Fitness & Exercise

I feel like an idiot am nearly 46 and cannot ride a bicycle,never riden one. I have seen the bike shop with an adult one outside,but you tend to see only mentally disadvantage people on them. I am so tempted to get one though,but think I live in a major city, and we have to wear helmets whilst riding and then I would look real silly. Got to look into body combat classes or something else I suppose, just envious reading about all the bicyle bits on here.

I dont like to work out but under the circumstances, it is necessary. I can accept that and honestly, it is not all that bad. I get to put the kiddos in the child care area at the YMCA, plug into my mp3 and listen to some tunes. I get to be ALONE. It helps that the Y has little flat panel tv's at all the machines. So, I have failed at committing to working out before so this time I decided to do it differently. I only do 30 minutes. Granted, I go more often and I total about 3 hours a week at the gym but I only 'make' myself commit to 30 minutes. I actually look forward to it.

I was just banded on 3/31. I have a membership to a gym, but last week I went to my regular doctor because I was having some problems with my knee popping. There's no pain, but until I find out for sure what's going with my knee I can't really do a lot of walking. My knee cap is supposedly not lining up correctly, so it's popping and has caused some other problems. I've had x-rays done so hopefully I'll find out the outcome soon and it won't be something that requires surgery. So, that being said, suggestions on some types of exercises that I can do. I'm ready to start exercising because I'm feeling better, but I don't have access to a pool and walking even with th…

I have never been a big fan of exercise but I plan on getting into the groove of it because I refuse to fail at the band. I have been walking 1-2 miles since my surgery 5 days ago. I know it's not alot but I know I have to do something. I was hoping that there was another girl on here that was in my situation that has succeeded. I am pretty sure I am gonna need some weight training along with the cardio to tighten up some of this flab.. but I am not the type to walk into a coed gym and just pick up weights and start doing my own thing. Could someone recommend a gym preferably for girls with female trainers that wont look down on someone that hasn't been in the swing …

I have a question for all the runners. Recently i have been upping my exercise and feeling great, i'm feeling full of energy and i'm actually enjoying my workouts. But once i get out there i start wanting to do more and more, but the thing is i got a herniated disc since i was 16 and i was told not to do any type of exercise besides swimming or walking. Last year the herniated disc popped out again and i had to stop any exercise for around 6 months. Now it has healed but my left leg is still a bit weak(i am hoping it will get better in time). At the moment i am biking 30 minutes a day(it's a bike for people with back problems), doing some weight lifting for my arms and …

Has anyone tried or considered getting involved in Pilates? I just order a pilates machined from QVC Saturday. It looked great and seemed to be everything I need to substitute for me not being able to get to the gym on a regular basis. Tell me what you all think!:biggrin:

I was wondering if this is happening to anyone else. In the past 2 weeks, everytime I come home from a workout and eat within 2 hours of that work out I have major PBing problems. I can't keep any food down, not even liquids. The rest of the time I can eat whatever I want in modest amounts. I will be seeing my DR. for my 2nd fill on Wed. so I will ask him but just wondering if anyone else has had similar experience

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If you’re anything like me, you wouldn’t consider exercising your favorite pastime. In fact, some people downright hate exercising. However, exercising is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle, and without it you definitely will not be able to lose weight. There are certain tips, however, for learning to love exercising, even if you truly hate it. First, try finding some exercises that you like to do. Of course, you should work out all of your body, but if you absolutely hate doing one kind of exercise, then look for another to take its place. You don’t have to do crunches to strengthen your core muscles. You don’t have to do lunges to work out y…

I workout, and follow the band rules. I'm constantly cold at night. I live in vcr bc and its around 8 C which is cold for this time of year. Could it be the weight loss, or not enough food. I eat about 1100 calories a day, but on the on the odd day only about 800. I'm trying for 1200 a day as I walk 16 kms a week, and work out with a trainer 2x week for an hour each time. Why am I so cold. I was always a hot person before. I am taking a hot bath tonight just to warm up. thx

Hey Guys, I was banded in Oct of 2007, I've since lost 37lbs, bought an eliptical, weights,T-Tapp, and pilates, I did good for about 1 month, now i have nomotivation to exercise, any suggestions to get my A$$ moving again, if I continue to gain 5 pounds, and then loose the same 5 pounds over and over, I'am gonna loose it!!!

does anyone know if there is a benefit to working out in the morning vs evening or vice versa?

I have been going to the gym now for about a couple weeks now and I wanted to make sure that I'm doing the right thing. Iwould love to get a trainer but I can't afford one. Here is my list of questions, I would appreciate it if anyone could try to help out. My daily routine has been 35min on elliptical (400 cals) and then 30 on this new jogging bouncing machine (325 cals). just for the cardio a total of 725 cals burned. After that I have been doing about 15 minutes on either upper or lower body weight training. and then 5 minutes on abbs. My questions: 1. should I be doing more or less of a certain thing to lose the weight? I still have about 50 lbs to lose. 2. H…

i thought this article was very interesting. especially the last 2 lines. NBC.com - The Biggest Loser Fat Burning How Does Your Body Burn Off Weight? By Michael Scholtz, BiggestLoserClub.com Fitness Expert Q: How do I know if I’m in my fat burning zone? A: Fat burning is not the issue. It is actually calorie burning that you need to be concerned about. While much has been made about the existence of a magical “fat burning zone,” it is actually one of the more persistent myths in the area of exercise and weight loss. The myth stems from the fact that lower intensity exercise does burn a higher percentage of calories from fat than from carbohydrates. That sounds …

Ok so i got a Duathlon coming up in two weeks. Anyone ever done one? Any tips? Its a 5k run then a 22mile bike ride and a 5k run to finish. Been training hard for it.

OK, I did some research and decided on purchasing an Actitrainer. I love the data I'm getting from it, but at $200 plus, I'm terrified I'm going to lose it. I was walking yesterday and the device (in the holster) snapped off of my waistband! Luckily I heard it hitthe ground, or it would have been gone.....gone... gone! Do any of you have any advice about how to keep it secure? The directions say that the best results come from wearing on the waist, so I don't want to use the armband accessory. Any information would be really appreciated. :confused2:

I think this may be my favorite NSV so far. DH & I went out of town for the weekend, and there were several other people that went as well for a bowling tournament. Anyway, at the hotel, I went into the fitness room and got in a workout. It was only a 30 minute workout, so it wasn't STELLAR, but hey, I was proud of myself for at least doing SOMETHING... So here's the NSV. One of the ladies there that we knew, and play volleyball with asked me the next day, aren't you SO sore? And I didn't know what the heck she was talking about. I wasn't sore at all, because 30 minutes for me now is a pretty easy workout. Well, she had seen me doing my workout, and was …

I bought a recumbant bike last year and had been begging DH and DS to put it together for me. When DS asked me what I wanted for my birthday, Mother's Day and Christmas I asked him to put it together and I even offered him money. I kept telling them I needed to get on it because my health was deteriorating but that didn't seem to matter. I finally got someone to drag it into the living room and I put it together. That was a couple of weeks ago and I've only been able to do 5 minutes 6 or 7 times a day. Today I was able to do 20 minutes straight, with the last 5 minutes being really hard. I discovered that looking at a magazine instead of the display screen made it w…

I just had an interesting conversation with a nutritionist in the Bariatric department where I'm getting my lap-band. She told me that exercising doesn't make you lose weight.....It only tones the body and helps with health issues. Has anyone else heard of this? I still think that can't be right!

I love dogs. Growing up we always had dogs. After my last dog passed away it was a while before I even though about getting another dog. Well lately I have been wanting another dog. The reason I put this under the fitness and exercise category is because I think getting a dog would also motivate me to walk more. I have been checking Petfinder.com: Adopt a pet and help an animal shelter rescue a puppy or kitten. and the local shelters online. I am having a hard time picking a breed. We always had mixed breeds, medium to large in size. Now I really want a smaller dog, especially since I may end up back in an apartment. We have had a lot of puppy mill raids…

I'm just curious what how the body bugg system works, and how useful it is. I've seen that some people on here have them. I've been to the website, and it wasn't very self-explanatory. Any body know anything about them?

Question...how do you lose upper body fat? I've lost 50lbs, but the bulk of the weight came off the bottom and only about 2in around my bust and none of in my breasts and I think they are there to stay. LOL! .I lost 3 sizes in my waist, but only 1 size on top. I can't seem to lose the upper half of my stomach. It's frustrating...it makes look like I'm pregnant and when you're large the last thing you want is to be asked is when are you due? Should I be eating different foods ...what sort of exercising should I be doing? I've done the ab crunches, but it's not something I like to do because they don't seem effective. I imagine if I do them every day, it may work, but I'm …

I have found a way for me to lose weight and it is a good cause. I am doing the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on May 17th and 18th in Boston. It is a 30 mile walk over two days. I have been training for four weeks now and I walk 4-5 miles a day 4 times a week. I can feel my clothes getting looser and I am so psyched that this is a great way to exercise. Now if would just not be so cold out it would make walking a little easier!!!

Hi all I'm new here and not banded yet but I literally CAN'T WAIT! My question to all of you though is about loose skin. I really don't want to have to have skin removal, I'm 215 pounds now and only 5'3 so I have about 85 pounds I'd like to lose. I'm starting to think about what kind of excerise will be best and how often I can exercise and I was wondering I have a friend who had the full gastric bypass she has A LOT of loose skin granted she did great and went from 354 down to 160 but she had never exercised and I'm wondering for all of you who do exercise how is your skin do you have the loose skin problems she has? Thanks Emily

Hello fellow bandsters! As my workouts and eating routine become second nature to me, I have become interested in the bodybugg. I have reviewed their website and watched the video but had some questions that only other BB users can answer. If anyone can answer these questions for me, I would be grateful. Is it time consuming to use (entering in all your info everyday)? Has it really helped you with your weight loss? Is it useless without the subscription to the online account? Is is easy to use, such when entering your intake- can you easily find and enter in your food or do you have to keep track of your calories yourself and just enter a number? Does it give you a…

Just wondering if anyone out there had an ab lounge and if so if you did or did not like it. Thanks!

Sort of. I used to actually work in a gym and was very fit, worked out daily and sometimes more. Okay, that was 10 years ago. I don't know where to start now. I can walk on the treadmill or with my dogs but how do I build up? I tried getting on the elliptical machine...haha 2 minutes in I was huffing and puffing with a side ache. I used to stay on that thing for an hour!!! Any ideas on how advance beyond walking?

I 'm disabled and need to find exercise that I can do. I can't walk etc. I ride a stationary bike, but would like to do more. Any idea would be great.

Hey all! I have been a member of Curves for what I think is a year as of May (I have to check my paperwork) and of that year that I have been a member I spent 90% of it not going. I've only started going 3-4x a week for the past 3 or so weeks. I hated it before and I hate it now. I like the concept of the circuit training with all women but in general I just really dislike it. So far I am not one of those people that gets a lot out of exercise and leaves feeling fantastic and pumped up. I leave feeling like I've just wasted 1/2 hr of my life I could be doing ANYTHING else. REALLY, truly dislike it, and over the past month of doing it - still hasn't gotten any better. …

So, I have been exercising 5-6 days a week (cardio/strength mix) for the last 5 months. I have definitely gotten in better shape since surgery. I started a weights class last week and the day after could hardly move-omg the pain:eek:-I literally had to fall back to sit down! I pushed through it and went to class again and it actually helped to relieve some of the soreness. My question is: What can I do to mitigate the soreness on the day after? What do you do? Thanks!

Hi ladies and gents.. I called my insurance yesterday to get some info about their requirements, and they want me going to my doctor/nutritionist/dietician MORE than once a month to show "committment and ability to follow-up". So I want to make SURE that my docs are getting as much info to put in my chart as possible. Having said that, I'm looking for a reliable, web-based tracking method for my workouts/weight loss/nutrition info. I can't afford Body Bug, so any OTHER options would be much appreciated. I've seen them mentioned around these boards here and there, but I couldn't remember their names to search for them. Thanks!! :smile: -Mandi

Dining Out: Meeting the Challenge Pre and Post-Operatively By Staci Stone, RD, CDN These days, dining out has become the norm rather than the exception. Gone are the days when dining out was a unique event saved for special occasions with the entire family present. With our hectic lifestyle and busy schedules, dining out is sometimes a necessity, and for many it may mean eating out several times per week and for more than one meal in a day. In addition, having an abundance of eateries available, ranging from Breakfast carts to fast food chains to high end restaurants, may make even the most health conscious person feel overwhelmed. Usually, when we eat out we are con…

i just went 'closet shopping' and found some still in the package. i wore them the last time i went walking/running and HOLY COW, amazing!!! Plus Size QuikShape Shorts at Junonia= they are quite pricey, but IMO, worth it... keeps everything sucked in and they do not ride up! (dont work for junonia, just love the product... :crying:)

How long after surgery is a gal able to get back on the treadmill for a mild/moderate exercise? A few days? A couple of weeks? Thanks!

hi i just signed up to do the MS150 from houston to austin in April. i'm pretty psyched. i'm a little behind in training but i've been going to the gym 4-5 days a week since being banded so i have some conditioning. i just bought a new road bike and it is like riding on air. if i complete this one...i am doing the MS bike ride in NY. if anyone has done these or similar races...would appreciate tips or "tricks of the trade" on training, nutrition, etc. thanks

Hey All, Don't know if this is appropriate or not, but thought I'd start here. I have some home exercise equipment, and I would like to reclaim some floor space! I work out a local gym 5 days a week, and have no use for home equipment anymore (I need the inspiration of the masses)! I know some people are just getting started, and prefer the privacy of their own home. My equipment is older, but in very good condition - very very very rarely used. It is (was?) top-of-the-line in its day. Precor 910ei Treadmill (electronic readout, incline adjustable), new cost over 2,000.00 Precor 730e Dual Action Stair Climber (electronic readout, upper body workout and stair-stepp…

I am sure that his has been asked before. But What is the verdict on Curves? I kick my tail there (I really go to town for 30 minutes) but my nutrtionist said that I should be doing 45 minutes... has anyone done just curves and been successeful?

i know that some may find it inappropriate for me to post this here, however, i think that regardless of where the contributions come from, its all for a GREAT purpose! i'm walking in the bay area RELAY FOR LIFE this weekend from 7pm on Friday until 8am Saturday morning. All donations benefit the American Cancer Society. I have met and exceeded the "suggested" personal walker goal of $100, however, my Team (Second Baptist - Highlands) has not met our goal of $1000. We're a small but growing church located in a small but growing town. if you would like to make an online donation please follow the below link to my site. thank you and i apologize in advanced to an…

Hey all, I am going to the gym everyday for the past 45 days, but my weight is not going down. i just want to know is there a limit where you cant loose more weight ? and does these fat burners pill and supplements good and i can loose more weight on them? :confused2::confused2::confused2:

hi guys i was just asking is a 30 mins on a Treadmill is good or i need more i set it on speed 4 its like walking fast and and i set it up for 6 its like claming a Mountain:D give me your word i am on week 5 and i lost 17kilos

:Dancing_wub: I am not sure what to make of this. I was losing pretty steadily then about 4-5 weeks ago I started the gym. I know I am losing inches, but the weight has stopped. My best friend is a fitness guru and gave me a lot of pointers on the treadmill and the resistance machines. I have been at a plateau - anyone else?

Rochelle Rice: Classes, Workshops and Events I participate in Rochelle Rice's pilates and yoga classes, which she designed for women of size. I love it. She is sponsoring a Free Diabetics Event at the Marriot Marquis in Atlanta, GA. You can register at this site: Divabetic.org I wanted to post this for her because its such a good thing and its a free event.

I have read threads about the couch to 5K and thought it impossible for me to run again. Then it happened... I was at the gym last week and, like Forest Gump, I just started to run!!! I ran for 7 minutes. I wanted to cry. I used to be a distance track runner in school and honestly thought that was just a piece of my past. Well, I now plan to make it a part of my future as well. I am going to train to run a 5k. I haven't found one close to me, but I will start looking. So........Who wants to join me in doing the couch to 5K!!!!!! I am going to start tommorow, March 30. Let's get moving!! Here's the link for instructions. Cool Running :: The Couch-to-…

For me, music is a huge motivator. I can't get a good workout in without it! I'm joining a gym this weekend, and I'm looking to put together a good mix, and I'd love your ideas. Any genre, any song... what gets you moving?

Has anyone tried the "Melt It Off" program with Mitch Gaylord? 3daymelt.com It looks really good.

We read of many folks who experience a greater "tightness" in their band early in the day and who feel more relaxed later in the day. I've been banded about 2 months and only recently returned to tennis. (I played before banding, also, but not vigorously, as you can imagine.) I'm curious about how exercise affects your feeling of tightness of your bands. My question is, have any of you noticed feeling more or less tight following gentle, moderate, and vigorous exercise? Also, I'm curious about any other differences you noticed between your endurance before and after banding, ability to keep hydrated, and so forth. I'd appreciate any insights you might have.

Hello all. I am looking for a really good work out DVD. I'm a 27 yr old full time working mom to 2 little kids. I am all for getting up early and working out, but have not been able to find a DVD that 1)holds my interest (IE- doesn't make me feel like a 60 yr old sweatin' to the oldies) and 2) is challenging, but doesn't leave me unable to walk for 3 days! I was banded on 12/12/07. Starting weight was 296 lbs. I am now at 244 lbs with minimal excersize...but I am starting to plateau! Yes, I am due for a fill in a couple of weeks, but I have GOT to get my body moving more!! Has anyone tried "Hip Hop Abs" or "Turbo Jam" OR, what the heck do you use?? I prefer som…

I try to use my walker, the one where you move arms and legs forward and backward, but truley hurts at back of my legs, am 71 kilos now, i can only do 2 or 3 minutes, but can walk 40 minutes to hour easliy? do i need magnesium, do i just need to push push push myself working up that extra minute every day, people use for half an hour or so. what am i doing wrong, tried warm ups first, different times of day, but still 2 or 3 minutes does it.

I am trying to figure out what is a good amount to burn per 1 hour work out. I currently work out for an hour 4-5 days a week I know i need to increase but i would love to know what a good rate of calorie burn is

I didn't want to add this to the current BodyBugg thread because I fear it may get lost. I think there are a few people who wanted to buy the display, and it's $69 right now at 24hour fitness. If you read the "official" bodybugg thread, you'll find that some folks who have it don't use it as much as they thought they would - but if you're like me and have been waiting for it to go on sale, well, now would be a good time to buy :tongue: I figure if I only use it when I'm working out or at work, it might make my bugg experience that much better