CALLANETICS CHALLENGE MAY 2008

[Lucky Stardust]

Originally Posted by ThyckeCutie

I think my form is getting a little better but like previously stated, which is a good thing, everything is pulling upward so Im a lil mushy in my hip/upper /inner thigh and lower abs. So soon everything should even out. My arms are tighter, my legs are very strong because I can feel the muscles and my inner thighs are toning up little by little. Still havent lost any sizes yet so Im hoping for that soon. I can do way more stretching then beofre. My body is just plain out stronger. I know if I stick with it and be patient things will sculpt quit nicely I did wear a pair of jeans that were hella tight last week when I tried them on. I wore then over the weekend, they were still tight but much more comfortable so something is starting to work...finally...

Cool... good luck to ya!

[lildragonfly]

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by ADLMA

Twyla - I read your post about losing fat, gaining muscle-- so the scales don't relflect the change (my own words not yours .) At some point the scale just has to show the changes too riiiiiight? When on earth does that happen? I have lost lots of inces. My clothes fit looser. I avoid the scales at all costs, BUT I had my pre-op exam yesterday. They weighed me. I was floored to see that the scales had not changed at all. I weigh as much as ever!!!!!!

I have eaten super clean and Callan no less than 3 hours a week. I am freaking out here!

When you replace fat with muscle, your body is taking on new composition. You will measure smaller, look smaller, feel smaller, and body fat calipers will PROVE that you've lost inches and body fat. It's completely normal to see no change whatsoever on the scale.

I encourage everyone to invest in some body fat calipers. I ordered mine when I first began BFFM in May of 2006. They're Accumeasure Body Fat Calipers, digital.

When I weighed less than I do now back in June of 2006, my body fat was at 23%.

I'm now at 20% body fat, and I weigh more now than I did then.

Body composition -- the way we look, the amount of lean body mass we have -- is far more important than a meaningless number on a scale that can't tell the difference between muscle and fat.

KWIM?

(Good visual, Marsha!)

Buy some calipers.

Rejoice in your progress.

[ADLMA]

Twyla - Thanks!! Like I said, I had only been measuring and making note of my clothing and avoiding the silly scales, but I could not help but freak when I saw that number pop up at the hospital. I started not to even look, but I so knew it would be lower, so I did. Thank you again! I will make an investment!

Lil - You are right! Throw the things away and never produce another one of those monsters!!!!

[kimfin]

1 hour 10/10 done

[ThyckeCutie]

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I encourage everyone to invest in some body fat calipers. I ordered mine when I first began BFFM in May of 2006. They're Accumeasure Body Fat Calipers, digital.[quote]

I was going to invest in some of these but I didnt think they were accurate. I never understood how it could tell your body fat percentage by just measuring the side of you stomach. Right above the hip bone I think. Or do you measure your thighs, arms etc as well? I might get one of these. They are very inexpensive

[mrs lightyear]

Last night was QC legs and the abs and stretches from pm callanetics. I LOVED QC legs!

Tonight will be HRA!!!!

[ThyckeCutie]

Originally Posted by mrs lightyear

Last night was QC legs and the abs and stretches from pm callanetics. I LOVED QC legs!

Tonight will be HRA!!!!

Off Topc: Is Wii Fit worth the investment?? I was thinking of pre ordering one

[LadyWuzzy]

hour 7 of Callanetics completed

[bcitrish]

Got in the whole 10/10 last night but have to admit doing it 2 days in a row I am a bit sore this morning. Other half's mother and grandmother coming into town tonight for 4 days so I will make time to do Callanetics for the pure relaxation alone. If I never loose an inch, I will continue to do Callanetics for this reason...I love it!

[ADLMA]

Another lovely hour of 10/10!

[HAPPYLOSER]

I just completed my first hour of 10/10 and all I have to say is OMG! This is awesome! I was able to do all my counts, the only problem I had was that my neck was hurting but that is suppose to stop after the first couple of times. Also, I had problem lifting myself up off the floor when doing one of the stomach exercise, that's the same exercise where my neck was hurting. Overall, I love it! I feel the burn in my buns, arms, and stomach. Looking forward to tomorrow

[planetbenjamin]

Just done CallaneticsEvolution. Feels good as I haven't done it for a while.

[siamesegirl]

Originally Posted by planetbenjamin

Just done CallaneticsEvolution. Feels good as I haven't done it for a while.

Hey! Ya gotta look good for Madonna!

[Lucky Stardust]

Originally Posted by MountainGirl

Hi Lucky!

Oh thank you!!
I don't own the book, but it's on my list to save up for. There is much information I am missing that is in the book, so I appreciate being ask my silly questions here, of all y'all! Thank you!

And thank you dear for the kind words. I am so sorry you suffer with pain and I pray you will feel relief. I understand not being able to do the exercises, but I applaud you for doing what you can within your limitations. KUTGW!!

Mountaingirl! thanks for being so sweet!
The support and inspiration I find in this thread is just amazing...
I think I would have given up long ago without it, I´m really grateful for it!
And, you should really get the book when you can, its full of valuable information

[Lucky Stardust]

Originally Posted by MountainGirl

Thank you Twyla~
I was thinking that, but didn't know how to do it logistically. I'm still a little confused, today I just started up where I left off this morning. Next time I'll try to go back and do the warm ups.



Color me dense, but if the DVD is doing 100 reps and such, won't it still be an hour long waiting for them to go through all the exercises even if I only do 50 reps? I mean the DVD program is an hour, from start to finish, even if I don't do as many as they do, right?

Maybe I'm just not understanding! (All those grey cells died with the chemo ya know! )

Thanks Twyla!



Vickilynn

Color me dense, but if the DVD is doing 100 reps and such, won't it still be an hour long waiting for them to go through all the exercises even if I only do 50 reps? I mean the DVD program is an hour, from start to finish, even if I don't do as many as they do, right?

Maybe I'm just not understanding! (All those grey cells died with the chemo ya know! )

Thanks Twyla!

Vickilynn!
A tip for ya; you can combine your own program if you have lack of time, still doing a 100 reps or 75 if you want but not doing all the excersies every time you do Callanetics. For instance you can have 2 programs that you alternate. Like in program 1 you can have 2 stomach, 2 legexcersies, pelvic dip and warm ups and stretches. And next day you can do the other 2 stomach, hip and thigh, pelvic rotations and open and close and warm up and stretches.
Just to make it easier if you have lack of time or energy.

[Lucky Stardust]

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

For my studio I have made up compilations of a mix of New Age and Yoga music for my ipod. It easy and fun to do on iTunes. Make up a playlist (I have Callanetics 1 - 12) and I make the first few tracks slow and relaxing to calm my students as they come in for class.

The warm up has more beat to it and following this is more slower relaxing music for the next 40 minutes. The last 15 minutes progressively gets slower, softer and more relaxing.

You'll find heaps on iTunes but if you have a library you should find some goodies there also.

Sandrax

I saw on Amazon there is a CD called X-tremely fun Callanetics. Has anyone tried it??

[Lucky Stardust]

Originally Posted by 3Diva

Hey everybody, I decided to start a blog about Callanetics.

Callanetics Exchange

I put my experimental moves up (or at least the pix) I'll fill in the descriptions tomorrow hopefully.

Also, if you have favorite Callanetics sites or other blogs, post the links or PM me and I'll add a sidebar for that.

I'd also be willing to host/post photos of positions and critiques. I think blogger has a way to grant posting access, too, let me check that out.

Suzan

This is a great idea!!
I´ll definately try out your experimental moves

[Lynelle]

1 HOURS OF 10/10 COMPLETED

[MountainGirl]

Originally Posted by Lucky Stardust

Vickilynn!
A tip for ya; you can combine your own program if you have lack of time, still doing a 100 reps or 75 if you want but not doing all the excersies every time you do Callanetics. For instance you can have 2 programs that you alternate. Like in program 1 you can have 2 stomach, 2 legexcersies, pelvic dip and warm ups and stretches. And next day you can do the other 2 stomach, hip and thigh, pelvic rotations and open and close and warm up and stretches.
Just to make it easier if you have lack of time or energy.

Hey Lucky,
You are one gorgeous lady! Did I understand that you are a model? You sure look the part!

I understand now and I appreciate the idea. I never thought of that or what Twyla said! I'm so excited, I can make make it work better for me! Thank you Lucky for your help! I'm kinda slow, ya know!

[Danipower714]

Vickilynn- Beautiful new avatar!

Completed an hour of 10/10 this evening. I'm starting to really love the Hip and Behind exercises!

[siamesegirl]

1 hour Super C done tonight!

[3Diva]

1 hour 10 in 10 done tonight.

I continued to push on the stomach exercises with advanced positions on #2 and #3. Had a much harder time on the left side on #2 in the advanced position than the right... Had to switch off every 10 pulses.

I also tried Hips and Behind #1 from the kneeling position, trying to emulate the book ( I guess that makes it #3, eh?) I did an ok job of it, I think, hard to get my balance correctly so that I was focusing on the leg in the air.

Added my experimental stuff for the upper back at the end again. I think I smoothed out some kinks... har har. Going to post instruction to my blog...NOW!

[Lucky Stardust]

Originally Posted by MountainGirl

Hey Lucky,
You are one gorgeous lady! Did I understand that you are a model? You sure look the part!

I understand now and I appreciate the idea. I never thought of that or what Twyla said! I'm so excited, I can make make it work better for me! Thank you Lucky for your help! I'm kinda slow, ya know!

Thanks Mountaingirl!
Always nice with compliments!
What I did to make it even easier was writing all the exercises down on paper and then combine it in a way that suited me. For instance, I have a hard time doing the pelvic ones so I only did them every second session, and then only 3 reps. Or if you want to target one area more you do more of those exercises, this is a bit like Callanetics countdown, where you start with 30(?) reps and then gradually build your way up during 30 days.
I think somewhere in the March or April thread all the excercises of 10/10 are written out.
Good luck!
And please, don´t call yourself dense, you´re just quite new with this and want to get it right, right!?!