Fitness & Exercise

I hate it. And I don't mean "hehehe - I don't wanna go to the gym" I mean: I.Hate.It. The only way I like it is when I "fool" myself by going bowling or skating....but I am 41 years old have no business going to open-skate with the 10 year olds. Any ideas? Magic wands?

I'm 6 weeks post-op and have had no complications. Does anyone know if I can start using an exercise bike?

I'm looking into training plans for a marathon that's in March. A little background- I used the Couch to 5K/10K training app, but after that I stuck to my method of running 7 miles on Tuesdays/Thursdays and then a long run on Saturdays. I would increase the mileage of my long runs no more than 2 miles per week. I always take at least one day off in between my runs. I have never ran back to back to due my almost irrational fear that I will injure myself. My longest run is 20 miles, but it's been awhile. I started looking at training programs. I checked out Hal Higdon's intermediate marathon plan. I'm not worried about the mileage, but I am concerned about running b…

So .. I am 3 weeks post op (almost). My 14 yr old borrowed Just Dance 3 from a friend of mine. She talked me into doing some with her. We did 5 dances before I had to stop. About a half hour for me because I took small breaks to breathe between. I hate exercise.. or thought I did. I had a blast. We danced and giggled. She is going to dance with me every night for exercise. I didnt think I would have that much fun but I did. I know it was working because I was sweating like crazy. Maybe all I needed to do was find something fun. I think I can do this now. We need to find more fun stuff to do. On a funny little note.. I kicked her butt 4 out of 5 dances! lol. I had to…

Hey guys, In need of some suggestions. My total caloric intake is between 800-900 cals/day. I have a rigorous workout schedule four nights/week. Monday & Tuesday: Cycling Wednesday & Thursday: Zumba. I aso walk the days I don't do my classes just to slow it down a bit. I burn at least 600 calories in each workout class because I am moving at a fast pace. That is what my fitness pal says anyway. Does anyone see a problem with by the end of the day having burned more calories than taken in? Or even taken in only 100 calories/day due to my rigid workout schedule? I need some feedback, I don't see my dietician for two weeks! Thanks! Xo Alexa

Help!!!! I am stuck in a plateau, I have not lost any weight in 6 weeks. Been eating approximately 1200 calories a day and getting over 65 grams of Protein. I walk approximately 2.5 miles a day 5 days a week, and alternate leg and arm exercise at the gym 5 days a week. I drink at least least 80 oz of Water a day. Any suggestion of what I can be doing to lose weight? Thanks

I didn't know where to put this. I need garments to help hold in my belly and thighs when I exercise. Any suggestion?

I feel good at gym with everything but bench press 2 months ago 315 Now barely 225 any clues why bench is so off?

I hear people on here complaining about gym cost, the funny part is I guarantee you used to eat out and spend as much for one meal as it cost to join a gym for a month plus how much are you saving by eating less? So stop complaining and GET-R-DONE!!! We all got this way for a reason!!!

For those needing to get electrolytes after a hard workout, race or just from sleeve related dehydration, pedialyte is a good alternative to Gatorade at 10 calories/8 oz. It can be found at most stores that carry vitamins and minerals.

does anyone has a recommendation for a exercise that helps tighten or get rid of fat from the inner thigh area my legs aren't huge but my inner thighs rub together and its driving me crazy

Im a sucker for infomercials (luckily I never see them), but I got sucked into Metamophosis by Tracy today. It sounded interesting. Has anyone else seen this? What was your impression? Better yet has anyone tried it?

Are their any good apps out there to help track calories eaten along with protein in, and fluids. Or something designed specifically for wls patients? Also some thing that would track exercise as well?

http://queen10rise.blogspot.com/2013/01/surgery-to-5k.html?spref=fb This is my blog post about getting ready to train for a 5K. Melena

Just wanted to share that this morning I went to the gym n decided to do the elliptical for only 15 min. since I was early to my class. To my surprise I burned almost 150 calories n did 1 mile. Of course this varies by weight but I was happy to have burned those calories vs. Sitting my but in my car waiting for class to start!

Anyone using fitbit or loseit. I would love more friends..... Fitbit: http://www.fitbit.com/user/24HWB2 Loseit: etjennings Go 49ers!!! Erin San Jose, CA

Moves is a free iPhone app that automatically tracks your steps every day, whether you are walking, running or biking. You just have it running in the background and it updates throughout the day. It does a lot of the things the big boys do without having to carry around an extra piece of equipment. I've noticed some extra drain on the battery, but honestly not enough to be worried about. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moves/id509204969?mt=8

so its basic knowledge that 600-800 calories a day is NOT enough to sustain basic functions when you are exerting that much energy... I started StrongLifts a couple of weeks ago... Im NOT increasing weights after every workout as instructed though, only increasing once a week....so for now Im OK and should be OK for a few weeks... HOWEVER, by the end of February I dont know what Im going to do... Im obviously going to need more than 800 calories a day to be able to fuel my everyday life plus workouts HOWEVER at this point I still have 70 pounds to lose... my ultimate goal is do to 2 triathlons in late Spring... I dont get into all of that TDEE, BMR stuff.... but I am c…

I can't wait to swim, I'm going to join the YMCA, so they have a pool and.gym.

If some one would have told me your going to run 5 miles...I would have laughed in your face. I amazed myself the other day. My endurance is through the roof! I ran the 5k in November, and my goal is to do the half marathon!!!

Can anyone from the UK recommend any protein shakes and where to get them from. Thanks x

Good Morning, I was wondering if anyone has ever done P90X post op. I am three weeks post op and would like to start working out. Atleast, my arms as I am already starting to get sagging skin . I really am excited to start working out becuase I feel thats a part of my new life. I feel that the longer I prolong it, my surgery wont work. Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks !

Has anyone used compression garments while losing weight? I saw this website and I wonder would these garments help. I am a newly sleeve patient. http://www.contourmd.com/Style-34-Mid-Thigh-Body-Garment-Pull-On-Contour Any advice with any products?

Everyone seems to wear a heart rate monitor (at least from what I've been reading) but does anyone have one of the fitness trackers that you wear on your upper arm? (such as the body bugg) I am very interested in which one to invest in to help me on my journey. Any advice is going to be greatly appreciated!

I do not have my surgery scheduled yet but I am expecting it to be in April or May. Anyways I am exercising everyday now to try and tighten up the flabbiness as much as possible before surgery and I'm just wondering if anyone has any advice or success on pre op exercising.

Has anyone experienced port pain after a good workout?

How long do i have to wait after surgery to go swimming

Well tomorrow I am going to the gym for the first time since I was sleeved. (12/17/12) I've lost 30 pounds, and I'm looking forward to doing the eliptical trainer. I hope I can do 10 minutes, and then I will walk too. I also plan on starting a light weightlifting program. Wish me luck!

Does anyone have any tips on saggy arms, inner thighs, or saggy skin belly??

Our cousins across the pond are doing it wrong! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2271121/Sexercise-Forget-Average-person-burns-21-calories-having-sex.html

I stayed at 270 for three weeks now all of a sudden I'm 267. Don't you love how the human body works?

Downloaded the app on my phone and started today. Day 1 was simple. Skin around my incisions was sore a bit from the running segments. Plan to stick with it and my 2013 goal is to run a 5k with my daughters, who are both competitive runners and run track. Used to run a lot before a broken foot and a ton of weight gain stopped me. Can't wait for the first race some time in future...wish me luck!

Is anyone using runkeeper & would like to be friends?

One of my biggest goals in having a VSG was to be more "present" in my kid's lives. Because of my weight, I was unable to attend many school activities. Well today, at 92 pounds down since pre op on 10/4/12, I went with my son on his field trip. It was a TON of walking and at times I was out of breath, but, I did it!

just wanted to repost this web link here; a public national directory walking trails us; http://www.traillink.com/ I believe this web site may be free of charge to use. http://www.trails.com/ This web page is navigable yet may ask for payment to sign up. scenic, wooded, kept trails, some large for jogging and biking, some limited to walking. in my own area they have retaken several wooded area and seamed these trails togather as well as many on there own in park settings. Most are very kid friendly when they can walk them, have parking area's ,some would be a great outing as they have many facets with in descriptions, like bird reserve area, bridges, lake and po…

Hi everyone, Hope everyone is doing well. I just started the P90X series on Monday, so far so good! I was wondering if anyone else has tried it yet and if they have any advise for me, thanks in advance! I will be a year out on Feb 9th, 87 lbs down 18 to go!

Hiyas all! Ok well, I wanted to see if there was anyone out there who can recommend a good pair of work out shoes. Walking, dancing. I am getting into the swing of things and at home while I exercise, I usually do it barefoot. I've read some say it's ok, while other's say it can cause stress on your ankles etc. ( from other sites ). I want every bit of help that will contribute to my success! Thanks in advance!

I'm 5 months post op and having difficulty finding healthy meal options .. I feel like all I eat is chicken and veggies ... Please share your daily meals .. What do you eat for breakfast , lunch and dinner

I've started working out at the gym. I wear a heart rate monitor so I know how many calories I burn. I also use myfitnesspal to monitor my food intake. If I eat 800 calories in a day and burn 500 during a workout, is that going to be a problem? 300 calories net seems too small of a #. I'm not sure though. I'll see my doc on Feb 1 for my 2nd fill. I'll ask him then but just thought I'd throw it out there to you guys. Thoughts? Also I am 6 weeks postop

I want to participate in this ride, this fall. http://www.skinnytireevents.com/page.cfm?pageid=20063 To do it, I am going to have to train like crazy, starting with a spin class 3 times a week. My problem is I don't know what I will be capable of with the reduced calorie intake from being banded. Now, I know I will be able to do this next year, if not this. BUT I do not want to set myself up for failure on a goal that is unobtainable. So, does anyone have any experience being newly banded and training for an extreme sporting event? BTW, the Dr. doesn't have any objections from a surgical standpoint.

https://jawbone.com/up Does anyone have/use an Up bracelet by Jawbone. I have had mine for a couple weeks and would love to start a team.

With the lapband what ab exercise can i do??

I just wanted to share my love for spinning classes and see if anyone else here is also a fan?! I was sleeved on November 19th 2012 and just recently got my fitness and exercise regimen going! I go to spinning classes about 3 times a week at the gym I joined and I LOVE THEM. I come out exhausted, drenched in sweat, and feeling SO ACCOMPLISHED! I love the music and the fun during the classes, we even have special days when a live DJ spins music during classes! I've lost about 70 pounds since I started my pre-op diet November 4th, 2012. Highest weight was 296 and current weight 226. Goal weight- 150, I'm hoping spinning helps me meet that goal!!!!

chasing the snow blower around for an hour... I think that Dante was on to something when he wrote that the inner rings of hell were made of ice.

It's 5am on a Sunday Morning.....on my second cup of Black coffee...took my Vitamins, Omega's, and 15gm of pure liquid Protein...... It's 11 degrees outside, and icey roads......... Off to the gym in a bit, be there when they open at 6am....I will run y 5 miles, then maybe some weights.....sauna, whirlpool and shower then fresh clean clothes, high protein recovery shake from the "juice Bar" at the club..... Point is, I REALLY don't want to go, what I really want to do is crawl back into a warm bed.....it's still black outside...and cold! But that's how it is...I'll go anyway, and once there I will be glad I did.....just as I have been doing since being banded....…

I play about four different "____with Friends" with five different friends, and it can take up a lot of time just catching up on my games every day. I've told my friends that from now on, I will only play when I'm also riding my exercise bike. Today, I rode my bike for 60 minutes! Beats the heck out of sitting on the couch for 60 minutes playing all of those silly games! Haha! )

I'd worked out 6 of the last 7 day on Friday. I was a little sore. Yesterday, I got up at 6, taught all day from 9-4 ( I teach nursing), went to the gym and climbed the treadmill at 15% for a 1/2 hr, went home, showered , got dressed up (a great benefit of weight loss, cute clothes and sexy shoes!), went to dinner with my hubby. Then a few hours of karaoke at a local back, then downtown to dance until 2 am . Full of energy to do all that. That (one reason) why I exercise! (Sorry for the blurry bathroom mirror pic!) [ATTACH]25819[/ATTACH] Like I said, the clothes are fun. And.being in good shape makes it easier to spend all night in platforms ... and dance …

I joined a gym about one month ago. I go 4-6 days a week. I ride a recumbent bike for 30 minutes and then do arm and leg machines each time I go. My husband thinks I should not do the machines without a day off in between, Is he right? I took my body measurements and the thighs have not moved in one month!!! Thank you for any help.

The good news is I lost my double (maybe triple) chin. The bad news is, my skin didn't get the message! Has anyone had any luck tightening up that area with exercise and/or creams?

I am exercising more and wondered if it could tighten the band. I am in between fills and feeling hardly any restriction. Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks!!