CALLANETICS CHALLENGE MARCH 2008 - Page 5

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 03-05-2008, 02:21 PM

This thread needs a revolving door.....

THesedays, glad you've achieved such quick results...even w/o the form down to a T!

Paula, I just hang onto the side of my sofa (I don't have a bar) for the floor stuff, and use the island cabinet for my standing ones. If you use a chair, weight it with dumbbells for stability. If you have a stairwell in your home, you can stand to the side of the stairwell and find the step that's closest to your height. I tried that once.

P-Benj., that class sounds like a lot of fun. I would LOVE teaching Callanetics.

I found I'd better mark a spot or get lost in the doors!

FreeingMyself · 03-05-2008, 02:31 PM

Just finished my 6th hour!! My jeans are looser and I still have no "befores"

Anyway, I am happy with the great FAST results and each time I do it, I can feel it deeper and my form gets better and I can relax the other areas easier!! I love this!!

planetbenjamin · 03-05-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

This thread needs a revolving door.....

P-Benj., that class sounds like a lot of fun. I would LOVE teaching Callanetics.

You should go for it. I think Callanetics is about to really take off again. We should all train to become teachers around the world.

lildragonfly · 03-05-2008, 02:41 PM

Just finished hour 15. Time for shower now. I may sneak a few more abs in before bed though. I honestly love the feeling i get after callanetics. Its utterly addictive.

Lucky21 · 03-05-2008, 03:35 PM

6 hours complete! Whoo hoo! I plan on measuring again after I complete 10 hours and see how I did. Like I said in an earlier post I increased just a little bit, but in her book she said that may happen and to hang in there, so I am. I'll keep you posted!

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 03-05-2008, 06:41 PM

Hello. My name is Twyla. And I'm a Callan Addict.

.............oh, Marrrrrrrrssshhhhhaaaaaa! Your turn.

lildragonfly · 03-05-2008, 07:03 PM

Hello , My name is Marsha , and I too am a Callan Addict. And I am soooo proud of it!!!

happyladi · 03-05-2008, 07:07 PM

HELLO. MY NAME IS DEBBIE AND I'M A CALLAN ADDICT
Yes, that's what we need...Callanetic's Anonymous. So happy for you, Twyla, that you reached 250 milestone. And a live Callan class...WOW, planetbenjamin Got in a 3-mile outside walk today plus my third hour of Super Callanetics. All I have to say about that is I certainly have growing room with that workout!!

lisabinil · 03-05-2008, 07:13 PM

My name is Lisa and I'm becoming a Callan addict and Marsha is the Callan pimp who started me on my road to addiction!

lildragonfly · 03-05-2008, 07:16 PM

Oh my new title Marsha Callan Pimp !!

siamesegirl · 03-05-2008, 08:58 PM

[COLOR="DarkOrange"Well ladies & Gents, i have decided to become a Callanetics teacher!!!!!!!!!!!

I have contacted CMC and will start my training very soon!!!!!!!!
My love for Callanetics runs very deep and i got this burning desire to teach it to others and show them how they can mold their bodies!

[/color]

MY NAME IS NOREEN, AND I'AM A CALLAN ADDICT ABOUT TO BECOME A CALLANETICS TEACHER!!!!!

CallanFan · 03-05-2008, 10:14 PM

Um, my name is CallanFan, and I'm a Callan Fan...

sorry, couldn't resist.

i've been doing 10 in 10 for about 5 months or so, feeling pretty comfortable with it. i just previewed super callanetics -- yikes! it looks yeeeouchy! i'm going to give it a go tomorrow, but i have the feeling it's going to knock me down a peg or two...

planetbenjamin · 03-06-2008, 01:10 AM

HELLO, MY NAME IS BENJAMIN AND I'M A CALLAN ADDICT!

My thighs are really aching after the class yesterday. I think it was the Open And Close exercise. What a killer! I was walking down the street to work and my legs were all over the place. Love it!!

lildragonfly · 03-06-2008, 04:31 AM

Woot great Noreen!!!!

marianne · 03-06-2008, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by planetbenjamin

And there was another guy in the class so I didn't feel so alone! He did martial arts but found most of the exercises really difficult.

planetbenjamin, I'd like to know, what's the effect of the exercises for men?

FreeingMyself · 03-06-2008, 05:27 AM

Well Marsha is my pimp too

I am also addicted to Callan...meaning I WANT to do it everyday! It makes me feel great!!

I remembered to weigh this morning and I am at 162lbs. Not bad for Callan and TOM at the same time right? Callan makes you retain for a bit I heard?
Anyway, I am just happy with the shape I am taking

Lucky21 · 03-06-2008, 05:37 AM

...but Twyla is a pusher! She kept saying "come on, try it, you'll like it... look at me, I feel great!" So I tried it and now I'm hooked. So Twyla, I hope you're proud of yourself hooking poor, innocent lambs like me into this serious addiction. And don't think I don't know about Marsha and you working the boards, luring in people! It's criminal - there outta be a law...

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 03-06-2008, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky21

...but Twyla is a pusher! She kept saying "come on, try it, you'll like it... look at me, I feel great!" So I tried it and now I'm hooked. So Twyla, I hope you're proud of yourself hooking poor, innocent lambs like me into this serious addiction. And don't think I don't know about Marsha and you working the boards, luring in people! It's criminal - there outta be a law...

Too funny!

"there outta be a law...." Reminds me of James Gregory, MY FAVORITE STANDUP COMEDIAN!

BTW (off subject), if you haven't seen James Gregory, and you need a laugh, I highly recommend him. Check out funniestman DOT COM for his website. He CRACKS me up!

25 mins of upper body circuit training; followed by 25 mins Turbo Jam this morning.

farmgirl · 03-06-2008, 06:35 AM

Hello, my name is Lisa and I'm becoming a Callan addict. BTW, my dh come home last night and said that my hips looked smaller!

AND so far this week I am down 6 lbs!

I think some of it have to do w/ Cleo's pizza. I'm eating so many more veggies where I used to eat lots of meat.

I overslept, so gotta be quick...

Snuckles...I don't know how I count and watch (well listen) to tv. I must be gifted!

I also use a ladderback chair instead of a barre. I do not do the leg exercises that she says you shouldn't do if you have sciattica. I did them a few times and my hip hurt soooo much!

Benjamin....Boy, I'm jealous of you! I'm no where near an instructor!

Siamese...Good for you! BEing an istructor will be awesome!

Today:
B: lc yogurt w/ pb
S: lf bologna (don't judge me!)
L: cleo's pizza
S: shake
D: ?????
water, water, water
Exercise: 2 mile jog, UB w/o, maybe iBallet

Oh Twyla, he is hiarious. I also like that really pale looking guy from Chicago. I almost wet myself the first time I heard him!
Be peachy!

DaisyGG · 03-06-2008, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lisabinil

3 yrs ago the docs at the Mayo Clinic told me I might have to walk with a cane. Ha!-showed them!

Major! What an inspiration you are.

DaisyGG · 03-06-2008, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PrettyPaula

problem is im 5ft 11, everythings too low or too short

Paula, it's kinda spendy, but I bought the Fluidity Bar. The height is adjustable and it folds up for storage. I quite like it. It's great to have just for the stretching I can do on it not to mention Callanetics.

DaisyGG · 03-06-2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by planetbenjamin

Callanetics is incredible and it's even better doing an actual class rather than following the DVD.

How did you find your class?

Mary_M · 03-06-2008, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by planetbenjamin

You should go for it. I think Callanetics is about to really take off again. We should all train to become teachers around the world.

You know, I've been thinking about this too. My community has a new, large rec center which offers various fitness classes. They can't offer enough classes, they are so popular. They offer the standard kick boxing, step aerobics, yoga, and pilates but not this. I think I could get a lot of people interested in Callanetics if I were to offer such a class. Plus, they charge like $7 per person per class and it could be a nice money maker.

planetbenjamin · 03-06-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DaisyGG

How did you find your class?

It was fantastic! I've been searching for so long for a Callanetics teacher in England and then when they updated the callanetics.com website I finally found one!

It was the same exercises that we know and love from the 10/10 DVD. The difference was that there was actually someone there correcting your position and making adjustments for your body type. I worked harder than I ever have. I think when you do it at home on your own you can get a bit lazy and take short cuts to make it easier on yourself. There's none of that in a class with a certified teacher. She never missed a trick! I learnt lots of things too. Like with the Underarm Tightener she made us pulse up and down rather than in and out. It's so much harder and for the first time ever my arms are aching.

It's a shame that I won't be able to go to her classes very often as her studio is quite far from me. It's worth travelling to get a class though, even if it's only once. You learn a lot of new things. It was nice as she was so enthusiastic about Callanetics and really loves to teach it. I was trying to persuade her to start teaching in Central London. She'd make a fortune! She also teaches about 7 or 8 men which I found quite surprising. I thought I was the only guy interested but she says there are quite a few men out there who love Callanetics.

callaneticsteacher · 03-06-2008, 07:37 AM

Hello Everyone,

I'm pleased to see how many enthusiastic people are doing Callanetics! Please ask me any questions and I will answer with my best knowledge based on my professional experience.

Please visit my website at 10 YEARS YOUNGER IN 10 HOURS | PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE.

I'm looking forward to take part of this fantastic forum!

Agnes

siamesegirl · 03-06-2008, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by planetbenjamin

03-05-2008, 02:21 PM	#121
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WV Posts: 5,764 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 6/Fit & LEANER...140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins, then BFFM, then LC/TKD; now Carb Rotations	This thread needs a revolving door..... THesedays, glad you've achieved such quick results...even w/o the form down to a T! Paula, I just hang onto the side of my sofa (I don't have a bar) for the floor stuff, and use the island cabinet for my standing ones. If you use a chair, weight it with dumbbells for stability. If you have a stairwell in your home, you can stand to the side of the stairwell and find the step that's closest to your height. I tried that once. P-Benj., that class sounds like a lot of fun. I would LOVE teaching Callanetics. I found I'd better mark a spot or get lost in the doors! __________________ *Twyla* "Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you, and be silent." Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD) YA GOTTA WORK IT!!! *"Research, absorb what is useful, reject what is useless and add what is specifically your own." Bruce Lee* 314 HOURS---OF SUPER CALLANETICS ...THE MAGIC! My GOAL-SEEKING JOURNAL

03-05-2008, 02:41 PM	#124
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,138 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/10/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins	Just finished hour 15. Time for shower now. I may sneak a few more abs in before bed though. I honestly love the feeling i get after callanetics. Its utterly addictive. Last edited by lildragonfly : 03-05-2008 at 02:46 PM.

03-05-2008, 03:35 PM	#125
Lucky21 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delawhere? Posts: 320 Gallery: Lucky21 Stats: 268/228/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/2008	Time to update my sig... 6 hours complete! Whoo hoo! I plan on measuring again after I complete 10 hours and see how I did. Like I said in an earlier post I increased just a little bit, but in her book she said that may happen and to hang in there, so I am. I'll keep you posted!

03-05-2008, 07:03 PM	#127
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,138 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/10/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins	Hello , My name is Marsha , and I too am a Callan Addict. And I am soooo proud of it!!! Last edited by lildragonfly : 03-05-2008 at 07:04 PM.

03-05-2008, 08:58 PM	#131
siamesegirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal,Canada Posts: 1,387 Blog Entries: 5 Gallery: siamesegirl Stats: 126lbs WOE: WW Start Date: May. 2007	[COLOR="DarkOrange"Well ladies & Gents, i have decided to become a Callanetics teacher!!!!!!!!!!! I have contacted CMC and will start my training very soon!!!!!!!! My love for Callanetics runs very deep and i got this burning desire to teach it to others and show them how they can mold their bodies! [/color] MY NAME IS NOREEN, AND I'AM A CALLAN ADDICT ABOUT TO BECOME A CALLANETICS TEACHER!!!!! Last edited by siamesegirl : 03-05-2008 at 09:17 PM.

03-05-2008, 02:31 PM	#122
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	Just finished my 6th hour!! My jeans are looser and I still have no "befores" Anyway, I am happy with the great FAST results and each time I do it, I can feel it deeper and my form gets better and I can relax the other areas easier!! I love this!!

03-05-2008, 06:41 PM	#126
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WV Posts: 5,764 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 6/Fit & LEANER...140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins, then BFFM, then LC/TKD; now Carb Rotations	Hello. My name is Twyla. And I'm a Callan Addict. .............oh, Marrrrrrrrssshhhhhaaaaaa! Your turn.

03-05-2008, 07:07 PM	#128
happyladi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NE Oklahoma Posts: 83 Gallery: happyladi Stats: 205/190/155 WOE: Thin So Fast Start Date: March 2008	HELLO. MY NAME IS DEBBIE AND I'M A CALLAN ADDICT Yes, that's what we need...Callanetic's Anonymous. So happy for you, Twyla, that you reached 250 milestone. And a live Callan class...WOW, planetbenjamin Got in a 3-mile outside walk today plus my third hour of Super Callanetics. All I have to say about that is I certainly have growing room with that workout!!

03-05-2008, 07:13 PM	#129
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 7,925 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	My name is Lisa and I'm becoming a Callan addict and Marsha is the Callan pimp who started me on my road to addiction!

03-05-2008, 07:16 PM	#130
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,138 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/10/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins	Oh my new title Marsha Callan Pimp !!

03-05-2008, 10:14 PM	#132
CallanFan Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 90 Gallery: CallanFan	Um, my name is CallanFan, and I'm a Callan Fan... sorry, couldn't resist. i've been doing 10 in 10 for about 5 months or so, feeling pretty comfortable with it. i just previewed super callanetics -- yikes! it looks yeeeouchy! i'm going to give it a go tomorrow, but i have the feeling it's going to knock me down a peg or two...

03-06-2008, 01:10 AM	#133
planetbenjamin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Soho, London Posts: 347 Gallery: planetbenjamin	HELLO, MY NAME IS BENJAMIN AND I'M A CALLAN ADDICT! My thighs are really aching after the class yesterday. I think it was the Open And Close exercise. What a killer! I was walking down the street to work and my legs were all over the place. Love it!!

03-06-2008, 04:31 AM	#134
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,138 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/10/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins	Woot great Noreen!!!!

03-06-2008, 05:27 AM	#136
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	Well Marsha is my pimp too I am also addicted to Callan...meaning I WANT to do it everyday! It makes me feel great!! I remembered to weigh this morning and I am at 162lbs. Not bad for Callan and TOM at the same time right? Callan makes you retain for a bit I heard? Anyway, I am just happy with the shape I am taking

03-06-2008, 05:37 AM	#137
Lucky21 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delawhere? Posts: 320 Gallery: Lucky21 Stats: 268/228/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/2008	Marsha is a pimp... ...but Twyla is a pusher! She kept saying "come on, try it, you'll like it... look at me, I feel great!" So I tried it and now I'm hooked. So Twyla, I hope you're proud of yourself hooking poor, innocent lambs like me into this serious addiction. And don't think I don't know about Marsha and you working the boards, luring in people! It's criminal - there outta be a law...

03-06-2008, 06:35 AM	#139
farmgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: on the farm! Posts: 458 Gallery: farmgirl Stats: 24W/16M/14M 6'2 WOE: LC/low cal	Hello, my name is Lisa and I'm becoming a Callan addict. BTW, my dh come home last night and said that my hips looked smaller! AND so far this week I am down 6 lbs! I think some of it have to do w/ Cleo's pizza. I'm eating so many more veggies where I used to eat lots of meat. I overslept, so gotta be quick... Snuckles...I don't know how I count and watch (well listen) to tv. I must be gifted! I also use a ladderback chair instead of a barre. I do not do the leg exercises that she says you shouldn't do if you have sciattica. I did them a few times and my hip hurt soooo much! Benjamin....Boy, I'm jealous of you! I'm no where near an instructor! Siamese...Good for you! BEing an istructor will be awesome! Today: B: lc yogurt w/ pb S: lf bologna (don't judge me!) L: cleo's pizza S: shake D: ????? water, water, water Exercise: 2 mile jog, UB w/o, maybe iBallet Oh Twyla, he is hiarious. I also like that really pale looking guy from Chicago. I almost wet myself the first time I heard him! Be peachy!

03-06-2008, 07:37 AM	#145
callaneticsteacher Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 83 Gallery: callaneticsteacher	Certified Callanetics Teacher Hello Everyone, I'm pleased to see how many enthusiastic people are doing Callanetics! Please ask me any questions and I will answer with my best knowledge based on my professional experience. Please visit my website at 10 YEARS YOUNGER IN 10 HOURS \| PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE. I'm looking forward to take part of this fantastic forum! Agnes