Fitness & Exercise

I took a hiatus from my workouts for about 2-mos owing to extensive travel and work schedules. LAME, LAME, LAME excuses I KNOW!!! Now that I have retuned to the gym, I find that I have zero endurance and stamina, as well as my legs hurt when I do one lap on the indoor track. This is worse than when I began my workouts a year ago, so not all of what I am experiencing can be attributed to the two month hiatus. I am looking for any recommendations for increasing my endurance and stamina so that I can get through a meaningful workout. I understand that I have to work back up to the level I was at, but I need some immediate help to get me there. Is there some supplement re…

I am scheduled for the sleeve January 19th. I only exercise occassionally now. 1x week maybe. How soon did you start to exercise post-op and if you did exercise how often and what was the intensity? TY!

I have now worked my way up to a vigorous walk everyday for about 35 min. The only thing I have to complain about is not having very good walking shoes. I am now 190 lbs and have been wearing Birkenstock's for far too many years and my foot has spread to a wide size at the toes. Does anyone have any recommendations for a shoe that I won't have to mortgage my home for?

I just began exercising after years of nothing. I'm losing weight like crazy again ..... Yet some days my lack of motivation annoys me. Any suggestions. Help!

I'm pretty sure it's a bad-ish thing, as it certainly doesn't feel good. Not painful though. The tingling is mostly at the back of my head, and it's also sometimes accompanied with a cold feeling through my body. I feel a little faint, but nowhere close to actually fainting. I brought it up to my personal trainer a few weeks ago, and he didn't know what it was and jokingly said it was endorphins pumping. Yesterday I started the day with a 3 mi. interval (1:1) jog and walk. I had a pre-workout snack an hour before PT (5pm), but I still went into it with under 400 calories for the day. I had a head tingling spell during my session (very intense circuit with cross-jacks,…

I don't know if it's silly to ask but when does everyone prefer to weight themselves? I feel like in the am your light so I don't want to cheat myself but maybe I'll be bloated by the end of the night. Suggestions? What the right weight?

I am 4 weeks out and have no energy to work out. In the mornings I am worn out from getting sick. My doctor prescribed me zofran and an ear patch to help. Any suggestions on at home workouts or what you use for motivation?

I had surgery last week on my knee finally. 2 tears in the meniscus and scraped some arthritis out from behind my knee cap. Not a bad recovery so far. My Dr. didn't prescribe any rehab physical therapy for this but I am wanting to do some myself other than just walking. Any suggestions on some good exercises to rehab the knee and get me back out on the hiking trail soon? Anyone else have experience with this surgery? Thanks in advance.

I want to do some working out everyday but always decide to stay in my bed. I know it is bad for me to be sedentary and inactive but yet everyday I decided to stay in bed. Becoming immobile, picturing my family blaming themselves for my death by obesity, developing a stroke or heart disease, or even ending up in a hospital bed does not motivate me. I have dreams, goals and even reasons for why I want lose weight but they are not strong enough to reach me and get me self motivated to get out of bed everyday and workout at least 30 minutes a day. I can't even motivate myself to do at least 5 minutes of exercise everyday. Not even rewarding myself motivates me. Nothing motiv…

I recently got a new Note 4, and I am loving the fitness apps it comes with, but I have a problem with the exercise app. It only shows four exercises: walking, running, hiking, and cycling. I swim as my exercise, and I have found no way to add that. Does anyone who has one know how to either add a new exercise, or how to add calories burned? My physical therapist worked out how many calories I burn each time.

So, has anyone else had to deal with knee injuries after weight loss? I have been hiking, walking and riding my exercise bike a lot! I started feeling some discomfort and pain. I went and saw the Dr, had an MRI and today found out that I have a tear in my medial AND lateral meniscus. Great, surgery again. BUT, this won't stop me. He gave me a brace and I can still do my walks, just nothing extreme and no bike for awhile. Has anyone else ever had this?

Been looking at either the original Couch to 5k app or Zombies, run! app. I'm a huge horror movie fanatic, so the zombie one sounds fun. What experience does everyone have with these?

Hi everyone, I'm six weeks post op as of this past Monday. Got cleared to weight lift FINALLY this past wednesday. New program begins Monday. I have been an avid weightlifter all my life and am a strength and conditioning coach. Including pre-op diet and surgery, as of this morning I am 93.5 pounds down since surgery on October 13. I began this journey weighing 432 and this morning weighed 338.5. I power lift, olympic lift, train with kettle bells, basically everything under the sun. I am wondering about what experiences people have had beginning their workout routine again. How did your strength come back, were there any surprises as you began training, good or…

It's 4am, Thanksgiving morning...sitting here having my first cup of coffee. The gym opens at 5, they close at noon.....and I plan on being there when the doors open. Do I feel motivated? Do I feel like I have the energy? HECK NO! It's my day off, it's freezing outside....I should crawl back into my warm bed and enjoy my day off from work. Then enjoy a lazy day of food, family, and football. But I'll go....I have felt this way many times before, and have always come up with good excuses not to before.... I say this because it is easy for everyone to find some reason not to exercise...not to be active....and I have found a few truths I want to share. 1) I know, …

hey all, still perplexed about joining a gym. i went this week to a local one at got a trial 1-week thing to try it out. it was good, but i have also been exercising at home with resistance bands and dumbbells, plus walking. FYI- i have a great treadmill at home AND work, plus a bike at both too. i want to get some strength so i'm not sure if i NEED to go to a gym, or if working out at home like i have been will work. the HUGE issue for me (besides the money commitment), is the drive to the gym, and the gas spent doing it. i would have to go at about 4:45 am before i start my day just due to my crazy life/work schedule and kids. the time thing i could handle but if i…

I day I start with a personal trainer. I'm a little over 3 months post-op - was sleeved on April 21, 2014. I've only been doing cardio, for the most part - walking, treadmill, elliptical and now doing the couch-to-5K app outside since the weather is gorgeous. The problem is that I know nothing about strength and weight training and I'm not the kind of person who can watch a YouTube video to work on it - I need a teacher, I need actual guidance - someone to tailor something for my needs, watch my form and most importantly - keep me accountable!! I'd prefer not to have any more surgery and I think the best way to avoid cosmetics/plastics is to really kick the weight train…

Over the last several weeks I started working out about 5 days a week, about 1-1 1/2 hours per session, and two days with a personal trainer. Prior to this my only exercise has been walking. I would average between 6000-10000 steps a day on my fitbit. During this time I would average between 500-700 calories a day and never really have any hunger between meals. Since starting my new workout routine, I notice that I never seem to be full. I increased my caloric intake and Protein by adding 1 to 2 extra Protein shakes a day extra bring my calorie count to around 800-1000. Is this enough? Did you increase your protein after you started a regular exercise routine?

Hi everyone. I'm wondering if a regular exercise program before surgery will help with your recovery, weight loss and the dreaded skin sag? I've heard that if you have more muscle before surgery you'll burn fat better and you'll possibly have less saggy skin issues. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

I had gastric bypass surgery two months ago . Does anyone have suggestions on what I should do.. Like increase activity, protein intake or something else. Please help

I'm on day 3 in the 30 Day Squat Challenge and I'm feeling it. I'm NOT gonna quit I'm determine to get through these next 27 days. Has anyone done this, if so can you post pics. I'll post mines when I'm done.

has anybody got any theories on skin itching while brisk walking!!! it feels like my *curves* are the bits that get itchy first!!! around calf muscles first, then my lower butt, sometimes under my arms/side of breast lastly belly!!! weird!!! Does anyone else get this??? is it a circulation issue??? penny for your thoughts!!! cheers ange.

I live in denver and really enjoy hiking. Anyone interested in hiking in Colorado?

So, I've had this right hip pain that's been getting progressively worse. I had been dismissing it as pelvic pain (I have a long and complex history of pcos and endometriosis) It kept getting worse, so I went to the gyno, who told me my lady parts are fine, but the hip needs to be looked at. Orthopedic appointment X-rays and MRI later, and I'm benched and on steroids. He told me my running is the worst thing I could do to my body, followed by my p90x being the second worst. I love running, love it love it need to have it. And I only have 3-1/2 weeks left before I can say I completed p90x. These are huge things that people outside of this community can't possibly understan…

I know I can walk as soon as I feel like it but what about weights?

Just wanted to throw it out there. It has been a dream of mine for some time to become a competitive bodybuilder in the female fitness category. I know it is hard to get in calories and Protein when you are trying to bulk with a sleeve but the way I figure it, I can do quite a lot with supplements on the protein and calories front. We'll see. Good luck to all of those that are currently on a path to strength and wellness!!

Hi guys. I'm doing a lot of cardio but wanted to focus on weights. When did u guys start lifting weights

I work from home so this looks like a great thing to do during lunch. I know I would have to start back at the beginner phase. Any reviews-good or bad?

Amazon is giving away a some free apps till Friday including endomodo pro fitness app. It's usually 4.99. http://mobile.whatroseknows.com/viewblog.asp?blogid=22074

I'm not sure if anyone will know the answer, but I don't know where else to look. I'm going to be getting sleeved, and was curious if anyone knew if once 100% healed, if I would be able to do professional wrestling? It takes quite a toll on the body so I could see there being issues there. Any help is much appreciated!

I know someone else posted this topic, but I can't find it. If anyone has an Up or and Up24 and wants a new friend, add me. Brooke1687@hotmail.com I just got mine about two weeks ago and I really like it so far.

I'm 10 months out and have met my goal but would like to lose another 5 - 10 pounds. I work out pretty hard in my basement 6 days a week. I have lots of good equipment and it's been convenient exercising at home with my busy restrictive schedule, but I think I need to vary my routine to get my weight loss moving again. I was going to buy an exercise bike but am thinking of joining a local gym that has lots of spin classes instead. The group setting might get me moving more than just peddling alone in my basement. Recommendations?

I'm 7 weeks post op and struggling with a stall, so I decided to try out Crossfit. What a workout!!!! I am definitely going back. This is a difficult and challenging workout but totally doable. I highly recommend giving Crossfit a try.

Has anyone used resistance bands to work out. I work out at the YMCA as far as walking, jogging, biking, etc. I used to walk at lunch time at work but now that's it's getting cold I just don't want to sit and waste an hour sitting at my desk so I bought some resistance bands and I am going to start dong that at lunch time. I was just wondering how they worked for some people that have used them.

It has been a few tears since I joined a gym or walked 5 km. starting out after surgery with hernia with swimming. Upped my steps to 10,000 as many days as I could. Went for small workout at gym. I cannot do everything I want right now but hoping for weekly progress

My husband surprised me with a Fit Bit for my birthday today. I've got it all set up, but it already showed I burned 600 calories as soon as it was set up? What's up with that? Also, I've been using My Fitness Pal to track my food ever since my surgery. Should I just abandon my account on there and log everything on my Fit Bit?

This weekend I started doing the just dance wii games for my exercise. I prefer the Michael Jackson because I can stand all the songs and dances. At the end of three or four dances I'm outta breath and I'm soaked in sweat. Idk if anyone else finds these effective but my arms legs and butt muscles sure are sore.

I have been weightlifting and doing cardio my whole life and one of my biggest questions is has surgery affected your ability to exercise after surgery?? Other than the obvious EASE as the weight comes off... I would consider myself an expert in this area all the way up to my degree in kinesiology, but I am wondering if anyone has had issues staying hydrated and exercising hard and heavy after surgery... I have asked my nutritionist, but I don't suppose there any better experts out there on this topic than those of you that have had surgery and are doing it. I am 37 and am also hoping that my muscle mass will help with the loose skin aspect of surgery... I have been tol…

Hi, ive been working out regularly, main workout is on a cross training elliptical machine 3-4 times a week, doing 7-10 miles in 45mins to an hour with interval intensity. I warm up and cool down, stay hydrated during and after.. Take daily vitamins.. So Im really confused and not sure what Im doing wrong but lately the morning after my (mostly evenings) workout sessions I have found bumpy bruises on my arms, hands and legs/thighs. Some of them have been a couple inches wide but also smaller ones with tiny pebble-like bumps underneath.. Is that common for people who workout regularly? Is it just broken capillaries (sp?) or burst blood vessels or something more serious to …

Hi All, I am a 39yo guy living in Sydney. I had a gastric sleeve operation 4 months ago and my life has changed dramatically. I have lost about 32kg (70lb) in that time, including pre-op liquid diet and now I no longer snore, have heaps more energy and look and feel better. It hasn't all been pleasant but I should have done it years ago. My issue is that for a personal goal, I really want to lose another 18kg (40lb) by New Years Eve. My weight loss is slowing now cause I have had my dramatic initial reduction then plateau. I swim 4 times a week, boxing class and boot camp each once a week. Am looking at possibly adding a Bodypump weights class. I eat clean and don't dr…

I love in Roseville, Mi and would really like to meet some people who would be interested in working out/ walking together....

I've been worried about the weather changing and the need for working out indoors again after an amazing summer of outdoor walking and some biking, etc. Well, today was the day to go back to the basement. Arthritis flares up at less than 50 degrees and we've had some mornings in the 30s already, so I think the jig is up. I've worked out for years on a treadmill, recumbent bike and BowFlex but it's only post-band that I've truly embraced exercise. It was amazing to feel the difference in the basement -- 3.8 instead of 3.0 as my base speed and a total of 90 minutes now instead of 60. I am so happy that I'm still going to be able to get my "high" and I can tell that the…

i did not join PF after all, they told me they don't really do much with strength and that their focus is on fitness only. HUH? i have been online looking at the Beachbody stuff and this might be a good option to start at home with a regimen. anybody have good recommendations on any of their programs? i am VERY new and very much a beginner, and just starting to get in shape after losing 55 lbs (so far, i have 35 to go). i walk daily so i am looking more for a training program for strength and don't want anything that i will turn off after 4-5 minutes because it's killing me. thanks!

Is anyone usually pretty hungry about an hour after they exercise? Today I walked 9 miles (I usually only do 5), I also did couch to 5k within that loop and by the time I rode the subway home and stopped to get a salad from a salad bar at a café I was starved when I got home. Some days when I really push myself exercising, I feel like I can eat more and it worries me.

I need help, looking for a person or persons to help motivate me n give me the strength I need to get up n go, to work out with me n I will do the same for them , I'm in desperate need n feel like giving up, please help , I live in Roseville Michigan .

I've looked over forums here and done a couple searches, but not finding anyone talking about this - maybe it's me! I'm four months post-op, have gone from 276 to 212 (yay!) and I alternate days of slow jogging with whole-body weight training at my gym (I have a trainer). For the past few days i've had a generalized back pain from about my lower rib area to mid shoulder blades, and it's lousy! It hurts when I sit or stand, but not lying down so much. I'm trying to figure out if this is due to just the usual trainer-change to my routine (not much significant changed) or maybe weight loss affecting my posture, and if so - what the heck can i do about this. Anyone?? OUCH…

hi all- i really am interested in doing some good training to tone and gain strength, especially because i have early bone loss in my spine and want to delay any onset of osteoporosis. also, i don't want to be this thin little woman who is weak and has sagging, i want to be STRONG and buff, and have taught skin. are there ANY options other than going to a gym? i have tons of DVDs but i'm pretty sure that all the aerobic in the world won't tone and make me buff like a good old fashioned weight lifting session. there is a Planet Fitness on the other side of my town, and i hate the idea of driving there every day, but i will do what i have to do for my longterm. thou…

Hey everybody! Hope everyone is doing AWESOME!! Let's brag/celebrate: Show me your muscles!!! I don't care where you are in your weight loss, I want to see you flex! (Guys & girls) - arms, legs, back, whatever. I just recently starting lifting more. I was a little discouraged at first because I had lost so much strength while losing weight. But now I'm starting to see progress, and I'm super excited!!

I am in my 5th week of post-op. I have always been strong, and had been doing HIIT (high intensity interval training) for almost a year prior to my surgery. I hear that walking and exercising is key to recovery. But I have absolutely no energy, and I tire so quickly. Not to mention feeling so weak. When will I get my strength and energy back? Am I on queue or behind in regards to post-op recovery? Is something wrong? I read about people exercising and jogging, I'm doing good just to get every day things accomplished.

I got a fitness ball for my birthday today, and I just attempted my first workout. I had trouble with it rolling around while I was doing my exercises. Is this normal or do I have it overinflated?

I'm 3 weeks into piyo and one shakeology in am. I've only lost 3 lbs but I totally see my shape changing. I hate jumping (curse of big boobs). But thought I would share my results in case anyone has thought of getting it.