Fitness & Exercise

I am now able to walk 2 miles without passing out. It took me 38 minutes with the average speed of 3.3. My goal is to walk 2 miles in 30 minutes.

Does anyone have an oscillating vibration exercise machine. We bought one before the band and I am afraid to use it thinking it might cause the band to move. The machine shakes and vibrates your entire body which is supposed to be good for your bone density, circulation and toning.

Does anybody else think the calories burned is too high ?!? I said I did 2 hrs of moving furniture they said I burned 1600 calories ? WTF ? I love it if it's true but it seems a little off to me

I am 18 days post op, and still can't bend over to put on my tennis shoes to exercise because of soreness where my port is. How long does this usually last? I'm so ready to start exercising!

I have been taking Water Aerobics and Zumba classes now the flabby skin is starting to appear. So me and my hubby signed up for a free personal trainer on the military base. Monday was day one core only a little sore but felt good. Tuesday was lower body only and bore was I in a whole lot of muscle pain. When I got in the car I thought I was going to vomit. Now here is the problem, my thighs and buttocks are so sore that I can barely sit, stand, or walk and I have been like this since Tuesday after the workout and today is Friday. I have not been back to see the PT because I am so sore. Can anyone tell me if this is normal? I expected to feel some soreness but not like th…

Would swimming help with the loose skin?

As anyone tried p90x since getting their surgery? Today is my 3rd day. It's hard, but it feels great just finishing them.

I haven't been banded yet but I just started insanity two days ago. it's tough and I have to modify moves but I'm gonna do it at my own pace. just wondering if anyone else is doing it whether your at goal or not

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Hello all, I had heard that gardening was a good exercise, but I have never been horticulturally inclined, but my mother loves her flower beds and has been wanting to weed and plant. It is has been much too hot, but last night was comfortable enough that I decided to help her weed...I mean how hard could it be? My tiny 82 year old mother with moderate cognitive impairment worked me into the ground. After an hour, I was sure I was going to die; after 2 hours, I was sweating so hard, it was raining inside my glasses. This morning, all of my muscles from the neck down are threatening to file a class action lawsuit against my brain for reckless endangerment LOL. We fi…

So a friend and I have decided to start the couch to 5K program next week. I am sooooo nervous! I still have a long way to go to become physically fit and still almost 70 pounds to lose before I'm where I'm supposed to be. I'm really nervous I won't succeed at this. I'm excited to set a new goal, but definitely more nervous. Have any of you been through this program and succeeded? Were you physically fit when you began or were you a non runner like me? I have been going to the gym/walking for the past 3 weeks, 5X a week. That may have helped me a little. I just don't want to jump head first into this if it's not realistic. The program is supposed to be for people who are …

Oh my goodness! I never thought i would enjoy working out, but this natural high I am feeling is amazing. I love the sweat. I love pushing myself and i love the results. I'm so proud of myself!

I LOVE MY SLEEVE! Tonight I completed a 5K in 39 minutes! This is a major accomplishment for me. Before being sleeved it hurt to walk across campus at my school. This evening I ran a good 2.5 miles without walking or stopping AND I was chatting. My pace wasn't anything to brag about, but I DID IT! I have lost 62 pounds and I have quite more to go, but my body is capable of so much more than I ever believed. I registered for two 5Ks and I plan on running the tinkerbell half marathon in January. I can't believe that these events are even possible. Thank you to those who have offered guidance and answered my questions recently. My sleeve and the VST community are aw…

I was just looking on Craigs list an ebay at exercise equipment for when Im ready to purchase something. I see a lot of Golds Gym ellipticals for sale and am wondering why....is it just because most people buy the equip and never use it? Or is that a bad brand? I thought I read on here where a couple people didnt like the Golds Gym brand. What do you guys think about getting used equipment? Is it better to just invest in something from a retail store? Just looking for some thoughts

I actually did jazzercise today! It was a ton of fun. I have a free 7 day pass so I plan on going back tomorrow.

OK, its been 9 months since my surgery and I'm down 106 lbs. I joined a gym to do some cardio (treadmill and elliptical) and also signed on with a personal trainer (started about 2 months ago) working out with him 3 times a week (weights and core exercises). I've been doing cardio at the gym 2 X a week for about 30-40 mins. In the last 2 1/2 months, I have not dropped 1 single lb. UGH!. I bust my butt with the trainer and then do moderate cardio at the gym with NOTHING on the scale. I've been struggling getting in my food per day, because now that I'm more active, I'm even less hungry. My trainer would like for me to get in 1200 calories per day, but that is ver…

I went to my first Zumba class tonight and I was SO excited. Ive seen all the ads on TV for it and have heard how much a lot of people LOVE it. Well, I felt like a complete fool. 1st of all, going by myself kinda sucked. 2nd, I didnt realize quite how UN-coordinated I am, lol. I had absolutely NO idea what was going on 90% of the time. It totally kicked my ass though, which is good. I was going to do some extra cardio after the class, but had to go home because I was sooo whipped. For Zumba lovers, will this get better for me? How long did it take you to get all the steps down? Also, a kind of NSV, I was able to beat the helliptical yesterday by doing 10 minute…

Hey everyone Have you heard of the book "New Rules of Lifting for Women"?? I want to add in weight training into my exercise routine. Right now i'm just doing cardio really, and a few machines (i don't know how to use them, so i've had to take a lot of time to learn each one). I heard about this program through MyFitnessPal and i'm curious to know if anyone here has experience with it? I'm a bit nervous since it apparently uses free weights, but on the other hand following a program would be easier than "winging" it right? Thanks!

Looking for females who has had or who is going to have the sleeve done and who would like to join Curves and be my workout buddy I need someone who can give me a ride to and from Curves and willing to workout 3 or 5 times a week I am also willing to pay for your membership for a ride so if there is any women in Denham Springs,Louisiana that would like to join please let me know A little about me my name is Victoria I am 34 years old I am 5ft 4ins tall and I am going to be having the sleeve done by Dr.Bellows at Tulane in New Orleans

Hey ya'll I'm on fitness pal...supercomicstar ...since March 23 I've lost 58lbs!

Well, I finally did it. I went and joined a gym. I'm meeting with my personal trainer on Tuesday afternoon. I've never been real keen on exercising before, but I must admit I'm a little bit jazzed over this!

I love to dance! Usually do it when i'm home alone . I blare the music as loud as can be and just let loose! Does anyone know about how many calories are burned during one of these episodes?

Can anyone recommend what's a good type of energy food to eat before a workout. I find my energy levels are quite low. I go to the Gym normally early in the mornings so breakfast ideas would be much appreciated. Band is also quite tight so limited as to what I can eat.

I went to the library today and rented the Sweatin' to the Oldies with Richard Simmons DVDs. They were so much fun! My son and I did one together and he loved it so much he took the case to bed! ( he's 3) i

Hi Everyone, I'm looking at my surgery on the 3rd of July and have scheduled a backpack trip starting the 30 August - 8 weeks post. This trip is in montana glacier national park for 11 days - likely 10 to 12 miles per day - we are resupplied on the 6th day. I'm carrying a pack of likely around 35 pounds or so. Is this possible after surgery and in this short of a recoup period? How does one stay hydrated during the hiking?, and coordinated carbos (other food)? I would appreciate any feedback!! All the best gms1956

Get banded on June 27...how long before I can start golfing again? Anyone else have any experience with golfing after surgery? Thanks!

So i got the okay from my Dr to go back to the gym starting off on the treadmill I will be there monday morning my surgery was June 12 Down 25 lbs looking forward to shedding more pounds

Hey are located in Santa clarita California when I started with them around 6 months ago I was 236lbs 36% body fat 12cc in my band first day I ran a mile in 12 minutes did 15 pushups 10 situps 10 box dips 10cirls with15lbs weights and was completly exhausted now I am 207lbs 18% body fat 5cc yes I took the Fluid out run a mile in 8 minutes do 68 pushups per minute 55 situps 50+ box dips and I curl both arms 50+ with 15lbs weights last week I climbed my Whitney from portal to submit and back down in the same day at this point I have control of my health and my weight I can not be stopped

Ok everyone....started this workout program today (on my treadmill)......didn't do the entire thing did do a lap and a half tho......will try again tomorrow until I do make it all the way through.....on my way to healthy me!

I started using MFP because I saw a lot of people on here using it, and I like it to see how my calories and fitness can be recorded, but other than that, I really HATE IT. The people on there are psycho! Every single time I venture to look at posts people put, they are SO negative. I've really only seen one negative post on this site since I've been on it, but that site is freakin crazy. Those people are SO judgmental about what other people post, how many calories their friends eat, who their friends can be. They get really nasty if someone says something they don't agree with. I've never seen anything like it. I only have my sister as a friend anyway, because it…

I'm not sure where to put this, but I figure exercise is the closest place to put it although a mental health forum might be a close second (if we had one). Last night, I watched the plump pole dancer, and I was horrified and in awe all at the same time. She was doing things and seemed so much more confident with her body than I have ever been with mine. Plus, she was athletic. I doubt I could climb that pole now let alone when I was at my heaviest. It just made me feel like I did in gym class and couldn't climb the rope. I have never had upper arm strength. But here she is, and she is big but strong and flexible. She did drop splits! I watched the whole thing imagini…

Has anyone been successful loosing weight without doing a lot of strenuous exercise? I was recently banded, but several weeks before being banded I hurt my leg and back. I plan on going to the pool after my incisions heal, but as far as a lot of walking or using exercise equipment, that is out for the time being.

So I hired a personal trainer once a week for the next six months to get me "into" my groove at the gym. Am I lazy for doing this? I just feel like I need a little extra push and accountability in the exercise department. The band pretty much takes care of the food department.

Someone told me today ... ( since I work out everyday) That I shouldn't work out on my arms until I loose the weight ..cause supposedly ill gain muscle as big as my ARM ..and it will stay like that .(big .lol ) .. Is that true ..

I don't know about the rest of you, but going to the gym with the robochicks and foul mouthed jocks always made me uncomfortable. Maybe these people could start a franchise in the states. I hope the link works. http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/gym-bans-skinny-people Robbie

Hey everyone Recently I've come across some very interesting and varying information about cardio vs weight training to weight loss and I was curious to know what you opinions are! Now, I haven't spent as much time as I'd like figuring out what is medically accurate... and even what I have read seems to contradict itself... that's why i'm asking for opinions! I've heard that - cardio is the best for weight loss because it gets your heart going and makes you sweat - cardio is only for what it stands for :cardiovascular. It only benefits your heart and won't affect your weight loss - cardio is not effective for weight loss because the amount of time you spend vers…

I don't want to lose anymore weight, I just want to keep fit and keep myself toned. I enjoy exercise and have missed doing it (who would have thunk it! Lol!) Was telling my brother about the above because he's a personal trainer and I wanted to NOT build bulk, I wanted to work out from home, but I also wanted a total body work-out without having to buy home gym equipment that would take up heaps of room. He suggested the TRX ssuspension trainer. Now I've seen it at use in his gym and I'm thinking of buying it but to be honest, I don't know much about it. Has anyone used it? Is it easy to learn to use on your own? Does it do what it claims and give you a total body w…

My elliptical- my wonderful, wonderful elliptical, is broken. One of the pedal wheels is broken. I ordered the part ($100!!!!!) and got it and went to change it and it looks like I'm going to have to take half the elliptical apart to fix it. My dh, though wonderful, is not at all handy nor helpful. I have been on SUCH a good kick! I'm up to 40 minutes- 10 min at level 1 and 30 minutes at level 2. SOOOOO- Of course I have other things to do- my Wii is broken and we're not replacing it until after the new one comes out around the holidays so I can't do my Wii Zumba. i do go to the Y for zumba 2-3 days a week, so that's covered. I have been walking in my neighborhood. …

At least 4 days a week I workout at the gym. I'm torn between which cardio workout is better. I like the elliptical and the stair climber. But then there's the treadmill, which bores me. But I can add incline and speed. Does anyone have a preference or one they see and feel better results from?

anyone with a fitbit would like to be friends ??? I just bought mine 3 days ago and is wondering WHY didnt I get one sooner ?!?! I LOVE this thing !!! thanks amy my email is amyloveslou@yahoo.com please add me !!

Well I start water aerobics tomorrow ... yah.... and then insanity next month ... I wanna workout as much a possible before surgery and of course after once I'm healed. Doing all I can to prevent loose skin... getting firm now.

This is probably a question I should ask my doctor but I just wanted some input from others. At what point do you think it would be safe to lift weights? I'm not talking about machines or lifting to tone up, I mean stuff with free weights (squats, deadlifts, bench presses etc.). I used to lift a lot years back and enjoyed every bit of it and anxiously wanting to get back into it. No I don't expect to go all out and kill myself in the gym, gotta work up to that.

I jogged a mile w.out walking in 12.5 minutes last week on my treadmill...I have been doing two mile jogs down the dirt road since...its been yrs since I could do that!!..its much easier now to breathe and easier on the joints..just got to work off my belly and hip jiggle now.

If I'm taking in 600-800 calories. I am about five weeks post op and have been okd to work out so I've done the elliptical both times I've been to the gym. Just not sure house many calories i need to be burning and what not to increase weight loss. What do you guys suggest, or have experience with?

I had to do an official recorded weigh in, but the problem was that I had lost 11 pounds prior to that recorded weigh in and I wanted that weight loss to count !! I brainstormed and came up with a plan. I would wear 11 extra pounds to my weigh in... have you ever felt what 11 pounds feels like? it's crazy heavy !!! I strapped 5 lbs. ankle weights on under my jeans and put 6- 1 lb. bars in my bra under my (large) breasts and headed to the doctors office. I walked across the parking lot and up three flights of stairs to his office and was a freaking sweaty mess by the time I got there !!! I was red in the face and struggling not to drag my feet from the weights around …

Any ladies out there with PCOS? Banded or in the process? Curious to see how it has worked for you.... looking to get to know others in the same boat

I started riding my bicycle again. I bought a new gel seat. Anyone have tips for making it anymore comfortable. I bought a cloud 9. The guy in the store said not to get the top of the line cause it isn;t much of a difference between that one and the one i bought. Wendy

I just decided to purchase a better scale for our house. Is anyone familiar with the Eatsmart Precision Plus or the Precision Premium? What about the Ozeri Precision Pro II or any other ideas? How have you found that the scale you have differs from what your Doctors office shows? Do you use the ones that show Weight, body fat, hydration and Muscle and bone mass? What do you use, and how do you like it? Does it show different readings on different areas of your bathroom tile? I am really curious as to what your guys think! This is a big deal because frankly I have never actually THOUGHT about buying a scale myself I just used hand me downs or what was available.…

I've been taking a body sculpting class, where we do a lot of an work. I've been two times and the dy after is always rough. Obviously my abs are sore, but it is the inside of my tummy that I'm worried about. It hurts like I have a stomach bug or something (kind of like that soreness you feel after having the stomach flu). Has anyone else experienced this?

I was not sure where I should post this, but I wanted to share this story. I just saw a segment on Holley Mangold on HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. I thought she was interesting because she is 5'8", 354 and heading to the Olympics as a weightlifter. (She also is the sister of Jets center Nick Mangold). http://espn.go.com/blog/olympics/post/_/id/2617/holley-mangold-a-star-in-the-making