September Callanetics Challenge

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

No, pick right back up and get at it. Muscle memory.

Twyla, you are looking awesome!!!!! What am I saying.....you are awesome!!!!!

[anu.anusha1]

I tried doing 10/10 today ... and my abs gave away during the warm-ups ... My abs and upper arms were burning/stinging (not sure about the right term) after yesterdays 10/10 ... maybe its my body's way of saying it needs a days rest ...

and I hope am not hallucinating ... but my when I touch my stomach it feels harder than what it was ... ...

Have a great weekend everyone.

[Catsrus]

Question: Years ago I faithfully did "Facercize" daily. It was by Carol M(something). It probably came out about the same era as Callanetics. I thought MAYBE they were helping to at least keep jowls from sagging even more, but I quit doing them when a dermatologist said he would think it would do more damage than good.
Has anyone here ever done them? What did you think? Do they work? And the big question, did Callan ever come up with something similar - face exercises??
2nd Question: Is Callan still alive? How old is she now? What kind of health/shape is she in?
3rd Question: How does one become a certified Callanetics instructor? Not that at 3 hours done, I would be doing that anytime soon, but I thought it might give me a goal to work toward - being able to do that when I retire! I've always thought working some place like Curves or like that would be a ton of fun, so it would be a great stay in shape AND earn a living retirement job for me!
Thanks in advance to all those who might respond to this!!! You are all a really great group & I love this thread!!!!

[planetbenjamin]

Originally Posted by Catsrus

Question: Years ago I faithfully did "Facercize" daily. It was by Carol M(something). It probably came out about the same era as Callanetics. I thought MAYBE they were helping to at least keep jowls from sagging even more, but I quit doing them when a dermatologist said he would think it would do more damage than good.
Has anyone here ever done them? What did you think? Do they work? And the big question, did Callan ever come up with something similar - face exercises??
2nd Question: Is Callan still alive? How old is she now? What kind of health/shape is she in?
3rd Question: How does one become a certified Callanetics instructor? Not that at 3 hours done, I would be doing that anytime soon, but I thought it might give me a goal to work toward - being able to do that when I retire! I've always thought working some place like Curves or like that would be a ton of fun, so it would be a great stay in shape AND earn a living retirement job for me!
Thanks in advance to all those who might respond to this!!! You are all a really great group & I love this thread!!!!

I can answer your last two questions and I think Sandra will answer your first.

Yes, Callan is very much alive and living in Savannah, Georgia. I believe she was 70 this year! I'm told that she still does Callanetics and has the body of a woman half her age! I read a while back that she has a few health problems related to tropical diseases picked up on her trek around the world when she was younger. But she's keeping healthy and enjoying her retirement.

Here's is the info about teacher training. Go for it! Callanetics : Teach It!

[Sandrahanna]

Originally Posted by Catsrus

Question: Years ago I faithfully did "Facercize" daily. It was by Carol M(something). It probably came out about the same era as Callanetics. I thought MAYBE they were helping to at least keep jowls from sagging even more, but I quit doing them when a dermatologist said he would think it would do more damage than good.
Has anyone here ever done them? What did you think? Do they work? And the big question, did Callan ever come up with something similar - face exercises??
2nd Question: Is Callan still alive? How old is she now? What kind of health/shape is she in?
3rd Question: How does one become a certified Callanetics instructor? Not that at 3 hours done, I would be doing that anytime soon, but I thought it might give me a goal to work toward - being able to do that when I retire! I've always thought working some place like Curves or like that would be a ton of fun, so it would be a great stay in shape AND earn a living retirement job for me!
Thanks in advance to all those who might respond to this!!! You are all a really great group & I love this thread!!!!

I've done Facercise and spent 3 days with Carol Maggio when I was over in US certifying in Callanetics. I love her cheek pumping exercise and her lip one is fabulous for pumping up. However, my lower face is my weaker area and it didn't help this area at all. I noticed also that Carol's upper face was very toned and lifted but she was still a bit saggy around the jowls; only a bit and it didn't blend in with the upper face. This could have been 'cos she hadn't exercised for a few days. Anyway, my jowls and jawline never changed from her workout so I moved on.

I started Deb Crowley's FlexEffect last year and did this for nearly 9 months and loved the results. However, I started getting too busy and not fitting in the 30 mins required time. Also, the results are slow initially. Deb says the best results are visible after 12 months of flexing.

I'm now combining the Flexaway mouthpiece with Deb's eye exercises (which I love) and also someone on this board mentioned Loulou who has her own method. I've downloaded her book and will also give her a try. Loulou used to do FlexEffect and had spectacular results. Her method is less time consuming.

What I've learnt is that to keep the skin plump and wrinkle free you need to massage the face regularly. The massage technique is lots of pinching, pulling and tugging the skin away from the face. Even to pinch the skin around the eyes which seemed bizarre to me initially as we're told to be soooo gentle with this area. I can see a huge difference in the quality of my skin since starting this.

Oh, something I also love and was introduced to by Deb Crowley, is using Copper Peptides to tighten and tone and remove pigmentation. Fantastic stuff. I buy mine from Skin Treatment Products to Improve Skin Texture, Tighten Facial Skin and Improve Skin Tone with Copper-Peptides. You have to gradually build up to the amount you use.

I know plastic surgeons etc will always knock down facial exercising but the results speak for themselves. I still avoid stretching the skin though.

[Catsrus]

Thanks SO much for that reply!! I had read that copper is good, but hadn't figured out where to get it or how to use it. I will definitely look into Loulou's method. I have a square face to begin with, so the droppy jowls are really a problem.

[lovely86]

So is Super C really that much better than all the other videos? I am getting married in march and I NEED to lose a couple dress sizes (at least 2)

[HighlyFavored]

2.5/10

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

Twyla, you are looking awesome!!!!! What am I saying.....you are awesome!!!!!

Thank you, Sandra. Is that what they mean, "The pot calling the kettle black........."?

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by lovely86

So is Super C really that much better than all the other videos? I am getting married in march and I NEED to lose a couple dress sizes (at least 2)

It's all relative. If you've mastered the basic Callanetics, you're ready to move on to Super Callanetics. Mastered = no longer feeling challenged by the basic (10 n 10 or Callan Evo), and/or it takes far less effort. But yes, Super is more challenging, so if you think you're ready, crack it open and hit it.

I preach this all the time, but I'm a believer: No amount of training or exercise or cardio is going to give you maximal results with strict attention to your nutrition. You can easily drop two sizes by March -- likely more than that -- if you combine clean nutrition with your training and cardio workouts. Basically make sure you're eating about 15-20% less calories than your maintenance level, and that you're eating sufficient protein, as well as giving your body the fuel it needs to feel its best. But without a deficit in the number of calories you burn per day, your losses will stagnate. You can do this...It begins IN THE MIND.

[BARGAINHUNTER!]

7/15 Callanetics, 3/12 runs, 0/4 aerobics.

I love the toning and tightening effect that Callanetics has on my body but I also like to include some cardio, which is why I run (try to do 3x a week) and go to aerobics once a week. Callanetics is just so relaxing for me and i love the way I feel afterwards! People starting to comment on how toned I have become now and im loving my waist and upper arms!

[europiete]

what would you recommend to as a cardio?
can someone please tell me the basics because
im not doing any cardio yet and never did, but i guess it would help me to reach my dream faster

also im wondering if its right to do callanetics in the evening as im doing.. and how many hours must pass after eating? 3?

[europiete]

Originally Posted by Europiete, try these: [url

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/exercise-board/630830-august-callanetics-challenge-2.html#post12312302[/url]

yes im doing these exercises. i can say i feel something.... but i will see a bit later if its really effective which i hope so much! and also i hope im doing them right

[tempted_by_food]

Europete...Cardio is short for cardiovascular, which refers to the heart. Cardiovascular exercise is exercise that raises your heart rate and keeps it elevated for a period of time. Another name for it is aerobic exercise. The kinds of exercise that are associated with cardio workouts are things like jogging, fast walking, running, swimming etc where there is no break in the routine.

[europiete]

Originally Posted by tempted_by_food

Europete...Cardio is short for cardiovascular, which refers to the heart. Cardiovascular exercise is exercise that raises your heart rate and keeps it elevated for a period of time. Another name for it is aerobic exercise. The kinds of exercise that are associated with cardio workouts are things like jogging, fast walking, running, swimming etc where there is no break in the routine.

oh, thank you is there any wourkout of that type (cardio) i can do at home, i mean i dont have to go outside like for swimming or running

how often and how long i must do it?

and after i reach my goal with callanetics+cardio i should still do cardio ar can i end with it ?



by the way are you doing cardio? maybe you can tell about your programm

[Catsrus]

Yeah!! hour 4 of 10 done! Still on Beginner, but feeling a little more like I'm "getting" them, so as soon as I can, I want to watch 10/10 in prep for doing it.
Question: How difficult is the Callan Cardio one? Could you give me a couple examples of what is done on it? I HATE cardio. I don't like to sweat, I don't like the out-of-breath feeling. And it's too hard on my knee usually. So if I could find a cardio that I actually LIKE is would be terrific!

[tempted_by_food]

Europiete...hmm cardio exercises at home, you can dance and jump around continuesly to music get out of breathe and make your heart pump faster, you could do step aerobics at home, jumping rope, jumping jacks, jogging on the spot, or get the callentics cardio dvd, sex lol anything really that gets your heart pumping continusley, you can do cardio everyday if you wanted, but try for at least 3/4 times a week for 30 to 60 minutes a day. It is good for you, your heart and your body to do some exercise everyday even when you reach your goal, it keeps your body in good condition, it strengthens the heart, it strengthens the lungs and increases lung capacity, it boosts the metabolism, burns calories, and you lose weight, it helps reduce stress, it increases energy and it promotes restful sleep.

I do cardio 7 days a week (walk 3 miles a day), I have a home treadmill which I I do some handweights once or twice a week, I try to do callanetics at least 2 times a week I would love to improve on that and do more, and I just ordered Callanetics cardio DVD!!

Am sure someone with more knowledge might be able to help you out better with a programme.

[sunrise lady]

Originally Posted by europiete

yes im doing these exercises. i can say i feel something.... but i will see a bit later if its really effective which i hope so much! and also i hope im doing them right

Great, let's see if we've both progessed in the next month or so! I've just begun so it's way too early for me to tell... Romy will be happy if we see some results, I'm sure!

[sunrise lady]

YES, face exercises work! (to the lady who asked).

Sandra, how's the facial flex working out? I've been lazy and not using it of late. Gotta get back to it, I think a combo of the things you've talked about is da go!

[sunrise lady]

PS - and now I've found out that you CAN grow your boobs, contrary to what they say.... natural breast enhancement works - massage and herbs to mimick puberty (and some people even using hypnosis - sessions or audio), and the growth is permanent, usually up to 2 cupsizes, sometimes more, and also firmer and fuller. I'd be happy with just firmer and fuller, and of course pushups to help the plecs hold things up too....

That being said it doesn't work for everyone, and it takes quite a commitment, but for those of you interested in growing (or firming/filling out) your boobs, check out these inspiring pics:
Natural Breast Enhancement Enlargement Pictures & Photos

[lovely86]

Originally Posted by WATCH-ME-SHRINK

It's all relative. If you've mastered the basic Callanetics, you're ready to move on to Super Callanetics. Mastered = no longer feeling challenged by the basic (10 n 10 or Callan Evo), and/or it takes far less effort. But yes, Super is more challenging, so if you think you're ready, crack it open and hit it.

I preach this all the time, but I'm a believer: No amount of training or exercise or cardio is going to give you maximal results with strict attention to your nutrition. You can easily drop two sizes by March -- likely more than that -- if you combine clean nutrition with your training and cardio workouts. Basically make sure you're eating about 15-20% less calories than your maintenance level, and that you're eating sufficient protein, as well as giving your body the fuel it needs to feel its best. But without a deficit in the number of calories you burn per day, your losses will stagnate. You can do this...It begins IN THE MIND.

Thank you for the helpful response! Now I have a few questions....what exactly do you mean by clean nutrition, and what are optimal caradio work outs that you reccomend? and what is a maintenance level. Thanks for all of your help!

[WATCH-ME-SHRINK]

Originally Posted by lovely86

Thank you for the helpful response! Now I have a few questions....what exactly do you mean by clean nutrition, and what are optimal caradio work outs that you reccomend? and what is a maintenance level. Thanks for all of your help!

Eating clean is consuming everything you eat in its purest form, highest quality. This will provide more nutrients, vitamins and minerals in their natural state. It is crucial for good health both inside and out. Think of your body as a machine, the better quality fuel you give it the better your body performs. Give it what it needs to function properly and it will do what you want. That is, you eat junk and processed foods, your body is not likely to cooperate with effective fat loss.

What is maintenance level and/or how to determine it:

The first step in designing a personal nutrition plan for yourself is to calculate how many calories you burn in a day; your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE). TDEE is the total number of calories that your body expends in 24 hours, including all activities. TDEE is also known as your "maintenance level". Knowing your maintenance level will give you a starting reference point from which to begin your diet. According to exercise physiologists William McArdle and Frank Katch, the average maintenance level for women in the United States is 2000-2100 calories per day and the average for men is 2700-2900 per day. These are only averages; caloric expenditure can vary widely and is much higher for athletes or extremely active individuals. Some triathletes and ultra-endurance athletes may require as many as 6000 calories per day or more just to maintain their weight! Calorie requirements may also vary among otherwise identical individuals due to differences in inherited metabolic rates.

Methods of determining caloric needs

There are many different formulas you can use to determine your caloric maintenance level by taking into account the factors of age, sex, height, weight, lean body mass, and activity level. Any formula that takes into account your lean body mass (LBM) will give you the most accurate determination of your energy expenditure, but even without LBM you can still get a reasonably close estimate.

The "quick" method (based on total bodyweight)

A fast and easy method to determine calorie needs is to use total current body weight times a multiplier.

Fat loss = 12 - 13 calories per lb. of bodyweight
Maintenance (TDEE) = 15 - 16 calories per lb. of bodyweight

Cardio or aerobic exercise has been defined in the posts above very well. You can do any type of cardio that you enjoy doing, but just do it consistently, for at least 30 mins per session, and at least 3-4 x a week for best results (running, power walking, swimming, biking, dancing, kickboxing, etc., are examples).

[NorthernLight]

Ok. Hour 3 done 7 to go.

And, for the first time (using dvd) I was able to finish abs without any breathers No idea how many reps there were, though

[dixiegal]

Originally Posted by sunrise lady

PS - and now I've found out that you CAN grow your boobs, contrary to what they say.... natural breast enhancement works - massage and herbs to mimic puberty (and some people even using hypnosis - sessions or audio), and the growth is permanent, usually up to 2 cup sizes, sometimes more, and also firmer and fuller. I'd be happy with just firmer and fuller, and of course pushups to help the plecs hold things up too....

That being said it doesn't work for everyone, and it takes quite a commitment, but for those of you interested in growing (or firming/filling out) your boobs, check out these inspiring pics:
Natural Breast Enhancement Enlargement Pictures & Photos

talk about good timing my sister told me today about a comment her husband made about my less then perky breast... I gave her a message to send back to him ( it wasn't nice ) I have heard good things about palmers bust firming cream but haven't tried it yet... read in this forum it worked wonders on a double chin,lol. I'm too chicken for surgery so I guess Im just stuck with mine *sigh*

[dixiegal]

Originally Posted by Sandrahanna

I've done Facercise and spent 3 days with Carol Maggio when I was over in US certifying in Callanetics. I love her cheek pumping exercise and her lip one is fabulous for pumping up. However, my lower face is my weaker area and it didn't help this area at all. I noticed also that Carol's upper face was very toned and lifted but she was still a bit saggy around the jowls; only a bit and it didn't blend in with the upper face. This could have been 'cos she hadn't exercised for a few days. Anyway, my jowls and jawline never changed from her workout so I moved on.

I started Deb Crowley's FlexEffect last year and did this for nearly 9 months and loved the results. However, I started getting too busy and not fitting in the 30 mins required time. Also, the results are slow initially. Deb says the best results are visible after 12 months of flexing.

I'm now combining the Flexaway mouthpiece with Deb's eye exercises (which I love) and also someone on this board mentioned Loulou who has her own method. I've downloaded her book and will also give her a try. Loulou used to do FlexEffect and had spectacular results. Her method is less time consuming.

What I've learnt is that to keep the skin plump and wrinkle free you need to massage the face regularly. The massage technique is lots of pinching, pulling and tugging the skin away from the face. Even to pinch the skin around the eyes which seemed bizarre to me initially as we're told to be soooo gentle with this area. I can see a huge difference in the quality of my skin since starting this.

Oh, something I also love and was introduced to by Deb Crowley, is using Copper Peptides to tighten and tone and remove pigmentation. Fantastic stuff. I buy mine from Skin Treatment Products to Improve Skin Texture, Tighten Facial Skin and Improve Skin Tone with Copper-Peptides. You have to gradually build up to the amount you use.

I know plastic surgeons etc will always knock down facial exercising but the results speak for themselves. I still avoid stretching the skin though.

Im a face master fan. when I dont use it daily I look tired, when I use it my skin looks tighter, firmer and younger. You can plump your lips with it too. Love it!

[a_thinner_rach]

Hour 8 of 18 done!

[Catsrus]

Wow! I vote this the most useful, informative group ever!!! Thank you all for the face and bust infor - in addition to answers to all the Callanetics questions I've had!! I really appreciate it.
I'm SO excited, because after 4 hours, when I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror this morning (I ususally try not to look) it looked to me like my waist is smaller. I took a second look & decided I was holding it in more - but it was a "natural" pose, like that's where my muscles were comfortable, rather than the old "let 'er all hang out" pose.
WOW!!! That's enough to keep me motivated!!

[katlj]

Hour six of 10/10 is done!

[sunrise lady]

So far I've done 8 x AM/PM this month, so I'm going well (so far!).

Sometimes I add Evo legs in there, and often substitute some evo positions on various exs. Interestingly enough I'm finding that the traditional Pelvic Wave ex gives my legs more of a challenge than the Evo version (even on toes). The other day they were literally shaking while I was doing it! So I'm going to keep that one up for awhile.

Body's looking good, but whenever I have a bad month or so, I always have to play catchup to those saddlebags, and basic shape in the thighs. Oh well.... c'est la vie!

[CallanFan]

Originally Posted by sunrise lady

Interestingly enough I'm finding that the traditional Pelvic Wave ex gives my legs more of a challenge than the Evo version (even on toes). The other day they were literally shaking while I was doing it! So I'm going to keep that one up for awhile.

I agree! It is more challenging, and it worked better for me. But my knees suffer later, so I have to modify...