall last night to try on some clothes, and it looks like I'm not going down a size any time too soon! I continue to see progress in my legs but not at all in the torso (I bought a skirt that falls above the knee, it's been a really long time since I've done that...but the waist size remains the same)....in fact now that my proportions are changing in some parts and not others, my stomach now looks bigger than before! doh! Did 10/10 and turbo jam today...

03-04-2008, 07:49 AM	#68
planetbenjamin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Soho, London Posts: 277 Gallery: planetbenjamin	Had a nice relaxing session of Beginning Callanetics today. Didn't have the energy for anything else! PS. Noreen...thank you for the gift! hehehehe

03-04-2008, 08:08 AM	#72
siamesegirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal,Canada Posts: 1,142 Blog Entries: 5 Gallery: siamesegirl Stats: 126lbs WOE: WW Start Date: May. 2007	Did 1 hour Callanetics Evolution this morning! I FEEL GOOD!! channeling James Brown

03-04-2008, 08:09 AM	#73
Alania MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,213 Gallery: Alania Stats: 155/151/125 (5'4")	I'm still here - I worked 3 12's this weekend, which is why I haven't been checking in. My goal is to do at least 12 hours in March. I'll be back later!

03-04-2008, 08:47 AM	#75
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	Hello all, Good work with the challenge so far. I did hour 8 of 10/10 yesterday, and today I did spinning. I'm going to close out my 10 hours on Friday and then take measurements. I'm hoping for good news, but I can already see cellulite improvements on the front of my thighs...but there's more to go...

03-04-2008, 10:14 AM	#80
farmgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: on the farm! Posts: 454 Gallery: farmgirl Stats: 24W/16M/14M 6'2 WOE: LC/low cal	Thesedays...Here's what is in the book.... For the Hips and Behind #1: Facing the barre, sit on the right side of your derriere. Right leg positioned in front of you, bent at the knee, so that the right heel is even w/ your crotch, 8-10 inches from your body. The left leg is extended to the left, bent backward at the knee. The knee is even with the left hip and the left foot is behind you and relaxed. Hold the barre w/ your right hand and rest your left hand on your right hip and ease it forward. Roll the left hip forward, pointing your left knee into the floor. Your foot will start to come off the floor. Withou letting your hip roll back, put your left hand on the barre. Try to tighten your behind and tip your pelvis up. Try to keep your back straight. At first you may lean over and hold on to the barre for dear life, but once your behind muscles learn to work and become stronger, you will merely use the barre for balance, if at all. Lift left knee not more than 3 inches off the floor, keeping the knee turned to the floor and the foot up. Move raised leg back one-half inch, w/o letting your hip or pelvis change postition. Slowly return your left knee to its original position even w/ left hip. Gently move leg back and forth like this 100 times or as many as you can. For the Hips and Behind #2: Same starting position as #1. Roll your left hip forward tightening the behind and curling the pelvis up. Try to turn your leg so that your toes are pointed to the floor. Do not lock the left knee. Relax your shoulders. Keep your hip rolled forward and your behind tight. Your pelvis is curled upwards. Raise your left leg not more than 3 inches off the floor and return. Just keep at it. Even if you can't lift it off the floor, keep trying. Eventually it will lift. Work up to 100 on each side. I hope those are the right exercises! Twyla...I'm going to be doing kind of a boot camp. I'm going to do Callan 4x/wk and iBallet 2-3 x/wk and jogging 6 days/wk w/ UB work 2 days/wk. Basically, I'm challenging mysef to see how much I can change my body in 10 weeks w/ hard work and a clean diet. Others can join or not. I just wanted everyone to realize how soon summer will be here. Change takes time. So I'm going to start so I won't be miserable this summer! BTW, you could look like that woman easily! Lisa

03-04-2008, 10:40 AM	#82
Bronwyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43 lbs to go! Posts: 519 Gallery: Bronwyn Stats: 250/193/150	Hi Everybody! Back from all of life's curveballs. Last night I did a full hour (3-20 minute DVDs) and I can really feel it today. I'll be 45 in May so I'm trying to challenge myself to see what I can do between now and then. I may not be the most active member of this challenge but I love peeking in to see who is doing what.

03-04-2008, 10:48 AM	#83
Snuckles Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 122 Gallery: Snuckles Stats: 150/144.6/135 WOE: Sensible	Logging hour 3 (sunday) and hour 4 (tonight) of 10/10 FreeingMyself, I usually feel it in my legs the next day when I attempt to do Turbo Jam.

03-04-2008, 10:59 AM	#84
Snuckles Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 122 Gallery: Snuckles Stats: 150/144.6/135 WOE: Sensible	Lildragonfly, gosh, WTG! You are doing very well!!! MountainGirl, let's praise him together, chemo is no joke!!! Happyladi, I wanna be just like you . . . enough posts to PM Twyla, lol!! Congrats.

03-04-2008, 11:57 AM	#85
ADLMA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 441 Gallery: ADLMA	Hi all. I am returning to the post. I started Callan in Arpil or so of last year, but stopped, due to some surgery. I am back. I completed 11th hour today. I feel so happy with my body's response to Callan. My flexabilty has increased sooooo much! I did not measure when I returned to Callan, exept just before beginning the program. I was going to purchase a new bra. I measured my ribs and bust. I have lost an inch in both! My goal? Twyla's bod! I want so much to be trim and in shape by June. I have a long way to go, but when I look at Twyla, I think it may be possible!