Fitness & Exercise

How long is to you can workout or play intense sports after surgery?

Well today I was cleared to hit the gym and I cannot believe how weak I am now. I am embarrassed to even lift weights at the gym because how weak I got.

I had surgery last week and oh my Lanta, i am getting a little depressed. I keep telling myself this is going to be so worth it but dang I still hurt, can't sleep in my bed, can't eat food, and I'm by myself all day. Not to mention it hurts to get up and down and if I drop something..... Forget about it lol. Sorry guys I think I'm just a little tired and needed to vent. But don't get me wrong I look forward to the future and am so excited for this new journey!!! This IS going to be worth it, I know it

So I need serious workouts that work to tone my legs and tummy. Arms I think I'll be okay with.

Hi All.. For those of you who are now runners, how long after surgery were you able to start running? How long did it take you all to run a 5k? I will be sleeved on 12/3 and I have always wanted to be a runner. I cant wait to run my first 5k. Im 5'1" & 255..And ready for my new life!!

Has anyone done zumba after u surgery. I love doing it now and want to know if its doable after surgery too.

Hello all, I am seriously considering beginning yoga on Wednesday. Anyone out there practice yoga? Any advice?

In your opinion, which is the best home scale for people who weigh over 300 lbs?

I am pre-op and recently started walking again. I've been doing 1.7 miles in about 45 minutes (slow pace). Today I did 2.0 miles in 50 minutes and now my legs and feet are killing me! Is it simply because I walked a little bit faster?

I just finished reading the book "Born to Run". It really made me want to go run an ultramarathon. It also makes me want to order myself some of those minimalist running shoes. I'm really determined to be able to run injury free.

I was banded June 12. I started at 255 and I am currently 189. I was losing 2-4 per week and eating 900 (800-1000) calories a day. I stayed within my allowance 98% of the time. Majority I am 920. I started working out. I do 30 cardio and weights 5 days a week. I have only lost 2 in the past 3 weeks. Very frustrating. Any thoughts if I should increase my calories to 1000-1200? I do focus on protein and have 70-90 a day.

Just wondering if anyone has tried p90x or insanity after the sleeve and had success. I am 2 weeks out and am contemplating trying this after the first of the year once my healing is over.

Question for those of you on myfitnesspal..........when you add exercise, it gives you more calories in your daily total........do you regularly eat those calories???

What's on your workout playlist? I just started my playlist and would love to hear what songs others use. I just downloaded some with great beats and I love all kinds of music. Seems like an aweful lot have sexual content but, heck if the beat is good for walking or running...then go for it! Below are some on my playlists. Please share yours Warm-ups, cool-downs: Hope - Shaggy Keep'in It Real - Shaggy Brighter Than the Sun - Colbie Caillat Don't Worry Be Happy - Carribean Pirates Steel Drum Band (no words just the drums) F**kin Perfect - Pink The Fighter - Gym Class Heros Give It All You've Got - Beres Hammond Hold On - Wilson Phillips Medium & Fast…

OMG! I did the first work out for the C25K program - I can't believe I did it! The whole 30 minute thing! Walked for 5 min., then alternated jogging for 60 seconds and walking for 90 seconds for 8 times I think....then walked another 5 minutes! I am sore already - but i DID IT!!! I am doing it again Wednesday. I am a little over 4months out an this is my first attempt at scheduled exercise..... I plan on adding light weights with lots of reps for my arms during tv time....we will see...... I did get a little light headed at home...ate some dinner - feel fine now..... Please God - let my knee hold up..... Baby steps people.... I started at 292 and a size 2…

I was banded 11/7/12. Before I was banded, I ask my doctor if I could still barrel race after I healed, even took a picture of me doing this. He said absolutely sure, no physical limitations. To anyone not familiar with barrel racing, it's running a horse wide open, quickly turning 3 barrels, all in the fastest time you can. It does consist of hard bouncing in the saddle. After reading on this forum about band slippage, I'm just a little concerned. I'm going to wait at least 8 weeks post op before I return to the saddle. He said 3 weeks but I really don't think he understood the physical demands involved in this sport. What do ya'll post banders think? Any help a…

So I just got off of the treadmill and I can't stand my flab jumping around when I'm trying to run (doing the C25K program), does anyone have any suggestions on supportive active wear to help with this? Like something really supportive that has wicking capabilities?

I'm 3 weeks post op. I really wanna start already. What can I do?

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I was sleeved 10/11/12 and started walking the week after surgery. Slowly, leisurely around the block once. After about 2 weeks I picked up the pace and added a little more to the length. Now 4 weeks out I am starting 2 times around the block at a normal pace (not fast and sometimes stopping for the dog LOL) Today it was raining and I wanted to make sure I got in some exercise so I decided I would walk the stairs. I read an article that at my weight 248 I would burn 10 calories per minute. I said I would do 10 minutes but could only do 5 minutes. Afterwards my heart rate was super high (didn't time it) and was coughing quite a bit. When I had my pulmonology ap…

Hello it's been such a long time since I wrote. I am stuck at a weight which Is 203 I am a year out and starting weight was 255. I just don't know how to workout what kind of workouts what to eat without spending tons of money, I am lost I just wanna starve myself. I feel like a failure. Please people give me a detailed plan I will start now

I left the gym on cloud 9 yesterday! So I've been going a lil over a week now and when I started I thought I was going to die. I was sweaty, I was outta breath, my body hurt, I was soooo thirsty after, I just felt like poo. But I didn't stop kept an internal conversation that surgery was a tool and I need to work harder than it. Every "thing" kicked my butt no matter what order. BUT last night I stayed on the elliptical the entire workout I maintained the right heart rate. I didn't kill myself and I feel awesome. I did the body stuff too and noticed it didn't kill so my trainer says to start mixing it up more and push. I've always given up. I have never finished a machi…

I am not sure if I am tired or if it is lack of motivation or if I am letting life get in the way. I am 10 months out...and it feels like my body is fighting me to exercise. I have no energy, no desire....and have no clue where it went. I use to sweat and bust my butt now it is like I barely can do 30 minutes. Please tell me this is a phase.... I am on B12, so I am getting that. How do I get my motivation back? Where did it go? I still have 40lbs to go...... [ATTACH]6118[/ATTACH]

I have noticed that after I work out I can eat more than a cup of food (protein and veggies)if I allowed myself to. Has anyone experienced this?

About two years ago I decided to change my way of eating. Eating "clean" is how it's been described. Fresh fruits and vegetables, wholegrain, complex carbs, low fat Proteins, zero refined sugar, etc., etc. Basically prepackaged foods/meals were a no go. Shop the perimeter of the grocery store, and be mindful of how your food is cooked/prepared. In addition to eating healthier I worked out for 2-3 hours 5-6 days a week. Cardio for 60-90 minutes and strength training for about a hour. In eight months I lost 25 lbs. Well, good... right? I looked better. I felt better. Now fast forward to today... two weeks shy of two months post-op. Still "eating clean", finally up 90 min…

This girl!!! I haven't walked on it for over a year cuz the info display wouldn't come on (like i couldn't walk without knowing how far I had gone... How stupid!) well I just spent the last hour tearing into it with a flashlight and a screwdriver and I fixed it!!!! A connection had popped loose. Wait, Now I have to go walk on it....... ; )

So any tips on good workouts to help underarms and belly fatt!!! I feel like I work out so much and no progress

I bought a used Total Gym (Chuck Norris infomercial) from a friend. I am only 9 days post-op so can't use it yet. Just wondering if anyone else has one of these. Looking for reviews for this machine from fellow sleevers.

Going to have my first Boot Camp exercise experience... Just what should I expect? What's in my head is Military, not so....right?!? I am looking forward to it ... I think Has anyone ever participated in a boot camp exercise before? What was your impression?

Im 2 weeks post op and u want to start doing exercises in my belly. Can i start doing Situps or crouches? Im planning to join a gym but not till next year..i started to walk around the park 2 days after my surgery...any other suggestions?

So, lately I've been bummed and stuck on a plateau around 50lbs loss, but today during my couch to 5k I ran and enjoyed it! Never thought I would jog for almost 20 minutes and be happy about it!

I like to do some king of workout every day because it really effects how I feel. Recently I have switched to using my elliptical every day in addition to a barbell workout. Now do not think I am working out 4 hours a day because of this thread subject. I'm not. My workout is about an hour. Anyways, I was doing my 45 minute interval program on the elliptical today and changed my approach to be as relaxed as possible, remain flat footed and focus on my core area. It felt really great. I did not get any fatigue even though I was really pushing myself. In fact it felt like I was high on a drug ( no, I do not abuse drugs; just remembering surgery recovery when taking oxy). Th…

Hi all who is interested....I did my first 5k two weeks ago. My only goal was to finish and not to be last. I made both those goals....if you are interested in joining me in doing 5k's and live in the area please let me know you can see the list of whats in the area on www.houstonrunningcalendar.com I do not run them I walk them...I like to do the fun ones like colorfest. Anyone is welcome to join me!

So I have recently been looking into pedometers to help with my excercise tracking. For a while I was looking at the Fitbit and just saw today that they are coming out with a new model that is Water resistant. I am contemplating buying it but have yet to use one. The main concern I have is the accuracy. I don't always wear pants that have pockets or loops and saw that it can be worn at the center of the bra; which I think would be more comfortable since I put stuff in my bra all the time. Has anyone used one clipped on the bra and how well does it work?

Three years ago I went on a cruise and did a cycling tour at one of the ports. The guide was extremely rude about having a "special" bike for me because of my weight. Today I am 63kg (140lb) down in weight and tonight I ordered my first road bike, a Giant Defy 2. I've ridden about 3,000km on my old hybrid this year so this is a huge step up for me.

We just finished changing one of our basement rooms into a home gym. I'm so excited to use it! The pics attached show it is still a little messy but totally accessible. What is you favorite piece of equipment - the one that you couldn't live without? For all of you post- op folk how long was it before you felt truly comfortable working out?

Me and my daughters! Mom power walked and they ran. By the end of the day my friend's pedometer said we walked almost 7 miles (to and from hotel, the 5k, etc). before64.bmp

I had to find out for my self. I have been reading all over lbt about my fitness pal so I checked it out. I like it! It is so easy, I wish I found it sooner. Thank you friends for the tip.

Does anyone have spurts where they go off and on to the gym because I certainly do I guess it's because I get so busy I don't feel like going! I know I need to go but just can't get myself motivated

I had success with HIIT as part of the Body for Life program when I was in grad school. I just recently started doing HIIT again to boost my fat loss (and I would prefer a short 20 minute intense workout over an hour long moderate workout any day). Here's my program on the elliptical: 3 minutes warm up 1 minute high speed 2 minute medium speed Repeat 3 minute cycle 4 times (total of 15 minutes) Cool down 2 minutes. My heart rate gets as high as 170 and in the 140s during my medium speed. I love doing this. So what program are you guys doing and have had success with?

The second photo shows a lady who has 10 lbs of difference between the photo on the left and right. She weighs less in the photo on the left, but looks much more fit and in shape in the photo on the right. The lady shown in the grocery store is holding a model representing 5 lbs of fat. The last photo illustrates the difference between fat and muscle mass. Helps put a few things in perspective.

I was in a bad car wreck 7 weeks ago today. I broke one ankle and sprained the other. The orthopedic dr. cleared me to go back to title boxing today but I'm nervous. It's such an intense workout with lots of running, lunges, squats and more. Both ankles are still a little sore. I will try to ease into it and hope I don't reinjure it. Wish me luck!

I belong to Lifetime Fitness and plan to get back into swimming in 2 more weeks. Still need my gall bladder incisions to heal. Can anyone who has a trainer give me a price estimate? I'm trying to decide if its worth it or just stick to swimming. Thanks!

Saw this posted on the forums on myfitness pal.... had to share. I want to preface this with the fact that I did not write this, I am however the Fat Girl and this blog made me tear up, because it hit home! (This is a blog entry from flintland.blogspot.com) Hey, Fat Girl. Yes, you. The one feigning to not see me when we cross paths on the running track. The one not even wearing sports gear, breathing heavy. You’re slow, you breathe hard and your efforts at moving forward make you cringe. You cling shyly to the furthest corridor, sometimes making larger loops on the gravel ring by the track just so you’re not on it. You sweat so much that your hair is all we…

Would love to hear pros and cons about it. I really want to find a fun workout and it looks like a blast!!

I am 4 weeks post op. Have been walking and doing the elliptical at no resistance. When I ask my Doctor's office what other types of exercise I can do the only answer I get is "4-6 weeks" for exercise. It's been 4 weeks. I want a straight answer on what and when. I've seen people in the forums jogging at 2 weeks and others say no core work for 8 weeks. What was your dr's advice?

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Exercise may actually suppress your appetite, two new studies suggest Getty Images stock Exercise actually decreases your appetite, so the urge to snack after a workout may be all in your head, experts suggest. By Lindsey Emery, pancakes, or maybe even a burger and fries. What they don’t want? To not eat anything. And yet, a few recent studies found that moderate intensity aerobic training could actually decrease your appetite or increase your feelings of fullness or satiety. Strange, right? Previous research has shown that people who exercise often reward themselves with food, increasing overall calorie consumption, and often sabotaging their weight l…

Hello, I am in a good place with having to change my diet, but I have to work on changing the lifestyle. I had just finished physical therapy with my second knee replacement when I decided to re-start banded living. I weigh 310 (5' 5"). This is WAY too much weight to be placing on prosthetic knees, that's just part of why I decided to try the life again. I tried to exercise at the gym, but found it way too difficult and painful. I can't walk for a very long distance without my knees hurting and I'm out of breath. I'm not supposed to use a treadmill, but they'd like me to walk. I want to say I can't, but I think I should be trying. I am mortified of people "seeing"…

Anyone Doing The Insanity Workout?