Fitness & Exercise

I'm thinking about getting a treadmill. I dunno. I had one a few years ago though and ended up selling it. I'm trying to think of something I'll actually stick to. I'm an introvert with self esteem issues so at least until I lose like 60 lbs, you're not gonna see me in a gym. I like walking until it gets super hot.

I have been running about 45 minutes 2x a week and doing weight lifting 3x a week for about 30 minutes in each session. Been doing this for the past couple weeks or so. The problem is I have been getting really tired in the afternoon, sleepy in fact where I cannot keep my eyes open. Last night, it hit me around 4:30 pm and struggled with it until going to bed at 8:30 pm ( early for me). I woke up at 3am and felt much better. This morning I feel pretty good with energy levels at decent levels. Am i working out too often or am I lacking in calories throughout the day? I am probably still eating around 800-900 calories a day, mostly Protein. Carbs are under 30. Low f…

I recently found an iPad app called "See Me Get Fit" (not sure if it is also available for iPhone). Basically, you enter your weight then you take a picture so that you can visually track your weight loss. Perhaps best of all, you can password protect the app so that only you can access it. I'm really looking forward to seeing my progress on it and I thought it was cool enough to share.

can any one tell me how long after surgery I can get back in the gym? Fred Montana JR

Hi guys I was banded in September so now prettying all excersises is ok. I am however still nervous e about causing the band to slip or move. I have an an circle pro and wanted opinions on whether you think this would be fine and I'm just being over cautious or sell it lol. Thanks Julie x

How would that work? Can you build muscle after the sleeve? I mean, isnt it impossible to gain muscle at a caloric deficit? I'd rather not be "skinny" (though would MUCH prefer skinny over fat), but I truely like lifting, and would like to gain some muscle after I get sleeved. I'm not looking to look like the guys on the cover of bodybuilder mags, but I would like to have some mass and be somewhat cut. Is this possible? Or is being fat, then sleeved, then muscular not in the cards? TIA

How many lbs did u lose in your first week?

Does anyone have any experience with body shapers ? Waste of money ? I have been losing weight and started boxing here recently and someone at my job mentioned I should get one of those belly slimming bands (the ones that make u sweat so u lose water weight ) she is thin so I don't think she understands that in my opinion the belly slmer will just roll down on me ...I have been interested in spanx but they are so expensive ... Is it even necessary to wear shape wear at this pint ?? I'm less than 6months out and have lost 60lbs ... I will be at 6months on November 25th ...thanks for y'all's input )

I'm 35, struggling to get my energy back before going back to the gym, but in the meantime I want to tighten my arms to get rid of my batwings. Please help!

Just wondering how long after surgery you guys felt up to using an elliptical or treadmill for 30 mins or so.

As a mom of 3 with a 40+hr work week (52hrs this week alone)....I find exercise on the bottom of my to do list more often than not. I really need to lose this bad habit! So my fellow banders...any tips?

I am taking my 1st class Saturday and I am very excited about this! It will be my -50lb present to myself! My hope is to do 2 days a week which is in addition to my current workouts.

Does anyone have a resistance band workout that they like? I'm still pre-surgery and am looking for a workout that's compatible with the still-out-of-shape me.

I'm excited today will be my first time going.

I'm thinking of purchasing a Fitbit... do you own one? If so, what do you think of it? Would you buy it again?

I am pre-op but I am already preparing myself for my surgery in January. I walked 3.06 miles in 55:17! have not exercised in almost 9 months. Tomorrow i will beat that time.

So I will be starting insanity this weekend and I know it's gonna work but what are.some exercises with weights that I can do for these areas? And how many reps and how heavy should the weights be?

I am 4 months post op. Before the surgery I walk everyday but now I can't get myself up to go walking. Money is tight so a gym membership is out of the question. I'm trying to get my motivation back to go out there and start walking again. Just joining My Fitness Pal and hopefully that will help motivate me. Please look for me at n32382.

Dec 4 I just had my lapband. I was crossfitting 6 months ago and kept getting injured. I am anxious to get started but don't want to start too soon and mess up my band. I also had hiatal hernia surgery they found when they went in. Any help would be great!

Which is more effective in tightening the thigh and hip area. Treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike or possibly something totally different.

Didn't feel like taking myself to the gym today was in lazy mode but I went anyway and feel accomplished I hate these spurts where I don't feel like going! Sometimes I wish I had a buddy to encourage me! Friday I have a weigh in with my surgeon and hoping that I shredded some pounds since my last appointment which was a month ago

Hi everyone! I hope you all are doing well. Here's my problem! Since my first appointment with my nutritionist, I have been walking 30 minutes a day. Now that I've had my surgery, I'm feeling like I should up my exercise, but I'm really dragging my feet on that. I'd love to hear ways that you guys motivate yourselves to get your heart rate up. I just feel a little overwhelmed when it comes to really exercising.

I ran my first 5k today in 28 minutes. I was not planning to run much at all and just wanted to see how my feet, knees and ankles would do on the treadmill I have at home. Up until today, I have been using my elliptical for the last few months, since being cleared for exercise other than walking. I started it out at 4.5 mph and slowly increased it up to 6 mph by about 5 minutes, after the warmup jog. I kept a constant gait and was not huffing and puffing at all, I could carry on a conversation with someone. I really started to feel the burn at around 25 minutes, but kept push myself. In order to prevent injury and preserve energy, I tried to relax my body as much as po…

Help it need to get it down. This belly fat it keeping me from going down a size in clothes. Any ideas?

Has anyone done Rock Climbing (Indoor that is) before? It one of things on my post-op list to do. Has anyone done it since surgery. How was it? How do you prepare for rock climb? What do you wear.. shoes, pants/shorts etc. Thanks.

So I've started going back to the gym and normally when i was thin I never had panic attacks while at the gym it was a great atmosphere every one was nice, now there is only a handful of nice people who have known me my hole life the others are so judgmental. They all seam to give me this what the hell are u doing look. I'm sure some of that is in my head but it still really hard to deal with I've bin strong thow and have gone every day. Just wondering if u all have had the same problem

Hello I'm wondering if anyone out there own a nike fuelband?

Ok husband has had band for several years. He has struggled for sometime now. Haven't been able to go to get another fill, going in Jan and paying out of pocket. His knee keeps him from walking and doing most exercises. Any suggestions as to what to do?

This past weekend I did my first 5K run/walk. i I NEVER thought I would EVER get this body to jog. December 11 will mark my 9 month anniversary from surgery and I am down 82 pounds. The best part about the 5K was a group of friends cheering me on at the finish line.

I finally got a XBox Kinect last week and I'm in love (upgrade from a Wii). I've been doing the Your Shape game every morning before work this week and boy is it intense. So I see that you can connect to XBox Live and compete with friends. Anyone else have this game and want to compete? I also have Zumba Core and Hip Hop Experience. Love them both!

I use LOSE IT! On my iPhone instead of My Fitness Pal. Anyone else? I need some buddies.

I'm one month post op and feel great. Want to know what you think about me playing basketball. We only play half court.

For the past two weeks the Girls have hurt like hell everytime I went running or played sports. It's not that time of the month and I haven't been able to explain the tenderness. And then today it dawned on me....I'm losing weight, the Girls are shrinking, and my poor sports bras just aren't cutting it anymore! So here's to the Girls and realizing they need some support in this weight loss process too!

I would love to add friends to my fitbit like I have on my fitness pal. I think to add fitbit friends I have to add them online but lets be fitbit friends so as soon as I figure out how or one you k ow let's do it lol

I have to put this out to make myself accountable. I am quitting smoking today and I will succeed. Well I dont really feel like I will succeed but I will push through! Have a great day!

Im 9 months post op and have been working out but not as much as i should be. How does everyone get the motivation to get out there and start getting your work out on. I work out of town during the week so im stuck at my hotel most of the time which doesnt have a gym. Just need some tips to get that extra motivation??

I'm doing my first 5k tomorrow and I'm nervous and excited. Wanted to thank you all for every supportive message over the last 6 months. What a wonderful community of support!

Need some motivation. apappas02

I had surgery October 1 and since 1 week postop have not walked or done any form of exercise. I could make up plenty of excuses( I have moved,work 60 Hr weeks, -b12 levels low) but anyways I'm not here to make excuses or be judged. I don't want to waste this opportunity I have been given. Where should I start? How much? How often?

Hello everyone, just need advise regarding Sauna. I use it a lot at the gym, it helps with muscle pains, and am planning on getting one from Costco. I am having second thoughts because I am not sure If this is okay for vertical sleeve. Planned surgery wil be end of December. Please advise. Thank you.

Hey peeps! Anyone try this class??? My park district gym offers it and it looks good. I'm thinking if I can do it twice a week it can make up for me not doing my personal trainer. I plan to pair it with Zumba twice a week plus a possible Water aerobics class as well. Anyway...anyone try it? Is it really difficult? I don't mind being pushed but weight lifting is not a strength for me. Thanks!!

Can anyone advise when I can go back to the gym I had my surgery 17 days ago and need something to focus on.

For 20 years I have dreamed of being fit and healthy enough to participate in the Great Victorian Bike Ride, an eight day ride of almost 600km in my home state of Victoria. This year, 18 months after getting my lapband and losing 63kg, my husband and I set off from Lakes Entrance on our first ever Great Vic. First two days of riding were fantastic. The whole event was living up to my expectations with the riding, the camaraderie, camping and spending time with my husband. Day three dawned bright and sunny and we were on the road nice and early out of Briagalong. Morning tea stop in our former town of Maffra and then two and a half km down the road, disaster struck! I …

I started my Wii Fit today finally!!! Had a great workout!!! Getting in the zone

I finally got myself in gear and started back up at the gym and boy do I feel better about myself but body aches like crazy well worth it though hopefully the pounds start coming off again

I'm 5 months out an I hardly exercise. I'm so lazy but I know if I don't want the loose skin I better get to the gym. But I was wondering how long does it take before the skin actually starts to get tighten an what can I do to get my skin tighter?

I'm thinking about starting in week 3 ......what yall think

Ent to the gym on Saturday , between a knee brace and ankle brace I feel as if I am falling apart but like the results

I went to the gym for the last two weeks and I was going to ask other what did they do at the gym I want to get on a good routine and make my hour there worth it and get the most out of it ,