Fitness & Exercise

Guys, my friend just mentioned about this gym here in our city that have this great workout called crossfit. I watched some videos, and i found it very cool, but not sure i can do it weighing 220lb hahaha Any thoughts?

I am on serious need of motivation anyone want to give me a swift kick in the arse?

Woke up with my hubby... Who BTW has lost 24 pounds just by supporting me!! And just decided to walk 7 miles med pace. Was wonderful!! Sleeved May 16 2013 and feeling great!!

I am over 7weeks post op and I wanna know if it is ok to do sit ups now and have others have.

I am 3 days out from surgery and I have been walking for 30 minutes twice a day at the playground across the street. Once I am done walking i feel kind of light headed but what is bothering me is the numbness/tingling feeling on my left side. I drink 12.5grams of Protein before i start along with my Multivitamin. I am sipping Water while I am walking when it is needed and I drink another 12.5 grams of protein once i make it back home Has this happened to anyone else and of so do you have any suggestions to preveny the tingling feeling

Okay so the hubby got me hip hop abs and I wanted to know has anyone else tried it? It looks kind of hard

Hi Y'all! I'll be having surgery in the next couple of months, but I'm also training for a 1/2 marathon in January. Has anyone been through this--a 1/2 or a maraton post-surgery? I want to know how to make sure I have enough nutrients to run/walk the full 13.1 miles! Thanks! Julie

Has anyone had trouble this last week with the Fitbit and MFP syncing? If so do you have a fix for it?

Hi everyone!! I'm 2 weeks pre-op and am looking forward to getting back into the gym! How soon after did everyone start exercising?!

What is energy level like 3 months post sleeve?

Has anyone tried the fitbit I want to buy one but not sure if I should invest in one thanks.

I have heard sooo many differing opinions on how often you should exercise. My current exercise consists of walking. Granted I walk as fast as I can for at least 35-45 minutes and I pour sweat, I am just walking. Do we really need a day of total rest? I can't see how walking for 45 minutes can be bad for me on that 7th day. What's your opinion?

http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/how-to-lose-fat-without-losing-muscle/ This gives a great overview of everything you can do to keep your muscle while we all lose our fat. Keep up the great work everyone.

For those of you not following the biking banders thread. Ok, perfect day for a ride and a NSV, last year I struggled to maintain 15 MPH average for 10 miles and never made it, 14.9 was the closest I came. Since being banded in January I was able to break that goal early this year, and on today's ride I maintained 17.1 MPH average for 26.29 miles. Time: 1:32, avg. speed 17.1, distance 26.29, calories 1334

I am almost 4 months out and have been excercising about 5-6 days a week. I usually do an hour class and burn 400-500 calories. Once a week I burn 1000 calories during my workout. The problem is I eat between 800-1000 calories a day. I have recently increased my calories so I am able to have energy to my workouts but these past few days I am very fatigued and started getting headaches. I don't know if I am doing this right. Am I eating too many calories or too few? I have been losing weight but I want to feel good doing it. I eat healthy and eat every 2-3 hours ,maybe i need a change in a meal plan. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I miss yoga so much and I'm eager to get back to it. I always had to modify the asanas like crazy, but it always felt good. I plan to ask my bariatric nurse at my July appointment, but when did others start back?

I highly recommend u google it, print it out and do it! I'm on day 13 and the increase in abdominal strength is crazy. It's small increases every day and u feel a little stronger every day. It's awesome and only takes a few minutes I did repeat day 11 because I didn't feel up to day 13 after my Rest day but that's ok. I am amazes that I could barely complete day 1 and have some a long way already!

I'm 9 days post op and began walking on the treadmill yesterday. Today I woke up and my abdomen wasn't sore anymore! Yay me! Today I walked a mile :0)

I was sleeved 1/31/13, and I've gone from 290 to 210. During that time, I've lost lots of muscle mass. I'm feeling weaker, and I'm having a hard time recovering from my workouts. I'm currently taking in 80 grams of Protein a day along with 64 oz of fluids. I just started making it to the point that I'm hitting both those numbers in a day, and it is work to do that!!! I'm lifting weights and running, but later in the evenings, my knees are in constant pain. I have trouble relaxing at times, no matter how tired I am. My legs are constantly sore. I've always been active, so I thought dropping al this weight would have helped. But my post-workout recovery has been terribl…

I'm three weeks out from surgery as of today, and my doctor told me I could go back to my yoga and taekwondo classes anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks. Decided to give it a shot last night and I survived! Skipping all the self defense and sparring, of course, for another month so that I don't take any kicks to the abdomen, or get thrown to the floor, but just the workout itself and forms work was great. I've felt so tired for the last few weeks, and have been stalled for a week as well. I've never been one to enjoy excercise but it just felt so good to get back on the floor and show that I could do it. Bonus was I finally lost a pound overnight! Not being too sore from Tae…

I have a mobility issue with my hamstrings and am unable to completely straighten my legs. Maybe it is not my hamstrings, butI do feel it is tight there and my leg locks at about 170 degrees when trying to stretch it against a vertical bar with my back on the floor. For the past few months I have been doing some pretty focused mobility exercises to straighten them out because lack of flexibility is holding me back in my cross fit training. I do not know what has caused this, but suspect it is either from decades of rigid exercise with no concern for stretching or lack of exercise period. My career has been a desk job as a software developer. It could also be caused …

Hello guys and gals. Im looking for july 8th sleevers! Im from Missouri and super excited to start my journey!! Who's with me??

I know we are supposed to go for a deficit, but I only ate 500 calories today, and my workout (a HIIT class) burned 612 calories according to my HRM. Is this bad or good? My protein is normal, but fish and shrimp just don't have that many calories.

So does anyone know the best excersise to donto burn fat and loose inches and get rid of my belly !!! Pls pls help

I have 33cc's, but no real restriction in my band right now. I've had just one fill and can eat anything, but when I am exercising its like the band seizes up on me. It makes it hard to swallow Water even. Its ONLY when I exercise and after I've cooled down the feeling goes away. Anyone else experienced this? Tips tricks to keep it from happening?

I'm two weeks post-op w/ hernia repair also. I really miss cycling. How long did you wait to get back on the bike? Walking is cool and all, but cycling is much more fun.

What did you find to be the easiest exercise on your joints, back, legs, knees, etc. I know I won't be this heavy for long, but even just walking is tough...

Hello! I am dying to get back in the pool, and was curious how long of a wait everyone's surgeon required before allowing it. I was told 5-6 weeks. Seems a bit long. Curious, how long did you have to wait?

Started back on the elliptical today!! Can't wait til I get back to doing my 45mins!!! I'm starting slow right now tho only did 10mins today

So people talk about rest days and all that. But this video is for 30 days in a row. Is it ok to do it? People exercise everyday right? I hear you are supposed to switch up routines so you can give certain muscles a rest but this is set up so you do the same video 10 days in a row. Is this ok?

I'm curious what kind of exercise everyone does directly post op. I know walking is a gold standard but what else are you able to do and when?

I see a lot of you doing your first 5k and that is my goal. My question is for those of you that have done this what are the best training tips? I have never ran really at all except chasing my kids... I can walk for long distances at a good pace without getting winded or tired but I really want to prepare for a 5k (running) or more.

Do larger men prefer a seat with nothing to... Interfere? I've been riding a bike lately (first time in YEARS) and it hurts the gentlemen.

I am battling to lose. I am battling to exercise. Somedays I lose the battle, but I WILL win the war. Any other warriors out there? Those that struggle but could use a pal that gets it. Yesterday I tried couch to 5k for the first time. Thought it would be another thing I would try and give up on or fail. But holy cow, I did it. I finished!! Day one, I won the battle! Take today off....thank goodness because my arthritic knees are screaming at me. But I won the battle! And I actually look forward to day 2 tomorrow. (that was NOT a typo!!)

I want to use the cross trainer / elliptical machine How long post surgery pls? Gav

We all know the BMI chart is not very accurate as a measurement of good weight (or perhaps even good health) if you are built any different then " average"; that is, you do not have big bones and have a fairly average muscle composition. I may be completely wrong in the statement I just made, but it is something I have learned over the years. Before surgery, the BMI chart told me I was morbidly obese at 360. I did not like the term, but came to accept it and could see I was in middle of dark red section of BMI chart. Clearly, this was not something I was proud of and knew it was time to do a 180 reverse direction on both my physical and mental qualities that define my …

Hello! I'm getting ready for surgery and I was wondering if anybody knows how to find a good personal trainer or gym for WLS patients in the Los Angeles, Ca area ? More specifically San Fernando Valley. Thank you! ????

7 months out, 98 lbs lost and I ran my first 5k! My time was 36:30 and proud of every second of it!!

Maaaaan it was freakin brutal. As I've become what's known as a "Gym Rat", I've met a lot of really hot guys and well you know, I mingle with them. Best part about mingling with fit guys is that you receive a lot of information, and well, they wanna be your personal trainer too! So yesterday I decided to work out with one of the fittest guys at the gym and we got on the subject of core training versus plain old ab workouts. And let me tell you, I've officially said goodbye to situps and the whole boring story of an ab workout. Core workouts get you ripped in more than just your tummy, and the strength you build really allows you to complete everyday chores and movements w…

Hi does anybody have any recommendations for a scale that is very accurate I've never have a scale before and now I'm thinking it's time to get one because I have 2 weeks until my surgery. I don't need one with all the bells and whistles just one that's easy to read because my eyesight is not that good thank you.

Today I completed the minimum requirements that the trainer has people do before they can join the On Ramp Cross Fit classes.. 500 meter row 50 squats 30 sit ups 20 pushups 10 pullups Yes the pushups and pullups were modified..but who the F CARES!!! My time was 8:30..RAWR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have done a lot of onlibe comparisons and I am thinking about purchasing the Fitbit flex. Does anyone have it? What are your opinions on it. All input would be helpful

I'm getting surgery June 24th.. How long do u have to wait to start working out ?

I had surgery on June 10th and I am wanting to do sit ups. I have lost 18lbs since the 10th and know that I am going to have a serious apron and want to start working at tightening up the skin early. I am now down to 242 lbs and I am ready to work . Is doing sit ups at this stage too early?

Hello. I am getting sleaved this wed. the 19th. Just wondering how long after surgery before u can exercise again. My guess is 2 weeks. But l have to ask the surgeon that I guess

Anyone have a treadmill they recommend? Need some ideas to get started.

My daughter noticed today I have a turkey neck from losing weight. Now when I look in the mirror that's all I see! Does anyone know if the lifestyle lift is my only hope?

I realized that I swallow a lot more Water than I thought. As some of you know, I am almost 5 weeks out and am still fairly unable to consume anything that is more than a thick puree. I haven't not mastered much more than sip sip sipping and when I take too large of a gulp, I have big pain and middle school boy belches until the pressure is relieved. During my hour swim (at 7 in the morning!!!), I watched the little old blue hairs that frequent the pool for the coffee and the newspapers turn to me in disgust as I would come up for breath, swallow a few drops of water and inevitably burp every 6 or 8 strokes. I used to be a swimmer in high school and college, so I am …

Sooo, I've been cleared to exercise (I'm entering my 6th week post op). I found and joined a local gym, very small, but with all the basic machines. Here's my problem, I haven't worked out (at a gym or otherwise) in over three years!! When I say I'm out of shape, I mean, dreadfully lol. A flight of stairs leaves me winded and a walk around the block makes me tired. BUT i am determined. I have only lost 20lbs since surgery and I'm sure my super slow metabolism is a factor. Can anyone give me pointers on where is a good place to start today? Not sure what to do or for how long. I obviously want to challenge myself, but not to the point where I push so hard I injure myself…

After my first fill, I was finally able to begin exercising two weeks ago and have (proudly) been doing my Bowflex Treadclimber six mornings a week however, instead of losing more weight, I have gone from 314 lbs to 322 lbs as of today - an 8 pound increase! I am not eating any differently and am consuming about 800 calories less than I should per day (according to LoseIt.com). My doctor expects me to be down to 288 lbs in six weeks but, at this rate, I'll be back to where I started at 350 lbs. Any advice on what I am doing wrong is appreciated.