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well 28 days ago,I decided to concentrate on my stomach,this being the foundation of my strength.
So I started my 30 day stomach routine,2 days to go and then I can take it up a notch,really looking forward to that.

for so far ..the changes I have experienced:

* my face looks younger
* skin looks more healthy
* appetite is smaller
* digest easier
* more energy
* neck looks longer
* right shoulder is much better
* chest lifted
* belly has pulled in and lifted
* I have dropped 2 dress sizes
* clothes fit looser
* My belly is much stronger.

today I decided to start my day with the hardest move first,I spread the routine out over my day.
I was amazed at how much stomach strength I had gained since yesterday.
Yesterday I had to pause and breath after each ten reps,today I could keep going.so that felt pretty great.

I am looking forward to tomorrows session.

Every day in every way I feel healthier,wealthier,trimmer and slimmer .
 
Congrats on your results! Could you explain your 30day tummy routine, what it entailed and such. I'm very interested, Thanks.
 
DAY 16 of my 30 day programme


good day everyone.

well today is day 29 for my stomach routine.
here's my routine:

when I first started,the reps were lower:

days 1-4

The underarm tightener was done sitting.It started at 25 reps and built up to 50 reps by day 4.
the underarm tightener:

* expands and stretches the chest
* tightens the underarms
* stretches the spine and pectoral muscles
* loosens and relieves tension in the neck and the areaq between the shoulder blades.

then onto :the waist away stretch.
Again this was done sitting.Started with 25 reps and built up to 50 by day 4.

* Stretches the waistline,spine,back of the shoulders and underarm area.
* reduces waist size

The neck relaxer:

2 repetitions.

* loosens the neck and shoulders
* stretches the spine
* keeps the neck area flexible

The neck relaxer 2:

2 reps.

* loosens the neck and shoulders
* stretches the spine
* increases the joint flexibility
* releases tension in the neck and between the shoulder blades

The bent knee reach

The bent knee reaches are intense.started with 25 reps,knees bent,up to 40 reps by day 4.
The idea to build the strength nice and gradual.
To check these out,I highly recommend you get yourself a callanetics boook and try them yourself,they are so powerful yet so gentle.

what they do:

* strengthen all four groups of the abdominal muscles
* lifts the breast/chest by strengthening the support muscles
* reduces tension in the neck and upper back
* reducing double chin and makes your neck appear longer
* assist in regulating elimination
* helps to control appetite
* helps lessen monthly discomfort for women.

so through out the days the impact of these movements got a little higher each and every day.
the days are broken into segments

days 1-4
days 5-9
days 10-16
days 17 -30

in fact I thought I was further than I was,I am at day 16 today.Just over half way there,I did think it had passed a little quickly.Hense the reason I needed to journal.
Each day I get up.I immediatley feel my belly to see if its any flatter,and sure enough it is.
My son told me today that my belly looks more healthy.
I have taken a picturefrom my view of my belly.I am not the most comfortable sharing pictures but I really want you to see my belly shaping up.They are not the best of pictures,but they will give you a general jist.
My belly has been an area in need of attention for quite a while.I am really happy to be giving it this amount of attention,



ok,I best go get started.
 
todays routine

Day 16

Underarm tightener: 75 reps
waist away stretch : 75 reps
Neck relaxer 1: 4 reps
Neck relaxer 2 : 4 reps
Bent knee reach : 100 reps
Single leg raises : 100 reps
Double leg raises : 100 reps
Both legs over : 50 reps
Neck to the side : 1 rep
Three quarter neck relaxer : 1 rep

lets GO GO GO
 
day 16 - my progress

Day 16

Underarm tightener: 75 reps - This felt much more natural today.My knees were bent and pelvis tucked easily.
waist away stretch : 75 reps - not as far over as yesterday,though movements were smaller and more controlled
Neck relaxer 1: 4 reps - very nice,my shoulder blade had a relieving crack and felt much more energised
Neck relaxer 2 : 4 reps - neck felt tiny bit stiff when my chin was to the chest,but quickly relived with this movement
Bent knee reach : 100 reps - couldn't round as much,but managed the hundred,movements nice and small.very energising
Single leg raises : 100 reps - Had to take regular breaks.Less tension in my neck,but some left to go.belly feels stronger
Double leg raises : 100 reps - legs felt much lighter.Though had to bend them slightly,yesterday they were straight.muscles working deeper
Both legs over : 50 reps - felt a really deep stretch in my outer legs today.
Neck to the side : 1 rep - very relieving,bit of less tension today
Three quarter neck relaxer : 1 rep - neck more relaxed today

Today I decided to complete my routine at the beginning of my day,this is because the movements feel less intense as they have over the last couple of days.
As I practised I focused on my outcome,how will I look?How will I feel.....

About a week ago,I threw out almost every piece of clothing.I then got myself a few outfits to wear especially for my transition.
When I have completed the 30 days,I will be going shopping :)
Keep your focus on your outcome,when you are training,keep a picture of the new you in your mind.
I must admit I look forward to seeing just how strong callanetics can make me,I have had tasters throughout the years,but never before have I followed it to such a deep level.

My goal is basically to give myself the gift of a dancers body,so I can then move into my dancer self using callanetics as my foundation.
However,I need to walk before I can run,so I decided to start with the core,the belly to me is the trunk of our tree...I am starting with the core of my body and working outwards.
Its strange isn't it,we don't feel like training,but there's a great feeling at the end of a training session.
I love that feeling,like another day towards my new sculpted self.

We must do that which we think we cannot do.
we must rise above all doubts
breakthrough old negative ways of thinking and being
we are strong
we are capable of doing anything that we desire.

I wish each of you the best of luck with your training today
you can do it

here's to the path of transformation...reinvention....
 
12 days to go

Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.
- Newt Gingrich

Difficult things take a long time, impossible things a little longer.
- Author Unknown

Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
- Thomas Edison

How long should you try? Until.
- Jim Rohn
 
day 18

"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can." ~Unknown~

"A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success." ~Unknown~



soaring eagle (underarm tightner): 70 reps

so with the soaring eagle -
* tighten your buttocks,curling up the pelvis
* bend your knees only slightly
* hold your arms slightly higher than before

the stronger your muscles get,the more you will be able to curl
up the pelvis.you will also be able to hold your arms straighter
and your elbows won't bend.

because you will be able to rotate
your arms and turn your wrists and hands further
you will be able to hold your arms higher whilst
standing straight.
This will work your muscles even deeper
and loosen the area betwwen your shoulder blades even more.




reaching rainbow (waist away stretch) : 70

*** curl up pelvis more***




sleeping pigeon (Neck relaxer) 1and 2: 4 reps

*** curl the pelvis more and straighten the legs***


golden light (Bent knee reach : 100 reps)


golden light 2 (Single leg raises : 100 reps)



golden light 3 (Double leg raises ): 100 reps


stretching cat (Both legs over ): 50 reps



listening tree (Neck to the side ): 1 rep



sleeping tree (Three quarter neck relaxer ): 1 rep
 
Hey Callan, welcome to the forums. Looks like you're getting settled in well. I'm glad to hear your program's had such success! Congratulations, and here's to the ongoing good results :party2:
 
NICE!!!!
Your are doing alot, and doing well.

what exsactly is an underarm tightener? Are you using an equipment?

And hey, I just started my journal today, so I'll be checking in also.

Let's do this thing!
Sweat Daily!
FF
 
Hey Callan - what a soothing presence you are. It is great to read of your progress and your extremely positive approach.

Best-
 
I really am not sure of the image of those exercises i wish you had a visual to show us, as it seems like it's doing wonders for you.
 
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