CALLANETICS CHALLENGE MAY 2008

[Serf]

Did Beginning Callanetics again, and yesterday I went to Noreen's house and she kicked my butt with the Traditional Callanetics program hehe!

[CherryBlast]

Originally Posted by Serf

Did Beginning Callanetics again, and yesterday I went to Noreen's house and she kicked my butt with the Traditional Callanetics program hehe!

WOOHOO!! You got that right!
Anytime you want i'll kick your butt into shape!

[Trish22]

When i started callanetics i told myself i would retake my measurements after 10 hours to see if you really could lose 10 inches in 10 hours


Well i haven't quite made it to 10 hours yet been doing it 3-4 times a week but only done 8 hours so far saturday and sunday will make it 9 and 10 but because i am an impatience little thing i decided to measure myself today so here it goes

Bust - 1 inch
Rib cage - 1.5 inches
Arms - 2 inches (x2)
Waist 1.5 inches
Lower Abdomin - 2 inches
Hips - 1 inch
Mid thigh - 1.5 inches (x2)

So a grand total of 14 inches, thats pretty impressive i think

Trish x

[eShirl]

Did AM portion of Callanetics AM/PM. Feeling great! Noticing how as everything gets stronger, normal everyday things like standing, walking, etc, are becoming more effortless.

[CallanFan]

Originally Posted by eShirl

Did AM portion of Callanetics AM/PM. Feeling great! Noticing how as everything gets stronger, normal everyday things like standing, walking, etc, are becoming more effortless.

i've noticed this, too! i just realized the other day that when i squat down for something and come back up, i do it effortlessly and no longer make those grunting sounds...

p.s.: love your kitty

[CherryBlast]

1 hour Super C done!

[girlgonefishing197]

Thank you! I was able to navigate my way back here - -I am excited to start getting fit -- for ME. I will take pics -- but what do I take pics of?? Arms/thighs/butt/abs?? I will keep doing the dvd 3x's a week --What is a WOE?? Thanks for your response!! I appreciate the encouragement!!

"I am a human being - NOT a human do-ing -- Learning to say NO."

[TripleCharm]

Originally Posted by girlgonefishing197

I will take pics -- but what do I take pics of?? Arms/thighs/butt/abs?? I will keep doing the dvd 3x's a week --What is a WOE?? Thanks for your response!! I appreciate the encouragement!!

GGF,

I would take a picture of yourself in either a tight fitting sports clothes or in a swim suit/underwear (whatever you're comfortable with). I did a full length shot of front side, back side and profile.

WOE is Way of Eating

[TripleCharm]

1 more hour of 10/10 done! It was HARD today, my legs are still shaking...

[SummerSue]

Hummingbird11:

And did you see SummerSue's wise advice on the last page of the April thread? I agree with her:

Gee - thanks! I don't get called wise around here very much, unless it's followed by some other word!!

[SummerSue]

One hour of Evolution done today. I've taken before and after photos, so if I can figure out how to download them and copy them here, I'll post them this weekend!

[ScrtGrl]

I am so pleased to hear about everyone's successes! It really is so motivating. Especially today when I am feeling really discouraged. My work clothes felt like they were getting looser so I tried on a pair of other pants that were too tight...and they're still too tight. Like obscenely too tight. I guess my work pants have just stretched out.

I am just feeling so frustrated. I almost didn't want to do my 10/10 last night because I was so upset, but I did it anyway. It's been 11 hours and I honestly thought I'd see more results by now. I have so far to go and I'm wondering if I'll ever make it. Blah.

Sorry for the downer.

Secret

[Bronwyn]

An hour of Callan last night. Funny how on different days, different exercises are harder. Last night, it was the waist stretch with the right arm overhead. That's a new one...

[ThyckeCutie]

Originally Posted by ScrtGrl

I am so pleased to hear about everyone's successes! It really is so motivating. Especially today when I am feeling really discouraged. My work clothes felt like they were getting looser so I tried on a pair of other pants that were too tight...and they're still too tight. Like obscenely too tight. I guess my work pants have just stretched out.

I am just feeling so frustrated. I almost didn't want to do my 10/10 last night because I was so upset, but I did it anyway. It's been 11 hours and I honestly thought I'd see more results by now. I have so far to go and I'm wondering if I'll ever make it. Blah.

Sorry for the downer.

Secret

I feel your frustration. Im at 22hours and I dont see results like people here. I keep going hoping to see much more improvement. Overall I feel better, stronger but its not showing. My work clothes feel a little loser to but as far as pants that I wore in the past....there is no change either. So all I do is

[Trish22]

Hey thyckecutie,

I was just wondering if you tried measuring yourself because I didnt think my results were going to be as dramatic as what they were but i measured myself again today andd ive lost 14 inches overall so its definately cheered me up

Trish x

[ThyckeCutie]

Originally Posted by Trish22

Hey thyckecutie,

I was just wondering if you tried measuring yourself because I didnt think my results were going to be as dramatic as what they were but i measured myself again today andd ive lost 14 inches overall so its definately cheered me up

Trish x

I see some changes in my abs but I did measure my legs because thats where Im waiting to see the results and no change at all..

[insects&metaphors]

Just wanted to say thanks for the responses! Ebay is my friend, so soon I will be able to watch Callan in action when my purchase arrives.

Hi to all the other new people and good luck to everyone on here for the May challenge! We are all going to do so well, I can feel it.


xxx

[SummerSue]

SecretGirl and ThickeCutie -

I am in the same boat with you - I've lost some inches on my abs and lower thighs, but the whole butt/hips/upper thighs are still the same rotten size and shape. My pants are fitting better, but I'm still in the same size. But, when I do some of the exercises, I can see that my thigh muscles are toning, it's just that they are still covered in my fat.

I'm adding in more cardio this week, hoping that will help. Overall, my diet is good, so I'm not overeating. I'm hoping the difference will be the next 4 weeks of 4 times per week, plus the cardio.

[planetbenjamin]

Another Quick Callanetics Stomach done by me and my partner. We're off to Ibiza in June and want nice flat stomachs for the beach!

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by ScrtGrl

I am so pleased to hear about everyone's successes! It really is so motivating. Especially today when I am feeling really discouraged. My work clothes felt like they were getting looser so I tried on a pair of other pants that were too tight...and they're still too tight. Like obscenely too tight. I guess my work pants have just stretched out.

I am just feeling so frustrated. I almost didn't want to do my 10/10 last night because I was so upset, but I did it anyway. It's been 11 hours and I honestly thought I'd see more results by now. I have so far to go and I'm wondering if I'll ever make it. Blah.

Sorry for the downer.

Secret

SecretGirl and TC...

Let's go through a checklist:

Are you paying close attention to:

1. Form -- no vegging out, no momentum, engaged muscle groups?

2. Diet ? Not eating clean, no logging your food, late-night eating, too many carbs, too many calories, carb-creep -- all possible culprits of zero fat loss

(TC, I see you're doing low fat, so if that's not workin' for ya, have you considered low carb higher fat -- a sure-fire way to BURN FAT?)

3. Are you getting adequate cardio?

4. Adequate rest?

5. Plenty of water?

Burning fat, getting lean, is not just about working out. It is best accomplished through proper diet (one that's right for YOU), good rest, cardio, sufficient water intake, to name a few.

[amandanorr]

Hi, Twyla, marking my spot.

[wazo]

1 hour completed...this time more difficult !

[Trish22]

i would hafta agree with twyla, i did see really good results in the past 2 weeks 2 1/2 weeks max but during that time i did walk atleast 20 miles a week and also stuck to a low carb diet but if you do it properly you should get results, i only lost 1 inch of my hips so hopefully ill lose more this time round but i lost 1 1/2 inches of my thighs, 1 1/2 inches of my waist and 2 off my lower abdomin and 2 of my rib cage so it does work just stick with it ladies and we'll all be slimmer for the summer.

[bluespring]

I'm up for the challenge. Just completed hour six! Loving how my back feels

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by Trish22

When i started callanetics i told myself i would retake my measurements after 10 hours to see if you really could lose 10 inches in 10 hours


Well i haven't quite made it to 10 hours yet been doing it 3-4 times a week but only done 8 hours so far saturday and sunday will make it 9 and 10 but because i am an impatience little thing i decided to measure myself today so here it goes

Bust - 1 inch
Rib cage - 1.5 inches
Arms - 2 inches (x2)
Waist 1.5 inches
Lower Abdomin - 2 inches
Hips - 1 inch
Mid thigh - 1.5 inches (x2)

[COLOR="Red"]So a grand total of 14 inches, thats pretty impressive i think

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Very. Very. Impressive.

[lildragonfly]

Great results peeps!! Keep up the good work!

[amandanorr]

HI

[missmattie]

Today was a rest day from Callanetics, but I did get some cardio in. Not a set amount, but I did take my class to the Wild Animal Park and we walked and walked and walked. We were all tired and were only there half a day! Also our bus driver, who I don't know, told me that I looked young, which made my day since I'm 50. I attribute some of that to Callanetics shaping my body up and increasing my energy and flexibility.
Kathy

[girlgonefishing197]

Hi again all -- I am so encouraged by everyone here!! Ok, I have to say something. I have done 5 hours of 10/10 as of yesterday -- my Husband and I were, er, uhhm, [I]engaged in activity - -and he said "you seem to be losing weight all over"!!! I thought I would die!! HE NOTICED !!! WHOOOOOOP!!! Can you see my grin?? Callanetics is even MORE motivating now -- cause if HE notices then it MUST be working!! Scales haven't moved yet, but later today I am making a grocery list and getting everything I will need for a LC lifestyle and extra things like cucumbers to take with me to work so I am not caught off guard there. Also, I am having my daughter take pics of me in a swim suit (Blush). Thanks so much for this post -- I do have a question, how do you all get pretty icons and emotioncons on your posts?? How do I customize? Thanks!
Kat.

"I am a human being - NOT a human do-ing -- Learning to say NO."

[ThyckeCutie]

Originally Posted by SummerSue

SecretGirl and ThickeCutie -

I am in the same boat with you - I've lost some inches on my abs and lower thighs, but the whole butt/hips/upper thighs are still the same rotten size and shape. My pants are fitting better, but I'm still in the same size. But, when I do some of the exercises, I can see that my thigh muscles are toning, it's just that they are still covered in my fat.

I'm adding in more cardio this week, hoping that will help. Overall, my diet is good, so I'm not overeating. I'm hoping the difference will be the next 4 weeks of 4 times per week, plus the cardio.

I see the same thing. My legs for instance looks better and they are smoothing out a bit and feel toned but it does seem that I have a good amount of muscle under some fat. But again I havent lost 1 size yet. My form is pretty good, I think. I feel the exercises working and try to correct my form as much as possible

Twyla I do low fat, I tried low carb and its soo hard!! I might try again. I know Im getting in enough cardio, eating pretty good, drink TONS of water...is my metabolism slow?? Ooppss..This is actually in the 10 in 10 book as an excuse lol.....I dont know but things are at a slow pace but of course Im not going to stop Callan. I just get a little discouraged sometimes because I feel like Im putting in soo much work with very little to account for. But at least I know I am in shape. I always kill my co workers at the gym so I do feel healthy. Sometimes I just feel embarrased that I have been working out for soo long and it doesnt really show ya kno?