Fitness & Exercise

Anyone has VSG in Jacksonville FL

What is everyone suggest is best

We needs a mom's VSG Facebook group

First post, be gentle with me... I spent Saturday reading a ton of stuff in the forums here, and now I can't find something after 3 days of trying on and off... Someone kindly posted a pic of their doc-provided, very specific exercise guidelines for each of the post-op recovery weeks/periods. It was the most helpful plan I've seen in all my clicking around the internet. If anyone knows what I'm talking about, a re-post of that sheet or a link to the thread it's in would be much appreciated. Thanks!

I am wondering if there are other people how have health issues that make it hard to exercise. My problem is pain and fatigue which makes me not have the motivation to go and exercise. Anyone have a suggestion that would help me to get my exercise in and not feel bad after

Anyone have a Fitbit? I joined the forum and had to change my profile picture the first day because men were messaging me constantly. I’m not interested in finding love, I’m interested in finding like minded friends. Anyway, if y’all have a Fitbit and want to be friends on that forum, my username is LLaneRN. I hope to meet some other people working towards getting healthy.

This interview with Lyle McDonald about how women can lose more fat!! It's totally eye opening!

The saying is Summer Bodies are made in the winter... Let's start a thread for everything needed to transform including workouts routines, DVDs, class, equipment, supplements, timing, sleep patterns, etc. to prep for summer (or the summer of our lives) ❤ VETS PLEASE PARTICIPATE, WE VALUE YOUR KNOWLEDGE ❤ Hopefully this can help people accelerate results and avoid wasting time in confusion. Also alternatives for individuals with mobility issues would be greatly appreciated if anyone has the knowledge (chair exercises, etc.) Let's try to make this as inclusive and sustainable as possible. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Any ladies out there have success with building muscle/toning arms? Looking for the best exercises to do to try to get rid of my batwings. Or at least make them less noticeable. Before and after pics would be appreciated as well! Show your progress off! Thanks!

Anyone from Minnesota?

I'm 2 months post gastric bypass and have been sedentary for years. Since the surgery I have been walking every morning, and I decided to join a gym! I have never been to a gym before. Tonight is my first appointment with the personal Trainer. Any tips, suggestions, advice? I feel kinda self conscious.

I want to work out, but feel so tired after work, and I get up so early to go to work.. ugh I know it sounds like excuses... I need inspiration, motivation and ideas, please!

So, I'm 15 days out from surgery and am supposed to be walking 3 times a day. I just can't hit that because I get lightheaded and tired. How far/long were you walking at this stage? btw, I'm getting roughly 75 gm protein a day and meeting my water goals. Thanks!!

Just curious.

Running my first race on 5/19. It will be one hell of a race because it’s a long distance. I can complete the distance on my own an I am confident I will do well. My question is, what can I expect? How are these things structured? I am nervous because I’ve never done one of these and being around all those people running at the same time, lol. And advice would be appreciated :)

I would like to know if anyone has the weigh 2 win exercise dvd and is it worth the $29.95 price? Can I get it used somewhere?

Does anyone use the sports tracker app? You can log your miles and what activity you do. Wslking, running, biking etc. You can share workouts with friends like mfp. I am going to start using today. My user name is millboh if anyone wants to be friends.

Dyer doing a pretty rigorous workout at Golds Gym from 8:30-9:30, I was invited to cancer walk...was proud and amazed that I walked another 2 miles til late at night in the beautiful Colorado night for a good cause. Realizing how lucky I am to be healthier and alive!

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Hey everyone! I do a half marathon every April, walking most of it. I've just had a RNYGB and although my surgeon has given me the green light to do the half marathon (six weeks post surgery) I'm concerned about fueling options as I suspect sugary fuels are likely to cause dumping... Does anyone have any experience with endurance events post-surgery or good portable food suggestions given the constraints of our procedures?

well today was a great workout for me I got to workout with senior citizens doing a thing called p.u.m.p senior citizens rules it was hard to keep up with them . then a couple hours later I did Zumba and not once did I sit down.

If anyone needs a good workout try walk the pounds off 2019. You can look it up on YouTube. It's a good workout, walked 2 miles in 30 minutes!!

I will admit it, I am HORRIBLE with exercise. I don't do it, never really have. I do kinda like strength training though and have found a new toy I love!!!! It's an over the door resistance training set. I've used it 6 times in 2 days, lol. We'll see if it helps with toning.....here's hoping

I know some of you like Merrell running shoes. There is a great deal going on today for these shoes, just thought I would share: http://thekrazycouponlady.com/family/merrell-running-shoes-as-low-as-26-95-shipped-today-only/

I just found out about exercise TV and I was wondering if anybody else that has U Verse knows what channel it's on or how to access it from on demand Sent from my iPad using VST

My sister and I were interviewed on Huffington Post Live. She has lost 207 and I have now lost 275 lbs. Here is the link: http://huff.lv/VomVRy Hope in Your Future is Power in Your Present! Lee

Hi friends, I'll be 1 year out from RNY on 1/31/19 - exciting! I was a naughty girl and didn't incorporate exercise until about 3 weeks ago. Since then I've been really diligent going to the gym 5-6 days a week, doing primarily cardio and core but strength twice a week as well. Since then the scale has been awful. I'm going up and down the same 2lbs over and over and over when I'm absolutely maintaining a caloric deficit (eating ~1100 calories a day). My diet obviously has been the key to losing for me, but now I'm so close to the finish line and trying to do good by myself with the exercise and it's stalled out completely. Has anyone else had any experience wit…

Yesterday my husband and I went for a hike in the local mountains to see the wild flowers which are absolutely spectacular this year, due to lots of winter rains. The weather was perfect, the birds were singing, the flowers were stunning (including some I had never seen before) and I just couldn't stop. We kept on going and ended up hiking 10 miles. This is the farthest I have been able to go in years, due to weight and joint pain. It was amazing. NO JOINT PAIN! (I have already had a total knee replacement, arthroscopic surgery on the other one, and multiple steroid injections in my hips - all for arthritis brought on by 5 decades of being overweight.) This is so won…

After 8 weeks from surgery down 45 pounds. But lost 6 inches on waist . Pants size was 42/44 now a 36. 2 x a week HIT training row machine,elliptical and 20 to 30 mile bike ride 2 x a week. But still struggle with keeping hydrated.

Hi Guys, I hope someone can answer my question I have reached my goal weight but I have been going to the gym since last Nov but I started doing a body pump class 3 times a week plus pilates I had 7 1/4mils in but al of a sudden my band gets tight so I had 1 mil taken out, then 2 weeks later still going to the gym, for three days I couldnt keep anything down had another 1 mil taken out, has anyone else had this problem with doing weights and I have since put on 2 kgs. Hope someone can shed some light is it the body pump class. talk soon Aggie

I'm an avid fan of this website, and spend a LOT of time reading here (and posting on occasion). I'm a little over two weeks post-op and it just dawned on me...the last hour or so I've spent here today could have been spent exercising! Bye for now...I've got a Wii Fit Plus to turn on!

Well since my surgery I have been working out walking and walking videos. My surgery was on 3/20. So today I went to the gym to workout and it didn't go well. I tried to do the stationary bike and could only last 15 minutes That is so ridiculous to me before the surgery I worked up to one and half hours. Just don't know what to do now. Of course I'm going back tomorrow just don't understand why it was so difficult there. Just looking for any suggestions on what to do to make it better.

I am looking for Misfit buddies. Anyone using one?

So my surgeon said you have a greater risk of hernia form sneezing or coughing initially after surgery. He said there was a 10# lifting limit the first 2 weeks and after that said to take it slow and stop if it feels like I am straining. So here I am at almost 6 weeks post surgery and I have done cardio and very low weight higher reps at the gym on machines, not free weights. I am starting to do house things like easy gardening and vacuuming without pain. I am scared to push it and would like to know when you felt you could push yourself. Thanks,

I'm planning on having my surgery around the middle of April (God willing) and there's going to be a bike ride event happening about a month later. My question is this: has anyone whose had the RNY or Sleeve done managed to bicycle 30 miles a month out from surgery? Not mountain biking or anything like that, but paved bike trails.

I'm 7 days away from being cleared to start exercising. All I have done for the past 5 weeks is walk. Not cleared for yoga, stretching, nothing. I am a paradox because I am so excited to exercise but have always gotten bored easily and would quit. Anyone else been in my shoes? Is there a workout routine you dont find so mind numbing to do?

Hello is there anyone that is doing cycling after WLS. Looking for information on fueling but main thing how to stay hydrated. I usually do Century Rides at my old weight 280lbs. Now down to 230 but having a hard time with hydrating and eating.

HI there! I'm just wondering if there's anyone in the Las Vegas area that wants a workout buddy/someone to commiserate with about their weight loss journey? I don't have the opportunity to make a lot of new friends and working from home makes it hard to leave my house. I want to maybe try some beginner classes...I've always wanted to try an aerial fitness class, but am nervous going alone. I was always too heavy before to even attempt one of those classes (I think their weight limit is 250). I have a treadmill at my house so even just doing at home work outs is cool with me. Let me know!

Hello, I had my sleeve done on March 13th, when is a good time to start doing classes. I do a lot of pilates and piyo... the only problem is that I dont eat enough and I am very weak. I get tired fast and have no energy But I am very active in my life as it is.?

New to this forum and it's great! Just have to share how happy I am that this years full length training/running tights (is Autumn here in Southern Hemisphere) are HIGH WAISTED! I did a happy dance in the changing room - finally, something to hold the saggy jelly belly skin in to prevent the slapping! Last time I bought running tights they had these really low waist bands that barely covered that which should be covered, and after 5 steps my belly would break free and the tights would roll down and let the good times show!

I just want to tell you I'm getting better with my exercise in bed, and next week physical therapist is going to help me with my workout.

I am caught in a loop. I have chronic back pain(3spinal surgeies in pas 4 years) and still suffer. Have put on 50lbs because of lack of exercise bu cant excercise because of the pain and cant lose weight because I cant exercise. My primary recommended Gastric Sleeve and use it as a tool, and not a cure. NEuroloist cant do anything more. ......................any suggesions? Oh. almost forgot. Harvard/Pilgrim will not cover Chronic Back Pain AS A CO-MORBID CONDITION

Hi all. I haven’t been on this forum since shortly after my surgery. Well, I’m right back where I started but worse because I’m in worse physical shape due to back injuries and surgeries. Is there a forum for meeting up with people in your area to exercise with, have some accountability, etc? Thanks, Holly

THAT TITLE WAS MEANT TO READ "Interigo - Red itchy Patches in skin folds" Wouldn't let me edit it!!! Yeah, I know, fun discussion, but rather be comfy and plain spoken, than shy and sore. Sure as I can be I have this and possibly secondary fungal or other infection under boobs and belly overhang. Very careful with hygiene, drying, and finish with talc, but ironically worse since surgery. Maybe a less nutrition / more movement thing? Going to docs (never did before sleeve as couldn't face real or imagined "hard luck you're just fat" subtext and didn't want to slather already torn skin with oomphy steroids), but would really value experience of others. As a physical ba…

The past week I did my first exercise in bed and felt great, my goals is One day I would be able to Exercise not in my bed and walk without my wheelchair or walker

I would like to thank everyone for help me find exercise I can do and my bed, today I did my first exercise in bed and I feel little bit better hope one day I can work up not exercise in bed

Hi everyone! There are several cool places to wall climb (I guess it’s called bouldering?!?!) and I’m trying to decide whether it’s something I’m physically ready for. I’m curious if it’s something anyone else on here tried and where you were weight/fitness-wise when you started. I’ve lost 80lbs but have been plateauing for a while, and trying to focus on doing interesting and new active things to both build good habits/fun active ways to spend my time AND maybe start toning up some things a bit. I’m just worried that at 200lbs maybe I’m not ready for the wall climbing type thing, and I don’t want to go try it and totally embarrass myself, you know? Anyone have exp…

There's a bunch of studios in lots of states... It's circuit training and it works with your heart rate... I've been doing it for a month and I have to say its a tough workout but I honestly love it and recommend it... I've never said that before about any workout in my life but I honestly love it It can be as tough as you want as everyone can push as far as they feel they want to or can take but you don't have to go at the same pace as the rest.. I think most studios have the first class for free so if there's one close to you try it... They have monitors showing your heart rate so you know on what zone you are and how much more you want to push and the "orange …

I weigh 650 lbs , and have very hard time walking and getting out of bed what are some exercise I can do at. My weight.

Has anybody tried Daily Burn for their fitness routines? I've done a few workouts with them and really like it, but was curious if other people have any input on whether they feel like it was a good workout program?