CALLANETICS CHALLENGE JULY 2008 - Page 15

lildragonfly · 07-14-2008, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by response

i am 5'2" and weigh around 167 lbs. gotta lose around 30-35 pounds by next march. How many hours of cardio, toning/callanetics should i do and how many calories should i consume. i work in an office and am 33 years old.

This can vary from person to person. Some people follow atkins, others ww, and others do their own thing. As far as cardio and callanetics, well that varies as well. For some 10 hrs has shown drastic improvements and others it took longer. The calories you need should be based on BMR which there is many threads in main lobby and on this site to help you calculate that as well. As I first stated though, it varies from person to person. Good luck on your journey!

siamesegirl · 07-14-2008, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by response

i am 5'2" and weigh around 167 lbs. gotta lose around 30-35 pounds by next march. How many hours of cardio, toning/callanetics should i do and how many calories should i consume. i work in an office and am 33 years old.

Hi Response,
It all depends on how much time, effort you are willing to put into it. Are you following a WOE, WW, Atkins??? Are you in good shape to start Cardio training, etc.
If you want to start anywhere a good place is Beginning Callanetics and work up from there, then later throw in some Cardio if you wish.

Antonya · 07-14-2008, 07:44 AM

Noreen, thanks for the advice - I was doing it like that at first, and it felt really awkward...I'll try it again, now that I'm more experienced and stronger! Welcome back! How was the powwow?

LowCarbRachel · 07-14-2008, 07:50 AM

Response, thirty pounds by next March is a good goal. That's about 4 pounds a month. I haven't lost any pounds doing Callanetics, but I am changing my shape. Have you tried a low-carb way of eating? It's a good starting point--low carb with healthy whole foods. Walking is terrific exercise and I think it's a good compliment to Callanetics.

evanse · 07-14-2008, 08:09 AM

Today I start my first hour of callanetics, very excited, really looking to tone my body. I've been doing WW and doing well. Any words of encourgement on my start to callanetics. Everyone looks great...

lildragonfly · 07-14-2008, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by evanse

Today I start my first hour of callanetics, very excited, really looking to tone my body. I've been doing WW and doing well. Any words of encourgement on my start to callanetics. Everyone looks great...

Dont get discouraged by the changes your body will go thru. You may have times you dont like what it is doing but I promise you if you keep going you will see positive changes. And stay off scale for a few weeks. When first starting any exercise program you may gain but its the muscle and water working together to sculpt you. Good Luck!

siamesegirl · 07-14-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Antonya

Noreen, thanks for the advice - I was doing it like that at first, and it felt really awkward...I'll try it again, now that I'm more experienced and stronger! Welcome back! How was the powwow?

Hot, Sticky.....but fun!! Girls had a blast!
I came home with the baby to sleep and my DH stayed with kristina in a tent.

siamesegirl · 07-14-2008, 09:18 AM

I just completed my 200th hour of Callanetics!!!!

:kicking :

lildragonfly · 07-14-2008, 09:41 AM

Dani!

luckylychee · 07-14-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CallanFan

ooooh, those exciting pelvic rotations! i couldn't finish them all at first either, and then for a while not without whirling wildly through them to get it over with. i can do them properly now, but oh brother, i remember how they felt at first...

it counts, girl...

Thank you for answering my question! I am going to count it as an hour then. I didn't realize I could be such a perfectionist.

I am consistently beating myself up becuase I don't think I'm working out hard enough when I consider how drastic the changes in others' have been in such a short period of time. I keep thinking I have to work out till I'm throwing up to change my body that fast!

Comma · 07-14-2008, 10:31 AM

Noreen-- does the behind excercise on the chair work better then than the one on the elbow? I thought that one worked quite well too, but it doesn't seem intense enough.

NenaP · 07-14-2008, 10:46 AM

Hour 14 completed

siamesegirl · 07-14-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Comma

Noreen-- does the behind excercise on the chair work better then than the one on the elbow? I thought that one worked quite well too, but it doesn't seem intense enough.

I find for me personally it works quite well. When you start its perfectly fine to lean waaay over and use your elbow, but you don't work as deeply. i found that when i used my table ledge i got faster results. Callan even talks about this in her book.
Try and focus on your form and not so much on your back,shoulders. Just focus on getting into position and pulsing.

Danipower714 · 07-14-2008, 11:33 AM

Thanks to all for the compliments about my "2-pac" and curves. I'm slowly getting there but getting there all the same!

Lildragonfly-Thank you for the birthday wishes...I'm the big 2-8 today!

Noreen- Congrats on 200 hours!!

evanse · 07-14-2008, 12:17 PM

I just have one other question, is it better to do the callanetics in the morning and in the evening?????

mrs lightyear · 07-14-2008, 12:50 PM

I just want to share a killer cally combo ideal for when you want to do split days

For upper body I used S. African callanetics upper body workout from the mini workout dvd

For the hips I did Quick callanetics Hips

40 minutes of shakin stevens!

Go on try it!

siamesegirl · 07-14-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by evanse

I just have one other question, is it better to do the callanetics in the morning and in the evening?????

Its up to you. I like to change mine around. Sometimes in the Am when the baby is down for her nap, or after everyone has gone to bed in the evening.

napbella · 07-14-2008, 01:19 PM

5 hours of evolution done.

Sakinah · 07-14-2008, 01:38 PM

finished hour 5/10 this am, seems i could get a little higher on the stomach exercises but now my rib cage is sore, guess thats normal...

luckylychee · 07-14-2008, 01:46 PM

Noreen!! Congrats on completing 200 hours!!

I'd love to see some before/after pics if you have it!

lowcarblulu · 07-14-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by siamesegirl

I just completed my 200th hour of Callanetics!!!!

:kicking :

:high5:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

ThyckeCutie · 07-14-2008, 06:09 PM

Super C Done

kelley17 · 07-14-2008, 07:24 PM

CONGRATS NOREEN

I'm getting ready to go off and do my 10/10, but was lurking the boards and TTapp caught my eye. Has anyone tried it? Is it similar to Callanetics? Would love to hear everyone's views.

I'm going to add in some cardio work this week to supplement my 10/10. I didn't have the energy for it before, but I'm feeling stronger and know I'm standing taller.

Comma · 07-14-2008, 07:53 PM

Congrats Noreen!

That's fantastic!

Thanks for the advice, too.

I did another hour Super.....tehe, or tried to, more like.
Anybody else dragging their legs pathetically over the floor in a weak attempt to open and close?

dimond · 07-14-2008, 08:26 PM

*sheepishly waves*

Hiya, finally back to working out...had a frustration meltdown with the diet and exercise thingy

, but today was a new day!

1 session of 10/10 in...4/12 in July.

Wow, Noreen, congratulations! 200 hours sounds like forever from here, but, wow, very inspiring!!!

-Di

LowCarbRachel · 07-14-2008, 08:29 PM

Dani, love your new avatar photo! Your hair is so pretty!

mevluvmark · 07-14-2008, 11:03 PM

07-14-2008, 08:09 AM	#425
evanse Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 2 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: evanse Stats: 150 WOE: none Start Date: 7/14/2008	NEW TO CALLANETICS - JULY 08 CHALLENGE Today I start my first hour of callanetics, very excited, really looking to tone my body. I've been doing WW and doing well. Any words of encourgement on my start to callanetics. Everyone looks great...

07-14-2008, 09:18 AM	#428
siamesegirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stuck In Canada Posts: 2,193 Blog Entries: 5 Gallery: siamesegirl Stats: yeah...right.... WOE: Don't believe In Diets	I just completed my 200th hour of Callanetics!!!!:kicking :

07-14-2008, 08:26 PM	#445
dimond Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 50 Gallery: dimond Stats: 5'1" @ 162/125/115	sheepishly waves Hiya, finally back to working out...had a frustration meltdown with the diet and exercise thingy, but today was a new day! 1 session of 10/10 in...4/12 in July. Wow, Noreen, congratulations! 200 hours sounds like forever from here, but, wow, very inspiring!!! -Di Last edited by dimond : 07-14-2008 at 08:27 PM.

07-14-2008, 11:03 PM	#447
mevluvmark Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 106 Gallery: mevluvmark Stats: Bodyfat- 22%, goal 14% WOE: GodMade 2 days, ManMade 1 day Start Date: Feb. 4th 2008	Hi everyone, i'm back Hey

07-14-2008, 07:44 AM	#423
Antonya Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 284 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: Antonya Stats: 145/134/130 WOE: Easing into Phase 3! Start Date: June 16, 2008	Noreen, thanks for the advice - I was doing it like that at first, and it felt really awkward...I'll try it again, now that I'm more experienced and stronger! Welcome back! How was the powwow?

07-14-2008, 07:50 AM	#424
LowCarbRachel Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Salt Lake Area Posts: 12,209 Gallery: LowCarbRachel Stats: size 4/6 (maintaining) WOE: eating healthy foods	Response, thirty pounds by next March is a good goal. That's about 4 pounds a month. I haven't lost any pounds doing Callanetics, but I am changing my shape. Have you tried a low-carb way of eating? It's a good starting point--low carb with healthy whole foods. Walking is terrific exercise and I think it's a good compliment to Callanetics.

07-14-2008, 09:41 AM	#429
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,164 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/12-13/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins/ reinduction 1/5/09	Dani!

07-14-2008, 10:31 AM	#431
Comma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 86 Gallery: Comma	Noreen-- does the behind excercise on the chair work better then than the one on the elbow? I thought that one worked quite well too, but it doesn't seem intense enough.

07-14-2008, 10:46 AM	#432
NenaP Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Panama City FL Posts: 423 Gallery: NenaP WOE: South Beach Start Date: March 1st 2008	Hour 14 completed

07-14-2008, 11:33 AM	#434
Danipower714 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,282 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 210/148/135 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 8/07...One year and counting on the BEACH!	Thanks to all for the compliments about my "2-pac" and curves. I'm slowly getting there but getting there all the same! Lildragonfly-Thank you for the birthday wishes...I'm the big 2-8 today! Noreen- Congrats on 200 hours!!

07-14-2008, 12:17 PM	#435
evanse Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 2 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: evanse Stats: 150 WOE: none Start Date: 7/14/2008	I just have one other question, is it better to do the callanetics in the morning and in the evening?????

07-14-2008, 12:50 PM	#436
mrs lightyear Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brit in Slovakia Posts: 63 Gallery: mrs lightyear	I just want to share a killer cally combo ideal for when you want to do split days For upper body I used S. African callanetics upper body workout from the mini workout dvd For the hips I did Quick callanetics Hips 40 minutes of shakin stevens! Go on try it!

07-14-2008, 01:19 PM	#438
napbella Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 34 Gallery: napbella	5 hours of evolution done.

07-14-2008, 01:38 PM	#439
Sakinah Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 52 Gallery: Sakinah Stats: 148/146/129 WOE: Healthy Lifestyle - Flexitarian	finished hour 5/10 this am, seems i could get a little higher on the stomach exercises but now my rib cage is sore, guess thats normal...

07-14-2008, 01:46 PM	#440
luckylychee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Luxembourg! Posts: 4,809 Gallery: luckylychee Stats: 89 kilos/76.2 kilos/61.2 kilos WOE: Low carb, BRING ON THE FAT Start Date: March 10, 2007	Noreen!! Congrats on completing 200 hours!! I'd love to see some before/after pics if you have it!

07-14-2008, 06:09 PM	#442
ThyckeCutie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 546 Gallery: ThyckeCutie WOE: Making Healthier Choices - Low Fat	Super C Done

07-14-2008, 07:24 PM	#443
kelley17 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: VA Posts: 3,463 Gallery: kelley17 Stats: 175/143.4/125 WOE: Crack the Fat Loss Code Start Date: 28 July 2008	CONGRATS NOREEN I'm getting ready to go off and do my 10/10, but was lurking the boards and TTapp caught my eye. Has anyone tried it? Is it similar to Callanetics? Would love to hear everyone's views. I'm going to add in some cardio work this week to supplement my 10/10. I didn't have the energy for it before, but I'm feeling stronger and know I'm standing taller.

07-14-2008, 07:53 PM	#444
Comma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 86 Gallery: Comma	Congrats Noreen! That's fantastic! Thanks for the advice, too. I did another hour Super.....tehe, or tried to, more like. Anybody else dragging their legs pathetically over the floor in a weak attempt to open and close?

07-14-2008, 08:29 PM	#446
LowCarbRachel Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Salt Lake Area Posts: 12,209 Gallery: LowCarbRachel Stats: size 4/6 (maintaining) WOE: eating healthy foods	Dani, love your new avatar photo! Your hair is so pretty!