July Callanetics Challenge

[BARGAINHUNTER!]

Can I ask a question about dieting whilst doing Callanetics? Im currently doing Callanetics and not really dieting but im thinking of starting to restrict my carbs. Do you think this will make any difference to the results I am getting with Callanetics?

Also, I notice that a few of you are mentioning that you are eating 'clean'. What exactly does this mean please?

Many Thanks!

[vessel of prayer]

eating clean is no processed foods, and usually if on low carb, eating low carb. lol hope this helps

[Qzzznne]

Originally Posted by ellenalesa

I started doing Callanetics last year, in August. I did it for a few months in conjunction with a low carb diet and some cardio, and my body loved me for it.

I kinda fell off the wagon, but I have dusted myself off and have started again. It's really good to be back.

I gotta tell you, tho...I did a class on Sunday, and today is Tuesday and I am STILL SORE! Yikes!

But it's a good sore. And I swear, I can feel myself pullling in. The last time I took a class was in April, so it was about a 3 month break. Hoping my body remembers and I can lose some inches fairly quickly.

Ellen

Ellen - *my body loved me for it* - that is soooooo true!! I would LOVE to take a class. Unfortunetly, nobody around me even knows what Callanetics is!

[Mulberry32]

4/8 of Cardio C.

[AprilW]

Hour 4 done. It was Super C today and it's still tough.

[jaminator]

Tuesday - Cardio day - Took a 15 minute walk in the afternoon and then in the evening I did Jillian's 30 day shred Level 1 - it's as hard as I remembered it. I also did the PM callan workout.

Wednesday - I did 10 minutes on the ellptical this am. Did the AM portion of the am/pm workout. Will do the Pm portion tonight and add in some portions from the evolution workout.

Next week I am going on vacation - so I am trying to be diligent with my workouts and eating - I think eating is the harder part for me!

[jaminator]

Originally Posted by HighlyFavored

Hello All,


I revisted level 1 of BL's Cardio Max and it was so hard! It really got my heart rate up to where it needed to be . I also progressed to level 2 (again) with JM's 30-Day Shred and it was hard, too!!

I did the 30 day shred level 1 last night. Do you like BL's Cardio Max better?

[AprilW]

Originally Posted by Qzzznne

Ellen - *my body loved me for it* - that is soooooo true!! I would LOVE to take a class. Unfortunetly, nobody around me even knows what Callanetics is!

I have had more than one person ask me what it is. I either show them or send them a You Tube link.

[BARGAINHUNTER!]

Another session of callanetics last night so totals so far are 7 callanetics and 3 runs

[ellenalesa]

I just started Callanetics again after a 3 month hiatus.

I forget now, is 3 x a week the minimum to see change?

Thanks.

[Qzzznne]

[QUOTE=AprilW;12227990]I have had more than one person ask me what it is. I either show them or send them a You Tube link.[/QUOT

That is a great idea. I remember the first time I watched the DVD and though oh, that is easy.

[jaminator]

Wed I did am/pm and added the legs from evo. I wanted to do more but my 4yo had other plans for me last night

[AprilW]

Hour 5 done. I also did 15 minutes of upper body.

[HarleyGirlTX]

1 hour of 10/10 today for a total of 6 hours for the month

[ARPdrummer]

did my hour for today and did yesterdays, so now I'm at 5/20 for the month. Today I also started adding in Element: Ballet Conditioning...but didn't get much of it in today, there's some tough stuff in there

[Mulberry32]

10/10 for 6/12

[Flutterfire]

10/10 Done 3 hours so far. -lost 1/2 inch on upper arms already! (Didn't expect results so fast) hope I've measured properlythough. Did check a few times but can't quite believe it!

Was also wondering whether callanetics helps slim legs/thighs down...?

For the pelvic exercises, sometimes my legs feel like they're shaking uncontrollably, is this normal and should I reduce the repititions if this happens?

10/10 - 3hrs total

[vessel of prayer]

hr 9 of 10/10 for July.
my legs are still shaking too. they feel like jelly.

[Danipower714]

Another hour of Super C done.

[Qzzznne]

Originally Posted by Danipower714

Another hour of Super C done.

Gosh I admire you for doing Super C. Tried it once and never took it back out again! Good for you

Suzanne

[planetbenjamin]

Just done an hour of Callanetics. Lots of people I know seem to be trying CardioCallanetics so I'm aiming to do that in the morning.

[weezie]

hi all-

Just started 10/10 today. One hour down and am going to try for 5x per week.

-Louise

[planetbenjamin]

I found this poem online. Thought it might make everyone smile!

A TOAST TO CALLAN

One day while undressing
I let out a yelp
My body was dropping
I needed help!

Bulging and cellulite
Clothes couldn't hide
I started to panic
Then tried exercise

Yoga, gymnastics
A flying trapeze
Stretches and crunches
And bending my knees

But my hips got no smaller
My waist wasn't thin
My only beauty
Came from within

Then along came a gal
With a shape so fantastic
Her body was firm
And her muscles elastic

She studied me sadly
And before I could speak
She offered to teach me
Her method unique

She said there was hope
For my thighs that were sagging
My boobs that were drooping
My butt that was dragging

She swore if I worked hard
I'd soon look like she did
Her specialized movements
Were just what I needed

She guided me expertly
It was amazing
Within a short time
My whole body was raising

Now I'm trim and ecstatic
My whole life has changed
If it weren't for Callan,
I'd be deranged!

[jaminator]

Thursday - Cardio day - I did 50 minutes of cardio between a walk and the elliptical.

Friday AM so far. Looking forward to PM and some sections from the evo dvd.

Have a great weekend!

[enjoy]

The poem is too funny Ben, but how so true!! Thanks for sharing!

Did Evo for 6/15

[CherryBlast]

Hi Everyone!

I have been MIA this month and then i took a couple of weeks off from working out. This past week i did 3 hours of Callanetics!

[Jo-Ann 2]

Originally Posted by Jo-Ann 2

So glad I found you. I started back with Callanetics last week and have 4/10 done. I am aiming at 3x 10/10 a week starting tomorrow. So I guess that would be lucky 13. I like to do it Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
I'll be back tomorrow.
Jo-Ann

I haven't been around but am still do my work outs. In June I started callanetics and finished 4/10. I have now finished my first 10 sessions of the 10/10 video( 6 of them in July) and a A.M. P.M. session (in July). I guess that could be called 7 hours out of the 13 I was aiming for in July.

I feel great...now to catch up on some reading.

JoAnn 2

[sweettooth]

Ben... Where did you find that poem? It's too funny!!!!
And so true as well...Callan makes miracle, if you just stick with it!
Posting 1 lower body session and 1hour of 10/10 completed, so it'as 7/12 lower body and 3/4 full workout.
Nice weekend to all of you!

[Phoenix_Rising]

Hi All!

I'm new to your board, but I've been reading the posts for a few weeks about Callanetics. Amazingly, I'm 38 years old and I have never heard of Callanetics before! Where have I been?

Anyways, I've done about 3 hours of Callanetics Evolution and maybe 2-3 sessions of CardioCallanetics and I'm really frustrated because I can't seem to activate the pelvic floor and do the exercises AT THE SAME TIME.

I can activated my pelvic floor when reading the boards, or watching TV or driving. (If that's what I'm actually doing anyways. ) But when I try to exercise and do the pelvic floor, it's hopeless. So then I get frustrated because if I'm not doing it right, then the whole process won't be effective and I won't get the results that you guys are getting.

I'm feeling the stretches where I need to be feeling them, and most times I can feel the muscles working that are suppose to be working, but it's that darn pelvic floor thing that's driving me crazy. I need help. I've got a 20 year high school reunion coming up in 4 weeks that I would like slim down for. Do Callanetics still work even if you're not doing it 100% right?

Thanks for any and all advice.

P.S. Anybody in Denver, Colorado who know if there are any Callanetics classes available? Thanks!

[vessel of prayer]

last night: hr ten of ten ten out of fifteen for July.