CALLANETICS CHALLENGE JULY 2008 - Page 6

Antonya · 07-03-2008, 07:21 PM

Ah! I see. What is IR, then?

Comma · 07-03-2008, 07:21 PM

Kimcox, I am so jealous of your avatar!

I used a bar stool for the leg and hips and a sofa for the stretches of the legs. I have poles to do the leg excercises, I guess they hold the house up or something.

But you can actually take anything....

RealFoodLiving · 07-03-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antonya

Ah! I see. What is IR, then?

Insulin Resistance?

pixiepeanut · 07-03-2008, 07:43 PM

Hi everyone. I posted a couple of times back in April (I think) and fell off the wagon. I got intrigued by Leslie Sansone and bought several of her dvds...I like them but I can never keep consistent. I've got so many exercise dvds, thinking that a particular one will be the magic bullet.

But I was thinking about LCF and this board and skimmed through the May and June posts and got inspired again! So, for July I've done 2 sessions of 10/10. Some parts are such a struggle, like the stomach and hip/behind exercises. By the time the 3rd stomach exercise comes round, I'm nearly crying (well, whining more like!)

But these exercises are so interesting. I have the Lotte Berk, Bar Method and Squeeze dvds, (which are similar in style) but the Callanetics is the only one I have patience for, and are simple enough to do. I might graduate to the others eventually, but I'll keep on with Callan for now!

siamesegirl · 07-03-2008, 07:43 PM

Ok, i've got to show this photo i took of my butt today. WOW that's all i can say, it quite peachy

The 1st two photos were taken in April & May.
The last on today.

kelley17 · 07-03-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siamesegirl

Ok, i've got to show this photo i took of my butt today. WOW that's all i can say, it quite peachy

The 1st two photos were taken in April & May.
The last on today.

OMG Noreen! For you to get such results in such a short amount of time.

That does it between the results you and Twyla have gotten I'm going to go for it. Is Callanetics all you do? I know from reading Twyla's posts and her journal she is one busy woman with all of her exercises - maybe one day...

Please keep posting your results you are a great inspiration!

LowCarbRachel · 07-03-2008, 08:21 PM

Noreen, are these results from April 08-July 08?
That's an excellent three month's work!!

siamesegirl · 07-03-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LowCarbRachel

Noreen, are these results from April 08-July 08?
That's an excellent three month's work!!

YUP!

LowCarbRachel · 07-03-2008, 08:30 PM

Wow!

Have you ever posted before pictures from when you first started Callanetics?

missmattie · 07-03-2008, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siamesegirl

Ok, i've got to show this photo i took of my butt today. WOW that's all i can say, it quite peachy

The 1st two photos were taken in April & May.
The last on today.

Way to go Noreen! Definitely a very peachy behind.

Comma · 07-03-2008, 08:36 PM

Wow Noreen, not only the butt, but look at that waist and those skinny arms! Fantastic!

I got another one done...love it. I think I did quite a few more than 13 so far, but I don't know, so start counting low.

This gets to be a fixed part of my go-to-bed routine....

jerseygirlsunshine · 07-03-2008, 08:45 PM

For those of you who know you have a strong PF, what does it feel like? I ask because, when I do Evolution, and I am told to keep the PF tight throughout the exercise, I can feel myself engaging it in the beginning and then the rest of the time during the exercise I keep asking myself if it is engaged and I cannot tell. Once the PF is really strong, do you know for sure that it is engaged all the time or is it always more a subtle, mental thing? Does it ever feel remotely comparable to flexing, say, your bicep?

Some of y'all talked about doing the workouts without the video... I do, but not because I am so good at it... the opposite! I find that my pacing is always so different that I get distracted by the video when it gets ahead of me. It usually takes me over an hour to complete... I'll be glad when I have evolution memorized... I'm wearing out my pause button!

Danipower714 · 07-03-2008, 09:04 PM

HAHAHAHAHA Love the Callan quotes! I especially enjoy the "You go at your own pace...your like wax, melting into the ground

I have done the workout a few times without the tape when I was away from home. I agree with you LowCarbRachel. I usually fast-forward over the leg on the barre exercises and do them without the tape. Then I go right back to the tape for the hips and behind. I do love Callan's voice and expressions even though the directions get tiresome after hearing them enough times.

Got another hour of 10/10 done and #2 for July

Sandrahanna · 07-03-2008, 09:31 PM

A Callanetics peach to be proud of

You'll have no problems selling Callanetics with that butt - way to go

MARIAN6532 · 07-03-2008, 10:26 PM

one hour 10 and 10 conpleted for july

CallanFan · 07-03-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siamesegirl

Ok, i've got to show this photo i took of my butt today. WOW that's all i can say, it quite peachy

The 1st two photos were taken in April & May.
The last on today.

wow, noreen -- great butt. i'd say your peach is ripe.

i know you've been doing callanetics for awhile now, so to what do you attribute the really amazing results in the last few months? is it the switch to super? engaging the pelvic floor? training to be a trainer? tell us the secret of the amazing peach, oh peach goddess

really, really inspiring, noreen. it'll look great on your website.

onaisland · 07-03-2008, 11:18 PM

Noreen you look fantastic!!

The quotes have me cracking up...My favorite: Round, Round still again like your in the womb...

siamesegirl · 07-03-2008, 11:32 PM

My Callanetics before & after photos

These changes that you see are from engaging the pelvic floor and doing it correctly! My body changed sooo fast when i started doing it. For now its just Callanetics Super C and now i've started Callanetics Evolution again. This photo is already up on my website.

LifestyleChange · 07-04-2008, 12:11 AM

I'm in from China. I'm going to for 25 hours for July, the video should arrive on Monday, I'm going for Super Callanetics... So, I'll keep ya'll posted.

PrincessNutznBoltz · 07-04-2008, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antonya

Ah! I see. What is IR, then?

Yep, Insulin Resistance....It's quite easy actually, I enjoy it MUCH MORE than the South Beach....Sorry!

Ok, I have done a few searches o the Callanetics threads, and I STILL don't get the whole pelvic floor thing (Sorry!! I am trying to understand) Is it tighting the pelivc floor (Eg....Ahem....Girly bits???) while you do the exercises? (sorry! Don't kill me lol I'm just confused

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Antonya · 07-04-2008, 06:56 AM

PrincessNutznBoltz: go back on this thread page by page and look for Sandra's posts - she talks a lot about the PF and she even wrote out a guided thingy for finding and engaging them. So...how is IR different from SB?

Noreen: Holy peach!!! You look fabulous!!! Of course, I think your before bum looks fine too! I've been trying to engage the PF more now that I'm up to 9 hours and getting the moves down...your bum will be a major inspiration to me, LOL.

ConnieB · 07-04-2008, 07:42 AM

Count me in for July. I have a Drs appt Mon. for my foot. The final okay to go back to what I was doing before I broke it. So I will post again on how many hours of what I plan to do.

Twyla, hope you had a wonderful vacation!!

Connie B

kimfin · 07-04-2008, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onaisland

Noreen you look fantastic!!

The quotes have me cracking up...My favorite: Round, Round still again like your in the womb...

Ahh - I thought she said "round, like you're on the moon!" Thought it didn't make much sense!

Noreen - nice bum! Look like it's about three inches higher!

Sandra and Ben - thanks so much for your tips for the abs exercises (about the pelvis/lower back) at the end of last month. My pooch is quickly disappering!!!

Kim x

response · 07-04-2008, 09:24 AM

hi,

i woud like to take up callanetics, but need help.
i am 33 years and 171 lbs. i stay in new delhi, india, and cannot find DVDs/books here. can someone help?
desperate to shed the extra pounds. pLEASEeeeeeeeee help me.

kelley17 · 07-04-2008, 09:44 AM

2/10 hours for July.

Response: have you tried amazon or ebay????

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 07-04-2008, 10:21 AM

Happy Fourth of July to all our Callan-Addicts!

I will be due my next session tomorrow. I've enjoyed reading all the progress reports, funny quotes (I remember!), and enthusiasm that's everpresent on this challenge. Good work, everybody!

(Connie, thank you. It was wonderful.)

As a side note, when I began with 10 in 10, the chatter in between segments grew old, so I'd always fast-forward through it. Once memorized, you can do the workout w/o the DVD/Vhs, but I prefer having that visual counter so I don't have to focus on counting and can focus on form, engagement, etc. I guess I don't multitask as well during workouts. "

missmattie · 07-04-2008, 11:06 AM

Another hour of 10/10 done this morning.

07-03-2008, 07:43 PM	#154
pixiepeanut Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Posts: 7 Gallery: pixiepeanut Start Date: 4/08	back Hi everyone. I posted a couple of times back in April (I think) and fell off the wagon. I got intrigued by Leslie Sansone and bought several of her dvds...I like them but I can never keep consistent. I've got so many exercise dvds, thinking that a particular one will be the magic bullet. But I was thinking about LCF and this board and skimmed through the May and June posts and got inspired again! So, for July I've done 2 sessions of 10/10. Some parts are such a struggle, like the stomach and hip/behind exercises. By the time the 3rd stomach exercise comes round, I'm nearly crying (well, whining more like!) But these exercises are so interesting. I have the Lotte Berk, Bar Method and Squeeze dvds, (which are similar in style) but the Callanetics is the only one I have patience for, and are simple enough to do. I might graduate to the others eventually, but I'll keep on with Callan for now!

07-03-2008, 08:45 PM	#162
jerseygirlsunshine Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4 Gallery: jerseygirlsunshine	What does a strong PF feel like? For those of you who know you have a strong PF, what does it feel like? I ask because, when I do Evolution, and I am told to keep the PF tight throughout the exercise, I can feel myself engaging it in the beginning and then the rest of the time during the exercise I keep asking myself if it is engaged and I cannot tell. Once the PF is really strong, do you know for sure that it is engaged all the time or is it always more a subtle, mental thing? Does it ever feel remotely comparable to flexing, say, your bicep? Some of y'all talked about doing the workouts without the video... I do, but not because I am so good at it... the opposite! I find that my pacing is always so different that I get distracted by the video when it gets ahead of me. It usually takes me over an hour to complete... I'll be glad when I have evolution memorized... I'm wearing out my pause button!

07-03-2008, 09:04 PM	#163
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!	HAHAHAHAHA Love the Callan quotes! I especially enjoy the "You go at your own pace...your like wax, melting into the ground I have done the workout a few times without the tape when I was away from home. I agree with you LowCarbRachel. I usually fast-forward over the leg on the barre exercises and do them without the tape. Then I go right back to the tape for the hips and behind. I do love Callan's voice and expressions even though the directions get tiresome after hearing them enough times. Got another hour of 10/10 done and #2 for July __________________ Danielle, aka Dani 53 hours of Callanetics Completed Last edited by Danipower714 : 07-03-2008 at 09:08 PM.

07-04-2008, 12:11 AM	#169
LifestyleChange Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Beijing, China Posts: 1 Gallery: LifestyleChange Stats: 145/145/125 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: July 2008	July Challenge! I'm in from China. I'm going to for 25 hours for July, the video should arrive on Monday, I'm going for Super Callanetics... So, I'll keep ya'll posted.

07-04-2008, 10:21 AM	#176
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,378 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	Happy Fourth of July to all our Callan-Addicts! I will be due my next session tomorrow. I've enjoyed reading all the progress reports, funny quotes (I remember!), and enthusiasm that's everpresent on this challenge. Good work, everybody! (Connie, thank you. It was wonderful.) As a side note, when I began with 10 in 10, the chatter in between segments grew old, so I'd always fast-forward through it. Once memorized, you can do the workout w/o the DVD/Vhs, but I prefer having that visual counter so I don't have to focus on counting and can focus on form, engagement, etc. I guess I don't multitask as well during workouts. " __________________ *Twyla* God BLESS America....."Here in America, in God We Still Trust." *"Research, absorb what is useful, reject what is useless and add what is specifically your own." Bruce Lee* 360 HOURS OF SUPER CALLANETICS .....THE MAGIC! The flag of the United States is a living symbol that calls to our spirit, reminding us of the greatness of America. We cherish and uphold it because it is the standard of honor under which we live.

07-03-2008, 07:21 PM	#151
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	Ah! I see. What is IR, then?

07-03-2008, 07:21 PM	#152
Comma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 86 Gallery: Comma	Kimcox, I am so jealous of your avatar! I used a bar stool for the leg and hips and a sofa for the stretches of the legs. I have poles to do the leg excercises, I guess they hold the house up or something. But you can actually take anything....

07-03-2008, 08:21 PM	#157
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	Noreen, are these results from April 08-July 08? That's an excellent three month's work!!

07-03-2008, 08:30 PM	#159
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	Wow! Have you ever posted before pictures from when you first started Callanetics?

07-03-2008, 08:36 PM	#161
Comma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 86 Gallery: Comma	Wow Noreen, not only the butt, but look at that waist and those skinny arms! Fantastic! I got another one done...love it. I think I did quite a few more than 13 so far, but I don't know, so start counting low. This gets to be a fixed part of my go-to-bed routine....

07-03-2008, 09:31 PM	#164
Sandrahanna Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 731 Gallery: Sandrahanna	A Callanetics peach to be proud of You'll have no problems selling Callanetics with that butt - way to go

07-03-2008, 10:26 PM	#165
MARIAN6532 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 35 Gallery: MARIAN6532	one hour 10 and 10 conpleted for july

07-03-2008, 11:18 PM	#167
onaisland Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Beautiful westcost BC, Canada Posts: 377 Gallery: onaisland	Noreen you look fantastic!! The quotes have me cracking up...My favorite: Round, Round still again like your in the womb...

07-03-2008, 11:32 PM	#168
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	My Callanetics before & after photos These changes that you see are from engaging the pelvic floor and doing it correctly! My body changed sooo fast when i started doing it. For now its just Callanetics Super C and now i've started Callanetics Evolution again. This photo is already up on my website.

07-04-2008, 06:56 AM	#171
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	PrincessNutznBoltz: go back on this thread page by page and look for Sandra's posts - she talks a lot about the PF and she even wrote out a guided thingy for finding and engaging them. So...how is IR different from SB? Noreen: Holy peach!!! You look fabulous!!! Of course, I think your before bum looks fine too! I've been trying to engage the PF more now that I'm up to 9 hours and getting the moves down...your bum will be a major inspiration to me, LOL.

07-04-2008, 07:42 AM	#172
ConnieB Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW KY Posts: 42 Gallery: ConnieB	Count me in for July. I have a Drs appt Mon. for my foot. The final okay to go back to what I was doing before I broke it. So I will post again on how many hours of what I plan to do. Twyla, hope you had a wonderful vacation!! Connie B

07-04-2008, 09:24 AM	#174
response Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8 Gallery: response	hi, i woud like to take up callanetics, but need help. i am 33 years and 171 lbs. i stay in new delhi, india, and cannot find DVDs/books here. can someone help? desperate to shed the extra pounds. pLEASEeeeeeeeee help me.

07-04-2008, 09:44 AM	#175
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	2/10 hours for July. Response: have you tried amazon or ebay????

07-04-2008, 11:06 AM	#177
missmattie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 204 Gallery: missmattie	Another hour of 10/10 done this morning.