tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29729273873032239722023-06-20T21:06:05.218-07:00My Amazing Adventures to a Size 6ONE GIRL'S STORY OF HOW SHE BECAME A SIZE 6 WITH HEALTHY EATING AND CALLANETICSSuzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.comBlogger236125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-49067512633984747752009-09-01T22:13:00.000-07:002009-09-02T08:15:30.823-07:0030-Day Callanetics Challenge - Day 2I did SuperCallanetics for the first time today. It's a tough one! There are so many exercises for the hips and behind. I can see why it's supposed to work the fastest of all, but it's definitely an advanced tape.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-32576908442408429182009-08-31T17:10:00.000-07:002009-09-02T08:13:54.832-07:0030-day Callanetics Challenge - Day 1I've only done Callanetics twice in the past 10 days. I'm challenging myself to do it every day for the next 30 days. I know I'll lose inches, but I really need to make Callanetics a habit. I'm also going do the <a href="http://hundredpushups.com">100 pushups challenge</a>.<br /><br />Today, I completed Callanetics Evolution and Day 1 of the 100 pushups challenge.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-172514463598290142009-08-19T08:04:00.000-07:002009-08-19T08:06:26.260-07:00Quick Callanetics StomachCompleted Quick Callanetics Stomach. It's amazing to me how the pictures of people's progress by hour 19 that are on 10/10 are so accurate. It's amazing to think that such progress can be made in such a short period of time, but I'm definitely experiencing it for myself. It's so nice!Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-32414141188581938462009-08-17T15:18:00.000-07:002009-08-17T15:19:28.632-07:00Callanetics - Hour 14Hour 14 of Evolution done.<br /><br />I'm getting bored with Evolution. I find it more challenging than Callanetics 10/10, so I think I'm going to have to switch to Supercallanetics for a while. I don't want to stop my progress or reverse my results simply because I'm bored.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-8422510395228299472009-08-13T19:21:00.001-07:002009-08-13T19:23:45.204-07:00Callanetics - Hour 13I just finished Evolution. I really want to start doing an hour of Callanetics every day like I started out doing. I feel better when I do it daily and the results come faster.<br /><br />This weekend, I got a dress for my event at the end of September. I got it a size smaller. With the changes I had already had with 11 hours of Callanetics, I imagine I'll need a smaller size in another 6 weeks. I'd love to need it to be 2 sizes smaller, but we'll see...Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-56601055741802587932009-08-12T08:40:00.000-07:002009-08-12T08:43:05.864-07:00Callanetics - Hour 12I keep forgetting to post. Last night was the first time I've been able to get in a full workout. I was doing 20 minutes here and there every day for the week prior. Even just that little bit of time has been producing results. People are noticing a difference. My clothes are fitting much more loosely. It's really nice to see visible results so quickly. It makes it easier to stay motivated and keep working out when you can see results daily versus having to wait 6 weeks to notice a change.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-83869514008797213482009-08-05T17:58:00.000-07:002009-08-05T17:59:27.197-07:00Callanetics - Hour 11Another hour of Evolution done. I had to break it up into two parts because my muscles were so tired I couldn't stand after the leg exercises. It really worked deeply today!<br /><br />I'm thinking of getting Super Callanetics for something a little more advanced.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-31507263983485868582009-08-05T17:57:00.000-07:002009-08-05T17:58:16.603-07:00Callanetics - Hour 10I did it really late and couldn't finish again because I was falling asleep. This time I made myself go all the way through the stomach exercises since that's my main problem.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-88014836691967353472009-08-03T21:52:00.000-07:002009-08-03T21:53:35.651-07:00Callanetics - Hour 9Hour 9 of Evolution completed.<br /><br />I've missed the past couple of days. I forgot how good my back feels when I do the Callanetics. During one of the stretches, I felt all of the tension just ease away. It was a wonderful feeling.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-52345549924567920302009-07-31T21:47:00.000-07:002009-08-03T21:48:12.568-07:00Callanetics - Hour 8Hour 8 of Evolution completed. I had to stop when I reached the stomach exercises - I simply couldn't keep my eyes open any longer.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-14412345332910422972009-07-29T20:29:00.000-07:002009-07-29T20:31:54.327-07:00Callanetics - Hour 77 hours of Evolution done!<br /><br />My flexibility is really starting to improve. I'm also notice my face, neck and shoulders are a lot slimmer. My shoulder pronation is almost gone. My stomach is pulling in a little more and my thighs are starting to slim down.<br /><br /><br />breakfast: yogurt, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries<br />lunch: broccoli soup with walnuts and goat cheese, brie and black pepper panini<br />snack: almonds<br />dinner: molten chocolate cake, milk (nice and healthy :) )Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-33129339892374870662009-07-27T09:54:00.000-07:002009-07-27T10:05:17.181-07:00Callanetics - Hour 6Today, I put on a pair of pants that were tight on me last week. Today, they're loose. I wasn't expecting that!<br /><br />The saddlebag on one of my legs is completely gone. My waist is getting smaller. My abs in general are flatter. My obliques are starting to show - you know that line you can get down along the side of them? - it's there. My triceps are tightening up. My back is stronger and feels so much better. My shoulder pronation is disappering.<br /><br />And I haven't changed what I eat. Yesterday, I had raspberry creme brulee!<br /><br />When I first did Callanetics Evolution, I didn't like it all. I still have some issues with it - no counter so you don't know how fast you need to do the pulses, the moves don't flow together as easily as they do in 10/10, and such. But now, I love it! I'm seeing faster results with it than I ever saw with 10/10. It is more challenging and should only be done by someone after they've done 10/10 for a while because the instructions are better on 10/10. But the results I'm getting are truly amazing.<br /><br />You always here about how you can't spot reduce. Or you have to lose 10 pounds to lose a clothing size. Or you have to work out for a minimum of 1 hour 5-6 days a week and do a ton of cardio. Or you can only eat 1500 calories a day, or so many carbs, or low fat, or whatever.<br /><br />It's all so wrong!<br /><br />I've spot reduced with Callanetics. I'm easily fitting into pants I couldn't fit in before and I haven't lost a pound. I'm not doing Cardio - gosh, I'm just starting to be able to walk again - no bouncing around or running for me! I haven't counted a single calorie, fat gram, or carb. If I see it and want it, I eat it.<br /><br />Okay, I'm happy. I'm sure you can tell.<br /><br />Callanetics 10/10 has so many dramatic photos on it of how people have transformed their bodies in 19 hours. I can't wait to see what 19 hours brings to me!Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-15499300968785059222009-07-25T20:07:00.000-07:002009-07-25T20:09:32.974-07:00Still workingI keep forgetting to post.<br /><br />I did Evolution 4 days in a row and took yesterday off. My posture is really improving nicely. I can tell the left side of my body is tightening up faster than my right side - it must be stronger.<br /><br />My foot doesn't feel as good today. I think it's because I didn't do Callanetics yesterday. I really think it's been helping it.<br /><br />Off to do Evolution now.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-34321596621499450802009-07-21T16:24:00.000-07:002009-07-21T16:37:56.406-07:00Callanetics amazes me!I actually think <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Callanetics</span> is healing my foot. Call me crazy, but I really think it is.<br /><br />I was really hesitant to do <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Callanetics</span> yesterday, but I'm so tired of not being able to do anything that I did it regardless of what it might do to my foot. I can't believe I just said that. Me? Who has always hated to work out all my life? I actually wanted to work out.<br /><br />Well, I avoided any exercises yesterday that involved standing/sitting on my toes. But I did everything else. At the end, my foot felt more, well, relaxed. I can't think of any other way to describe it. I haven't had an ace bandage on it since. For the first time, there's been no pain or irritation.<br /><br />I just did <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">CardioCallanetics</span> again today. My foot feels like it's at about 90%. Yesterday, before working out I would have said it was only 60%. There's no pain. It's more flexible. I can almost walk on it. The bruise from where I hurt it has refused to go away, but now it's smaller.<br /><br />Does this mean that if I had just did <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Callanetics</span> over a month ago I wouldn't have needed a cast? Okay, maybe not. I couldn't even begin to put weight on my foot then. But there's no way my foot should be this good so fast. I'm supposed to need another 8 weeks for it to heal all the way. I'm dumbfounded.<br /><br />If that isn't enough, I just found out what I love the most about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Callanetics</span>. I get visible results right after doing a workout. I love looking at my stomach in the mirror and being able to tell it's smaller.<br /><br />I didn't measure before I started yesterday because I wasn't even sure I'd be able to get through the warm-up. Now, I really wish I had. Between my posture being tremendously better and the tightening that's now occurred, both in maybe 24 hours, I can really tell a difference. It looks like I've lost inches. I don't know if it is that many. But I'm happy. :)<br /><br />Now, I'm tempted to do <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Callanetics</span> every day for the next 8 weeks for an event I have coming up to see how much smaller I can get it. I'm tempted to do it every day just because my foot feels so good.<br /><br />Happy Happy Happy<br /><br /><br />Breakfast: whole milk plain yogurt, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries<br /><br />Lunch: provolone-avocado-tomato-artichoke heart <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">panini</span>, cucumber, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">canteloupe</span><br /><br />Dinner: lentil and barley soup<br /><br />Workout: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VEDHOQ?ie=UTF8&tag=energymanifee-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000VEDHOQ"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">CardioCallanetics</span></a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=energymanifee-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000VEDHOQ" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" width="1" height="1" />Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-67172385279105953892009-07-21T09:22:00.000-07:002009-07-21T09:26:26.250-07:00I'm backI sprained my foot really badly (it's amazing what can happen when you drop a book on your foot) and have had to take time off from pretty much all physical activity. My foot isn't completely healed, but I can now put some weight on it. I have gained a few inches over the weeks. I'm starting back with Callanetics. I still can't do a lot of the exercises, especially anything that bends the toes. Callanetics Evolution has more exercises that I can do, so I'm starting back with it. I did it for the first time in ages yesterday. My back, arms, hips, and butt are soooo sore today! I'm so glad it's already working.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-80260366022339351572009-05-11T07:55:00.000-07:002009-05-11T08:04:17.771-07:00I love surprises!I had the most amazing surprise on my doorstep - chocolate covered caramels from <a href="http://www.devilinanapron.com">Devil in an Apron</a> - made just for me.<br /><br />When Rob at <a href="http://www.devilinanapron.com">Devil in an Apron</a> heard that I found a bacon caramel in a non-bacon bag many months ago (packaging has been changed to correct this so you don't have to worry about the same thing happening to you), he graciously offered to make me my favorite candy - chocolate covered caramels.<br /><br />And let me tell you, they are so good! Truly, the best I've had.<br /><br />I think my favorites are the chocolate covered rose caramels and lavender caramels. It's amazing how the flowers bring out the flavors of the chocolate and the chocolate the flavors of the flowers. Everything is intensified into the most amazing taste experience!<br /><br />Rob also included some delicious jellies/gummies. I'm not sure what flavor they were (maybe citrus?).<br /><br />And to make things even better - Devil in an Apron is now available at <a href="http://devilinanapron.foodzie.com">foodzie</a> - so I no longer have to drive around to multiple Whole Foods stores, all of which carry different items, and none of which can keep Devil in an Apron in stock. <br /><br />Oh, happy day!Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-83656394995625866592009-03-19T19:47:00.000-07:002009-03-20T08:43:12.440-07:00March 19breakfast: toast with almond butter<br /><br />lunch: masala dosa, salad<br /><br />dinner: pecans, 2 tangerinesSuzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-21697893705995825932009-03-18T20:44:00.000-07:002009-03-20T08:46:50.414-07:00March 18breakfast: toast with smoked mozzarella<br /><br />lunch: steamed cauliflower, hummus, sauteed mustard greens<br /><br />dinner: veggie burger, fries<br /><br />workout: Callanetics 10/10<br /><br />My stomach is getting smaller! I think the time off was just what my body needed to start losing inches again.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-30944086084386659802009-03-17T20:40:00.000-07:002009-03-20T08:41:52.315-07:00March 17breakfast: granola<br /><br />lunch: kohlrabi and carrot slaw, hummus<br /><br />snack: strawberries<br /><br />dinner: kohlrabi and carrot slaw, cabbage salad, baked potatoSuzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-7582112904587051952009-03-16T19:50:00.000-07:002009-03-16T19:59:02.189-07:00March 16breakfast: apple, raw milk<br /><br />lunch: tom kha vegetable, thai iced tea<br /><br />dinner: broccoli soup with creme fraiche and toasted walnuts<br /><br />workout: Callanetics 10/10<br /><br />I feel so much better since I've started eating healthier again. It's amazing what a difference fruits and vegetables can make.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-33795793300960076732009-03-15T20:47:00.000-07:002009-03-16T19:50:42.787-07:00March 15breakfast: protein drink - strawberries, hemp seed, flax seed, almonds, raw milk<br /><br />lunch: dried apricots, garlic sauteed kale, steamed tofu<br /><br />dinner: broccoli soup, baked sweet potatoSuzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-75011082315791227502009-03-14T19:24:00.000-07:002009-03-15T08:09:37.194-07:00Errands galorebreakfast: vegetarian quesadilla loaded with zucchini, swiss chard, and tomatoes<br /><br />lunch: black bean tamale<br /><br />snack: strawberries<br /><br />dinner: toast with stewed apricots<br /><br />Organic strawberries appeared at the farmer's market today. Even though they're the first of the season, they still taste amazing. Whole Foods has been trying to sell some pretty pathetic mostly yellow organic strawberries for weeks (Haven't they ever heard of quality? Guess making a buck is more important than anything.). It's nice to finally see great produce and signs that spring is starting.<br /><br />Spent the day running errands. About 8 hours of them. Crazy! Glad that today was a rest day for Callanetics. It was nice to just sit and doing nothing for a few minutes tonight.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-18000161639318831982009-03-13T20:02:00.000-07:002009-03-15T08:04:57.333-07:00Day 3 Completebreakfast: granola with raisins<br /><br />lunch: salad, hummus<br /><br />dinner: fried egg, steamed broccoli<br /><br />workout: Callanetics 10/10<br /><br />3 days done! I've now done the minimum number of days in a row you're supposed to do when you take a week or more off from Callanetics. It's nice to be taking some time for myself again. Granted, there has been a moment when working out wasn't my first choice, but I'm glad I did it because the results are worth it.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-13213548049330361922009-03-12T20:58:00.000-07:002009-03-15T08:05:37.786-07:00Day 2 Completebreakfast: buckwheat granola with raisins<br /><br />lunch: roasted vegetables, Tuscan chard soup<br /><br />dinner: broccoli soup with goat cheese and walnuts, sauteed apples<br /><br />workout: Callanetics 10/10<br /><br />2 days down! It feels great to be working out again. Callanetics is so nice and relaxing. I like that I can even do it at the end of the day and have no problems going to sleep.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972927387303223972.post-8041167378138604362009-03-11T23:39:00.000-07:002009-03-12T14:41:11.242-07:00Day 1 Completebreakfast: protein drink - banana, raw milk, hemp seed, almonds, flax seed, carob<br /><br />lunch: tuscan swiss chard soup<br /><br />dinner: roasted vegetables with riccotta salata, scrambled egg<br /><br />workout: Callanetics 10/10<br /><br />One day of Callanetics and healthy eating done. It's kind of nice to think of it as being a third of the way to the finish line.Suzanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505319643205819880noreply@blogger.com0