Fitness & Exercise

Ive been hearing from family that I should just stick to cardio because I still have 50 more lbs to go and I'm going to just build big muscles under the fat and then look hideous. Should I wait till I reach my goal to strength train and just stick to cardio. Been working out a month and am enjoying my routine.

So I decided to go to Tijuania, Mexico for my sleeve. BCBS was taking forever to approve me so I had decided to go through a company called Ready 4 a Change. It was less than $4500 and the process from start to finish took about a week. We are staying at the nicest hotel, the Marriotj and the hospital was clean and quaint itself. But now is where my worry sets in at. I have questions about dieting, exercising and just tons of other questions. Like when can I start working out and what can I do to expedite my weight loss?

Hi All, I saw his last ***ht and was at tears at the end. The kid in the video is named Nathan and his story is real he gets up every morning to do his run before school. Very inspirational: http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/07/best-olympics-commerical-nikes-find-your-greatness-jogger/

Yesterday morning, I pulled into a parking garage and purposely drove to an upper level so i would have to climb stairs to get to my car! That has NEVER happened before. I was always one to find the shortest & flattest route!

I need a pair of very supportive walking shoes. I have Fibromyalgia and walking kills me. Any suggestions wouldbe greatly appreciated.

Hello, I am new to the Forum....I was poking around on line as I am 6 months out and went up by 1 pound. I eat what I am supposed do but I do not drink any Protein. I do eat my protein first and veggies and have spent $100's on protein but I hate the taste of all of them. I also do not like Water but have started to incorporate eating ice all day....I walk 5 days a week and have just started (this week) doing The Phase program with Jilliam Michael.... I need 2 things some good protein ideas....I cannot stand the milk based..I have always been lactose intolerant and cannot stand milk. I also need some food ideas...I started reading lables and have found some gre…

I was banded in April and lot 55 lbs. I weighed myself for my this morning and didn't lose anything from last weeks weigh in. I was feeling upset but instead of eating whatever I could get my hands on I went to the gym. I completed an entire ActivTrax workout for the first time. Entire body workout with weights and 40 mins cardo. I struggled some but I did it and feeling pretty darn good!!!

Has anyone tried it and saw results especially with the strength training portion? I have a free pass and I want to try it out. Just wondering if the banded community has had any experience with it. Thanks in advance Lala

It's easy to overlook things that happen in slow motion, but the other day when someone complimented my ability to resist overindulging, it hit me: I've been building discipline! Okay, so the brain may not technically be a muscle, but you can strengthen it by exercising it. Just as pushups get easier the more I do them, saying no to junk food, Desserts, and even extra helpings of healthy food gets a little bit easier every time. I used to eat whole pizzas in one sitting (and breadsticks! and pasta!) multiple times a week. It felt like a compulsion. I still have my pizza nights, but now it's because I want to, not because I can't resist. Just some "food for thought".…

I went to my first exercise class yesterday and chose yoga. I have been exercising for almost 2 months on the treadmill and with weights. However, today after that yoga class yesterday morning, I am sooooo sore. My back, arms, shoulders, arm, and even lower abs are really sore! The weights have nothing on this! I will definitely be going again! Though probably not today.....

I was dreading going to a Curves only to find out I might be too big. I just received an email back from Curves Corporate abaout weight limits. They state their equiptment can handle up to 450lbs. Yay!

Has anyone done this workout? The transformations online and in the book are amazing! Definitely plan on starting the 12 week workout in August! I'll have a before and after of my own & hope my results are just as good!

So, my trainer's got me doing barbell squats (4x12 reps) as the start of my legs routine. It's brutal (all quads/hams, with one calf exercise thrown in for good measure), but effective. The only thing I'm not sure of is form -- specifically, foot placement. I know that I'm supposed to place my feet a "little more than shoulder width apart), but doing that seems to put a lot of strain on my knees as I lift the bar. Specifically, as I lift, my knees want to separate, and if my feet aren't placed right, that seems to put a lot of torque/twisting motion on my hips and knees. Fortunately, I'm not doing much weight on the bar yet, so I haven't injured myself. But I'd real…

I would love to do some ab workouts but I am so uncomfortable lying on the ground. It's like a stinging sensation wherever there is a bony prominence, even though it layered with fat. Any suggestions to make it more comfortable or other exercises I can do for an ab workout?

Just started jogging and walking less to begin training for a Moab Utah 5k not sure best way to start learning how to do this. Any pointers will help.

I've started working on my own private weight/fitness tracking site. http://gym-bunny.herokuapp.com/weights It's still early days -- if you click on the "weights" item, you can see that my weight timeline is hard-coded into the app (well, it's in the database). What I really want to do is add workout information, sets, reps, and so on, and get the same charting capabilities that I have for weight. What's nice is that I built the weight graph as a reusable component, so as soon as I figure out the data schema for the exercise stuff, it should be as simple as adding another page to the app to display it. Yes, I know that a lot of this functionality is replicated els…

I'm a little confused about getting your burn in does it mean if I eat 1200 calories i need to burn 1200 calories

My treadmill died today, I need another what is the best lasting treadmill??

Since my weight loss my knees have stopped hurting but the pain in my heel has started again, it is unbearable to exercise. Any recommendations that can help this pain without seeing a doctor or an exercise that I can tolerate?

Anyone have a Fitbit? I bought it yesterday and set it up last night. Super cool.

Hi everyone I'm due to get my sleeve mid August and just wanted to see if there are anyone else who does CrossFit here and how long before you could get into it post op? I'm from Australia and I know the US has a pretty big following so hoping someone can help. Ember

My husband and I are looking for ways to stay active on the weekends, beyond our workouts. What are some ideas? I'm sad to say that after being sedentary for so many years, I'm at a bit if a loss! Keep in mind we have an almost-3 year old that we'd like to include in our activities. Thanks in advance for your input!

Only been going to the gym a little while now, still only taking in about 900-1000 calories a day, but the last couple of days I weighed I have gained a bit. Is this normal? I am lifting now and doing cardio both.....

If you are a Hubby who refuses to walk with your wife in the evening because you have to walk on the treadmil so you will know exactly how far/how fast you walked. Well, when you are bit on the toe by a hybrid poisonous spider of herebefore unidenified species brought to your town in the coffin of a guy killed by a bite from said hitchiking spider - then, well, you were warned, weren't you?!

Just wanted to share this. It made me laugh

I'm looking for some friends and motivation for fitbit and myfitnesspal. Please add http://www.fitbit.com/user/22FVGY & myfitnesspal username is the1surething. I need all the motivation that I can get. Val

Used to own one of these many years ago and lost 40 lbs using it everyday when I wasn't even that big at the time. Since now I've had surgery, I really wanted to get one again and was so excited to start using it today; however, I could only last about 25 minutes because of the pain it was causing me to have in my ankles and the burning sensation on the bottoms of my feet. I'm not sure if this is because I am heavier now but I don't really remember this being a huge problem before. Does anyone else use the gazelle and/or have any advice for pain? I was thinking of getting some ace bandage and using it to help support my ankles, do you think that would work? I think I…

2nd week of walking 1 lap, but today I could barely lift my legs up. They weren't sore, just heavy. I've had both knees replaced and lots or arthritis. Walking is good for you, but I need something else for days like today. I was a couch potato! But am really trying to exercise. Hubby walks 2 miles every morning, but I can't walk that fast. Any ideas?

Well I recently joined a gym and today I went to have my fitness assessment. I was doing great and here comes the part where I have to do a step test for 3 mins. The trainer was telling me not to stop and go faster well before I knew it I hit the floor and heard my knee pop. I only had 20 seconds left I was so embarrassed if I wasn't in pain I would of ran out. The trainer was very sweet about the whole thing but I am discouraged. I was banded April 4, 2012 and I know the journey has just begun but I can't imagine the workout part getting easier : (

Its my new favorite thing!!! I'll admit I totally DESPISE exercise. I do. Sorry but I don't workout. Ive lost 110 lbs with little exercise. I'm sure I will pay for it with loose skin, but.... Anyway my surgeon really wanted me to try swimming. But for me putting on bathing suit was out of the question. But I put my big girl panties on and sucked it up and got a bathing suit and didn't care. Now I go to the pool a few times a week and I'm loving it!!!! I stay for hours and I really work my legs and arms. So easy on the joints. Love it.

I am doing cardio 5-6 days a week and strength traing on the weight machines at a local gym. MFP will let me add the exercise, sets, repetitions and weights lifted, but does not show calories burned. How can I add this into my MFP?

Has anybody ever heard of or used DailyBurn and if so how did/do you like it?

I am due to have the surgery the end of September or beginning of October. I know this is the right choice and that it is something I need to do for me and my kids. However, I know if I exercise and watch what I eat I could loose the weight on my own. Then I tell myself HELLO it has yet to work cuz you don't do it. I hate to exercise and dont have energy to do it. I am worried that this wont work for me.

I had surgery on July 2nd and I am going to the gym and walking on the treadmill for an hour at 3.5 speed with no incline. This is really fast for me...I am only 5*1 I am trying to see what is a reasonable goal to set for walking on the treadmill. I have to wait six weeks before I can do any light weights. Thanks!

Is any one doing an at home workout DVD that you like and are seeing results?

Is where I find my peace, away from it all. It's mines, it belongs to me for that moment. I am a new woman, my mind is at peace. I can finally THINK, without 2 toddlers in one ear and well... Life in the other. I can be myself, by myself and enjoy myself. Even if I'm sore or in a little pain afterwards, that's ok. Peace never hurt so good Just sharing my new found peace... It's lovely Lala

I am 7 wks post op.... Overall I've been GREAT!!! until this past wk. I started working out w/ a trainer about 3 wks ago. First 2 wks I think she went relatively easy on me but last week she pumped up the workout. I worked out w/ her on Tues and then Wed I barely made it thru the work day and was in bed asleep by 7PM. Thurs , I worked out and then Fri I think I was asleep by 6PM and a nap on Sat. And actually I'm still sore today. My energy level PLUMMETED the day after workout. I assume I should make sure I'm getting all my vitamins in / up my water / increase my calorie & protien intake. Any other suggestions. I am a single mom to a 7yr old. Can't afford to have …

Does anyone use www.dailymile.com to log their workouts? I have been using this site off and on for 2 years now and I love it. I don't like logging workouts on myfitnesspal because I don't want any extra calories listed.

I started a workout program with a trainer at the gym and was surprised at how much I was able to do. Unfortunately, my body was not ready and I have developed bicep and rotator cuff tendinitis from over use (who knew?). Now I am doing PT and they want me to take Ibuprofen which is on the no-no list. Anyone have any recommendations on anti-inflammatory pain killers? I have been trying to tough it out for a few weeks, but it is excrutiating especially when trying to sleep. Not to mention now I am totally depressed about that and want to eat everything! Good thing it is not possible to do that.

Do you think its safe?

I'm so excited to start my ChaLEAN extreme on Monday. My friend did this workout and she looks amazing. I can't wait. Has anyone else done the ChaLEAN extreme?

I was sleeved two months ago tomorrow and have lost 30 lbs. Most of that was lost in the first couple of weeks. Although the scale hasnt moved in a while I definitely see the inches coming off. I'm looking for some exercises I can do at home. I plan to go and get some dumbbells. I am a stay at home so Im looking for exercises or web sites that I can check out at home.

I was banded 6/28 and now that I am feeling better I am always thinking about what exercise I am going to do when I get home from work. I have never been the one to jump on the treadmill or ride my bike, but now I am starting to like it and fitting it into my daily routine

I am now at the point after surgery where the pain is very minimal and I can start doing some sort of exercise... I just don't know what to do??? I have been walking but to me that is soooo boring. I need something fun and enjoyable!!! Any tips or workout routine would be helpful!!!!!!

Three weeks post op and I have started walking. Third time this week so far. Going just a little over a mile a day which constitutes two laps around my apt complex. I'm gonna shoot for three starting next week and the gym.

Brazil butt lift by leandro carvalho . It's fun quick and works u all out ! DR.MEBARAK PhD

I was just curious if any of you decided to start running? Its something I have always wanted to do, but never could. Any tips? How soon post op are you able to start?

I am so mad right now. I work out atleast 3 hours a day once in the evenings and once in the morning. I am trying my best to eat when I should I can't get over 800 calories in, I am feeling more and more exhausted each day.......and I AM AT A STAND STILL! My doc says more protein, my nutritionist says more calories, and my trainer says more carbs so I can have more energy. I need to hear from someone who has had the surgery because none of these people have. What do I need to do?

Has anyone tried a tightening cream that works or can recommend anything to tighten my neck skin?

Okay, so MY biggest problem is that I don't have a lot of time to work out and/or I don't want to spend a lot of time working out.....SOOO.....after talking with friends and researching I found a GREAT all over body workout!!! It's called the "100 Workout" and it only takes about 20 minutes out of your day. By the time I am done, I am dripping in sweat and my heart rate is pretty darn accelerated!! Here's how it works: 100 jumping jacks 90 crunches 80 squats 70 leg lifts 60 jumping jacks 50 crunches 40 squats 30 leg lifts 20 jumping jacks 10 minute run Even if in the beginning you can't do all of that, try cutting each in half and working your way up. An…