Fitness & Exercise

Today I got the worse legs cramps at the end of cross fit training during stretch out. My workout was not anything crazy hard today. However, I was more tired then usual in between sets and really huffing and puffing. Felt like I was going to pass out. Warmup: 1 mile run 20 push-ups 20 pull ups 20 sit-ups 20 lunges 20 air squats Stretching WOD 1 3 sets: 20 ght sits as fast as possible 30 second rest WOD 2 5 sets: 250 m row as fast as possible 75 lb clean jerk @ 10 rep Burpee and bar hop @ 10 rep 1 min rest Stretching I started to cramp up during the 5 sets above, but the cramping afterwards had me on the floor desperately trying to make i…

What do you think of it? Considering buying one but they are pricey.

What is everyone doing to tighten up their stomach?

Hello My name is Tamika and I've been here lurking for about 2 months now! You all are such an inspiration to me! I have decided to get the lapband and have been doing my own research for about 1 year now. Its a very big step and I'm ready to make a change! I wanna know from you good people what was your experience like at the informational meeting?? How long did it take from that first meeting to actual surgery?? I'm going through Kaiser in Martinez Ca. Thanks so much! <3

I am 7.5weeks post op and wanting to start doing crunches but only light easy ones. When did your doctors give you the ok. I have been given the ok to run, walk and play netball/basketball so I am hoping I can do crunches

Every day I pay attention to my nutrition and fitness in order to keep building muscle. My goal is to Not only get strong, but also to have a lean, well proportioned athletic physique. I had really good definition on Saturday this week and then by this morning my fat percentage is up .1%, weight is down 1.5 pound and definition has gone down. What is up with that? Is my body going all catabolic on me? One change I made on Friday was to switch my evening shake from GNC refeed ( hate the taste, but good results) back to ON casein ( love the taste and still get good results for leaning out). I am new to the muscle gaining / cutting exercise and am trying to learn along…

So this past Monday I took my daughter and my two granddaughters out to a horse rental outfit on the side of Mt. Rainier. We rode steep mountain trails for an hour and had an absolute blast! The last time I was on a horse was about 5 years ago, and it was a miserable ride; I could barely fit in the saddle, a trot made me want to die...etc., etc. This time I fit just fine, I am 30 pounds under the maximum weight limit, my core strength is strong enough to keep me balanced during the roughest up and downhill trotting...I was ecstatic for the entire ride! The only thing that hurt was both knees, which have ached for years with any stress on them at all. Hopefully that will i…

I have been obsessively waiting for my Bodymedia to arrive. It finally came today. I was so excited to set it up I opened the box while walking home from the mailbox! As I'm trying to set it up the armband snaps!!! Sad. I emailed the company and within 5 minutes I get a reply. They are overnighting TWO armbands AND giving me an extra month of free subscription which makes 4 free months! Wow! I just had to share!

How soon after surgery can we start doing core exercises? And what did you do? I of course won't do anything without clearance from my doc. Just wondering

I'm losing inches every month but I'm wondering what type of exercise will get rid of my stomach fat. It's really the only larger area of fat on me...

Taking my kiddo to the beach today for some body surfing. Haven't been to the beach in 7 years. 3 weeks post op down 20 pounds. Cw 203. This is so surreal!

Cardio gets the fat off! If you’re in the early stages of this weight loss, I just want to share and point out, that the best thing you can do to see inches lost and pounds keep coming off is Cardio! And tons of it. Cardio can be boring. I’ll agree. But it’s soooo effective in getting the heart rate up and also building the endurance required to get through those intense weight training sessions when they are added into your exercise regimen. I have been doing some tests on myself just trying to figure out my body. I am a gym rat at this point nearly 7 months post op. I do a lot of strength training and cardio. I notice some weeks I just don’t have the energy reserve to…

Anyone else do water aerobics? I love it! I alternate aerobics with deep water running with an aquajogger and daily walking. Good toning and calorie burning with no joint pain. Happy.

I would love to find more NIKE Fuel Band friends. If you have one and one to be accountability buddies I would love to add you. Mine is jdunderwoodjr.

Try these warmup plank exercises out at different times and see how well you can do: 1. 5 minute plank hold. 2. Hold 5 seconds at top, lower and hold 5 seconds with nose touching ground. Repeat 10 x. Do not jerk when starting upward flow to top position. Increase reps as you get stronger. 3. Start in top position, lower down over 5 seconds, change direction, raise for 5 seconds until back in top position. Repeat 10 x. Do not jerk up from the bottom, but allow the direction change to be smooth. Push through the struggle on last 1 or 2. I believe the start of the slow upward movement from bottom, when your arms are completely bent, is much like a bench press. For this…

I see this topic come up from time to time in here and I am FIRMLY in the hire a trainer camp. But I wanted to share an NSV that I had this morning. 24 sessions ago the trainer I hired did a baseline test on me which left me exhausted and wondering WTF did I get myself into. The baseline test was the following: 200 meter walk 12-9-6 of Squats, Pushups and Rows 200 meter walk My time was 13:34 seconds. Today we repeated the baseline test to see improvement and if you are like me I love me some numbers and percentages! I did the above workout in 9:30 seconds for an improvement of AT LEAST 32%, BUT I modified the workout with the above to make it even tougher! …

Question for all you fitness veterans: I was 208 on Monday morning (my usual weekly weigh-in day). I did 90 mins of cardio & strength training Monday evening and after exercising my net calories for the day were 135. Tuesday, cardio only, net cals 166. Wed, back to cardio & strength, net cals 91. I am 7 weeks post-op today, on solids but mainly sticking to my Protein drinks still. I was cleaning my bathroom this morning and on a whim stepped on the scale - it was 210.4! I'm not freaking out because I know lots of people go up/down, up/down, but I don't really understand how I can be almost 3 lbs UP if my net calorie intake since Monday has been 392 - no where cl…

When I run I sometimes get heartburn. It is to the point where I want to stop. I can still drink water and eat after my run but I'm wondering if anybody else experiences this with the lap band? It is only happened about two or three times and I did eat something spicy today. Other than this, I don't ever have heartburn unless I eat something spicy or too much. I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow to see if I need An unfill, but I feel like I am in my green zone. TIA!

So I came across this app called fitbit on Google play and went to the site Daly the flex cost 99.99 and I don't have that to spend our I would get it. ..it says it tracks toe sleep patterns as well as daily exercise activity basically it's a very sophisticated pedometer that connect to your phone via blue tooth and constantly updates all the info it gathers and tells you how much you have worked out how many this that and the other you used and can be linked to other daily meal apps to give you a broad spectrum of what your eating and how much of it your working of and of you are meeting your goals as well as if you are getting enough deep sleep at night which I know is …

So.....let me just start off by saying I HATE EXERCISE!!! I never stick with it long enough to "love" or "crave" it but I'm trying to become better. I recently have become unemployed and have been VERY stressed which has caused me to gain about 10 pounds. So, today I'm starting the 5-day pouch test in hopes for a reboot and just completed Week 1, Day 1 of the C25K program. Losing 50 pounds sure made a difference in that since the first time I tried it a few years ago. My chest didn't hurt when I did the jogging portions and I actually completed each interval. Later I plan to do my exercise ball exercises in attempt to strengthen my abs. So, for those of you that ar…

A couple days ago I had a raised red spot on my right shin. Today I am noticing it is no longer raised, but the area is much larger. Anyone have an idea on this? First time I have got it, but did start reading about possible dermitology issues here: http://www.dermnetnz.org/site-age-specific/lower-leg.html Could this be caused by lifting? Or something else more health related? I have not gone in to get it checked out by the dermatologist because wanted to wait a couple days to see if it goes away. It is not really like a bruise, but more blood vessel related. It has gotten bigger since yesterday and a little tingly. It is sensitive to the touch ( as in ouch),…

Okay, so here's my question. If I can walk a mile in 12 minutes, how many calories have I burned? I am sure there is a formula, just don't know what it is. Thanks!

When I'm pedaling,I notice my feet start tilting to the side of my foot instead of the sole of my feet. Is my seat up too high or is something else wrong?

Has anyone tried doing a boot camp class right after surgery? My surgeon cleared me for all exercise starting this coming Monday, which will be six weeks post op for me. She said she wanted me to "punish my body" and do exercises that would leave me "dripping with sweat and gasping for air." So, I immediately thought of the time I took a boot camp class about three years ago, and she said that is perfect. I am wondering if anyone else has done something so strenuous so soon? I am only eating about 600 calories a day at this point, so I am concerned that I will not have the physical strength and stamina, not to mention I have not done any serious exercise since that boot c…

I'll be seeing the surgeon next week to ask this,but I was wondering what is the length of time off to get back to activities prior to surgery? I have a horse camping trip with my own horse with trail riding I made a year ago? Surgery is July 22nd and trip is Aug 3-4th. Any thoughts?

Hi. I just started exercising again, which I live, but i pulled something in my lower left back and the pain is shooting down my left leg. I'm so bummed bc I usually take Advil for this and it really helps but I think I can't take that now (9 wks out). I guess I just have to rest, but other suggestions appreciated. Oh, I also have a deteriorating disc btwn L5 and L6, so that is probably in play here as well.

Cardio gets the fat off! If you’re in the early stages of this weight loss, I just want to share and point out, that the best thing you can do to see inches lost and pounds keep coming off is Cardio! And tons of it. Cardio can be boring. I’ll agree. But it’s soooo effective in getting the heart rate up and also building the endurance required to get through those intense weight training sessions when they are added into your exercise regimen. I have been doing some tests on myself just trying to figure out my body. I am a gym rat at this point nearly 7 months post op. I do a lot of strength training and cardio. I notice some weeks I just don’t have the energy reserve to…

Since November 2012 I've lost 80 lbs and now that I'm 30 lbs away from my goal of 138 I'm stuck it a plateau. Is there any advice anyone can give me to give me an extra boost to shed those last few pounds. Exercise and nutrition help is needed. Thanks

Weighed myself this morning and I'm 195!!!! I'm so excited. Being stuck at 203 for two weeks and now this. Yay!!!

Weighed myself this morning and I'm 195!!!! I'm so excited. Being stuck at 203 for two weeks and now this. Yay!!!

This is my first time posting in this section... Here's a little background: I had surgery 5/23. 3 weeks later I was ok'd to start working out. I've been working out 5-6 times a week and I actually look forward to it. I've only been doing cardio because I hate using weights and then being sore for days on end. So, here's my problem. After surgery my belly deflated and dropped. Now it's dropped even more and I have a serious muffin top thing going on all around from the front to back. I'm 3 shirt sizes smaller up top. Is there any help or do I just need to wait it out continuing on with my cardio?

Before surgery, I plan to have myself measured from my neck down to my ankles and measure once a month just to see how I'm losing in inches. Its easier to buy clothes based on inches and I dont want to waste money guessing on what size I should be wearing as I lose weight I have one question though: When I measure the breast area - is it with a bra or without a bra?

Is it even possible for a post op to develop a six pack of abs that rival those of normal fitness folks? I do not see how with the excess skin around the stomach area. I have been eating clean , working out effectively for many months and still do not see the abs. However, I can start to see the outline of where they should be and I have veins everywhere on my arms and legs. Chest and back are very strong and powerful. I am wondering if others have had more success with popping the abs. If you have picture proof it is possible, please post a photo and what you did to bring them out. Maybe my body fat % is still too high at 15 %. Maybe I need to be more diligent about co…

I was wondering if anyone had a problem with "floating" laying out on a raft float after surgery. I got sleeved on Monday, June 24th. So, I am out 11 days. I was thinking of putting on waterproof band aids and just laying on the float, no soaking. Any suggestions, or should I wait 4 weeks? Thanks in advance!

Hi, so far I feel I am doing well with my lap band. I am in Onederland for the first time in 16 years, my plantar facitis is completely gone, I can walk miles and not die. However "the girls" are still the same. I am on the smaller size as far as my frame is considered but I have always been busty. Im 5'2" and started this journey with a bust size of 40DD, now I'm 36DD. I still get back pain, I still get the digging in on my shoulders from my bra straps. I have lost 40lbs. so my question is, do I still have hope that by losing more weight I will get to a smaller size or should I go ahead and make my appt for a reduction consult.? thanks for your help

I've been walking since I got back from the hospital. I'm now walking on the treadmill since walking outside bores the heck out of me. I'm now up to 3.1 mph and 3% ramp elevation for 30 min 2x a day- works out to about 3 miles a day. But today, as I was 10 min into my walk, I felt soooo tempted to break into a jog! I had so much energy and I wanted to do more than I was doing. I'm sure my surgeon would frown on it until I'm further out, but it feels awesome to feel like I want to- and could do running! I've never been a runner, but I can't wait until I'm cleared to do more stuff! Running, crew, Zumba, ballroom dancing here I come- and maybe even hiking!

Just had a shoulder repaired after damaging it in February. Apparently although I am 20 in my mind, my body has other ideas. That'll learn me for trying to out do my young troopers in a pull up competition.. Lol It'll be lower body exercises and lots of waking for the next while.. I'm cool with it as long as the weather stays steady. Will have to modify food intake as I won't be doing my 1000 calorie work outs for awhile.. Lol Take care all!

I have been really studying how to properly stretch for maximum flexibility lately. I have picked up a book by Bob Cooley about Resistance Stretching. http://www.amazon.com/The-Genius-Flexibility-Stretch-Strengthen/dp/0743270878/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1373549509&sr=8-5&keywords=resistance+flexibility It is a phenomenal read (have not put it into practice yet) and I believe it is cutting edge in the fitness world. A lot of Olympic athletes have been successful with these techniques so it is bound to help even us. Essentially, maximum flexibility comes from both contracting and elongating muscles at the same time. It is the contracting from resistance (pus…

I want to work out but am intimidated. What was everyone's experience so close after surgery and any suggestions. I have been walking 2-3 times a day and I am not allowed to do core exercises yet per doctor's office.

How do they do with cottage cheese thighs, make it better? Emphasize it? Are they breathable, hot and miserable? I'm going to save them to my want list if they're good.

Hey everyone. I'm 5 weeks post-op and want to start the gym but I'm very intimidated. I've never been a workout kinda girl, but I feel that person in me What is the best way to get started? I can't afford a trainer but I don't want to look like a fool of I go. Help.

I want to do sit up but dont want to hurt myself

I had to share!! I ran last yr and managed to finish 2 of the local 5ks. I never did better than 45min completing. Today I started back running. I managed to make a mile in 10.30 min!! I never beat over 14 min a mile previously. Running is O much easier being lighter. Tomorrow makes 11weeks post op and I am so stinking happy I did this!!! This mama WILL get her groove back!!!

I was at this doctors office and this man asked me if I was pregnant, and then he says are you having a boy or girl? I looked at him and said for the first time EVER (because in the past I've been embarrassed and will just say oh yeah or whatever) I am not pregnant, and I don't look pregnant either. He was all apologetic and I left out after my boyfriend and I were done. And cried my bf got mad and was like don't let someone upset u like that blah blah. Well u don't know how it feels. I used to get this all the time before my surgery. I know I'm only three months out but I have lost a TON of weight. It really discouraged me because no one has asked me that in probably ov…

Hey everyone - I was just diddling around the App Store on my phone and discovered some free exercise apps. You can find ones for arms, abs, butt, legs etc. they show you the movements and form and then count out the reps for you. Did an arm set with a resistance band this morning and really liked it. I recommend them to anyone looking for home workouts. I think I will also get a lot of use out of them when I'm in hotels for work travel.

I was banded 6/20/13 and I've lost 17.5 - 19 lbs depending on the day, or even time of day. Haha! Anyway, I've been running this past week and have been considering adding on my Tae-Bo videos. Is that too vigorous? So far I've lost: 1 inch in my waist and hips .75 inch in my upper arms Almost 2 inches in each thigh. Your advice is much appreciated. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Has anyone experienced bruising on their stomachs after work outs? I just started at the gym after many years away... I started running on the treadmill and I've been sore all over but today I noticed bruising on my flab.... (I'm pre op) I think my body is going into shock lol Anyone experience this? Should I call my surgeon or my primary??

So I was sleeved jan 29 an Was 322 I am 235 as of today I finished c25k but for the last month I have seriously slacked. I deprived myself of anything I liked for about 18 weeks so since a vacation I took lat month I have just been a slacker. So my game plan cut the crap out get my veggies protien and water in also my plan to spice up my workout 3 days a week doung c2 10 k bike 3 miles then 2 days a week do a quick mile run and do some strength stuff. Anyone game to join me in restarting? Move on ya live and learn I always say!

I started working out with a personal trainer last night. I've known him forever so it was good! His boss (also a trainer) annoyed me though. She said first off that wls is crazy and she would've never let me do that to myself. She said she gets very frustrated when training her clients who've had wls bc there's a very specific zone they have to keep their heart rate in in order to lose weight. She told my trainer if he takes me out of that zone, he'll cause me to gain weight. I know what she's talking about.. It's a test you get done that tells you at what heart rate you burn fat most effectively. It's for EVERYBODY, not just wls patients. We all have a zone that works b…

http://rjkettlebell.com/about/ For those of you in the vicinity of Arlington VA, I can vouch for this trainer all the way. Very correct, knowledgeable, professional, and not intimidating at all. He's good with all levels of fitness. I'm sad that I don't live close enough to work with him regularly and wanted to share the love. Kettlebell training is where it's at - full body and fun!