Wednesday, December 31, 2008

December 31

breakfast: granola

lunch: roasted cauliflower and broccoli, lentil salad

dinner: pizza bomba, chocolate pot de creme

workout: Callanetics 10/10

Pizza bomba is just amazingly delicious. But then again, when isn't fried food tasty?

Things are beginning to quiet down. I haven't posted much for the past week or so, but I've been doing Callanetics every other day. It's nice just to be able to stretch and move my body. It just feels so much better.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

December 30

breakfast: granola

lunch: atter kik, vegetable wat

dinner: baked sweet potato, roasted cauliflower and broccoli, custard

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

December 23

breakfast: pear, beaufort

lunch: huevos rancheros, salad

dinner: cranberry beans, baked potato, broccoli, passionfruit

workout: Callanetics 10/10

I've switched to workout out every other day. It's nice to have a couple of days off a week now, especially as the holidays come closer and the weather gets colder. I think my body enjoys have the days off. I'm seeing more changes in my legs, hips, and back.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Do Nothing Day

breakfast: vegetarian sope

snack: pecan pie larabar

lunch: salad, brown rice pasta with marinara sauce and mozzarella

dinner: cereal

It was so nice not to workout today. A bit strange, but nice. I am glad I did Callanetics for 19 days in a row. I used to never exercise, hated in fact. So to do such a big committment, to put up with the soreness, and to be maybe half a clothing size from a size 6 is amazing to me. I started this blog less than six months ago at a size 12. I'm almost at my goal. I'm really in awe that it's happened and that it's been so fast and easy. There were some setbacks along the way where I couldn't work out because I messed up my back and what not. But I'm here now. The finish line is so clearly in sight. I don't know or care how long it takes because I know I'll get there.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Callanetics - Day 19

breakfast: cream of brown rice with toasted cashews, raw milk

snack: apple

lunch: sushi, gomae

dinner: cereal

workout: Callanetics 10/10

Today's the last day of the 19-day Callanetics bootcamp. It's so nice to be done. However, it's going to be a bit strange not to workout tomorrow because it's starting to become a habit. I'm sure that's a good thing because it will make it easier to be consistent with workouts.

Doing 19-days of Callanetics is tough, especially during the holidays. It's a big time committment, but it does work. I can tell my body has changed and my form has gotten better. You don't have to do 19 consecutive days to get visible results, but Callan is right that 19 hours of Callanetics can produce big changes.

My friend, who I did this challenge with, has lost over 3 dress sizes. That's over a size a week that she's lost. And she's only lost 2 pounds. She's wearing clothes she hasn't worn in years, clothes she never thought she'd wear again. Best of all, she hasn't changed a single thing about how she eats.

It's hard to imagine why people slave away for hours in the gym and starve themselves on diets when you can transform your body in less than an hour a day with Callanetics.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Callanetics - Day 18

breakfast: oatmeal, apple, raw milk

lunch: tofu, broccoli, brown rice

dinner: pasta primavera

workout: Callanetics 10/10

I think 19 consecutive days of Callanetics would be a great way to prepare for bathing suit season. It's definitely a lot shorter than the weeks people usually prepare, and based upon my results, it works even better. You know all those dramatic photos on the 10/10 dvd, they're true. I've noticed similar changes in my body in the past 19 days. It's quite nice.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Callanetics - Day 16

breakfast: gluten-free bagel, raw milk

lunch: sauteed cabbage and carrots, brown rice pizza

dinner: steamed vegetables, lemon herb tofu, millet

workout: Callanetics 10/10

I really like the definition I'm starting to get in my arms. They've never looked this nice. Who knows what the next 3 days has in store?

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Callanetics - Day 16

breakfast: egg in purgatory

lunch: vegetable soup

dinner: tofu rice ball, greens

workout: Callanetics 10/10

I can really tell I've gotten stronger. The muscles in my back, arms and legs feel so completely different. It's really nice.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Callanetics - Day 15

breakfast: ginnger-egg drop soup

lunch: tofu rice ball, pickled vegetables

dinner: cereal, apple

workout: Callanetics 10/10

I'm actually posting two days in a row. Wow! That's pretty good for this month. I know it was the norm until recently and it will become the norm again, but to have managed it is quite impressive to me.

4 more workouts to go!

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Callanetics - Days 12-14

Sorry to everyone who has been trying to follow these posts about doing 19 straight days of Callanetics. I've read all of your messages. I'm still doing the 19 days. I've just been incredibly busy lately between birthdays, holidays, work, everything...posting has just taken a backseat.

I'm really glad there are only 5 days to go. It'll be nice to have an extra hour on day 20. Doing Callanetics for this many days does produce results. I'm so close to my goal (size 8's are loose now) that my results are slowing down now, but I'm getting a lot more muscle definition and posture improvements. I'm really happy with how things are going. This has definitely been worth it. If you can find the time to do Callanetics for 19 days in a row, go for it. If not, you can still get amazing results doing it 3-4 times a week. Whoever said you can't spot reducer was wrong.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Callanetics - Day 11

breakfast: 2 pears

lunch: lentil soup

dinner: egg in purgatory, greens with garlic

workout: Callanetics 10/10

My food today looks so meager. I had very little hunger, but I did eat high quality so that makes me feel good.

8 more days of Callanetics to go. I'm not sure that 19 consecutive days of Callanetics is the best way to go. I think the body needs a break in there not only for the muscles to rest, but to encourage it to tighten up a little more.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Callanetics - Day 10

breakfast: cream of rice cereal with apricots and toasted cashews, raw milk

lunch: lentil soup

snack: 2 pears

dinner: pasta primavera

workout: Callanetics 10/10

I can't believe this is only day 10. This month has been so absolutely crazy. With everything that's happened, I'd ordinarily have skipped a couple of days, but my friend drastically needs to lose weight and if doing Callanetics every day with her for 19 days helps, then it's worth it. She's gone down almost a clothing size already without changing how she eats. She also has a lot to lose so I imagine she'll lose the first couple of sizes pretty quickly. At least it's great motivation for her to keep going. Also, the workout doesn't have all the jumping and stuff that many cardio programs do, so it's easier on her joints.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Callanetics - Day 9

breakfast: ginger-egg drop soup

lunch: tofu and carrot scramble, avocado maki

snack: pear

dinner: lentil soup

workout: Callanetics 10/10

Callanetics - Days 7 & 8

I've been too busy to post much lately. I've now completed 8 continuous days of Callanetics. Definitely noticing a lengthening and overall slimming of entire body from head-to-toe. Working out for so many days in a row isn't easy, especially this time of year, but it's definitely producing visible results.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Callanetics - Days 5 & 6

Working out so many days in a row is starting to get easier. I think my body is adjusting and getting in the groove. I'm actually starting to get some definition in my arms. That's really a shocker to me because there was a time when I thought Callanetics wasn't much of an upper body workout. It's really proving me wrong.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Callanetics - Day 4

breakfast: cream of brown rice with toasted cashews and dried apricots

lunch: honey-lime marinated carrots, pickled cucumbers, pasta with pepper

dinner: vegetable soup

workout: Callanetics 10/10

I'm tired today. I wonder why. I'm guessing the tiredness will go away as my body gets used to working out every day. We'll see...

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Callanetics - Day 3

breakfast: granola

lunch: 1/2 egg salad sandwich, carrots

snack: apple

dinner: brown rice cream

workout: Callanetics 10/10

I'm really liking the changes I'm seeing in my obliques. They're really starting to get some nice definition.

One thing doing this bootcamp has really shown me is how much easier, yet intense, Callanetics becomes the longer you do it. I'm so much better at relaxing with every move than when I first started all those months ago. It really allows me to work mucles much more intensely and deeply. I can only imagine that this means that if you ever took an extended time off from Callanetics that when you started again not only would your muscles be a lot sorer, but your results would come even faster.

I wish Callan was still putting out books, etc. so that I could get more info on exactly how Callanetics works - the theory and science behind it.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Callanetics Day 2

breakfast: buckwheat granola

lunch: kitsune soba, sauerkraut

dinner: open-face gf peanut butter-broccoli sandwich, raw cheddar

workout: Callanetics 10/10

I'm wiped from everything I did yesterday. Still got in a workout today. It's managed to wipe me out even more. It's 5:30 but I feel like going to bed. My arms, back, and legs are feeling tonight's workout. Interesting to see what the next 17 days will bring. I realized today I should have measured before starting, but as usual I didn't. At least the results of Callanetics are so visually obvious it doesn't matter. Size 6 here I come!

Monday, December 1, 2008

Callanetics - Day 1

breakfast: gluten-free pancakes, raw milk

lunch: falafel salad

dinner: gluten-free peanut butter toast

workout: Callanetics 10/10

Today is the first day of the 19 day Callanetics bootcamp. I have to admit that if I hadn't agreed to do this with my friend, I wouldn't have worked out today. Between doctor appointments, taking my mother to the airport, and a myriad of other things, I would have just gone to bed without doing a bloody thing. So, I guess this bootcamp is just as good for me.