CALLANETICS CHALLENGE JUNE 2008

[ollamo]

I just recently purchased the hips and thighs vhs and the legs vhs. ( i was hooked after seeing results in a different thread) I was just wondering if those are ok, or would i get better results from the 1o in 1o video? Thanks

[gibster]

1 hour of 10/10 last night!

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Originally Posted by ollamo

I just recently purchased the hips and thighs vhs and the legs vhs. ( i was hooked after seeing results in a different thread) I was just wondering if those are ok, or would i get better results from the 1o in 1o video? Thanks

I've never seen/done the hips/thighs DVD, but hopefully someone else who has will fill you in with their angle.

However, the 10 in 10 is more comprehensive for total body, so obviously it will give you overall better results. If hips/thighs are your biggest concern, where you need the most work, then I say go for it! Having just the hips/thighs DVD can be advantageous, esp when one is short on time or whatever, so it's not like it will be a waste of your money/time.

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Originally Posted by Mimosa23

Hi all!
I needed a new challenge to motivate me, and you guys are really inspiring!!!
Can I join in?
I did some callanetics in the past, and have just found my 10 in 10 book again, so I'm dusting it off and will try for 13 hours for this month...

Mimosa.......make sure you let us share in YOUR magic!

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Originally Posted by Mikko

I'm in. Even though I am not losing a ton of inches, I can tell that my muscles are getting stronger and I am more flexible. Also, I actually enjoy doing it and I hate exercise!

You will like it even more when you see how it transforms our bodies, both in strength and flexibility.

It's a lifelong pursuit that we can all benefit from! Keep up posted.

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Originally Posted by aurie

I'm new to callanetics, and have done 7 hours so far, but don't see any results, even though i feel them. Also my waist looks much poochier, even though i know it's just the way the muscles pull in at first. But I was wondering how long does it take for the waist to flatten?Thanks a lot!

Results will vary, because everyone's body is different, responds differently to nutrtition, exercise, etc. Your body is undergoing a shifting/tightening mode, and rest assured that you will see/like the end results. Be consistent with your workouts each week, try not to let more than two days go in between workouts, and watch your "diet," eat clean!

Best of luck.

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Originally Posted by Salamander

I am having fabulous results with Callanetics (27 hours) and running.... maybe TOO good...

My trouble spot was always the abdomen. I am getting great results, it is almost flat and I'm seeing definition. What's suprising is how much my butt and hips have shrunk! I never thought I had a large rear end, it seemed like a nice size and had a cute shape... but now all of my pants are baggy, my undies are too big, and my butt seems to be deflating!

It was such a thrill to purchase a very expensive pair of jeans in a size 25, don't get me wrong! But now I'm thinking that I need to start doing squats and lunges with weights again to put some shape into the backside.

Anyone else experience this?


Sally

Sally, I'll be interested to hear what Sandra has to say about THIS PROBLEM. What a problem, girl!

Perfect example of how our bodies all respond differently to training.

But way to go on the disappearing act -- uh, I mean, the MAGIC!!!

[ConnieB]

Hi Duece

I am also overweight. Callanetics is fantastic and you will feel your muscles tightening underneath the fat. I do the 10 in 10, but have also gotten the Callanetics Cardio to rev things up for faster fat burning. You can purchase the dvds on Amazon.com. It's not a miracle weight loss program, but it works, it's fun and it's easy for me to stick with.

Count me in for June depending on how it goes at the Drs on Friday. 3 days 8 hours but who's counting.

Connie

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Originally Posted by duece49424

I want to be in, but have no idea what this is! How crazy am I?? But sounds great, so, I am reading and reading trying to figure out where to get the dvd, tape, or whatever. I feel so fat, and, I don't look in very good shape like the rest of you. Is anyone on this thread overweight, or is this just for the people who are where they want their weight to be? I have not exercised for so long, and feel terrible. Trying to get into lc and whatever i can do to help my body. Any suggestions?

Jane, jump right in. Everyone can benefit from Callanetics. If you feel that it may be best to start slowly and work up, you may want to try Beginning Callanetics first, and then advance to Evolution or 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours...You won't believe how this workout will increase your flexibility, which will assist you both in everyday life, as well as increasing your ability/endurance for other workouts that you may decide to try.

Callanetics has enabled me to "perform" far better and "hang in" far longer for other things I attempt, simply because of its unique way of changing our bodies deeply, improving flexibility, and synergistically maximizing our total body fitness level.

Keep us posted on your progress.

[duece49424]

mimosa23 - trying to find out where I can get info ....what is the 10 in 10 book? Would this be good for a beginner like me? Do we keep track of the hours or what? Thanks so much.

[Mimosa23]

Originally Posted by duece49424

mimosa23 - trying to find out where I can get info ....what is the 10 in 10 book? Would this be good for a beginner like me? Do we keep track of the hours or what? Thanks so much.

Hi!
The 10 in 10 is the basic Callanetics book/VHS/DVD. I highly recommend starting out with this one.

The actual title is 10 years younger in 10 hours.

HTH!

[santasdaughter]

" I feel so fat, and, I don't look in very good shape like the rest of you. Is anyone on this thread overweight, or is this just for the people who are where they want their weight to be? "

Jane -
I'm no where near where I want my weight to be. I have at least 75 pounds to lose before I'm even close. I just started Callanetics last week, alternating with going to the gym on off days. Honestly, even though there's sooooo far to go - I feel better already.

Good Luck!!

[lovenuts]

Another hour of Super Callan the super MAGIC of callanetics!!!

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Originally Posted by duece49424

mimosa23 - trying to find out where I can get info ....what is the 10 in 10 book? Would this be good for a beginner like me? Do we keep track of the hours or what? Thanks so much.

Check Amazon.com's website for availability.

[ummrashid]

Originally Posted by santasdaughter

" I feel so fat, and, I don't look in very good shape like the rest of you. Is anyone on this thread overweight, or is this just for the people who are where they want their weight to be? "

Jane -
I'm no where near where I want my weight to be. I have at least 75 pounds to lose before I'm even close. I just started Callanetics last week, alternating with going to the gym on off days. Honestly, even though there's sooooo far to go - I feel better already.

Good Luck!!

you can see my stats over
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I started about 10 pounds ago '
Its not a pretty sight but I get it done.
Im still working on catching up to the counter and getting the form perfect. Everytime I do it one thing gets easy and one thing that was easy gets hard and vice versa kinda wierd I feel something different everytime but I love the results.

[duece49424]

WOW! What a good response! I thank you all for the info. I am almost 60 years old, 80 pounds to lose, and overwhelmed. I am feeling out of breath lately, and that has scared me. I have tried lc over the past year and can't seem to stick to it. I am going to try and find a support thread for the diet, and this for the exercise. I gained my weight after my husband died and my dad died. I feel like eating even when I'm really not hungry, I guess just stressed and depressed. I am trying to find the answer for this. Meanwhile, this will help get me started. I will go to amazon and look for the book or dvd. Thank you, thank you.

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Jane,

In my pesonal opinion, if you're getting one or the other, I'd recommend the DVD over the book, simply because I'm a visual learner, and I need to see it in action to learn best.

The book is great for "filling in" on questions regarding form, tips, etc.

As for LC, which LC plan are you following? And are you posting on the Main Boards of LCF for support and tips? Also, peek over to the Induction board for beginning LC support.

There are many different approaches to eating the LC way of life...you just need to find what works best for you, arm yourself with the knowledge and guidelines (make sure you read the book), and take it ONE DAY AT A TIME.

[j4Christ]

I'm in! So far 2 hrs. 10/10 done for June! Hope to get at least 12 hrs. in for June.

I had posted a couple of days ago about how I learned through the book that I shouldn't be doing the leg stretches (foot then arch on barre stretches) if I have a tendency toward siatica. I was wondering why my back was acting up. I was hoping someone would comment on this. Anyone else have this problem? It doesn't address it on the tape, just in the book. I have stopped doing those. Just hoping anyone might have any helpful hints. TIA!!

[jabbok]

I started the 10/10 last night, I found that I am not very flexible but I assume this type of exercise will help with that. The one problem I had was getting the form for the pelvic tilt exercise is there a secret to doing that one?

[napbella]

Hey buckeyechic,

you sound like me--wanna be my accountability partner? We can just keep each other honest and motivated. I can't trust myself, I gotta have someone in my face about this.

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Originally Posted by jabbok

I started the 10/10 last night, I found that I am not very flexible but I assume this type of exercise will help with that. The one problem I had was getting the form for the pelvic tilt exercise is there a secret to doing that one?

You bet! IMO, Callanetics can't be beat for increasing our flexibility! I'll be 48 in June, and I am proud of the fact that I can sit with legs completely apart, chest completely to the floor, both to the center and to each side/leg -- WITH EASE! This form of training gives us "dancer's flexibility and strength."

I've just begun doing Jillian Michales 30-day Shred DVD, and the stretching done at the end is a breeze! It occurred to me that even she, as fit as SHE IS, doesn't have NEAR THE FLEXIBILITY that you'd expect....maybe we should send a little bird out to her, suggesting Callanetics......??????

Anyoooooooooo, here's tips on the form for pelvic tilt, compliments of Sandra:



"Stand up against the barre up as high as you can on the balls of your feet. Rest your heels together. Your legs are turned out to the side but try not as wide as Callan demonstrates.

Tighten your PF and stretch up through the spine. Align your shoulder blades back down and broad.
Now, keeping the stretch up bend your knees and sit back (don't go down too low at this stage). Your back wants to be straight.

Now, add your 1st curl from the base of the behind. Focus on curling up as high as you can, keeping your shoulders over your hips and stretch the crown of your head even further (also, don't round your back as much as Callan).
Release the curl and go down with a straight back for the second level and repeat the curl. Release and go down for a third level.

So, do 3 sets of this working as low as you can but never take your behind lower then your knees."

[duece49424]

twyla - thanks for the info. I will look for the dvd as I am a visual person also. I am not following any plan yet. Tried adkins before and my daughter kept telling me it was so unhealthy for me. She is a marathon runner, thin and in perfect shape and cannot relate why I can't lose the weight. I feel like I have diet ADD - not kidding. I can hop around and try them all and get nowhere. I need to find one, stick to it. One thing I found out last month is i have a food allergy to wheat, rye, oats, gluten, yeast. So, the way I look at it is the lc should be good for me as break looks like its out for a while. What do you think? I'm so excited to have found people to help and give good advice - yipee!

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

You bet! IMO, Callanetics can't be beat for increasing our flexibility! I'll be 48 in June, and I am proud of the fact that I can sit with legs completely apart, chest completely to the floor, both to the center and to each side/leg -- WITH EASE! This form of training gives us "dancer's flexibility and strength."

I've just begun doing Jillian Michales 30-day Shred DVD, and the stretching done at the end is a breeze! It occurred to me that even she, as fit as SHE IS, doesn't have NEAR THE FLEXIBILITY that you'd expect....maybe we should send a little bird out to her, suggesting Callanetics......??????

Anyoooooooooo, here's tips on the form for pelvic tilt, compliments of Sandra:



"Stand up against the barre up as high as you can on the balls of your feet. Rest your heels together. Your legs are turned out to the side but try not as wide as Callan demonstrates.

Tighten your PF and stretch up through the spine. Align your shoulder blades back down and broad.
Now, keeping the stretch up bend your knees and sit back (don't go down too low at this stage). Your back wants to be straight.

Now, add your 1st curl from the base of the behind. Focus on curling up as high as you can, keeping your shoulders over your hips and stretch the crown of your head even further (also, don't round your back as much as Callan).
Release the curl and go down with a straight back for the second level and repeat the curl. Release and go down for a third level.

So, do 3 sets of this working as low as you can but never take your behind lower then your knees."

Thanks for the tip I will try that. I will continue to do callnetics on alternate days as I do weights 3 times a week.

[duece49424]

oops I meant "bread", not break.....

[NenaP]

I just finished my second hour, i am having trouble with the stomach exercises and the stretches, i have very short legs, i have never been able to touch my toes , and i can't lift my leg completely straight up in the air, i'm not very flexible at all, i still feel that they are working. hopefully i'll become more flexible with time, is there anything else i can do to make the exercises just as effective?