Fitness & Exercise

Have you commemorated your weight loss by running the Paris Marathon or climbing a mountain? Or are you rewarding yourself with a dream vacation? Or maybe you've become an adrenaline junkie after surgery, skydiving or bunjee jumping all over the world? I'm researching a magazine article for travelgirl magazine about WLS, especially Lap-Band, a subject near and dear to me since I was recently banded. The overall story will be about women working to make their dreams come true and how WLS has made some of those dreams even more accessible. It's possible that I may want to interview you for my article, whether you're in process or have already achieved your goal. Pleas…

Have you commemorated your weight loss by running the Paris Marathon or climbing a mountain? Or are you rewarding yourself with a dream vacation? Or maybe you've become an adrenaline junkie after surgery, skydiving or bunjee jumping all over the world? I'm researching a magazine article for travelgirl magazine about WLS, especially Lap Band, a subject near and dear to me since I was recently banded. The overall story will be about women working to make their dreams come true and how WLS has made some of those dreams even more accessible. It's possible that I may want to interview you for my article, whether you're in process or have already achieved your goal. Pleas…

Hello! I have had my Band since May 2007 and I've lost 140lbs. I've just started excercising again and I've noticed that I have a difficult time eating after a workout. It seems my band is extremely tight. Does this happen to anyone else?

I was just wondering if anyone goes to Planet Fitness in Langhorne, PA

Help- I have been stuck with my weight for a while now. I am walking about 3.5 miles a day and getting anywhere between 1200 and 1400 calories a day. Also, when I walk it is more of a reacewalk, and I have taken up doing Zumba and other fitness classes in the evening. I burn about 700 calories a day. What should I do? I am tired of hearing that I am gaining muscle. How much muscle am I going to gain? Thanks-

I just joined Curves. Seems to be wonderful. Has anyone else tried it and if so, did it help your weight loss? I need somewhere easy to start and that seems to be a great place.

Just curious. Personality? His or her physical shape? Certifications? Would it matter to you if he or she used to be obese? If he or she had WLS of some type? Or is it just whoever happens to be working at the gym at the moment?

Does anyone have a personal trainer? Please tell me about it. How often do you meet with your trainer? What do you do with them? Approx. how much does it cost? What was your fitness level before the trainer? Any suggestions for questions to ask a potential personal trainer? I have some concerns that maybe some of you can help me with. 1. I am not fit at all. I see shows like the biggest loser and I am terrified by what I see. Do they start out slow and let you build up gradually? 2. I am having alot of trouble with my hips lately and my back. Can this be worked around? 3. I am really good at avoiding and not acknowledging things I don't like. I fear that if a tra…

although i waddle/shuffle more than run, i'm getting there.

Hey bandster rock stars!! I am looking for suggestions/motivation/etc on getting my booty to the gym. I am a low BMI'r and exercise is going to be crucial for me-- I am already off to a sloooowww start. I work ALOT of hours (am the branch manager so I don't have much of a choice) in a high stress career and just cannot get myself to the gym. At the end of the day (who knows what time that is-differs every day-usually after it is dark) I cannot even face going to the gym. It is all I can do to walk to my car. Also- when I have gone after work before it wakes me up and I have problems (more than usual) getting to sleep. The opposite is also true-I do have ins…

I am TRYING to work out daily, but for one reason or another, it's more like 4 days a week... some times 5. How do you do it? How often? I can go swimming daily, but often can't make it. I usually swim 30-45 minutes, about once a week getting in 60 minutes. I'm not doing anything else.

For those of you that exercise regularly now, how long did it take for it to become routine? I mean, how long did it take for the exercise to not feel completely out of your realm of reality? I am struggling with this, so any ideas on how to get to that point would be great.

For those of us who exercise a lot-has anyone asked their Dr. or nutritionist about whether or not 800-1000 calorie per day is healthy with the amount of exercise you do? If so, what was the response? Are the dietary guidelines set up for those who will not be exercising as intensely? I am just concerned about whether I am getting what my body needs to handle the intensity-I am doing a lot of muscle/strength work and the books I read have much to say about diet (make sure you eat and do not starve yourself). They tend to recommend not going below 1500-1700 calories per day. Do you think that there is an expectation that many of us will not exercise and so the calorie…

As some of you know, I have been a "workout warrior" since my banding in late Aug 2007. I haven't had many problems with my workouts. I've lost 135 lbs in that time period and cut my bf% from almost 34% to 17.5%. I circuit train mainly for my workouts. 3 circuits each workout, split upper body and legs and do each 2/wk. I start with 7 reps and increase by 1 rep each week until I get to 12 reps, a 6 wk cycle. Then, week off and start all over with increased weights and different exercises for each body part. Also, I do at least 50 minutes of cardio on days that I work and 65-95 minutes of cardio on days off. Lately, I've been giving myself 1 day off from exercis…

HATE EXERCISE!!!! Anyone from the Northwest Illinois suburbs need an exercise partner? Found I can't do it alone. Banded in Jan. 08 exercised maybe 1x a week since then. Lost a total of 32 lbs. ...

Hi! I am currently doing 150 minutes of excercise a day. It just is the amount that feels right to me in terms of raising my energy level. BUT, I once read that after a certain point, there is a "law of diminishing returns" when it comes to excercise - meaning that more does not add anything to cardiovascular health or weight loss. Does anyone know at what level more excercise is just pointless? 150 minutes seems excessive to me (although I love it when I'm doing it) but I'm losing really slowly. (and yes, I do track calories, am following nutritionist recommendations, but am not at my "sweet spot" yet. I have a fill set up in 2 weeks.) So, here are my questions: 1)…

I am thinking about getting a treadmill as exercise for me is pretty tough. I have some medical issues and feel the treadmill will be easier on my body. I have heard so many stories about people getting them and never using them. I know this is something I had to do on my own and I want to do it, just want some input from you guys. They are not cheap and I just want to make sure I am making the right choice for me. :rolleyes2: Thanks in advance! :thumbup:

can anyone give me some ideas on using house hold items for weight training, like i have heard to use Soup cans... (i just don't have the money right now to buy dumbells) someone told me instead of doing that - to get the resistance bands. is there a website that will show me how to do some for beginners and people with serious back problems. thanks

I'm asking here first because I'm still trying to figure this one out - not sure whether to ask my lapband doc or my regular GP. Often, when I walk in the morning or afternoon, I will get an excrutiating pain in my lower abdomen, just at the waistline on the right side. It only seems to be triggered by walking - I do crunches, weight work, doesn't seem to bother it. It's like something is trying to claw its way into my belly. Since it happens when I'm moving I'm leaning toward the fact that it's a muscle-related pain, and I know the hip bone is connected to ... something :eek:, but what the heck?? Anyone had the same thing happen? It is only since the surgery, whi…

Anyone have any good tricep exercises that will work for a beginner? My arms are really looking bad. Even my flab has flab! I need some suggestions on a good exercise and how many reps, what weights, etc. I also have a bad right shoulder so I have to be careful of that. Thanks for any suggestions. Leigh

has anyone ever felt this? i work with a trainer and yesterday he had me sitting on the floor on my butt with my knees up to my chest and going side to side with a medicine ball. well all of a sudden i started getting this weird pain in my left side and then i could feel like something hitting my ribs and bumping across them?? so i feel like it's over where the actual band is?? do you think that's possible?? i called my doctor and he said it sounded like it was probably a muscle rubbing up against my ribs and it my band wouldn't be in the way of anything?? i'm kinda confused...i kinda feel like it's the band??

Hello all you DFW'ers! I know there's lot's of us out there, and I hope you'll read this thread. I've just started training for the White Rock Lake marathon taking place this December. We've got a little over 6 months to train, and that should be plenty of time (well, I think at least!). I've lost about 50lbs with my band (so far), and to be honest, the first 50 was pretty easy. I didn't exercise much at all, and the weight just sorta "fell off". Well, those days are O-V-E-R! I'm finding exercise is the only way I will get the rest of this weight off (about 40-50 more to go), and what better way to do it than train for a marathon? From what I've read, you will lo…

How much weight training should we be doing? I'm shooting for 2 times a week (along with my cardio of course). Does that sound about right? Also, it's better with low weight, high reps for toning right? I don't want to get all muscular! Thanks everyone!

HELP! Second inquiry. Has anyone used the Slendertone EMS belt to reduce their ABS/STOMACH/WAIST? Is it safe for lap band users? For those who do not know what EMS is (as I didn't when I first was introduced to the concept) it is a exercise system approved by the FDA that uses electronic pulses to contract musles which in turn helps you to reduce inches. I havn't tried it yet as I am a little wary since the belt goes right across my stomach.

i just bought dance dance revolution on the wii for my daugher, and i worked out to it today. IT was pretty awesome. It has a workout mode and i burned 100 calories ( so it said ) lol doing about 20 minutes worth of dancing. Has anyone used this before. Its sure alot of fun and seems to give me a good workout since im using my arms and legs. jumping and etc. Id definatly like to hear comments.

I went kayaking for the first time in YEARS this past weekend. I am finally small enough, agile enough and flexible enough to get in and out of the kayak. My husband was SO HAPPY. Not only that, but we paddled for three hours. I thought for sure I was going to be sore as hell the next day and I wasn't at all. All those water aerobics classes with the webbed gloves and foam dumb bells really paid off!!! I'm ecstatic. Didn't catch one fish, but I don't even care. I had a glorious day! :biggrin:

September has officially ended, as has our exercise thread. So here's one for October. Anyone want to join me for some accountability?

I have heard of folks wearing compression garments (Spanx, Wonder Unders) while wearing regular clothes but how about while exercising? Im having some very embarrassing problems with extra, hanging skin. It slaps while Im running or doing certain exercises. Not only does it make an audible sound it kind of hurts and rubs. Plus I look just wonderful bouncing/jiggling around. I do have Nike running tights and Under Armour shorts but it's just not enough. HELP Am I the only one with this problem? Any suggestions for garments or where to purchase one? Im about half way through my journey and have another 60 lbs more to lose before thinking about PS. Thanks

Hi all, I am down almost 70 pounds and have really started to notice my arm flab and my thighs. Any exercises or videos anyone can recommend to help me out with these two "problem" areas or suggestions would be most appreciated!! Couldn't hurt to get some pointers on the tummy area as well. Has anyone tried the Biggest Loser DVDs? I do have a treadmill and walk as much as I can on this. Thanks all!! Hope

I particiated in my first half-marathon this last September. It was amazing to be able to actualy finish 13.1 miles. I want to do more half-marathons and my goal is to do a full marathon in the fall of 2009. I am going to do the Rock N Roll half-marathon in Seattle, WA in June. Here is there web site if you want to check it out http://www.rnrseattle.com/ I would love to get some people together and do it together. I currently just walk them but would like to eventually work up to doing some running too. If anyone is interested let me know. Crystal 340/233/160 Banded April 2007

Believe it or not, this was HUGE for me! I got a membership through a job I had that offered serious discounts at 24 hour fitness. I have the delux plan, which is any day, any location in the state... at a super low price. Because of this, I haven't canceled, despite the fact that in FOUR YEARS I have not set foot in the gym! Yes it was a HUGE waste of money for 4 years, but I knew if I canceled and wanted to join on my own later, it would be triple or quadruple the price...(I'm paying less than 20 a month!) Well, I have been swimming like a maniac- and paying to go to the public pool despite the fact that there is a pool at the gym! I didn't want to go to the gym …

So I've always wanted to do something like that. I do hate to run, but I love to bike and swim so I could put up with the running to get the other two. But I have no idea where to begin. Right now I walk around my neighborhood a couple of days a week and bike in the gym 2x a week (30 minutes each, around 5.5 miles, average heart rate 120-ish). I don't swim much at all. There's a pool in our community but they turn off the heat in Oct. and it's tiny and weirdly shaped so it's not good for lap swimming. No pool at the gym (it's the free gym at work). I do other, non-related, exercise as well. I did find this site: BeginnerTriathlete.com - Triathlon Training for Beginn…

Some of us had a challange going on nikeplus.com that just ended. I would like to start another one and wanted to see if any of my fellow LBT bansters would like to join me:thumbup::regular_smile: I set the challange for 45 days since we are half way through October. I will start one up and if you would like an invite PM me or post a reply for an invite!! It's a great way to stay motivated and get those miles in!!! Huggie Bear

I was just wondering if anyone just does exercise at home and have lost the weight? It is getting cold here where I live and would like to start back losing the weight, but I have time constraints with school and working 2nd shift. Money is a factor as well, so I just cannot go and buy a treadmill or something.

howdy ya'l! i was just thinking of joining curves but wanted to know if anyone who has had the lapband sugery had any problems after joining (port pain, n/v) ? want a few oppions before joining winter coming up and i need to find a place to get this lazy body moving so i can see thepounds come off like they "use to" in the begaining.:thumbup:

it can be road cycle, mountain biking, comfort, whatever your fancy!!! Good place to post upcoming bike rides or events or just to chat about riding.... if you are interested...introduce yourself.... I am Traci, I am from Indiana and I have been riding for about a year. Upgraded from a Hybrid to a road bike in May.....

....you leave you house on Long Island (elevation about 5' above sea level) and go to the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado (elevation 14,000' plus). I was really huffing and puffing up there. Good think I am supposed to get banded next month. There has to be a lot less of me before I take up mountain climbing.http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/modern/blink.gif

I just want to say that i had my lap band surgery march 26th 2008 and so far have lost 70 pds!! For the past month i have been going to curves and that has got to be the best decision i have ever made! The success to weight lose is not to diet because we all know diets dont work! I'ts all about change,, changing our bad habits and getting out of our comfort zones! So that is why i joined Curves! So if anyone hasnt tried it cause their not sure about it ,, im saying its wonderful and im not the type of person that likes to be out where their is alot of people but at curves i feel at home!! Curves has a saying 'NO MIRRORS NO MEN'!! And i like that i dont have to worry abou…

From nothing to 30 minutes in 8 weeks Whatever your level of fitness you should comfortably be able to build from nothing to running continuously for 30 minutes in the space of eight weeks. All you need to do is make a commitment to run at least three times a week and follow this simple run/walk programme which will gradually ease you towards the goal. A few things to bear in mind: Allow at least a day between runs when you begin. If in doubt, slow down. You should be able to hold a conversation while you run. Respecting your body is the best route to progression. Walk purposefully, and be strict with your run/walk timings. Don’t be afraid to repeat a …

I'm still going through my 6 month waiting period before I get approved and hopefully will be ready by October or November. My question is - everyone says that after surgery, you should do alot of walking to get rid of the gas. How much walking per day are we talking about?

I might have posted this before- sorry. When you exercise do you add in calories to still meet your target calorie intake? If I am trying to eat 1000 calories, and lose 500 calories from exercise, should I add an extra 500 calories to fulfill my calorie goal? The RN at the office said no, but I haven't talked to the dietician about it. I kind of think I should! Some days after exercise and eating, I am getting in less than 300 calories. :thumbup: (I am feeling quite restricted now, and can easily get in 600-800 calories, but beyond that is difficult. I am eating pretty small amounts of food - 1/4-1/2 cup. The days I get in more are the days I eat chocolate! Oop…

...I purchased a new Health-O-Meter scale 2 months ago and, quite frankly, its a piece of crap. There was a 6 lb. difference in a period of 30 minutes this morning when I got on and last week my son "lost" 17 lbs. in 3 days. Does anyone know what kind of scales the doctors use or recommened one that is accurate?

I really want to do stuff in my house right now with the season. I walk the dog many times a day since I've been working from home, and the two days I headed to school last week requires a ton of walking around campus. I did those Carmen Electra videos in high school. Fun, yeah...but surprisingly they got old really really quick. I tried this 'Salsa Cardio' workout I got from Walmart and I couldn't even do it! I also ordered The Girls Next Door workout which was prety cute and fun, but they made is more for fans of the girls instead of an actual workout since you have to listen to them tell their little stories during the workout. Anyone know a fun video that's not s…

I've been reading soo much of this forum trying to decide if this is the right thing for me (as some of you might know). Exercise and good eating seems to be the key, but I read that ppl cheat, you know drink with meals or eat the wrong things or don't really exercise... WHY?? You've gone through all the pain and tears for year and now the surgery, gosh if I end up getting this done, this is drastic for me and ain't nothing gonna stop me from committing to it. I've already started my exercise, I know, only this week, but for this week, I go walking once a night for 30mins (at the moment physically I feel like that is all I can handle, although truthfully I think I could…

Hey, I am 6 days post op. I have been walking up and down my hall and twice this week on campus. I want to start working out, but am still way way sore. I think the surgery was a little harder on me than what I had heard, but I am dealing :wink2:. I want to be exercising. I usually use comcast on demand since they have free videos! Is there something I can do that is super low key and won't really mess w/ m abdomen? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm almost 7 months post-op. For the first 4.5 for 5 months, my exercise was great -- walking, cycling, swimming, weights, Wii Fit, the works. At least 5 days a week, for an hour each time. Brilliant, right? Anyway, I've had a very stressful couple of months (completing my post-graduate studies) and my exercise has virtually disappeared. I'm having a lot of trouble getting back into a routine - I'll walk for 2 days, then skip a day, then just fall right off the wagon. I'm trying to give myself "tough love" in my head, but even that's not working anymore. I don't know if tough love is the answer for me. Does anyone have a tried and tested way of getti…

I tried this for the first time tonight and it was so fun! I totally recommend it! You do it in the deep end so you tread Water and you're moving the whole time! You wear a little floatie belt around your waist, so no sinking!

Knowing myself, I am not going to exercise unless I join a gym, health club, something. That is just me. I know if I spend the money I will use it. Pathetic I know, but I am being honest. Can anyone offer opinions on which one to join. I have contacted Curves, Snap Fitness and there a few private health clubs in my area. Just wanted people's opinion on what worked best for them. Thanks.

Hi all anyone out there know what you need to do to get qualified throu kaiser I have just start I have don the Nutri. and my psych, apnea are next month i will see my pcp next week to see if you will referr me to bariatic surgury department I live in hayward I think I can go to richmond or fremont any one out there could you give me your advice on what to do and if you know what the qualifications are for kaiser

I spotted this article on a side bar on my online news this morning: Fancy footworkFitFlop fitness craze. Their website is here: The FitFlop Anyone tried them? Is it all hype or does it make a difference?