December Callanetics Challenge - Page 17

planetbenjamin · 12-30-2008, 11:08 AM

Just managed to squeeze in an hour of 10/10.

KlingonBabe · 12-30-2008, 11:28 AM

OMG, my quads are so sore from doing a run and 10/10 last night... I'm not sure I'll be able to get in my 15th hour today. It may need to wait until tomorrow.

YampyPie · 12-30-2008, 01:08 PM

Did my first hour of 10/10 just now...it was a lot harder than I thought it would be. My neck was hurting very badly during the stomach exercises, and I also had difficulty with the hips/behind section b/c that's where the majority of my body weight is. It was so hard to try to lift my hip on the side. Also, what the heck do you all use for the leg stretches if you don't have a barre? I tried using one of my chairs, but the back of it is too high. I'm a little discouraged at the moment, but I will try the 10/10 again later this week.

enjoy · 12-30-2008, 01:24 PM

Did an hr of 10/10 for a total of 16 this month.

kimfin · 12-30-2008, 02:33 PM

Did 5 hours this past two weeks after a two month break. Can't believe how quickly I've sprung back into shape! But first session back nearly killed me! Ouch!

Aiming for 12 in January.

kimfin · 12-30-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YampyPie

Did my first hour of 10/10 just now...it was a lot harder than I thought it would be. My neck was hurting very badly during the stomach exercises, and I also had difficulty with the hips/behind section b/c that's where the majority of my body weight is. It was so hard to try to lift my hip on the side. Also, what the heck do you all use for the leg stretches if you don't have a barre? I tried using one of my chairs, but the back of it is too high. I'm a little discouraged at the moment, but I will try the 10/10 again later this week.

Hi YampyPie,

You could try using the seat of the chair or one of your stairs. I use the arm on my sofa, it's just the right height for me.

If you look back over this month, there is some good advice about the neck when doing the stomach exercises.

Hope that helps and well done on doing your first hour. You won't believe how quickly it will get easier!

nola baxter · 12-30-2008, 03:59 PM

Hi Elaine

Thanks for posting that link about Lou-lous exercises; I am going to get the e-download.
She is one of the trainers off flex-effect who had fantastic.
results- so i am sure anything she has to say will be good.

I have been doing Flex Effect for 13 months; for a long time I did it 5-6 days a week. Then I switched to every second day and feel i have got better results doing it this way..

Bottom furrow and Lower Lip curl exercises give me a bull-dog jowl look!
These are flex effect exercises that do not work with my face.

Nola

kelley17 · 12-30-2008, 09:27 PM

Just finished another hour of 10/10

coll79 · 12-31-2008, 06:50 AM

WHEW!

Way off my goal for the month! Completed 6 1/2 hours of callan and 30 minutes of Pilates. My goal of 15 was very unrealistic for this month! I've modified my plan and should hopefully be able to stick to it and if I do, that will put me in for about 20 in January......but we'll see....!

Happy New Year to everyone!

coll79 · 12-31-2008, 07:09 AM

Oh, I actually wanted to add......When I started callanetics I was at 197 lbs....After 2 months I actually am now at 185 lbs! Now, I must say that the stomach bug that I had may have contributed a little to that, but not all of it. I know that if I can keep it up and stick to my goals....the results will be fantastic! Maybe I'll even be able to try on a bathing suit for summer! (It has been years since I've even HAD one!!)

Again, Happy New Year!

YampyPie · 12-31-2008, 08:11 AM

Thank you, kimfin...I will try your suggestions next time I use 10/10, which will be tomorrow. I have heard such great things about Callanetics that I want to give it a fair shot.

CherryBlast · 12-31-2008, 12:28 PM

[COLOR=Red]WELL THIS IT!
Last day of 2008, and my last Callanetics workout until the new year rolls in.
I WISH ALL OF YOU A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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planetbenjamin · 12-31-2008, 02:20 PM

Happy New Year everyone! It's freezing cold here in London but we are about the hit the streets for the fireworks.

CarlynB · 12-31-2008, 03:21 PM

Happy New Year!

I'm ending 2008 on the right note with an hour of 10/10 done this afternoon.

See you all in the Jan. challenge!

CarlynB

LoriMarie · 12-31-2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YampyPie

Did my first hour of 10/10 just now...it was a lot harder than I thought it would be. My neck was hurting very badly during the stomach exercises, and I also had difficulty with the hips/behind section b/c that's where the majority of my body weight is. It was so hard to try to lift my hip on the side. Also, what the heck do you all use for the leg stretches if you don't have a barre? I tried using one of my chairs, but the back of it is too high. I'm a little discouraged at the moment, but I will try the 10/10 again later this week.

Welcome Yampy

When I do the leg stretches and hip and thigh exercises I use the back of my couch (it is not against a wall it sticks out into the room) or I use the footboard of my sleigh bed. I have 16 hours done and I still have trouble doing some of the exercises. Some days are better than others and I feel stronger on some days than others. I wish you the best and I am sure you will do well.

I find the accountability of posting it a huge motivator to keep me exercising.

Everyone have a great day...

Lori

and I did Evolution today.

KlingonBabe · 12-31-2008, 03:33 PM

Sometimes I get frustrated with the "bar" substitutions for the hip and behind exercises, and I do them "Evolution" style, with my hands on the floor.

sunrise lady · 12-31-2008, 06:53 PM

happy new year all! I managed to do the first bit of evo last nite - half way thru the hip and behind exs.... see y'all in the Jan challenge!

KlingonBabe · 12-31-2008, 08:27 PM

Bailed on my last hour...

Well, I'll make it up tomorrow.

kelley17 · 12-31-2008, 09:12 PM

Happy New Year my Callanetic's Buds!

enjoy · 01-01-2009, 12:06 AM

Happy healthy and blessed New Years to you all!!

Sakinah · 01-01-2009, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

Regular Callanetics definitely helps to keep the jawline firm along with a youthful, graceful and strong neck.

But if you're serious about face sculpting I'd seriously recommend Deb Crowley's FlexEffect program. I've been doing this for nearly 8 months and absolutely ecstatic with the results. It takes a few months to see any difference and you have to perform the exercises at least 5-6 a week. Deb does say that it takes 12 months of regular workouts to see a dramatic change.

Just for the record, I've done Carol Maggio's Facercise over the years and even spent time with her in LA. Also, I've tried most of the others but FlexEffect is the bomb as far as I'm concerned. It's the only way to replace the loss of subcutaneous fat that we lose as we ago. You're doing this by building muscle much like weight lifting. I also engage the pelvic floor and stretch up as I do each exercise and this intensifies it I feel.

Thank you Sandra for your time in replying and the recommendation, I will definitely look into it!

LoriMarie · 01-03-2009, 12:54 PM

Did my last Evolution for December today. Will start January tomorrow!

WENDYLOU2 · 01-08-2009, 08:42 AM

Does anyone do the am/pm workout? I am doing that one right now to start but I also have tried the super callanetics and I feel the super is alittle to hard to do it everyday right now and the am/pm seems it is maybe to easy. Can you still get really good results with it, especially if Im going to do it everyday. I just ordered the 10/10 and hope that is something in between that I can use until I move on to super.

12-30-2008, 01:08 PM	#483
YampyPie MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 2,753 Gallery: YampyPie Stats: 250/225/215 1st Goal! WOE: Schwarzbein-ish ;) Start Date: Dec. 2008. Restart Sept. 2009	Did my first hour of 10/10 just now...it was a lot harder than I thought it would be. My neck was hurting very badly during the stomach exercises, and I also had difficulty with the hips/behind section b/c that's where the majority of my body weight is. It was so hard to try to lift my hip on the side. Also, what the heck do you all use for the leg stretches if you don't have a barre? I tried using one of my chairs, but the back of it is too high. I'm a little discouraged at the moment, but I will try the 10/10 again later this week. __________________ "You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it." -- Margaret Thatcher JG's Journal

12-30-2008, 03:59 PM	#487
nola baxter Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 45 Gallery: nola baxter	off-topic/flex effect Hi Elaine Thanks for posting that link about Lou-lous exercises; I am going to get the e-download. She is one of the trainers off flex-effect who had fantastic. results- so i am sure anything she has to say will be good. I have been doing Flex Effect for 13 months; for a long time I did it 5-6 days a week. Then I switched to every second day and feel i have got better results doing it this way.. Bottom furrow and Lower Lip curl exercises give me a bull-dog jowl look! These are flex effect exercises that do not work with my face. Nola

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12-30-2008, 11:08 AM	#481
planetbenjamin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Soho, London Posts: 726 Gallery: planetbenjamin Stats: Certified Callanetics Teacher	Just managed to squeeze in an hour of 10/10.

12-30-2008, 11:28 AM	#482
KlingonBabe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wandering around the Delta Quadrant Posts: 2,331 Gallery: KlingonBabe Stats: Miserable/Sane/FABULOUS	OMG, my quads are so sore from doing a run and 10/10 last night... I'm not sure I'll be able to get in my 15th hour today. It may need to wait until tomorrow.

12-30-2008, 01:24 PM	#484
enjoy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 178 Gallery: enjoy	Did an hr of 10/10 for a total of 16 this month.

12-30-2008, 02:33 PM	#485
kimfin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 70 Gallery: kimfin WOE: 5/5/2/2	Did 5 hours this past two weeks after a two month break. Can't believe how quickly I've sprung back into shape! But first session back nearly killed me! Ouch! Aiming for 12 in January.

12-30-2008, 09:27 PM	#488
kelley17 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: VA Posts: 4,879 Gallery: kelley17 Stats: 175/143.4/125 WOE: CFLC/Trying the Flat Belly Way Start Date: CFLC 7/08 FB 11/09	Just finished another hour of 10/10

12-31-2008, 06:50 AM	#489
coll79 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 14 Gallery: coll79	WHEW! Way off my goal for the month! Completed 6 1/2 hours of callan and 30 minutes of Pilates. My goal of 15 was very unrealistic for this month! I've modified my plan and should hopefully be able to stick to it and if I do, that will put me in for about 20 in January......but we'll see....! Happy New Year to everyone!

12-31-2008, 07:09 AM	#490
coll79 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 14 Gallery: coll79	Oh, I actually wanted to add......When I started callanetics I was at 197 lbs....After 2 months I actually am now at 185 lbs! Now, I must say that the stomach bug that I had may have contributed a little to that, but not all of it. I know that if I can keep it up and stick to my goals....the results will be fantastic! Maybe I'll even be able to try on a bathing suit for summer! (It has been years since I've even HAD one!!) Again, Happy New Year!

12-31-2008, 08:11 AM	#491
YampyPie MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 2,753 Gallery: YampyPie Stats: 250/225/215 1st Goal! WOE: Schwarzbein-ish ;) Start Date: Dec. 2008. Restart Sept. 2009	Thank you, kimfin...I will try your suggestions next time I use 10/10, which will be tomorrow. I have heard such great things about Callanetics that I want to give it a fair shot.

12-31-2008, 02:20 PM	#493
planetbenjamin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Soho, London Posts: 726 Gallery: planetbenjamin Stats: Certified Callanetics Teacher	Happy New Year everyone! It's freezing cold here in London but we are about the hit the streets for the fireworks.

12-31-2008, 03:21 PM	#494
CarlynB Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 67 Gallery: CarlynB	Happy New Year! I'm ending 2008 on the right note with an hour of 10/10 done this afternoon. See you all in the Jan. challenge! CarlynB

12-31-2008, 03:33 PM	#496
KlingonBabe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wandering around the Delta Quadrant Posts: 2,331 Gallery: KlingonBabe Stats: Miserable/Sane/FABULOUS	Sometimes I get frustrated with the "bar" substitutions for the hip and behind exercises, and I do them "Evolution" style, with my hands on the floor.

12-31-2008, 06:53 PM	#497
sunrise lady Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 190 Gallery: sunrise lady	happy new year all! I managed to do the first bit of evo last nite - half way thru the hip and behind exs.... see y'all in the Jan challenge!

12-31-2008, 08:27 PM	#498
KlingonBabe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wandering around the Delta Quadrant Posts: 2,331 Gallery: KlingonBabe Stats: Miserable/Sane/FABULOUS	Bailed on my last hour... Well, I'll make it up tomorrow.

12-31-2008, 09:12 PM	#499
kelley17 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: VA Posts: 4,879 Gallery: kelley17 Stats: 175/143.4/125 WOE: CFLC/Trying the Flat Belly Way Start Date: CFLC 7/08 FB 11/09	Happy New Year my Callanetic's Buds!

01-01-2009, 12:06 AM	#500
enjoy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 178 Gallery: enjoy	Happy healthy and blessed New Years to you all!!

01-03-2009, 12:54 PM	#502
LoriMarie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 63 Gallery: LoriMarie Stats: 137/129/125(current goal)/115 final goal 5'4" WOE: Intuitive Eating Start Date: Nov 2008	Did my last Evolution for December today. Will start January tomorrow!

01-08-2009, 08:42 AM	#503
WENDYLOU2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Baldwin Park, CA Posts: 199 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: WENDYLOU2 Stats: 160/153/130-125 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: 10-6-08	Does anyone do the am/pm workout? I am doing that one right now to start but I also have tried the super callanetics and I feel the super is alittle to hard to do it everyday right now and the am/pm seems it is maybe to easy. Can you still get really good results with it, especially if Im going to do it everyday. I just ordered the 10/10 and hope that is something in between that I can use until I move on to super.