March Callanetics Challenge - Page 15

Jigglebuster · 03-28-2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Live Vintageously

Thanks for the encouragement. Perhaps I need to do more cardio (walking). I'm trying to walk everyday, plus move when I can. Sometimes I just get frustrated because people on this thread are losing inches with Callanetics, and I am not.

However, I shall continue and see what comes of it.

I forgot to mention... I didn't lose any inches for the first three weeks, and then BAAM! 2" gone!

AprilW · 03-28-2010, 08:06 AM

Hour 8 and 9 are done.

poopsie2223 · 03-28-2010, 11:31 AM

Finished PM last night and did AM this morning so I'm 9/10.

poopsie2223 · 03-28-2010, 12:05 PM

Question for long-time Callanetics veterans....

Years ago when I did these regularly I think I did a minimum of 3 hours a week for a couple of months, then went into "maintenance", and I seem to remember I did maybe only one or two hours a week to "maintain". Does that sound about right to you? I can't seem to remember for sure and I'm trying to make plans for my exercise program for this spring.

Charlie-B · 03-28-2010, 04:41 PM

Rest Day, I didn't do any exercises Sat 3-27, just to sore still.

Soreness seems to be gone today 3-28 Sun.!!! So I did 1 hr. of 10/10 so that's 6 hrs. out of 10 today.

I guess I need to do these every other day or less. I'm not as strong as I thought I was cause, Callanetics kicked my bu.. doing them four days in a row. When I signed up for the challenge I had 12 days until the 31st of March and I wanted to do 10 of those days, taking 2 for rest. Oh well, theirs always next month.

You all are doing wonderful at staying with it!

Hoppinn · 03-28-2010, 05:01 PM

Listen to your body, don't give up, and you will be staying with it just like everyone else!

Callanetics, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours!
I completed 1 hour!
2009: 23 hours
2010: 25 hours
March goal: 14 hours
12 out of 14 completed!

Charlie-B · 03-28-2010, 09:24 PM

"Listen to your body, don't give up, and you will be staying with it just like everyone else!"

Thank you Teri I sure hope so, I need to!

I found these Callanetics illustrations on this Polish web site and thought I would share! Maybe it will help someone. I sure hope it's okay to share.

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dollkey · 03-29-2010, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie-B

"Listen to your body, don't give up, and you will be staying with it just like everyone else!"

Thank you Teri I sure hope so, I need to!

I found these Callanetics illustrations on this Polish web site and thought I would share! Maybe it will help someone. I sure hope it's okay to share.

Google Translate

this really helps! thanks so much!

Jigglebuster · 03-29-2010, 07:02 AM

1 hour of 10/10 = 14.5/16!

JayaD · 03-29-2010, 07:19 AM

15 hours completed for this month. Probably i will get in one more. Hope to see big changes next month.

bethm · 03-29-2010, 07:53 AM

Well, I had to take 3 days off after doing my first 10/10. Wow!
I guess my short term goal for April will be to do 3 workouts a week and walk the other days. Thats reasonable, right?

Princess: You've mastered Callenetics and have no muscle tone? That's really discouraging to me since I am hoping to find my muscle tone again with it. LOL. I'm in the same boat with about 10 lbs to lose and eat well already.

I just ordered Evo. and CC. I hope others on here have found their muscles with them!

newmama10 · 03-29-2010, 09:48 AM

Logging 13/15 hrs. I want to get evolution and cc but I dont know if I could do that pregnant. I only have a couple of weeks lefts so I can wait- but what do you guys think? If I have been fit this entire pregnancy (elliptical 5 hrs a week/ walk the dog 3 hrs a week/ callanetics 3 hrs a week) do you think I could sub out some of the ellipticalling for cc and some of the 10/10 for evo? Thanks!

CosmicGirl · 03-29-2010, 10:26 AM

Still going strong

although wierdly the exercises that used to be 'easy' for me (i.e. hips&behind, legs) have become harder and the exercises that used to be impossible (stomach, pelvis rotations) are now much more doable...

Question: does anyone split the 10/10? I would like to do the warm-ups and stomach before I go to work and the rest when I return, but I am worried about lack of warm up in the evening. Any suggestions?

poopsie2223 · 03-29-2010, 10:46 AM

Didn't get time to do PM last night so I did it this morning. I'm at 9 1/3 of 10.

Charlie-B · 03-29-2010, 11:15 AM

"this really helps! thanks so much!"
__________________
dollkey, I'm glad it helped someone! I wasn't sure I should put it on here.

Callanetics, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours!
I completed 1 hour!
2010: 7 hours
March Goal: 10 hours
7 out of 10 completed!

NorthernLight · 03-29-2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jigglebuster

1 hour of 10/10 = 14.5/16!

NorthernLight · 03-29-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmicGirl

Still going strong

although wierdly the exercises that used to be 'easy' for me (i.e. hips&behind, legs) have become harder and the exercises that used to be impossible (stomach, pelvis rotations) are now much more doable...

Question: does anyone split the 10/10? I would like to do the warm-ups and stomach before I go to work and the rest when I return, but I am worried about lack of warm up in the evening. Any suggestions?

That happened to me, too

Some exercises just get harder because you learn to boost them, sort of. You're not thinking about it, but you're still doing it. They'll probably shift again after some time.

I think it's ok to split 10/10. I would recommend doing the warmups at the beginning of each set. They don't take that long and do ensure that you won't do any harm to your body. Trust me, you definitely don't want to stretch your muscles withup warming up!

NorthernLight · 03-29-2010, 11:42 AM

It's crazy again at work

I hate it. I'm just too stressed to do anything tonight. Need to go to bed, but I'll try to get up early to do some exercises before work, maybe that'll help the day get better.

BTW, I'm walking in loose clothes!

It took me awhile, but I realized that I really need to tighten up my belt, or it's nothing more than decoration

Charlie-B · 03-29-2010, 04:17 PM

"BTW, I'm walking in loose clothes! It took me awhile, but I realized that I really need to tighten up my belt, or it's nothing more than decoration"

NorthernLight Cool that is one of those Ah moments! So how many total hours of Callanetics have you done?

bclause · 03-29-2010, 07:15 PM

That's awesome on the clothes and keep up the great work!

I am the same way as well. The stretches are getting easier for me but I'm able to do them much deeper. I can also really feel my pelvis when doing the pelvic floor stretches. I can finally do all 10 of the 2nd plie type leg exercises without wanting to scream. LOL! I still find the stomach ones hard only b/c I can round more so it's a deeper burn. The hip/thigh ones are easier for me but I can really feel it more. I can really tilt my pelvis higher and keep my hips rolled in. I just feel so much stronger with each session. I love these exercises.

I was supposed to do them on Sat and Sun but I was so tired at the end of each day. I cleaned house, cleaned out closets, went thru clothing, and worked outside. My car is also very clean and yard work is done. We are having such gorgeous weather that I want to be outside soaking up the sun and not stuck in the house. I made sure to do my hour today of 10/10 for a total of 15 hours! Only one more until I hit goal.

Jigglebuster · 03-29-2010, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernLight

It's crazy again at work

I hate it. I'm just too stressed to do anything tonight. Need to go to bed, but I'll try to get up early to do some exercises before work, maybe that'll help the day get better.

BTW, I'm walking in loose clothes!

It took me awhile, but I realized that I really need to tighten up my belt, or it's nothing more than decoration

Good morning!

Good for you on how well you've been doing this month! You've really made some great improvements. Good stuff!!! But please, be careful you don't go flashing your neighbours or anything, okay?

Jigglebuster · 03-29-2010, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newmama10

Logging 13/15 hrs. I want to get evolution and cc but I dont know if I could do that pregnant. I only have a couple of weeks lefts so I can wait- but what do you guys think? If I have been fit this entire pregnancy (elliptical 5 hrs a week/ walk the dog 3 hrs a week/ callanetics 3 hrs a week) do you think I could sub out some of the ellipticalling for cc and some of the 10/10 for evo? Thanks!

I would not want to do CC that pregnant at all. I'd be afraid to get stuck in the midst of a plié or something. It's a very different movement than the elliptical and is not all that easy, and if you're not used to it this late in the game, I would recommend you stick with the elliptical for now. I've never done evo, so I can't say, sorry.

Jigglebuster · 03-29-2010, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie-B

Rest Day, I didn't do any exercises Sat 3-27, just to sore still.

Soreness seems to be gone today 3-28 Sun.!!! So I did 1 hr. of 10/10 so that's 6 hrs. out of 10 today.

I guess I need to do these every other day or less. I'm not as strong as I thought I was cause, Callanetics kicked my bu.. doing them four days in a row. When I signed up for the challenge I had 12 days until the 31st of March and I wanted to do 10 of those days, taking 2 for rest. Oh well, theirs always next month.

You all are doing wonderful at staying with it!

Hey Charlie! See? This is what I was talking about. Glad to see you're listening!

Jigglebuster · 03-29-2010, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmicGirl

Still going strong

although wierdly the exercises that used to be 'easy' for me (i.e. hips&behind, legs) have become harder and the exercises that used to be impossible (stomach, pelvis rotations) are now much more doable...

Question: does anyone split the 10/10? I would like to do the warm-ups and stomach before I go to work and the rest when I return, but I am worried about lack of warm up in the evening. Any suggestions?

This happens to everyone as they learn to naturally challenge themselves with it. It's great, eh? No matter how good we get at callanetics, there's always more of a challenge! I think that's why most of us never get bored with it.

Re: the split. Yes, I've done exactly that, but did some of the warm-ups (not the arms) in getting ready to do the second half, just to get the blood pumping.

Jigglebuster · 03-30-2010, 06:03 AM

1 hour of CardioC = 15.5/16!

Hmmm, I might actually make my goal.

poopsie2223 · 03-30-2010, 10:13 AM

9-2/3 of 10, almost there!

Mulberry32 · 03-30-2010, 11:10 AM

10/10 yesterday.

2 mile walking dvd with upper and lower body toning intervals with bands. Substituted Evolution legs for lower body lunges and squats.

Charlie-B · 03-30-2010, 12:08 PM

Hey Jigglebuster, Thanks, yes I am listening! I need too! I wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed reading your Blog. I knew I felt a connection to you and now I know why! You have been through a lot in life and it has made you who you are. So thank you for being so kind and helping all of us find our way.

Walked another 3 miles/54miles Done since 2/11/10
Callanetics, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours!
I completed 1 hour today!
2010: 8 hours
March Goal: 10 hours
8 out of 10 completed!

NorthernLight · 03-30-2010, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jigglebuster

1 hour of CardioC = 15.5/16!

Hmmm, I might actually make my goal.

Yay!

poopsie2223 · 03-30-2010, 01:01 PM

Well, I'm almost at 10 hours of Callanetics and thought I'd give it a "review"...

No, I don't look or feel 10 years younger but I do look and feel a lot better. Maybe 7 years? LOL.

My legs are looking REAL good, muscles are tight, cellulite has almost disappeared, bumps and bulges gone and I've lost almost 2 inches on my thighs.

I have a waist again, although I have a ways to go there. My tummy has definitely started to pull in, the silhoutte of my lower body no longer resembles a lumpy sack of potatoes.

My arms are a bit tigther, my back hurts less (I have back problems) and my flexibility has increased A LOT.

I'm not as happy as I could be with my behind, though. I'm doing AM/PM which does include the "peach" exercises but even though my strength has increased while doing them and I can now do the full count on these exercises, my butt still feels and looks pretty flabby. It has lifted somewhat, I think, but it it just feels and looks very gooshy still, especially in comparison to my upper thighs, which are like steel compared to what they were a few weeks ago.

Anyone have this experience? That your butt seems to lag behind your results elsewhere? Or maybe I'm not doing the butt exercises right or something? I kind of doubt it, I am a real stickler for trying to understand the "form".

Or maybe it's just that at age 54, my "peach" is going to take a lot more work to find under the gooshy pear?

I do have more weight to lose, but it's mostly in my tummy and boobs, not my rear end.

03-28-2010, 04:41 PM	#425
Charlie-B Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bonham, Texas Posts: 74 Gallery: Charlie-B Stats: 2/11/10~SW197.4/179.8/127, Height 5'5" WOE: RAW & WHOLE Foods Start Date: Callanetics 3/21/10, Raw & Whole Foods 2/18/11	Rest Day, I didn't do any exercises Sat 3-27, just to sore still. Soreness seems to be gone today 3-28 Sun.!!! So I did 1 hr. of 10/10 so that's 6 hrs. out of 10 today. I guess I need to do these every other day or less. I'm not as strong as I thought I was cause, Callanetics kicked my bu.. doing them four days in a row. When I signed up for the challenge I had 12 days until the 31st of March and I wanted to do 10 of those days, taking 2 for rest. Oh well, theirs always next month. You all are doing wonderful at staying with it! __________________ ~~*Charlie* ~~ Total Callanetics Hrs. for 2013: 2 Hrs.~~ ~~ *CW-180 LBS, 22. Inches LOST Overall*

03-28-2010, 09:24 PM	#427
Charlie-B Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bonham, Texas Posts: 74 Gallery: Charlie-B Stats: 2/11/10~SW197.4/179.8/127, Height 5'5" WOE: RAW & WHOLE Foods Start Date: Callanetics 3/21/10, Raw & Whole Foods 2/18/11	"Listen to your body, don't give up, and you will be staying with it just like everyone else!" Thank you Teri I sure hope so, I need to! I found these Callanetics illustrations on this Polish web site and thought I would share! Maybe it will help someone. I sure hope it's okay to share. Google Translate Last edited by Charlie-B; 03-28-2010 at 09:32 PM..

03-29-2010, 11:15 AM	#435
Charlie-B Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bonham, Texas Posts: 74 Gallery: Charlie-B Stats: 2/11/10~SW197.4/179.8/127, Height 5'5" WOE: RAW & WHOLE Foods Start Date: Callanetics 3/21/10, Raw & Whole Foods 2/18/11	"this really helps! thanks so much!" __________________ dollkey, I'm glad it helped someone! I wasn't sure I should put it on here. Callanetics, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours! I completed 1 hour! 2010: 7 hours March Goal: 10 hours 7 out of 10 completed! Last edited by Charlie-B; 03-29-2010 at 11:27 AM.. Reason: To much info.

03-29-2010, 07:15 PM	#440
bclause Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Deep South Louisiana Posts: 385 Gallery: bclause Stats: 293(24-26)/192(12)/160(8-10) WOE: Clean Eating, CLX, & Turbo Fire Start Date: 8/29/09	That's awesome on the clothes and keep up the great work! I am the same way as well. The stretches are getting easier for me but I'm able to do them much deeper. I can also really feel my pelvis when doing the pelvic floor stretches. I can finally do all 10 of the 2nd plie type leg exercises without wanting to scream. LOL! I still find the stomach ones hard only b/c I can round more so it's a deeper burn. The hip/thigh ones are easier for me but I can really feel it more. I can really tilt my pelvis higher and keep my hips rolled in. I just feel so much stronger with each session. I love these exercises. I was supposed to do them on Sat and Sun but I was so tired at the end of each day. I cleaned house, cleaned out closets, went thru clothing, and worked outside. My car is also very clean and yard work is done. We are having such gorgeous weather that I want to be outside soaking up the sun and not stuck in the house. I made sure to do my hour today of 10/10 for a total of 15 hours! Only one more until I hit goal. __________________ Time to Get Extreme with CLX & TF! 101 Pounds & Counting! Total Hours of Callanetics Done in 2010: 33 Total Miles Walked in 2010: 255

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03-28-2010, 08:06 AM	#422
AprilW Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: IL Posts: 738 Gallery: AprilW Stats: 175/117/120 GOAL!!!! 5'4 36 yrs. old WOE: Atkin's Start Date: Oct. 2007	Hour 8 and 9 are done.

03-28-2010, 11:31 AM	#423
poopsie2223 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Rockies Posts: 1,300 Gallery: poopsie2223 Stats: 5'-8" - 209/197/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Since 1998 restarted 08/08/11	Finished PM last night and did AM this morning so I'm 9/10.

03-28-2010, 12:05 PM	#424
poopsie2223 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Rockies Posts: 1,300 Gallery: poopsie2223 Stats: 5'-8" - 209/197/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Since 1998 restarted 08/08/11	Question for long-time Callanetics veterans.... Years ago when I did these regularly I think I did a minimum of 3 hours a week for a couple of months, then went into "maintenance", and I seem to remember I did maybe only one or two hours a week to "maintain". Does that sound about right to you? I can't seem to remember for sure and I'm trying to make plans for my exercise program for this spring.

03-28-2010, 05:01 PM	#426
Hoppinn Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,846 Gallery: Hoppinn Stats: 236/139/140 WOE: CALP & Exercise Start Date: March 3, 2008	Listen to your body, don't give up, and you will be staying with it just like everyone else! Callanetics, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours! I completed 1 hour! 2009: 23 hours 2010: 25 hours March goal: 14 hours 12 out of 14 completed!

03-29-2010, 07:02 AM	#429
Jigglebuster Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 390 Gallery: Jigglebuster Stats: 168/149/~145 5'7.5" wrist: 6.25" WOE: Organic and nothing packaged and 70% raw. Start Date: Callanetics : Aug 18 '09 then again: Mar 15 '13	1 hour of 10/10 = 14.5/16!

03-29-2010, 07:19 AM	#430
JayaD Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 21 Gallery: JayaD	15 hours completed for this month. Probably i will get in one more. Hope to see big changes next month.

03-29-2010, 07:53 AM	#431
bethm Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 397 Gallery: bethm Stats: 143/136.8/125 Start Date: 1/21/2013	Well, I had to take 3 days off after doing my first 10/10. Wow! I guess my short term goal for April will be to do 3 workouts a week and walk the other days. Thats reasonable, right? Princess: You've mastered Callenetics and have no muscle tone? That's really discouraging to me since I am hoping to find my muscle tone again with it. LOL. I'm in the same boat with about 10 lbs to lose and eat well already. I just ordered Evo. and CC. I hope others on here have found their muscles with them!

03-29-2010, 09:48 AM	#432
newmama10 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 25 Gallery: newmama10 Stats: PREGNANT (was 130 8 months ago) WOE: zone/ south beach ish... Start Date: March 7	Logging 13/15 hrs. I want to get evolution and cc but I dont know if I could do that pregnant. I only have a couple of weeks lefts so I can wait- but what do you guys think? If I have been fit this entire pregnancy (elliptical 5 hrs a week/ walk the dog 3 hrs a week/ callanetics 3 hrs a week) do you think I could sub out some of the ellipticalling for cc and some of the 10/10 for evo? Thanks!

03-29-2010, 10:26 AM	#433
CosmicGirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 306 Gallery: CosmicGirl WOE: BFC Start Date: Jan 2009	Still going strong although wierdly the exercises that used to be 'easy' for me (i.e. hips&behind, legs) have become harder and the exercises that used to be impossible (stomach, pelvis rotations) are now much more doable... Question: does anyone split the 10/10? I would like to do the warm-ups and stomach before I go to work and the rest when I return, but I am worried about lack of warm up in the evening. Any suggestions?

03-29-2010, 10:46 AM	#434
poopsie2223 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Rockies Posts: 1,300 Gallery: poopsie2223 Stats: 5'-8" - 209/197/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Since 1998 restarted 08/08/11	Didn't get time to do PM last night so I did it this morning. I'm at 9 1/3 of 10.

03-29-2010, 11:42 AM	#438
NorthernLight Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Finland Posts: 233 Gallery: NorthernLight Stats: 171/165/132	It's crazy again at work I hate it. I'm just too stressed to do anything tonight. Need to go to bed, but I'll try to get up early to do some exercises before work, maybe that'll help the day get better. BTW, I'm walking in loose clothes! It took me awhile, but I realized that I really need to tighten up my belt, or it's nothing more than decoration

03-29-2010, 04:17 PM	#439
Charlie-B Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bonham, Texas Posts: 74 Gallery: Charlie-B Stats: 2/11/10~SW197.4/179.8/127, Height 5'5" WOE: RAW & WHOLE Foods Start Date: Callanetics 3/21/10, Raw & Whole Foods 2/18/11	"BTW, I'm walking in loose clothes! It took me awhile, but I realized that I really need to tighten up my belt, or it's nothing more than decoration" NorthernLight Cool that is one of those Ah moments! So how many total hours of Callanetics have you done?

03-30-2010, 06:03 AM	#445
Jigglebuster Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 390 Gallery: Jigglebuster Stats: 168/149/~145 5'7.5" wrist: 6.25" WOE: Organic and nothing packaged and 70% raw. Start Date: Callanetics : Aug 18 '09 then again: Mar 15 '13	1 hour of CardioC = 15.5/16! Hmmm, I might actually make my goal.

03-30-2010, 10:13 AM	#446
poopsie2223 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Rockies Posts: 1,300 Gallery: poopsie2223 Stats: 5'-8" - 209/197/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Since 1998 restarted 08/08/11	9-2/3 of 10, almost there!

03-30-2010, 11:10 AM	#447
Mulberry32 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 237 Gallery: Mulberry32	10/10 yesterday. 2 mile walking dvd with upper and lower body toning intervals with bands. Substituted Evolution legs for lower body lunges and squats.

03-30-2010, 12:08 PM	#448
Charlie-B Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bonham, Texas Posts: 74 Gallery: Charlie-B Stats: 2/11/10~SW197.4/179.8/127, Height 5'5" WOE: RAW & WHOLE Foods Start Date: Callanetics 3/21/10, Raw & Whole Foods 2/18/11	Hey Jigglebuster, Thanks, yes I am listening! I need too! I wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed reading your Blog. I knew I felt a connection to you and now I know why! You have been through a lot in life and it has made you who you are. So thank you for being so kind and helping all of us find our way. Walked another 3 miles/54miles Done since 2/11/10 Callanetics, 10 Years Younger in 10 Hours! I completed 1 hour today! 2010: 8 hours March Goal: 10 hours 8 out of 10 completed!

03-30-2010, 01:01 PM	#450
poopsie2223 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Rockies Posts: 1,300 Gallery: poopsie2223 Stats: 5'-8" - 209/197/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Since 1998 restarted 08/08/11	Well, I'm almost at 10 hours of Callanetics and thought I'd give it a "review"... No, I don't look or feel 10 years younger but I do look and feel a lot better. Maybe 7 years? LOL. My legs are looking REAL good, muscles are tight, cellulite has almost disappeared, bumps and bulges gone and I've lost almost 2 inches on my thighs. I have a waist again, although I have a ways to go there. My tummy has definitely started to pull in, the silhoutte of my lower body no longer resembles a lumpy sack of potatoes. My arms are a bit tigther, my back hurts less (I have back problems) and my flexibility has increased A LOT. I'm not as happy as I could be with my behind, though. I'm doing AM/PM which does include the "peach" exercises but even though my strength has increased while doing them and I can now do the full count on these exercises, my butt still feels and looks pretty flabby. It has lifted somewhat, I think, but it it just feels and looks very gooshy still, especially in comparison to my upper thighs, which are like steel compared to what they were a few weeks ago. Anyone have this experience? That your butt seems to lag behind your results elsewhere? Or maybe I'm not doing the butt exercises right or something? I kind of doubt it, I am a real stickler for trying to understand the "form". Or maybe it's just that at age 54, my "peach" is going to take a lot more work to find under the gooshy pear? I do have more weight to lose, but it's mostly in my tummy and boobs, not my rear end.