CALLANETICS CHALLENGE APRIL 2008 - Page 25

planetbenjamin · 04-10-2008, 06:14 AM

Doing my Office Callanetics today as I've been a bit lazy over the last couple of days.

missmattie · 04-10-2008, 06:19 AM

Another hour of Evolution done.

ThyckeCutie · 04-10-2008, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayTee

oh no, I have always had a little on the brow, but lastnight I had to reach up and wipe it off. I was like dang

, it's never been this bad. The legs ALWAYS kick butt!

Thats how it is for me sometimes. I wonder if you burn calories when doing Callanetics?

Im kind of in a bummer mood today. No matter how much I try I cant loose any weight. I weighed in at 175 this morning and I feel horrible

I guess I will try even harder but when will this end, so frustrating

I feel like my metabolism doesnt work or is super slow

Sorry just on a little vent...

Mary_M · 04-10-2008, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

Im kind of in a bummer mood today. No matter how much I try I cant loose any weight. I weighed in at 175 this morning and I feel horrible

I guess I will try even harder but when will this end, so frustrating

I feel like my metabolism doesnt work or is super slow

Sorry just on a little vent...

Why don't you throw away your scale? Seriously, countless people with awesome before-and-after pics say they haven't lost a pound. Muscle weighs more than fat...so WHO CARES what the scale says?? Keep doing what you're doing and I am certain you will soon be admiring yourself in the mirror and taking lots of compliments from others. Please don't judge yourself by the numbers on the scale!!

By the way, I don't even own a scale.

Mary_M · 04-10-2008, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by planetbenjamin

Sandra has this great picture on her website (hope she doesn't mind me posting it). I would say Callanetics is suitable for all ages.

Many thanks, Benjamin!

ThyckeCutie · 04-10-2008, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mary_M

Why don't you throw away your scale? Seriously, countless people with awesome before-and-after pics say they haven't lost a pound. Muscle weighs more than fat...so WHO CARES what the scale says?? Keep doing what you're doing and I am certain you will soon be admiring yourself in the mirror and taking lots of compliments from others. Please don't judge yourself by the numbers on the scale!!

By the way, I don't even own a scale.

Thanks Mary!! You are so right. I think I will do that or just weigh in once a month. I dont know what I would do w/o the encouragement of this board

glamazon · 04-10-2008, 08:18 AM

Hour 3 of 10 in 10 completed!

It's getting a little easier, I was able to complete about half of the segments without keeling over for a break. Maybe someday soon I'll be able to do them all.

siamesegirl · 04-10-2008, 08:28 AM

30 mins of CardioCallanetics done!

I will do Super Callanetics before going to bed this evening.

siamesegirl · 04-10-2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

Thats how it is for me sometimes. I wonder if you burn calories when doing Callanetics?

Im kind of in a bummer mood today. No matter how much I try I cant loose any weight. I weighed in at 175 this morning and I feel horrible

I guess I will try even harder but when will this end, so frustrating

I feel like my metabolism doesnt work or is super slow

Sorry just on a little vent...

Don't pay any attention to the scale, its perfectly normal that when you 1st start Callanetics your weight will increase by as much a 6-7lbs. You are building muscle, muscle weights more the fat, very shortly you will find that your clothes fit looser and you will look in the mirror and see a tight, toned and strong body. it happens when you least expect it.
So throw out or at least hide it the scale, let Callanetics work its magic on you!

SummerSue · 04-10-2008, 08:39 AM

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I haven't been doing any cardio . I know I should, but I haven't. I have been looking into adding CardioCallanetics to my collection as well.

Some of the ladies do Callanetics 2-3 times a week and work on cardio on those other days. Not sure, I am sure they will chime in and let you know.

I am sure that you do see a difference. I didn't think I had improved much, but pictures tell a different story. Have you taken measurements or before pictures? If so, do a comparison and it will tell the truth. I am sure a difference has been made .

Thanks JayTee!!

I have taken measurements. If I didn't scare myself so much looking into a mirror, I would take photos!

Actually, since I already feel this, I'm thinking I might. Since I've banished all full length mirrors from the house, I'll have to be creative about standing on a chair or something - hopefully I won't fall!!

lildragonfly · 04-10-2008, 08:43 AM

The scale is the devil!!

Marisha · 04-10-2008, 08:44 AM

I have done my 7 hour of Callanetics

I am so happy feeling my body stronger and easier!

lovenuts · 04-10-2008, 08:53 AM

10 hours today in 10 days of 10 years youngers in 10 days callanetics, elleptical H11T too today.

Weather is so bad here, rain tunderstorm all night all day yesterday and will be like that today, fortunately we live in the high of a beautiful mountain so no danger of flood .

Merci beaucoup ( thank you, thank you verry much) for all the infos from all of you and congratulation to everyone for the hard work.

JayTee · 04-10-2008, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

Thats how it is for me sometimes. I wonder if you burn calories when doing Callanetics?

Im kind of in a bummer mood today. No matter how much I try I cant loose any weight. I weighed in at 175 this morning and I feel horrible

I guess I will try even harder but when will this end, so frustrating

I feel like my metabolism doesnt work or is super slow

Sorry just on a little vent...

I agree with the ladies that have already commented on you vent. I know how you feel. I actually stepped on the scale and the friggin thing said I wore 205

. I cursed it and put it back under the bed. I don't believe that I have let myself gain this much weight after shedding 30lbs 06-07.

I told my DH the thing was broken. I have no plans on getting back on a scale for at least a couple of months or until I see dress sizes decrease.

Be encouraged. The exercising is working

. The scale is a beast and I don't know why they make the dang on things anymore. I guess that was my vent

JayTee · 04-10-2008, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SummerSue

Thanks JayTee!!

I have taken measurements. If I didn't scare myself so much looking into a mirror, I would take photos!

Actually, since I already feel this, I'm thinking I might. Since I've banished all full length mirrors from the house, I'll have to be creative about standing on a chair or something - hopefully I won't fall!!

Do It! I took pictures and thought okay I see some change

. I posted my pics here and everyone saw stuff happening that I didn't notice. If you don't post them keep them for your own viewing.

ThyckeCutie · 04-10-2008, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siamesegirl

Don't pay any attention to the scale, its perfectly normal that when you 1st start Callanetics your weight will increase by as much a 6-7lbs. You are building muscle, muscle weights more the fat, very shortly you will find that your clothes fit looser and you will look in the mirror and see a tight, toned and strong body. it happens when you least expect it.
So throw out or at least hide it the scale, let Callanetics work its magic on you!

Will Do

Im going to stay on my callanetics game. And of course cardio.

And thanks Jay!! Lets just stick to our regimin. Good things should be happening soon

pixiepeanut · 04-10-2008, 09:30 AM

I agree, I'm looking at the scale, either. I'm measuring success by how my clothes fit. I've only done 3 hrs, but I put on a pair of pants this morning that I remember were tighter a couple weeks ago, and was avoiding them. I tried them this morning, and they're not so tight through the waist. I was thinking there's no way this is going to work for me, but it seems that it is!

Also, I love the thigh stretch at the end of the program. I know I kind of bulked up from doing the Firm step, but now I can tell my thigh muscles (quads) are smoothing out a bit.

I wonder if any kind of program with weights, lunges, etc. might act against the lengthening effect of Callanetics? Since those kinds of exercises contract the muscle, would that hinder Callanetics work? Just wondering...

ThyckeCutie · 04-10-2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixiepeanut

I agree, I'm looking at the scale, either. I'm measuring success by how my clothes fit. I've only done 3 hrs, but I put on a pair of pants this morning that I remember were tighter a couple weeks ago, and was avoiding them. I tried them this morning, and they're not so tight through the waist. I was thinking there's no way this is going to work for me, but it seems that it is!

Also, I love the thigh stretch at the end of the program. I know I kind of bulked up from doing the Firm step, but now I can tell my thigh muscles (quads) are smoothing out a bit.

I wonder if any kind of program with weights, lunges, etc. might act against the lengthening effect of Callanetics? Since those kinds of exercises contract the muscle, would that hinder Callanetics work? Just wondering...

I was wondering the same thing??? I think thats why I took The firm out my cardio plan because they are always doing tons of squates and lunges w/weights. This toned me but also bulked me up. Im trying to just stick to plain cardio dvd workouts less intense in this area and not do any toning on my thighs since they bulk up easily. I do use weights for my arms only but I would like to know the answer to this as well

mrs lightyear · 04-10-2008, 11:58 AM

QC abs done

ardawn · 04-10-2008, 12:39 PM

Gigi,aka lovenuts: I am your neighbor! You are right about the weather. I am ready for the rainy season to be over!

I am doing hour 5 for this month of 10/10. I am trying to do the dvd M,W,F,but I got off track. It seems to be getting harder,which is a great sign.

Sandrahanna · 04-10-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

Super 263

Hi Twyla, Would it be possible for you to email me your before and afters. I tried to send them to Callanetics Management yesterday direct from this site but it didn't work apparently.

Thanks heaps for allowing us to use them. Sandra x

info@callanetics.net.au

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 04-10-2008, 02:11 PM

Sandra,

I've emailed them to you. Let me know if you receive them and can open/view them.

lisabinil · 04-10-2008, 02:26 PM

20 hours of 10 in 10 completed but weak and shaky today.

lildragonfly · 04-10-2008, 03:30 PM

was my day off but I did callan abs anyway lol.

Sandra, which exercises can I use to focus more on my upper inner thighs?

04-10-2008, 06:14 AM	#721
planetbenjamin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Soho, London Posts: 350 Gallery: planetbenjamin	Doing my Office Callanetics today as I've been a bit lazy over the last couple of days.

04-10-2008, 06:19 AM	#722
missmattie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 200 Gallery: missmattie	Another hour of Evolution done.

04-10-2008, 08:18 AM	#727
glamazon Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Beautiful Oregon Posts: 830 Gallery: glamazon Stats: 272/251.5/175 ** 6'2 WOE: CAD/CALP Start Date: 7/21/2008	Hour 3 of 10 in 10 completed! It's getting a little easier, I was able to complete about half of the segments without keeling over for a break. Maybe someday soon I'll be able to do them all.

04-10-2008, 08:28 AM	#728
siamesegirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal,Canada Posts: 1,416 Blog Entries: 5 Gallery: siamesegirl Stats: 126lbs WOE: WW Start Date: May. 2007	30 mins of CardioCallanetics done! I will do Super Callanetics before going to bed this evening.

04-10-2008, 08:43 AM	#731
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,139 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/10/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins	The scale is the devil!!

04-10-2008, 08:44 AM	#732
Marisha Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 32 Gallery: Marisha	I have done my 7 hour of Callanetics I am so happy feeling my body stronger and easier!

04-10-2008, 08:53 AM	#733
lovenuts Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bella-Vista Posts: 188 Gallery: lovenuts Stats: Will be lean and strong Start Date: march 18 2008	10 hours today in 10 days of 10 years youngers in 10 days callanetics, elleptical H11T too today. Weather is so bad here, rain tunderstorm all night all day yesterday and will be like that today, fortunately we live in the high of a beautiful mountain so no danger of flood . Merci beaucoup ( thank you, thank you verry much) for all the infos from all of you and congratulation to everyone for the hard work.

04-10-2008, 09:30 AM	#737
pixiepeanut Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Posts: 7 Gallery: pixiepeanut Start Date: 4/08	I agree, I'm looking at the scale, either. I'm measuring success by how my clothes fit. I've only done 3 hrs, but I put on a pair of pants this morning that I remember were tighter a couple weeks ago, and was avoiding them. I tried them this morning, and they're not so tight through the waist. I was thinking there's no way this is going to work for me, but it seems that it is! Also, I love the thigh stretch at the end of the program. I know I kind of bulked up from doing the Firm step, but now I can tell my thigh muscles (quads) are smoothing out a bit. I wonder if any kind of program with weights, lunges, etc. might act against the lengthening effect of Callanetics? Since those kinds of exercises contract the muscle, would that hinder Callanetics work? Just wondering...

04-10-2008, 11:58 AM	#739
mrs lightyear Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brit in Slovakia Posts: 55 Gallery: mrs lightyear	QC abs done

04-10-2008, 12:39 PM	#740
ardawn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 465 Gallery: ardawn Stats: 5'6,goal weight 130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: starting anew each day	Gigi,aka lovenuts: I am your neighbor! You are right about the weather. I am ready for the rainy season to be over! I am doing hour 5 for this month of 10/10. I am trying to do the dvd M,W,F,but I got off track. It seems to be getting harder,which is a great sign.

04-10-2008, 02:11 PM	#742
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,890 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	Sandra, I've emailed them to you. Let me know if you receive them and can open/view them.

04-10-2008, 02:26 PM	#743
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 8,138 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	20 hours of 10 in 10 completed but weak and shaky today.

04-10-2008, 03:30 PM	#744
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,139 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/10/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins	was my day off but I did callan abs anyway lol. Sandra, which exercises can I use to focus more on my upper inner thighs?