Fitness & Exercise

How long does the stall last after you add weight training? I added it to my regimen on 5/2 and have been at a stall since then. I know that's normal because I am building muscle but it's still frustrating. I can feel slight changes in the way my clothes are fitting so I know the inches are going but when will that number move? My plan was to hide the scale for 30 days because I knew this would happen but I thought I could show restraint and not hope on. Boy was I wrong and now that I know I am at a stall I am obsessed. and I am getting plently of Proteins and Water.....80-130g of Protein (80-90g a day is average, that's supplementing with shakes and shots) and 80-100g…

I suffer from severe Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue syndrome and most days it's everything I can do to get out of bed. There are days that I literally slide out of bed and crawl to the bathroom because I hurt too bad to walk. What happens when you can't exercise? I know it will slow weight loss and that's fine with me, I just kinda want to know what to expect aside from flabby butt cheeks and wobbly arms LOL Does anyone know of exercises to do from bed besides leg lifts? Renee`

Well, i got my Firm express dvd's last week and they are great but kicking my butt!!!!!! I really like that they are only 20 min workouts and once you get started they keep you motivated and before you know it i was done with my workout!!!! If anyone has the dvd's please let me know what you think, or if we can create a challenge for ourselves!!! As you my know i am only 9 lbs away from my dr's goal, and these are the hardest lbs to get off. So if there is any one who is doing any excercise challenges please let me know also. Let me know!

So I've been wondering if after I get Lap Band, will I be weak and shaky from eating so little? I'm use to eating quite a bit and whenever I skip meals or eat very little I get jittery and feel so lethargic. Has this happened to anyone after getting your lap band? Will my body just adjust to less food after awhile? Also, I plan to hit the gym and it just seems like I may not have very much energy...not that I have a lot now...Just wondering what I should expect!

Suggestions needed.............. I have limited time each day (go figure right? like everyone else?????) My questions are: 1) Can you break your workout apart -- for example do 30 minutes of cardio (walking, etc....) in the AM then do weight lifting/toning in the PM (every other day)? 2) If I find time to do both - what do you start with - for example walking then weights or weights then walking? I've been attempting to exercise 6-7 days a week and just recently added the strength training to my workout so there is where the confusion set in. Thanks for all the answers!!

I would like to start doing Yoga...wanting a daily routine (of what ends up being my favorites) that I can do in the morning. I want to enjoy it and of course reap the benefits of it. Does anyone have a good website to recommend?

Does anyone have any good at home work out ideas? I hate going to the gym and I am so sick of walking. I need to start toning up but I have no idea what types of excercises to do. Any advice would be greatly appriciated!

Hi fellow banders, I'm wondering if anyone has any good remedies for alleviating fluid on the knees. I was on naproxen prior to surgery which helped alot but since surgery I'm not able to be on it any longer. I've tried Tylenol with no luck. I've been trying to research medicines that are NON NSAIDS but are not having any luck. I'm on a glucosamine/chondrotin supplement to keep them moving more freely but it doesn't help with the swelling. This is really hindering the amount I can excersise because it becomes to painful. I've had a lateral release in both knees a few years ago but now without the naproxen it's becoming an issue again. Thanks for any suggestions.

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I was recently banded in February of this year and I am also new to the Tampa/Brandon FL area as my husband and I just relocated here less than a year ago. I am definetly homesick and missing my friends and family back home. Looking for anyone who might be interested in a fitness buddy to get together and excerise. Maybe Zumba classes, walking, etc.

Hello all, Im gonna need your help. I bought a treadmill this week and today started walking. I managed 1km in 14 mins before i had to stop. I hate exercise. Does anyone have any tips about how to increase the amount i can do on the treadmill? Should i just aim for a little more everytime? Any advice appreciated!

I WAS TOLD MEDICARE DOES NOT PAY FOR FILLS AND THAT THEY WOULD COST $75 OUT OF POCKET. ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE MEDICARE AND IS THIS TRUE? I ALSO WAS WONDERING WHAT OTHERS ARE PAYING ON AN AVERAGE FOR THEIR FILLS? THANK YOU!

Hi everyone - this is my first time posting on here and I love reading some of your comments. I was banded on 3/2 of this year.. just hit the 3 week mark and I'm down 23 lbs so far.. from what my surgeon told me my band is not filled at all until my first fill (which happens to be next week). I've kind of hit a plateau with weight loss. I've stayed the same weight now for about a week. My surgeon's diet had me start eating solid foods at the beginning of week 3. I've been exercising and sticking with the game plan. Has anyone else had this "plateau" at the start? I might be slightly crazy with losing a lot of weight to start but I really am putting forward a lot of ef…

I have to share this!! I am sooo proud of myself... I jogged in public for the first time in 22 years today! I was walking the dog on my own, normally me and hubby do it, we live in a small village and worked out an nice route around the lanes that at a steady pace takes us about an hour. I have been doing this 4-5 times a week for the last month plus and thoroughly enjoy it. We have often said, this would make a good route to jog along... then I had a secret 'yeah, righto' chuckle! So, tonight me and the dog are going at a fairly brisk pace ... we are in the lane section and I just thought 'sod it'! I started jogging!!! Went so far, then had a little walk and r…

Had my surgery on 3/30. Lost 40 lbs from my heaviest so far. Visited my doctor today and asked about exercise. He told me to go for it. Now my questions is who plays golf and how soon did you start hitting golf balls?

I don't know why it's taken me so long to realize I could ask YOU all about my shoe options... anywho... I am 5'8", 350 and a SUPINATOR (rolls to the outside of feet midstride), and I am having a hard time finding a good running shoe. I usually stick with Brooks, and have been really happy with them. But I thought I'd pose the question and see what you all are wearing. Most folks are Pronators (rolls to the inside of feet midstride), and heavy pronators are usually easier to fit than supinators, because while it is recommended that supinators wear cushioned shoes, cushioned aren't best for super-overweight folks (from what runner's world says). Any suggestions are…

I use lapband.com and can't find a help button. Is anyone here using that website for their measurement tracking? I did my measurements right before surgery, entered them on that site, but didn't write them down in a notebook. Now it appears there has been too much time passed and I can't see back farther than three months! Has anyone else found how to see back to day one? The weight loss goes all the way back, so I didn't think the measurements wouldn't. I could have a fit! I can't remember my original measurements, which is why I logged them at the website. Does anyone know if there is help available from that site? I have called the 800 number, but they said t…

Has anyone ever taken Thermogens like Stack II, Hydroxycut etc etc or even T3's OR 4's after they have had their lap band fitted. What is the general concensus regarding this kind of supplimentation / Drugs post op. What do the docs say??? Any views / experiences on this would be welcomed. Thanks

During the day on my breaks from work (20 mins) I walk at a fast pace the walk also includes inclines. When I get off work I got to the gym and work out for about 35 minutes. When I walk during the day I am usually out of breath and sweating. At the gym I am usually on the eliptical. Is this enough exercise? or should I do more? I follow this routine about 5x's a day.

My gym is starting a biggest loser compitition and at that time I will be 4 weeks post op. It involves a personal trainer for 10 weeks (2 days a week). Right now I walk 30 mins a day and would love to add more. I plan on asking my doctor when I will be able to do something like this, but I wondered when all of you started lifting weights? Thank you for any input!

Hello everybody. I am getting outdoors here in Toronto Canada as the weather is improving. I went for a walk today though quite moderate. I am still on my pain meds from my recent jaw surgery but improving slightly. the front of my thighs are quite jiggly and yes cellulite - ish, Qny recommendations to reduce this troublesome spot?, hamstrings pretty nice as are calves, but top front of thighs -ughhh. Any suggestion would be helpful and most appreciated. I do like walking and if it is suggested some running. intervals? I have been out of the exercise game for a while aside for a few months of zumba over the winter.

Hi guys! This has probably been asked already but I just can't get a clear enough answer. I am a bit thick sometimes! Could you let me know how much you workout. I workout about half an hour 3/4 times a week. I find it hard to go more as I am a student midwife and doing 3/4 12-hour shifts a week and a mummy to a lil boy, I either don't have time, need to write an essay or am just too tired! Please reply x

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I have been doing the elliptical in the gym at my apartment but tonight my boyfriend and I signed up at a gym. I hope we stick to it this time...I joined mostly for the classes. What classes do you all take and what do you like/dislike about them!?

I found a list of free websites, and checked them out myself. Some do require you to at least register with the website. I hope this helps you! 1.Self Magazine online has some free exercise vidoes: http://www.self.com/ 2. This website has some free yoga vidoes, and other types of exercise videos. You must register, but you will have access to some vidoes. See: http://www.slimtree.com/ 3. This website will give you one free exercise video if you 'like' them on Facebook. They have dance exercise videos: http://www.workoutsondemand.com/ 4. This website has some videos as well as some exercise regimens that you can print out: http://www.workoutz.com/ …

A friend was just banded and told by her Dr that she can do any type of exercises as long as it doesn't involve sit ups, crunches etc. My Dr. hasn't told me anything about this and I have started to do serious ab workouts 3 x a week. It doesn't hurt and I'm actually enjoying them What has your Dr. told you? Am I doing damage? PS: My band has become tighter since starting my exercise classes, has this happened to anyone else?

Anyone have any experience?

I'm now over 5 months and just started walking. I know this is not good and my doctor was not happy about it. I have a lot of excuses why I haven't exercised, I live in NY and its cold, I work full time and go to school full time plus my family but I'm only hurting myself. Anyways this week I made up my mind and started walking but now I have bad knee pain with just a few days of walking. Do you just deal with the pain, will I mess up my knee? I still have about 65 pounds to lose on my 5 2 body. any advice? thanks janine

Well after loosing 107 pounds since last Thanksgiving I have stalled for 8 days at 267-268 pounds. I've carefully counted my intake and seem to be at about 1000-1100 calories. About 70 grams of Protein too. A bit high in carbs at 100 or so. Being 6' tall and male that is a significant caloric shortfall and yet the scale bounces up and down between the 2 poundages. Our community has a wonderful senior wellness center that I was recently able to join since turning 50. They have a lap pool, therapy pool, indoor AND outdoor track, all kinds of exercise equipment. I've been swimming 3 days a week for an hour and then walking and doing light exercise with a few of the …

I've been thinking of picking this up after surgery. I've tried running here/there over the years but normally end up spraining an ankle doing some other random, mundane activity and then I just don't go back out. But, I always like the "idea" of running...make sense? Anyway...I like what I've come across about this so far. Anyone here do it?

I go to the gym every morning for an hour. Doing mostly cardio and use an ab cruncher machine. My jeans are falling off. Unfortunately my stomach is definitely not deflating. Does anyone have any suggestions for excercises that will flatten my belly? Thanks

I am running a half marathon in August , and to celebrate , and to bribe him to come with me my son has decided I should bungee jump with him after , is this safe with the band?

I have fallen DEEP off of the boat and I am trying to get back on track. I lost 30lb almost immediately after my surgery and then found all of the tricks and felt like a huge failure so with my husbands support, I am trying to get back on. I recently purchased the Xbox 360 Kinect and the Biggest Loser game and I LOVE it. It is not fun at all LoL. It kicked my butt but it also kicked 7lbs off of me already. I was wondering if anyone else has any of the games and let me know what you think. I love dancing and there are just TOO many games out there to decide.

I got an XBox360 with KINECT for Christmas from my parents and I love it! It is kicking my tail!!! My daughter and I were running laps (in place) last night. I had to lay down I was so tired. I think this is going to be a great addition to my elliptical routine. Does anyone else have one and what exercise games are you using? I was thinking about the Zumba one?

Hey everyone, I was sleeved 03/18/10 and have lost 112 lbs. I'm 16 lbs to goal at 159. I joined a roller derby team in April and our workouts burn 3000 calories twice a week. Not only am i worried about maintaining 159, i'm concerned about making up those calories when i'm eating only 950 - 1050 calories per day. Any athletes on here have any suggestions on how to maintain weight with high calorie workouts? Any help is greatly appreciated! Poey

JUST WONDERING HOW LONG DID OTHERS WAIT BEFORE BEGINNING TO DO CARDIO AND STRENGTH TRAINING??? MY POST OP INSTRUCTIONS SAY TO WAIT 6 WEEKS. I AM SO AFRAID OF NOT BEING ABLE TO LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT EXERCISING. MY WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT WORKING OUT AND WALKING HAS NEVER DONE ANYTHING FOR "ME", ONLY CARDIO AND STRENGTH TRAINING SUCH AS (TAEBO) AND TOTAL GYM WORKOUTS.

I had a fill done today and I was wondering if I can walk on the treadmill today. I usually walk at a 4.0 incline, can I still do that today? Thanks for your help.

Hi All! I'm currently 5.5 months out and down 74 lbs! Yay for that!! The past 3-4 weeks I've been religiously working out and weight training (again) about four days a week. Now I find myself so super hungry!! Is this head hunger or even normal? Since surgery, I've had zero interested in eating, so I don't know what the deal is now. What do you think? Thanks in advance, SB

I have been using the body bugg for 1 month. I love the information that it gives me but here is the problem. My average calorie deficit a day is 800-1100 calories and I have not lost any weight. I take in about 1100-1300 calories a day. I usually burn about 2100 callories per day without exercise. 2400 with exercise. I heard that if you are closer to your goal you can have a large calorie deficit. Is that true. I weigh 168 and my goal is 145. please help.

I could do cartwheels (If I could bend down without an ache lol) I'm so excited I taught my zumba class tonight 5 days post op! Yay yay yay!

I've just started to work out somewhat consistently, but I'm not sure if I should eat breakfast before I exercise or wait until after. I always drink water beforehand but I'm not sure about food.

I went to the local Y and joined a zumba class, am wondering if anyone has bought the zumba dvd's they advertise on tv? If so, how do you like them?

I've been doing the Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred for about a week now. Even though I hate her and that Shred is going to kill me, I definitely am feeling a difference in the way my pants are fitting and I'm noticing more muscle tone in my arms. Has anyone else tried it? If so, did you like it?

Okay, I love my sleeve. I'm already 1/2 way to my goal after only 7 weeks post op. I work out 7 days a week. I do 20-30 minutes on the treadmill, and 30-45 at home, either on my gazelle or I do either Tae Bo, 30 Day Shred, or 6 Week Abs 3 days a week. Whatever I'm doing, I'm mixing it up and getting a great workout in. Now, I'm losing about 2-3 pounds per week. My body is getting smaller, I can tell because my scale is moving and my clothes fit differently. Here's where the frustration comes in... I've lost 56 pounds, yet I'm still in a size 18. My waist is much smaller, as are my thighs. My stomach and hips, however, are smaller, but are still the largest part o…

I should say hi ! I have been around reading your post so I thought I would join in. I'm in the process of getting approval for the surgey. Dr Ray in Bloomington Indiana. I used to LOVE riding my bike. I have not had a bike in years ,can anyone recamend a bike that is sturdy enough for over 300 pounds?

Hi all I am due to have my surgery on April 20th. I have been working out for some time now and am really worried about how long I have to wait before I can get back to the gym. I run, swim, work with a trainer for building muscle, and another trainer for boxing...though just started the boxing. Pre-weight gain I was very athletic an my body seems to be "remembering." I'm building muscle fast and slowly watching my running endurance improve. I work out 5-6 days a week and am really REALLY scared about losing everything I've worked to build up to now. I have a LONG way to go and I'd rather not backslide. NOT having the surgery is not an option for me either. I'm DONE…

just wondering what does everyone use to figure out how many calories youve burned with excersise or in general on any given day? ive lowered my calorie intake but want to also create a 300-500 calorie deficit with excersise......

I saw a commercial for it and it looked great. Read some online reviews and couple of comparison articles. They say it's almost as tough a workout as Insanity, but more focused on cardio, kickboxing, etc. Just curious if anyone's tried it and their thoughts on it.

I am currently in my 2 weeks post-op. I really want to go back to the the Zumba class that I was attending. Can anyone advice me if I should do it?

after 2 weeks of working out eating healthy standing long hours ( i was leaning to 1 side at the time ive noticed ) protien shakes around 1200 cals a day or more.... also 4 Ls of water a day ( exercises include 6 min abs bike riding dumbbells sqauts and palaetes ) also abdominal massages to try loosen up the abdominal fat ( i am skinny ) i noticed the left side poking out alot more then the right side next to the belly button... i thought ab!!??? then i realised no swelling... with a dul pain that radiates sometimes down to my hip bone im having a masive anxiety attack over this or its real ? first thing i thought was stomach cancer ? small intestine canc…