Fitness & Exercise

I have been stuck (scale # wise) for about 8-9 weeks now despite good diet choices and tons of cardio and strength training. I hurt my ankle falling on the ice 2 weeks ago and needed to take some time off the gym. I was worried that I would start gaining but BOOM....the scale DROPPED 3 pounds! Now I am back to working out and the scale is up 2 more.....my gut tells me no, but I have to question if I need to cut back on the workouts in order for the scale to start moving down again. Also, I was at the gym yesterday morning and I almost passed out for some reason. I am just so frustrated!!! Any suggestions??? thanks, Katie

I have been stuck (scale # wise) for about 8-9 weeks now despite good diet choices and tons of cardio and strength training. I hurt my ankle falling on the ice 2 weeks ago and needed to take some time off the gym. I was worried that I would start gaining but BOOM....the scale DROPPED 3 pounds! Now I am back to working out and the scale is up 2 more.....my gut tells me no, but I have to question if I need to cut back on the workouts in order for the scale to start moving down again. Also, I was at the gym yesterday morning and I almost passed out for some reason. I am just so frustrated!!! Any suggestions??? thanks, Katie

I just bought the zumba game for the Wii. It comes with a belt that you slip the wii remote into. The belt size is about 50 inches but you could easily add more velcro. The game itself is a pretty good workout but if you don't like latin/international music I don't recommend it. I could see this game being hard for people who aren't coordinated on their feet. I used to dance/cheerlead so I picked up the dance moves pretty fast. I liked that you could choose between a single routine or a class session. Theres tons of different dances to choose from and each one has a beginner, intermediate and expert stage. A workout calendar is also programmed in the game that you can cu…

what excercises can i do with out hurting myself. i am still a little sore and want to do more then walk

How long do you have to wait to swim agian after the surgery?

Ok not really bodybuilding but close. I am a female who is very interested weightlifting and putting on muscle, no saggy skin for me thanks. I'm ready to do what it takes surgery will be in march and want to get started now. Just wondering if anyone has an interest in this as well?

Seriously...I understand that you are simply unable to eat that much after having surgery, but eventually when the stomach has healed you're expected to only eat 1200 calories? Any nutritionist will tell you that 1200 calories is not enough for the average person (not average as in average = overweight, but average as in what we should be eating). After finding your BMR (basal metabolic rate) which is how many calories your body burns just in the process of lounging about and doing its normal biological functions, you need to figure out how many calories your body expends during your average day. This is why most people should really be eating 1500 - 2000 for their wei…

http://www.exercisetv.tv/workout-videos/walking/2-mile-walk-5861 I really enjoyed it!! It was much harder than I imagined, and it only took up a few feet of space (my apartment is really REALLY tiny so thats good!). This is a good one if you are feeling lazy, or it's really cold outside. Or for me, when I walk outside I always day dream and end up walking slow, this helped me keep my pace and she keeps you motivated. There are quite a few variations of this on Exercise TV, and i know there are DVDs available. Actually a lot of nice stuff on that website, if you haven't been there before.

Hey everyone I am off track on dieting and losing weight and need to get back on track. I have heard that some people go back on the 2 week pre op diet to get themselfs back on track. Have you tried this? Did it get you back on track/ Did you lose weight? if so how much? Just trying to figure out if this is what I need to do. Thanks!

So I got a P90X set on Ebay for my boyfriend and I. I'm not starting it for another couple of weeks, once I'm cleared for more intense exercise, but we have to go shopping for supplies this weekend. Can someone enlighten me as to what I need? The introductory video mentioned a set of weights and yoga mats, but I think I've also seen something about a resistance band set. Is anyone familiar with it? I'm wondering if I need different bands, or if one set of bands is sufficient.

I 20 months out after lapband and haven't been walking since summer so I joined a gym to try and get alittle more off but now I have gained...I am doing about 30 minutes cardio and rotating legs and arms machine....about 5 days a week....been doing this 2 weeks...is it normal to gain when you first start exercising and when will I start to lose...please help getting frustrated...

Here is a link to an excellent article that explains why I get that amazingly pleasurable and satiatied feeling after weight sets that take me to muscle failure ... http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/16/phys-ed-what-really-causes-runners-high/?scp=1&sq=runner's%20high&st=cse

Does anyone use one of these for exercise? I bought one today and had fun with it and got a heck of a workout trying to play tennis!

Started a new type of workout at Crossfit. i have only been twice and both times during the workout I have gotten really lightheaded & nauseated. What exactly is causing this...increased heart rate, my blood sugar dropping??? Just want to prevent it from happening - so embarrassed to need to lay down for fear of passing out. I drink plenty of water during the day and usually have some kind of light snack about 30 minutes before the workout. Does anyone have any suggestions for me.

I'm starting up Slim in 6 tomorrow because it marks the 6 week until surgery point! I want to be fit and ready for action when I get on that plane. Anyone else wanna join me? Or start up a new routine and keep updating it here with me?

Im currently 330 lbs Age 32 Male 125 over 83 blood Pressure Height 5'11 And all the Time I sit on My Office My Free Hour only when I got home 6PM and take dinner. Im Lapband Patient Since Oct 13, 2006 I want advice a Recipe for Diet and Exercise Program My Existing Equipment are the following... Protius 3 Home Gym Cardio Master Core Sellectorize What are your Suggestion For Me To Loose Weight.... What Program Diet Recipe and Exercise Program do I have to take???? And how many minute I take for My Work-out and What Recipe Diet you may suggest???

Ok I don't know why but I'm hoping this post will show up my others haven't! I've been succeeding on loosing the weight fast . I was banded the 29th of dec. And have lost 73lbs so far! I've done 45 min aerobics every day on top of stair steps and I walk when its nice outside my question is I've been thinking about joining a place in my town that is like curves ! I'm trying to firm things up and I didn't know if I was on the right track or if I should join the womens gym! Could somebody HELP?????

right now i'm walking since i haven't gotten the ok to start Zumba again...Anyone else doing Zumba? i just love it! I can't wait to drop weight to keep up with the dvd! :thumbdown: just curious what everyone else is doing?!

Anyone notice their bad feels tighter after an intense workout?

Any Fit Bit People out there? I just got one and am looking to add friends to keep me motivated. Thanks, Lindsey

Hi all, I'm not banded yet. Have one week left before my last dietician visit (yay). I have a decent size pannus from 3 kids, 2 were c-sections. I am a big girl but fairly fit. Anyhow, I've started jogging and it's going well, been able to ramp up my runnin time quite a bit. My pannus keeps getting in the way, my "upper" belly is kind of lean and hard, but the lower one hangs to my hip bones and is annoying when i run. I also get some pain and tugging. Any suggestions ? I know it's a strange question!

Hey everyone! I am so excited because I jogged 2.1 miles without stopping! This is the first time I went running since 9th grade (which was almost 15 years ago)!! I'm so thrilled. My fiance and I went to our gym at our apartment and all of the ellipticals were taken, so I said why don't we come back later. And he said why don't we just try to take a run? I was a little apprehensive but I just said sure, thinking we'd run and walk. Well we were able to jog the entire way! It was slow (probably 3.0-3.5 mph) but it was still so exciting! I've really wanted to run since I got the band and now I'm extra motivated to do it! Yay!

I am getting frustrated...well first, let me tell you that I did something that I said I would not do, and that was weigh every day. I started the gym on Monday with a trainer, and have now been 3 days straight. I have or had lost about 22 lbs, but now the scale has me at just 20 lbs. A 2 lb gain in 3 days? I am just 3 weeks out from my surgery and on high protien drink for breakfast, sliced turkey/cheese stick for lunch and about a 3/4 cup of chili for dinner. So the calories and fat are rather low. It just makes me frustrated. I guess I need to stay off the scale and only weigh 1 x a week like my original plan was...but that scale makes me curious!

Is anyone a member of Planet Fitness in Pompton Lakes, NJ? I'm looking for a work-out buddy! Jo

Hi! I was banded on January 21 and my doctor said I could start moderate exercise next week. I have the hardest time motivating myself to go to the gym or even go walk outside. I was wondering if there was anyone else that was banded that needs a workout buddy. I live in the heights, so I'm in central Houston. I know it's probably a long shot, but I thought it would be worth a try! I would actually love to have a personal trainer, but they're too expensive. Maybe there's a way to get a discount or split the costs if you go to the trainer with a buddy??? Anyway, if you're in my area and interested please let me know!

Hi there. Wondering if anyone has experienced having pain in the port area after doing abdominal work outs? And, if so how long did it take the muscles to finally settle down & the pain to lesson? I'm 3 months post op and while i realize that i'm working muscles that have worked this hard since contractions during delivery almost 7 years ago, but the pain i have after wards around my port can be quite unbearable sometimes. All my ab muscles themselves are sore, but that i can understand as that it's a new routine and they are rebuilding & getting stronger. Do you think it's all just related & it will get easier as time passes & they get stronger? I do…

I have about 15lbs to reach goal and I just can't seem to get there. I am eating about 800 to 1000 calories a day, I work out for about an hour 4 to 5 times a week and I try to change it up on the treadmill. I do strength training about 2 times a week but I can't seem to push past this current weight. Does anyone have any suggestions to boost my metabolism and get me past this hurdle?

Let me start by saying that I hate exercising. I hate sweating, I hate feeling sore, and I hate being out of breath. I was so frustrated the past month and a half because 3 weeks after surgery, I stopped losing weight. I was bouncing back and forth between 281-286. Nothing worked. I was counting calories and making sure I ate enough, eating tons of Protein, and walking but NOTHING! I finally found what works. I'm watching what I eat more carefully, and finally I've found an exercise program that works. I get bored easily and was thrilled that my mom bought me Just Dance 2 for the Wii for Christmas. I do about 6 dances every morning. I also started the 30 Day Shred by Ji…

I teach Zumba 4 times a week currently.. and I'm really afraid that it's going to take me forever to get back to teaching my classes once i am banded. I can keep it at low impact, and reduce ab work.. but when i ask my surgeon he tells me "a few weeks". I guess I'm looking for a more difinitive answer, and maybe some personal stories if you returned to aerobics!

On Saturday, I jogged my first mile in many many years. I had to really push myself thru it, but I did it! I have been jogging/walking 3 miles over the pat month and have only been able to actually jog 1/2 mile at a time. I seem to run out of air before my legs give out. Any suggestions on how to get my breathing under control? I'm really looking forward to being about to jog the entire 3 miles. This exercise has really helped with the weight loss and has resulted in lots of inches lost.

As a recent poll shows this site is about 75% Women. I wanted to post a good article on Girls Getting Guns :confused: Bodybuilding.com - 5 Weight Training Facts Women Must Know To Look & Feel Better! - Shannon Clark Hope it helps, Shaun

Anyone else done this workout? I started it last night and I thought I was going to die!! It is a good one and I am determined to stick to it, but oh my it may kill me. lol

What are the Do's and Dont's

Hey Everybody, I've been enjoying getting into high gear with my workouts, especially since I've started Spin class and using my XBox 360 Kinect. But I am finding that my workout partner (my husband) is not as motivated as me. And when he doesn't feel like working out, he tries to discourage me. I don't know if it's on purpose or what. But I am kinda feeling like I am in this by myself. Most of my friends are either broke or live out of town, so I don't have anyone to work out with! It's very frustrating. So my question is...how do you stay motivated when you're by yourself?

Many of y'all know I used to work out big time. Weight training, one hard day of cardio, and major toning. In February, I had my gallbladder removed, and kicked the workout bug to the curb (Doc's orders for 6 weeks post gb removal), and never got my mojo back. SO, in attempts to put it out in the universe; DECEMBER 1st, I'm hitting the gym again. I have a mini-gym in my garage, and I'm going to start lifting again, and do 2 days of cardio and toning. I'm flabby, and jiggly everywhere except my calves and lower thighs. I can only attribute that to wearing heels constantly. I know I'd do better with an accountability partner, but none of my friends here have the time…

I wanted to get your take on this. On one hand, it makes sense, assuming I am in good physical condition prior to going into surgery and maintain a steady workout routine up until that point. But on the other hand...well, I just don't know. I sent the following questions to my surgeons office. Following that is their response. Your thoughts? Me: "I have a couple of questions about post-op working out. I know it's supposed to be "just walking" for up to 6 weeks, right? I belly dance and do yoga and would like to work those back into my routines as soon as I safely can. Actually, I am currently scheduled to perform 8 weeks after surgery which will require keep…

does anyone know how to get the discount at curves, i do not see anything on the lapband web site

So I work in a call center & I was wondering if anyone has any good idea about some Exercises I can do at my desk in my chair or with out a chair.. it's a small cubical so I don't have much room but I'm there anywhere between 8-16 hours a day. Let me know if you come up with anything clever.

Losing weight is my struggle I'll lose 10-15 lbs and gain it back...Anyways I was wanting someone/anyone BEFORE THE PRE OP DIET to go on a diet with me if you can I know not everyone can because ...I understand...Anyways I am TRING to lose 15 lbs and KEEP it Off or whatever anyone else want to lose 15lbs or close to it I have at least 21 days until I go for my evaluation then plus some so say a month if possible....I walked 3 mile yesterday but I am off the rest of the week and won't before the PREOP Diet maybe 15 lbs thats it...I Might not make it but at least I'll get my body in shape (my muscles in shape) for the preop and surgery I usually do plan on walking 3 miles …

Would you tell me which you feel is the better one? I've researched both, and they seem to both be pretty good. I do like the idea of the Fit monitoring your sleep as well. Are either of them waterproof for swimming? Thanks for your help in making my decision!

Hey ya'll! I had the lap band surgery 05/31/10 and so far have lost right at 60 lbs. I am super happy with that! Anywho, I am getting married in 3 months and bought my wedding dress one size smaller than I wearing now. It fits great except for have about another inch to go in the rib cage area before it zips up. I need some exercise suggestions to start losing inches in the chest/rib/back area. So far I just keep losing weight and inches, but haven't seen much loss in that area of my body. At least I still have my boobs!! :-)

Anyone ran a 5K post surgery? I have always wanted to do a 5K even though I don't like to run! LOL I just signed up for my first 5K! I'll do it on the 30th of April so I have plenty of time to train right! I have always been walking/jogging at the gym and I have been averaging 2 miles in 30 mins which I think is pretty good considering! LOL Any advise for from anyone who has done it for a first timer?

Hey guys!! I don't know if is the right place to post this, but I am in desperate need of some accountability. I can not make myself get out of bed in the morning to do my simple walk it out work out. I know some of it has to do with the weather and being so warm in my bed...but I was banded on Dec 18th and I really really need to start getting my work out on. Can anyone help me?? Check in with me daily and make sure I worked out in some way? Hold me accountable for my work outs?? I had a partner like that on WW a while ago when I tried that, and it worked out for a few weeks but then I think she dropped out of the program because I never heard from her again.…

Just curious about playing sports after WLS. I was always an athlete until I started getting too fat to participate about 8 years ago. One of the things I'm looking forward to after surgery is getting back to playing. I don't see any reason why one shouldn't be able to play after everything has healed but still curious of others experiences of playing things like flag football, softball, tennis, etc. after WLS.

I have just been sleeved 2 weeks ago so I have not started yet but I am planning on using my WII when I can start on exercise and I was wondering if any of you guys use a WII. I want something fun that I can build on and need advice. I have not enjoyed exercise but know I must exercise to get my excess weight off and keep it off. Thanks for your advice. ellie

Exercise and I do not get along. I have never ever liked exercise. But my intelligent brain tells me I need to exercise so I have to reconcile that with the dislike of it. What can I do? Well, my solution to the problem is to find something I think is fun and work that. I tried to think of the things I like to do. Read - no good, not enough moving, surfing the internet - no good, the only work out I get is with my fingers, so I thought back to when I was younger what did I like, I loved dancing. I grew up in Oklahoma and I would go country dancing. I loved it. I lost weight because of it, it was fun and I was good at it. Well, now that I am living in Canada, not…

Ok so I had my sleeve 12/6/10 and I have lost 25 pounds since November 29th. I am able to work out at 4 weeks post op and I have been looking into gyms. I have read through other topics on here that cardio is going to be the best thing to do to help with the weight loss. I have never been one to exercise and I have no idea what to do. Do I join a gym? What equipment do I use? I have also looked into my local recreation center and they offer a Zumba class 2 nights a week for 1 hour. Can I do that when the new class starts Jan. 3rd or should I wait a little longer? I don't know how strenous Zumba is, I just hear how much fun and what a great workout it is. I want t…

I am getting two for Christmas. I belong to a gym but never have time to go there. Both of my kids have learning issues and after work I spend HOURS helping them. I need to be able to work out in the evening. I am getting Golds Gym Dance Workout. I'm also getting Wii Cheer, mostly for my daughter and I to have fun with, but the reviews all said that it was good exercise. Any of you use Wii workouts? If so, which one?

I got a Wii fit Plus for Cmas and I have been messing with the WII part for a a week or so doing some of the sports. Last night I got the WiI Fit Plus board hooked up and I LOVE IT! Worked out 30 minutes last night and 30 minutes tonight. I really like the Step activity. The board measures your weight and BMI and then tells you how many calories you burned. I have not ran since I can remember when I actually ran in place tonight AND finished the activity!

i for sure have never been one to like exercise. Sleeved nov 10th and down 41# so far. I always thought people were just full of $% saying they felt great after jogging or other exercise. Now I get it! It's not easy to get motivated to exercise, but when I do I end up having MORE energy and do feel good! I am so very thankful for this second opportunity at living a healthy life. here's to continued improvement for us all