Fitness & Exercise

I went kickboxing for the first time Monday. I very much enjoyed it and made it through the class (was soaked after though..lol). I went again tonight and was going to sign up for a membership, the only problem the only reasonable option was $64 a month with a 1 year commitment. Kind of worried about the commitment part. I have wanted to do martial arts for a while, but was going to try tae kwon do or something but was waiting til my weight dropped some more. I could just do the kickboxing for now, I've only taken 2 classes so far bit it seems to have kicked my weight loss up a notch already. What do you guys think, should I do it? I also already go to the gum a…

I enjoy exercise and am planning on getting the lap band. I am wondering if I'll still be able to find the energy to exercise and do my zumba classes since i'll have a lower calorie intake. Thanks!

I have some fierce cellulite on the back and inner portions of my upper legs. What have you done to get rid of this problem or atleast reduce it?

Just wondering if any of you have lost a significant amount of weight with walking. I don't like going to the gym with the exception of weight lifting on the machines. I can walk 2-3 miles a day and I enjoy doing exercise tapes. I just don't see myself being a "gym rat".

I've finally started exercising a bit after about 6 months. I've been doing Zumba twice a week for about a month, then added belly dancing once a week about three weeks ago and on Friday, went to my first yoga class. Well, the yoga on Friday followed by Zumba on Saturday kicked my abs butt. I am super sore, and have some twingy pain around my port. The problem with Zumba is that with all of the jumping around, my belly moves in sometimes painful ways (I need to wear a compression shirt under my t-shirt to do it to hold everything tight). So with all of the ab work I did in Yoga, followed by the belly jostling with Zumba, I'm feeling it two days later. I guess…

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Ok so I have big boobs to put it simple. I have been looking for a good sports bra for when I go to the gym. Any recommendations???

I am starting my workout again tomorrow morning. It is every morning at 5 am. I know it sounds ridiculous but I love it and I wouldnt have it any other way. There are absolutely no excuses at that time of the day. Anyways I am not sure what to eat before hand. Prior to surgery I would have cranberry juice and a granola bar. I am on soft foods now and need some ideas on what to eat before I go. My plan is to get up at 4 take my medicine and have a little water or no sugar added juice and then start eating something at 440 while i am driving to workout. Thanks for any suggestions!!!! Brittany

I've just heard about the Lotte Berk Technique and how it apparently burns fat and shapes muscles during the workout to get "the body of a dancer" Has anyone tried this? Its meant to be like Madonna's new fitness regime Barre 3- which I'd never heard about before either. There's a lot of abdominal exercises involved and I am wondering how that goes with the lap band. I've had the band now for just over 3 months and haven't done much exercise other than walking. Any info would be appreciated.

So I want to do a race with my boyfriend on Oct. 2 (about 8 weeks out from my VSG). There's a choice between a 4k and an 8K. Before the surgery, I had done a number of 10Ks, but I haven't run in a few months and obviously won't be able to start for at least another 2-3 weeks - in the meantime, I've started swimming so I'm not completely out of shape with cardio. So while I want to do an 8K, I'm hesitant to sign up with less than a month to train for it, starting essentially from 0. For those of you who've run before the surgery, how soon did you start running again? How quickly were you able to get back into pre-surgery shape? Do you think an 8K is realistic 2 months afte…

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I am 5 weeks Post Op. When can I start doing harder work outs, using weights, doing sit ups and stuff like that? I forgot to ask my doctor last week. Thank you.

I was wondering if anyone has ever tried the from couch to 5K regimen? There's a few different ones out there, but the one I found is supposed to have you ready in 9 weeks. It seems doable. I just have a problem with consistency! I am also pretty overweight so I feel self-conscious when running/jogging. Should I lose more weight before I even consider it or just give it a go?

I've been wanting to try Zumba for about a year. The gym I currently belong to doesn't offer it at many locations or times I need so I haven't been able to try a class. I have done the Zumba videos but really wanted to try a class. I used to be a on the dance team in high school and currently take Swing dance lessons with my husband (for fun and because we have a plus size Rockabilly, Swing clothing line) so I think I can follow dance instructors pretty well. I told the ladies around me that it was my first time and that I might crash into them. They were super nice about it and even showed me a few quick moves before the class started. The instructor was great and the cl…

Hey there! Anyone know of a good, NOT TOO EXPENSIVE (i know that will be a tough one) personal trainer in the naperville/aurora area of Illinois? I have already lost 89lbs but its slow going because i excersize on and off...part of my excuses were because i work FT and had school part time, but now I graduate in June (have one more paper to write) and have no more excuses...so i am looking for someone to help motivate me and keep me on track and hold me accountable...Any names??? Thanks a bunch! Lana

I have never done a spin class, and am super intimidated. The one time I tried, the seat hurt my dainty bits so much I gave up after 5 minutes and was bruised for a week. Granted, that was 80+ pounds ago, but still. Any advice on how to approach? There is just one basic class available, and it is not a beginner's course. How can I ease into it?

I really didn't know where else to put this, so I figured this could be classified in the "Fitness" section. I found a website that measures a great deal many things, more than just the classic BMI. It measures fat percent, Waist/Hip ratios, differences for men and women, and much much more. Here is how I measured up. My current BMI is 34.12 - which falls into the Obese 1 Category.. yay!! Ready to move into just the Overweight soon. My BMR measured at 1,710.89 - however since I've been on very low cals for at least 6 months now, this maybe true or I would guess it's less than that. My Body Fat% came out to 31.18. I was really shocked to see this!!!! It …

Hi everyone, I've been away from the forum awhile, but the battle continues. I had my surgery in Dec of 08. By October of 09 I hit my ideal weight. I did that with the surgery and running. In 2009 and 2010 I ran 5 half marathons. In the early part of 2010 I hurt my back and couldn't run for 5 months. That caused me to put on 15 pounds. This year, I resolve to get that back off and to do that, I am committing myself to running my first full marathon in October in Columbus, Ohio. I may be here this fall asking for suport in that 2nd half of the race! I hope to be running 30 miles a week mos of the summer and 40-50 miles in late summer to fall. I'm sure that will he…

I have become a big fan of the Leslie Sansone walking DVD's. In several of the sessions, she uses weight balls. I have been having trouble finding them here in the Los Angeles area. I know that they are online but I want to try them before making the purchase. Does anyone have them and where did you get them? How many pounds are the blue ones that she starts out with? THANKS!

i used to go to curves but awhile go there was a...falling out...unfortunately so now that i am at a regular gym, does anyone have any ideas on a regime/routine? i like the bike and/or treadmill and of course stretching, but i find myself wandering around trying to decide which machines i should use. i know its different for everyone just looking for ideas

I was thinking about buying the BodyFit Media. Has anyone had any experience with it? Is it worth the purchase?

I seriously need help trying to find an exercise routine! I worn 8-4:30 M, T,W,F,SUN. I'm getting my master's so I have night classes 6-9:30 on Monday and Tuesdays. I have another class 9-4:30 on saturday! When should I exercise? Im having such a hard time pulling away from homework and getting to the gym! Please help!

I'm a little less than 6 months out and 80 lbs down (my goal is -150). I didn't want to go back to the gym until I had lost about this much weight...I don't really have a reason why, I just feel more comfortable going now and things hurt/jiggle less. LOL. Anyways, I've noticed my arms are looking horrendous. So much so that I don't want to wear short sleeved shirts (let alone sleeveless). I've spent most of my time walking outside but now I'm ready to start with the weights. I'm wondering if, though, I've waited too long. With starting at 330 lbs, I kind of figured I'd have to have some work done on my arms, but as plastic surgeons have told me, it's a good idea to start …

Getting ready to start Couch to 5k this week. My hubby insists that I need to get a good pair of running shoes. I have been researching them online and still have no idea which one's I should get. Any suggestions ?

HI I had a VGS on the 7th FEB in Sheffield ..Rodger Ackroyd Is there any one else suffering with acid reflux ? I would love some advice on how to stop it . Thank you Ann :0)

So I made a goal for myself that I would start to run/walk and I would complete a 5K This year! Well I did sign up for one on 30 April but I've been training for a bit. At the begining of Feb. I got my new shoes that have the Nike+ and I've been recording everything through there. My first run with it was 40:45 on 8 Feb. Today's run (3/4) was in 34:12!! WOOHOO!!! It felt GREAT! I ran for the first full 2.5K which was just over 15 mins!! I don't remember the last time I was able to run for 15 mins straight! LOL Also it was kinda funny today because I have two pairs of workout pants, they were both in the wash so I put on a pair of capri's. Got to the gym and start…

Got this for Xmas ...makes working out fun!!! Anyone wanna play online...also got Biggest Loser For Wii so far not to bad I needed a butt kicking in the worst way :sad:

So, I'm back in the gym doing my routine work outs since I've graduated from school and currently looking for a full-time job. However, I am trying to figure out..what will prevent this soreness in my body. Yesterday, I went to a work out session offered through my church..it was about 1.5 hours of work outs...Well, I'm going to the gym T, W, Th, and Friday...not sure exactlyl if I'm damaging anything..or if I'm simply warming up those unused muscles that haven't been FULLY and completely worked out in about 6-8 months. Yes, I said 6-8 months. Sad, but honesty is the key to a successful you. Well, I haven't gained weight. but, I'm loosing slowly...so please tell me what d…

I'm pre WLS - December 2010 will hopefully be the time I change my life. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2008 but I suspect I've had it for close to twenty years. It's been much worse in the past few years because I've gained weight, been under a TON of stress and emotional distress, and have been sick because of toxic mold in my home. Exercise is very difficult for me because it causes pain during and a LOT of pain after and I struggle to get through it because I have muscle weakness and fatigue easily. I've never been one to get the adrenaline rush from exercise but I used to enjoy the burn the day or two after a great workout because it meant that I accompli…

I'm just curious what type of cardio everyone is doing and what you feel yields the best results? It seems like I have read somewhere that walking is the best for fat loss. I have an elliptical machine but I also enjoy doing the "Walk Away the Pounds" series. So I'm just curious what everyone's thoughts are and why. I feel like walking is great for fat loss, but will using an elliptical trainer yield fat loss and muscle gain? Therefore, not giving the best numbers on the scale, but maybe giving better results from an inches lost prospective. I think as we are losing weight it's important to retain as much muscle tone as we can. It's very easy to lose muscle as we lose fat…

So I had my surgery on october 25th. I am at 30 lbs loss right now. I went for another fill today that puts me at 10 cc. I feel like I am doing something wrong, but don't know what. I exercise on the eliptical 30 minutes daily. I am consuming less than 1200 or 1000 calories a day. Any one have any ideas?

Recently joined a gym & considering hiring a personal trainer. I'd appreciate any feedback... pros,cons. I walk,jog 3-4x/wk.use the elliptical & recumbent bike. I'm about 30lbs from my goal,& my body looks good except for "bat wings". Thanks for any feedback.

OK here's the skinny (pun intended). For a 52 yr old overweight woman my face as always been fairly decent looking. No wrinkles, no sagging skin no nothing. Which of course some peeps assumed I was younger than I was. Which I loved. Who wouldn't??? Now...... can I please stop losing weight on my face becuz to me I look old and haggard. My face is NOW SAGGING. I have laugh lines. I am not amused!!!! Are there any exercises I can do or will Botox help? What about Juvederm??? A face lift is out of the question becuz I am saving my money for the boobs. This is one 52 yr old woman who gonna have some nice boobs. LOL. Deb P.S. I have a turkey neck now too. Excuse my…

I was banded on October 26, and haven't done any great amount of exercise since then but have lost 30 lbs! Yeah! Anyway on Jan. 1 I registered for the Flying Pig Marathon and have been trying to train for this event. I will preface this with I am eating about 1000 to 1200 calories per day. After running about 2 miles, or 30 minutes I just seem to run out of fuel. Fellow runners will know this as hitting the wall. Can any other banded runners out there let me know what their fueling strategy is for longer runs? I am following a Hal Higdon plan which calls for 6 mile plus run long runs at this phase in training. I will also say that prior to the 30 lb weight loss, I …

I am getting ready to start my p90x and have been researching the caloric intake and trying to figure out how I can make this work. I'm in shape and know that won't be the problem, I'm just worried about not having enough steam to make it through with my limited diet. Has anyone completed the program (no offense if you started and didn't finish) but I want to know how people did in each of the phases. Also if anyone wants to start it with me I think it would be great to have some fellow bandsters right there with me to keep motivated!

Hi, well, I've been reading the bodybugg reports and finally got one after not being able to lose a pound after 6 weeks. I was banded on February 13, 2007. At that time, I weighed 271.4. Six weeks ago, I weighed in at 246 and went back up to 249 due to fat loss/muscle gain. (Not complaining there) that is where I stayed until now. I wasn't depressed since I thought I was doing everything right. I was eating less and excercising more. Well, at least that is what I thought until I got the bodybugg. Pudin' was a big inspiration for that one. I've had the BB for 3 days now and I finally broke through the plateu. I'm right back to 246 with more fat loss and muscle gain. It's s…

I want to start a new fitness program. Trying to decide between Turbo Fire or Slim in 6. Both are beachbody products. I have about 55 more lbs to lose. I also want something that will really tone up my thighs. Help!!!

I have been doing a biggest loser challenge for 9 wks now. I have lost BUT I have only lost 1/2 of what my non banded friends have lost. It's frustrating because I don't know what else I can do!!>!>!>!>!?!?! I am losing 1/2 lb to 1 lb a wk. I would like to push it up to 2 lbs a week. Been eating 1000-1200 cals a day. I am increasing my exercise and drinking my water. UUUGGGGG!!! Maybe I need to see nutritionist??? THX ahead!

I am scheduled for surgery later this month and am already starting to wonder if I will be able to continue with my usual routine of visiting "Curves" 2-3 times per week??? Doing well on the inches, scale not budging much for right now, but know it will. Just want to continue with the good work that I am doing for myself. This is the year that I start and continue to care for me. Anyone else outthere who goes to Curves??

My surgery was Dec. 29th 2010 I had lost 52 lbs and 40 after surgery! I exercise every day aerobics and then I work with the ball and use weights and crunchs and push ups ! I still have a great amount of weight to loose! My question is this I'm trying to tone my arms and stomach up but I've got the major wave going on under my arms and flabby stomach will it eventually tone up? I don't want to have skin took of till I'm done loosing weight and that's going to be awhile! Can somebody give me some suggestions?

I would like to purchase either the MBT or Sketcher Shape-up Shoes as a reward for myself. I am looking for honest feedback on these shoes before I spend the money on what others think of them. Please share your experience! Thanks.

My surgery was Dec. 29th 2010 I had lost 52 lbs and 40 after surgery! I exercise every day aerobics and then I work with the ball and use weights and crunchs and push ups ! I still have a great amount of weight to loose! My question is this I'm trying to tone my arms and stomach up but I've got the major wave going on under my arms and flabby stomach will it eventually tone up? I don't want to have skin took of till I'm done loosing weight and that's going to be awhile! Can somebody give me some suggestions?

So I am still on the pre-op diet and am getting into the exercising. My issue is that my knee which has never given me any problems before keeps getting stiff and sore and it pops the whole time I walk. This is the biggest I have ever been and since I have never had problems I am assuming that the weight is the issue. I don't want to mess my knee up for life...so does anyone know what I should do to baby my knee until I loose more weight and there is not so much pressure on it?

Hi all, So I have decided (before banding) that I will do the climb for cancer this year in Flagstaff...with my friend from work who does it everyyear. Her mom died of cancer...my grandmother did...everyone pretty much knows someone...but basically its like 8 miles up a mountain...they do have buses if you just cant make it. But I am inspired to make this trek with her this year. I want to be under 200 pounds by then which in itself will be an amazing feat. Right now I can do 2 miles on flat ground fairly easily but this is quite a hike in already high elevation (7500 feet near the bottom) I am a bit worried about it and wonder if anyone has any advice as to the best wa…

I am not a big meat eater and don't really like vegetables. I like things like pasta and whole wheat bread. How can I eat better if I don't like veggies?What can I do so my body doesn't get use to it?

I am 3 weeks post op and Im wondering when when I could go past walking as my only exercise...When can I start more types of exercising light the eliptical or arc trainer or exercise bike???

Since I have a bit more energy, I decided I want to start exercising. I'm not comfortable with the idea of going to a gym. Still have that fat girl fear that everyone there is looking at me. So, I decided I'm going to do it at home. Since it's cold as all get out, I'm not walking around the lake yet. When it warms up I will - when it gets too hot, and the bugs come out, I know I won't be doing that anymore. I only get a good 2 months in with the walking thing before nature and my allergies put a stop to all that outdoors stuff. What else was there to do? Buy some stuff! I got my tax return, I'm worth a few dollars, aren't I? I started off small. I got the Gaze…

Hi! I am totally new to this forum as of 5 min ago and i am considering different WLS. The one that I have thought was the best one for me so far is banding, but I have a quick question or two. One of the reasons I want to lose weight so bad is it is a lifelong dream for me to Box or compete in some MMA tournament and I'm worried after this surgery it could be deadly. Everything I read says that you should be able to do anything, but I'm concerned about a kick or punch in the stomach...or while grappling and doing various holds that require squeezing around the body...it could move. Please...I really want to make the right decision and I'd love to do the surgery, bu…

I'm thinking I should probably start slow walking on the treadmill a few days after I come home? Does that sound about right? I know I can't do any sort of weights/lifting for 6 weeks per what the dr gave me. How about yoga/pilates as long as it's not strenuous on my tummy? When would yall think I could start doing that?

I am not sure which to buy. It looks like they both have the same games but, the 360 has wireless remotes. I know the 360 is more expensive but, is it worth it? Also, does anyone remember this dance game? I use to see it at Fry's. It has a mat that you use to follow the steps that are shown on the screen. It always looked like a lot of fun. Thank you and Happy Wednesday everyone!