Fitness & Exercise

Hey everyone! Banded 3/27 and at 22 lbs weight loss. Amping up my workouts (as well as focusing in calories) to amp up my progress. Been doing quick 20 minute jogs before work but one of my coworkers recoed longer incline walks for weight loss. Thoughts? Makes sense as I actually find it harder to walk on an incline than jog flat! However jogging just seems like more if a workout. Thoughts?

I was banded 4/30 and have been walking every day for about 3 wks now. Would like to start using hand weights to start working on my upper arms. When did you start using hand weights?

I've been constantly working out and it seems to be working. My legs have gotten noticeably smaller but they were small to begin with. I'm what you would call an apple shape. Although I'm happy with the results so far , I wonder if there are any exercises that you know of that would help out with the stomach section.

So i am "running" my first 5k on June 8th! I have NEVER been a runner. I never even considered running/walking a 5k, just not my kind of thing. But, it was deeper than that. I was embarrassed. Embarrassed of my size. Will I finish last? What if I can't finish? It will be embarrassing if I have to walk it all? Can I even walk 3 miles? What if its really hot outside? What if I cramp up? I'll just do one later down the road when I have lost more weight... All of these questions, all of the doubt. But, I've lost 47 pounds so far since I set up my initial consult and my attitude has changed! Screw waiting!! I'm ready now!! I've been training for my 5k with the help of L…

What's on yours? I'm making one up for my walk/runs. Fast beats please. I have a lot of pitbull so far

I am 3 weeks post op and wanna start running but want to know if it is still to early to run short distances.

I just set my surgery date for June 21st last week, so now I'm becoming really motivated to be as prepared as I can before then! I know we're pretty much limited to walking for a while after surgery so I starting walking today with my dog. I have that Endomondo app on my phone that tracks how far/fast I go and I went .78 miles today in about 15 minutes, so I'm okay with that! I really wanted to do a mile today, but it was really hot out, I probably shouldn't go at 1pm in Texas in the summer lol. So what are some other ways y'all got into the routine of working out when you're obviously not in good enough shape to go run a few miles or do crossfit or anything? I actually l…

Hello, I'm KawiRoks at 270lbs. First, let me tell you about KawiRoks. As an avid motorcyclist the kawi = kawasaki. It's what I ride. Roc = riders of kawasaki. Is a riding organization that I am a part of. My nick is Skip, I just turned 59 making a lot of you go feel very young, right? At 59 I find myself a mess both physically and emotionally. I was a truck driver untill diabetes, and my sight (not related to my diabetes) got the upper hand. I will be seeing my Dr. In June and will be talking about this sleeve surgery. I have already done my home work for what's ahead, both in pre and post surgery and have been reading a lot of your pre and post comments, also watc…

Well I've convinced my husband that I need to join a gym or whatnot. I'm leaning toward Curves, all women, get in get out. Not sure exactly what they offer or cost. My 2nd choice is our Y. Any thoughts on either of theses! Would appreciate it much! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I am currently 22 lbs down at 5 weeks post op. Does anybody know if I am on target? Worried that it should be more. 12 lbs of it was preop week and the rest is post op. Opinions please!!

I know there have been threads on this before, but some seemed like they had been there a while and I thought I would start a fresh one. Who needs some pals on my fitness pal? Please let me know. I'm dbstr4 there!

I have read a lot about the extra skin,people have as they are losing the weight,is there any recommendations other than surgery to try and help tighten those muscles.?

Hey Everyone! I was sleeved 3-11-13. I have since lost 70 pounds! :-) I've done it not only with the sleeve, but also with hard work in the gym. I guess I over did it and have injured my ankle pretty bad. I'm looking for suggestions for a new cardio workout. I know...SWIMMING(rolling my eyes). I like to listen to music while working out. I also have bad knees. I would love to hear from people who have gotten awesome results doing cardio other than the treadmill. Also, any Chicagoland people, HOLLA!!! ;+) Nicky

I super proud of myself tonight! I hate doing things alone. I had made plans to start the C25K with one of my friends this evening. Well 6 o'clock came and went and she didn't show up. At 6:30 I texted her asking if she forgot about me (I confirmed our plans only 2 hours earlier), I waited another 10 minutes with no reply (while struggling with myself over wether to go alone or not). I finally decided this is about ME and I need to do it for ME and I can't count on anyone else to make it happen. If I do Im just setting myself up to fail. So out the door I went and I ended up at the community center where they have an indoor track and found they also have child care! Scor…

I don't think I have ever been so tired and so sore in my ENTIRE life. I am a week out from meeting with my surgeon and hopefully receiving a surgery date within the next 30 days. So I decided to jump into a workout regimen....A BOOTCAMP! Part of me feels like I need this workout and part of me feels like it's too much. I believe I'm the biggest person in the class and I am truly struggling. Bouncing around with 300 on my back/knees is KILLER!! I hurt 1, If I ever mention that I'm considering not having the surgery.....PLEASE...just say the work BOOTCAMP!!!!

I've been an exercise fiend several times in my life. Ill get really into it and about 3-4 months in it fizzles out. Well here I am, super into it and scared that ill burn out on it. I'm keeping it fresh and being creative with my exercise. Biking, walk/jogging, walk DVD, DDP yoga, t tapp etc. I use a heart rate monitor and love watching how many calories I'm burning an then challenging myself, etc. How else do you keep yourself from getting bored? I'm not joining a gym until winter, I plan on taking full advantage of at least the weekends in summer. Also, we can't really hike in Missouri. At least not near me. It's a bummer really. What's your thing? How do …

So, one of my goals is to become a boxer. I'm currently reading up on it & slowly training myself. What I'd like is a great DVD or set of DVDs that will instruct me on how to box. Suggestions?? I know that I can hire someone to train me, but the guy I talked to wants about 300 per mo. Ummm....that's not in my budget right now. Any tips, advice, help would be greatly appreciated! I'm all ears guys & gals. :-) Thanks

Hey everyone!!!! So Ive been debating on weather or not I should walk/jog the 5k color run this year! Its coming to Michigan, and although I wish I had more time to train the only one available is for july. Im aiming for surgery in june so I know I probably wont be up to running but regardless Ive always wanted to do this and why not start my weight loss journey off this way! For all of you who dont know what the color run is its the happiest 5k on the planet:) you wear all white, dress goofy and get doused in color powder as you run. By the time your done you look like a rainbow! Do you guys think I should do it? Especially if I just walk. My goal is to run it by next y…

I just bought a fitbit 1 and can't figure out how to sync it with my fitness pal. Ugh!; help please! highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 212# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 162#(4/28)

Hi folks - I bruised a vertabrae in the middle of my back a few days ago after doing some large reps of sit ups on a concrete like surface. Did not realize it was a problem until after the damage was done. I will not do that again. Good news is that it has no real impact on any physical activity except if I am on my back. I can still run, lift, etc during my workout. Bad news is it is very sore on one vertebrae, right in middle of back. Neither Tylenol or ibuprofen help much even though I tried some high doses. Heat from a therm a care pad helps the most, but I can't wear that most of the day ( in Hawaii doing beach and pool things). I also tried one of those medica…

Anyone remember that first hard week of c25k being sore and sooooo tired. I didnt think I'd make it. Well I start week 4 tomorrow how is everyone else doing?

I really want to start this. Like really really, but I'm still 60 lbs overweight and afraid ill hurt myself. What do you think? Anyone start really overweight?

Trying to prepare myseld for the time I wont be able to work out after surgery I just got done the squat challenge and started it over today with 2lb weights also im doing a jumping jack challenge and a crunches and leg lift challenge I am sore as hell in my belly area but I wanna be in thw best shape before surgery im also doing a hour of cardio 4 to 5 days a week like the elliptical or stair step so motivated thanks to u guys just wanted to share:)

I love this and I think I'll try it when I get a sledgehammer! I saw it last year when I did the no s diet and thought it looked interesting. http://www.shovelglove.com/

Hello, I have been a member for the past 2.5 months and I have lost 50 pounds since my surgery but my problem is this: I need to start excercising and I do not know where to start. I know this seems silly but I have been extremely overweight for the past 12 years and had a job where I mostly sat at a computer. I now have knee problems and when I stand for more that 15 or 20 minutes my knees start to hurt. I had been thinking that losing 50 pounds would be a bog help and it has the pain in my knees do not seem to be getting better as fast as I was hoping. The past almost 3 months I have not been doing too much excercising and I need for this to stop. Can anyone reco…

Does anyone use this? If so friend me tashapettit, I need all the friends I can get, lol. The support would be great! Or reply to this thread and I will add you!! Thanks!

How do you all stay motivated to work out? I find that I am always trying to find excuses to not go work out. I don't have a regular scedule so I can never plan things in advance. I do love building muscle from my workouts but that doesn't seem like enough to get me off my butt and go. Any advice??

At my morning Spin Class at Golds Gym.

Hello Band Buddies At a recent coffee group we were talking about walking. "They" recommend you walk 10,000 steps a day. Now I'm not sure who "They" are but there are many doctors that recommend that 10,000 steps per day is the target number of steps. I came across this GREAT website that has information for beginners that are interested in increasing their daily steps. Now I'm not saying everyone get out and walk 10,000 steps everyday but if you have a "Smartphone" with an App on it that can track your steps get it and try... or if you have an iPod did you know that there is a Pedometer on the iPod... I didn't?!?! You can also buy inexpensive Pedometers fr…

Now that the fat is starting to go away, my butt is starting to sag. What do you think is the best solution for saggy butt? Squats? Lunges? I don't have time to do a full workout everyday so I need something to do in the morning and night.

Are there any exercises to avoid? I don't want any complications. No flipped ports or anything.

Does anyone have a good recommendation of additional complimentary exercise to do on the same day as cross fit workout? I want to do something in the morning at 9am and my Cross fit workout is at 4pm. Do you think it would be good to do some running or an ab workout? I am already doing push, pull and leg weights days, so do not want to do weight lifting on cross fit day. Nor do i want to do something that is going to fatigue arms and legs before cross fit in afternoon. Running does not fatigue if I keep it non HIIT. Thanks for your your thoughts.

Is there anyway to set the daily goals specific to me? The goals that are automatically in place are way far off my actual targets.

Hello everyone! I just started with a personal trainer. I do 2 days/ week of strength training and 3 more days /week of cardio (2 days off). I am SOOOOOOOOOO sore from the strength training. Not kidding. It is hard to walk. I know, I know; this will get better in time. But any suggestions for relief would be fantastic. Thank you in advance

I have spent a fair amount of time reviewing these 4 options on you tube and Amazon. Right now, I am leaning towards the power-block adjustable dumbbells set because of durability, ease of use and handle grip. Cost is a factor too, but not the most important thing. Note that with Amazon prime I can get free 2 day shipping on some of these. Yeah!!! I am leaning *away* from Bow-flex because there are many reviews on Amazon that it can be dangerous if the plates slip ( see 1 star reviews). This will be my goal weight gift from my wife. I like that these take up a small real estate and are cost effective over time when considering one needs to own 25-30 or more individual …

If you were curious about the 30 day shred, you can watch all of it on YouTube! So cool! Was thinking about purchasing it (again o.O) and decided to see if it was available for free and all three levels are!. I have YouTube through my Xbox so I can watch it on the tv. I have no intentions of doing 30 straight days, but ill definitely add this to my collection!!

A friend told me about the Map my Walk app. I use to walk the track and such,but was not consistent. This app has made me want to see if I can do a little better each day. Funny how an app can get you moving and excited to exercise. Just wanted to share incase someone was like me, walks occasionally and needs some motivation.

Anyone want to share their exercise routine? Or a work out that's working out good for you?

Or does anyone know if it's any good?

This article is great! http://feedly.com/k/Z0Ds2w I already do this to a degree. I love listening to audiobooks and I only do it on my commute and when I'm out walking. I think maybe I need to limit it to just walking, and sweeten the reward even more!

Hello I had my surgery Feb 8th and can't remember when my Dr said I could resume cycling, will ring them on Monday to double check. Was wondering how far out people were before they resumed their exercises? Have you now changed your routine and find a different exercise to benefit you more? I'm now getting a bit bored with walking and can't wait to get back on my bike as I can go further distances and time seems to fly by.

so last night i took a belly dancing class.....OMG... These are my people... They were funny, excepting and so free... Ladies of all shapes and sizes... dancing with their flowie dresses and short tops... some had lose skin, some were skinny... but all were wonderful... And they didn't care what they looked like or what you looked like.. they didn't care if they had stuff jiggling around.... They all walked around with heads held high and the "i'm a goddess" attitude... Look at me... i'm fabulous... It was wonderful being in a place were... so what if your body is not perfect... all are excepted... I think i'm going to love this class and my new friends...

I am scheduled for my sleeve on may 31st. How long after can I get back in the gym? I like to mix up my cardio with oliptical, stairmaster and precor and rowing. Is walking going to be my only cardio for the first couple of weeks or so? Please enlighten me - thanks everyone

I had surgery Nov 5 2012 I have lost 98lbs but lately have found myself always hungry and eating chocolate! I've never had dumping which scares me anybody got any advice

Here comes the sun !! What time of day do you workout and why

So I was at the gym today and I stopped and talked to one of the trainers that about what I should drink during a workout. Right now I drink Isopure during my workouts. He said I should drink BCAA powder. Does anyone use this or know anything about it? Thanks, John

I worked out on Saturday and Sunday and did pretty well with food, but got a pretty bad sunburn on Sunday. This morning I was up 3.5 pounds! I'm pretty sure it's inflammation from the burn...anyone else experience this?

Hi all just would like to know if any one experiences band tightening after exercise ? I have been going for nice long walk and then for 1-2 days after have pain in my band and find it a little hard yo get down any thing but liquids . My band is fine other wise I want to start doing more intense work outs or should I wait I'm 7 .6 weeks post op . If I only do 30-40 min walks I'm fine but the hour+ walks and its liquids for 1-2 days . Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I'm pre-sleeved, but I've been working my tail off to get back into shape. Once upon a time I taught aerobics, so today I gathered some of my co-workers and friends, dusted off my old workout music, steps and mats, gathered in a friends hanger and led a 50 minute floor and step aerobic class! Plus an extra 30 minutes of resistance band toning & abs! I'm on such a high right now. We agreed to get together 3 times a week... I hope I can keep up the momentum!

Anyone have any suggestions? I am a big guy, but think it would be fun to add to my exercise routine...