CALLANETICS CHALLENGE MAY 2008

[santasdaughter]

most of your posts, I went on Amazon and orderd 10 in 10 and it should be arriving today. I am sooooo excited to start this.

Thank you all for being so motivated and for sharing pictures that make me hopeful that I can accomplish a body change.

[novamc]

Another hour of 10/10....I never knew my tummy muscle went so high into my rib cage...ouch!

[gibster]

I've been lurking here, too. Wow, I know I had the original Callanetics book when it was first published, but without the video - I guess I lost interest.....I was surprised to see threads devoted to it. I just got the 10/10 and Beginning DVD's, but haven't started yet. I will definitely be starting this weekend, if not before. I'm simply amazed by the enthusiasm and dedication here. Very motivating.

Do any of you actually take Callanetics classes?

[NenaP]

I just ordered 10/10 today , before i start though i was wondering how much i should do the tape to see fast results, i don't really have weight to lose i just want to tone my legs and stomach, but i want to see results pretty fast, but not over do it, i know i should take a couple days off each week but is it ok to do Monday -friday and take the weekend off?

Thanks!

Nena

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by NenaP

I just ordered 10/10 today , before i start though i was wondering how much i should do the tape to see fast results, i don't really have weight to lose i just want to tone my legs and stomach, but i want to see results pretty fast, but not over do it, i know i should take a couple days off each week but is it ok to do Monday -friday and take the weekend off?

Thanks!

Nena

Nena, I'd be more inclined to give a middle-of-the-week rest day. Five straight days can be counterproductive. Your muscles are broken down, and with no recovery time, they'll not heal and "renew" as we want them to.

Two on, one off, two on, one off....etc., if you're wanting to double up.

[NenaP]

Thanks twyla!

[Lynelle]

did another hour of 10/10

[OurLuvsFromAbove]

I got the 10 in 10 dvd, should I do the whole dvd at once? Im new at this, I dont want to kill myself, but i'd really like to see quick results. on days im not doing that, I will be doing other exercises like walking, and my wii fit
anyone have any first timer hints?

[dimond]

Completed an hour of 10/10...7/10 in May... *sighs* ...I had hoped to be doing better than this...I will meet my goals, but had hoped to do better, about every other day. Eh, tomorrow is another day, right!?!?! :-D

-Di

[lowcarblulu]

Just finished another hour of Evolution!

[TripleCharm]

I still haven't gotten around to put together the pictures, but here are the measurement results:

After 20th Callanetics Exercise (compared against the measurements taken after the 2nd hour of Callanetics)

Bust (-2.3")
Waist at navel (-1.5")
Abdomen (-2")
Hips (-1.5")
Arm (-.25")
Upper Thigh (-2")
Lower Thigh (no change)
Calf (-.25")

Weight (-9 lbs)

Overall almost 10 inches gone

[onaisland]

1 hr completed

[ummrashid]

Completed another hour of 10 in 10 , I took 3 days off while TOM was here and I know this may sound crazy but under this 294 pound body I can feel the muscles move already, when I hold my arms out the shape of my arm is changing, my legs are changing, Im not talking jane fonda here but i SEE a difference, even when I sit down I notice I am holding my stomach in and its almost like seciond nature, Im holding it in and not even realizing, this is really MAGIC!!!!!

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by OurLuvsFromAbove

I got the 10 in 10 dvd, should I do the whole dvd at once? Im new at this, I dont want to kill myself, but i'd really like to see quick results. on days im not doing that, I will be doing other exercises like walking, and my wii fit
anyone have any first timer hints?

OLFA
You may want to watch it through one time to orient yourself and know what to expect.

After that, jump right in, girl. Do the WHOLE THANG.

Do what you can, as many reps as you can, but don't focus on # of reps, but on FORM, FORM, FORM.

Post your reactions!

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by ummrashid

Completed another hour of 10 in 10 , I took 3 days off while TOM was here and I know this may sound crazy but under this 294 pound body I can feel the muscles move already, when I hold my arms out the shape of my arm is changing, my legs are changing, Im not talking jane fonda here but i SEE a difference, even when I sit down I notice I am holding my stomach in and its almost like seciond nature, Im holding it in and not even realizing, this is really MAGIC!!!!!

(PS -- Precious baby! Ahhhh! Too cute!)

How many times have we heard THIS before!



Enjoy that magic, girl!

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by TripleCharm

After 20th Callanetics Exercise (compared against the measurements taken after the 2nd hour of Callanetics)

Bust (-2.3")
Waist at navel (-1.5")
Abdomen (-2")
Hips (-1.5")
Arm (-.25")
Upper Thigh (-2")
Lower Thigh (no change)
Calf (-.25")
Weight (-9 lbs)

Overall almost 10 inches gone

WAY TO GO, OLGA! THOSE ARE AWESOME RESULTS!

[3Diva]

2 more hours of 10 in 10 completed... (Mon and Wed)

Hopefully another hour tonight.

My experimental exercises seem to be helping my back... I will be updating my blog this weekend... This past week has been insane. Trust me, you don't wanna know. LOL

I am trying to do the kneeling hips and behind with bent knee, but struggling with the position (keeping balance and weight shifted correctly on contact leg and not twisting the upper torso while tilting pelvis and keeping lifted knee high enough to feel it.)

Augh. Any help?

Also, this is weird, but I notice I've become flexible enough during the stretches (side/waist stretch, some stomach positions, forward stretch, legs together) that I have to be careful to allow myself room to breathe, does this make sense? Like I'm squashing my diaphragm too much?

Lil Dragonfly (and others) that have posted your results, can I have permission to add your success stories to my blog? Let me know. I'd love to collect results in one place. That would really motivate people!

Suzan

[michelle8]

well just a little announcement from me im not exactly giving up on callanetics just i have now completed 21 hours and the magic just isnt working for me i have lost a few inches but its probably from weights and cardio im doing so im just cutting it down a bit ill still keep coming on but not as much as i did good luck with everyone elses progress
im waitng to try jillians shred just waiting for my dvd and cut callanetics to maybe 3 times a week

[CindyC923]

Michelle8

Sorry to hear of your slow progress. I am in no way an expert so I'll tell you what I am doing and maybe it could help you. I have only been doing Callanetics for about 5 weeks and the first two weeks I tried to fit it into my regular routine of cardio and weights. I didn't feel much results. For the last 2 - 3 weeks I have changed my routine. I do Callanetics 3 - 4 times per week and strength train upper body 1 - 2 times per week. My cardio for the most part has only been walking lately. This routine is working much better for me and my clothes are fitting much better, more loose in the legs, hips, butt and waist. This is quite surprising to me because these are my stubborn areas. Also, I am 47 years old and results don't usually come this quickly to me.
I think if I add more cardio I could see even more results. I have sleep apnea so I am often very tired and find intense cardio really diffucult to do. So for now I'll stick to what I am doing. I hope these are encouraging words for you.

Cindy

Originally Posted by michelle8

well just a little announcement from me im not exactly giving up on callanetics just i have now completed 21 hours and the magic just isnt working for me i have lost a few inches but its probably from weights and cardio im doing so im just cutting it down a bit ill still keep coming on but not as much as i did good luck with everyone elses progress
im waitng to try jillians shred just waiting for my dvd and cut callanetics to maybe 3 times a week

[lovenuts]

An hour of super Callan..

[Mikko]

Originally Posted by michelle8

well just a little announcement from me im not exactly giving up on callanetics just i have now completed 21 hours and the magic just isnt working for me i have lost a few inches but its probably from weights and cardio im doing so im just cutting it down a bit ill still keep coming on but not as much as i did good luck with everyone elses progress
im waitng to try jillians shred just waiting for my dvd and cut callanetics to maybe 3 times a week

Hi, Michelle! I am at hour 22 of 10/10 and I haven't seen any movement on the scale (except for gaining and losing the same 2 pounds for the past 4 weeks). I think I lost a few inches early on because my clothes fit a bit better, but my measurements have remained the same for about 3 weeks-in fact, my hip measurement actually went up by an inch. Maybe my "peach" is lifting and that's causing the increase??

I am disappointed that I am not getting dramatic results, but I am not ready to quit. First, it is only logical that if I workout, exercise, and do toning and strengthening exercises, I have to eventually lose weight and inches. Maybe not as quickly as I would have liked-but I have to believe that things will change (especially since I wasn't doing ANY exercise before). Second, its only been 4 weeks. I didn't get out of shape in 4 weeks, so it will take a while to get back in shape. Finally, I have to think that I am going through this, for a bigger reason than just me. Maybe down the road, after I have reached my goal, someone else will be discouraged and ready to quit and I will be able to share my story with them.

Hang in there!

[sunrise lady]

Hi, this is my first post here, my South African Callanetics DVDs just arrived, with Callanetics Evolution on the way, and I found this site while looking around for more info, wow, great to see so many into it, it's all new for me, though I've done some pilates and gyrotonics in the past (plus dabbled in different types of bodywork like Feldenkrais, rolfing, alexander technique, Franklin method, etc...). Anyway this stuff looks great. I may just lurk but if I have questions or something to say I'll join in...

Now - so much reading to do up here! What a diamond mine of info!

[LadyWuzzy]

haven't done any callanetics since last week, started a new job this week so i've been a bit busy, will get some workouts in this three day weekend. i'm still doing my Fast-5 though and i think it just pairs great with Callanetics. i'll report back this weekend, have a great one!

[Bronwyn]

Hour 16 completed last night. Today I put on a pair of jeans straight out of the drier and noticed that they were very baggy in the waist, to the point I could stick my hand down my pants. Yesterday, my dress pants felt funny and it was because the 'bulge' (for lack of a better word) just above the tailbone was nearly gone! I also noticed last night that I had more strength to sit up straighter when doing the hips & behind exercises. They are still the hardest for me, though.

And Twyla, I can't thank you enough for the modification for the sitting on your heels thigh stretch (you suggested laying on your side and pulling leg back to feel the stretch) because it has worked wonders. Also noticed last night that I could sit on my heels to do the "hip/pelvis/hip/behind" exercise.

I really, really want to keep going with this. There's muscle under the fat, I just know it!

[planetbenjamin]

Just done an hour and 10 mins of my special "Callanetics For Men" with my partner. He still likes Callanetics so I think I've converted him nicely!

[mrs lightyear]

one hour of 10 in 10 done. This is MAGIC!