Newme17

I'm sorry you're hurting. I have problems with humid weather from old injuries. Sometimes I'll have days where my entire body is cracking and popping - back, fingers, toes, elbows... I sound like a bowl of rice crispies! I hope it gets better. Rest up and take care of yourself

Rice Krispies!!!! LOL That's too funny. I'm so ready to get over hurting.

@Newme17 - I so feel for you!

I haven't had anything "old" flare-up, but I have noticed that various bits of my body get creaky and cranky for short periods of time (up to a week) and then it kind of disappears. However, I have had a long history of bad backs (herniated disc), bad feet (plantar fasciitis and now it appears that I have heel spurs (no more fat padding!)), and perennially bad knees. As I result, every time I try to "step it up" to increased my activity, something always happens that sets me back worse than I was before I started, and for much longer. Now, luckily the weight is not so much the issue, but I do know that after turning 35, and especially after turning 40, things begin to go rapidly down hill! (at least they did for me). So I'm taking the activity part of my weight loss slowly - lots of walking, hills and stairs are okay, but nothing even remotely high impact or overly strenuous (although I'm now at the point where I do think it would be safe to go a bit harder). I also have to find some lighter weights to use, because the ones I currently have at home (which in the past seemed too light for me) are now too heavy and may cause injury if I continue to use them for weight training (I've been using the video on YouTube you suggested a while back). So...that's a long story but basically I think you are doing the right thing by taking a step back for a little while. We have to learn to listen to cues from our bodies, and remember that changes take time.

Thankfully it did! I even went to before 10pm last night, kind of wish I didn't, ended up awake at 4:55 (same time my hubby gets up). It'll just make me to go sleep before 10 again....not too bad I guess.

Yes, sometimes you gotta make yourself go to sleep to get things back on track. Stay away from the TV or any screens like phone, ipad, whatever else for a few minutes before bed. Maybe reading a book before sleep will help you drift off - this usually works for me.

I love reading books...kind of hard for me to put down. Unless I'm forcing myself to read a very boring book!!! LOL My best bet is to lay there with nothing. I usually sleep pretty good, so I'm sure I'll be ready then anyhow.

Thanks hon. All I know is that I won't be rolling around on the floor anytime soon!

Or you may need an extra comfy pilates mat. I brought I really thick mat for the gym when I am doing my stretches. The thin ones do not cut it anymore lol.

I'm not even sure that's going to work! I'd have to have a mattress. Lol

Yes, I should be shaking my booty with you guys, also. I losing my booty might have lost my booty forever. Do you love the fast music or a combo?

I like the combo but I like the slower more intense kind than the jumping around all over kind more. Probably because my body doesn't move the way it used to. I was doing a workout earlier and they had fast hamstring curls in it. Those are pretty easy but I couldn't get my legs up fast enough with the video. Lol. I feel like I need to stretch though.

That's so funny. I'm 48 I couldn't I be afraid I would break my hip.

I have to get up at 5:00 am so I can have time to run before work. It was hard the first week, but I have adjusted now.

@biginjapan it is hard with work schedules and when/if you've got young kids, etc. finding the time can be hard. Apple has been able to get up in the am. But don't feel bad if you can't make the intentional workout as much as you'd like. Exercise only accounts for 20% of your physique anyhow, tsbawesome for your overall health but to lose the weight, diet is 80%. Don't you walk a lot to work/from etc? Or am I mixing you up with someone else?

You are right about diet being the most important!!

I think I have the most flexible schedule with no kids left at home. I can also show up to work anytime between 8-9 am or later lol. I am on salary so if I am late I just stay a little later in the afternoon to make it up.

I'm gonna look this up too. I'm hoping to do a plant-based diet once I'm 6months out. I ate that way before and felt great, just had a little trouble getting my proteins in. Thanks for mentioning it!

You're so welcome @MSinger! I noted on another thread I felt awesome doing plant based pre-op. I wasn't on for long since my surgery was in the works, but I've been slowly incorporating more plants these days and will be opting this for my lifestyle diet.

Btw...didn't get to the bookstore!!! Waaa! Maybe tomorrow after work. 😉

Oh I hear that plant-base diets are the best. I know veganism has some major benefits. Good luck and congrats on the support.

I agree an empty theater makes it even better☺️.

It is so important to make time for yourselves as a couple. My dh and I have definitely gone long stretches without especially when our kids were still at home, but we make time now at least once a month.

Enjoy the rest of your kid free afternoon!

Thank you!

Way to go!!!!

My treat will be coconut cream pie once I get to goal. I hope it still tastes good.😊

I guess a change in taste for the foods that aren't necessarily good for us is a good thing....LOL. We shall see....

Well, I used to love ice cream pre-op and ate WAY too much of it, so maybe this is a mixed blessing. I just wish my taste buds would have changed their little minds BEFORE I paid for Halo Top. That stuff is expensive!

Thanks ya'll. I suspect it will as long as I don't do too spicy, acidic, or fatty (as I haven't been anyway). I'll keep ya'll posted if anything should arise, but I'm VERY hopeful it won't.

I finished my bottle of Omeprazole back at the end of May (I was not given instructions on how long to take it, so just finished the bottle). I haven't had any issues since. I'm sure you'll be fine too!

Great news @biginjapan! Thanks for that!!!

If it's a year away then you definitely have time to train. I think it's wonderful your brother asked you. You can do this!

Yeah, a year is plenty. I think I need to print out a poster and well, post it, somewhere so I'm always reminded. Thank you @MSinger!

You can do it. Like Nike slogan says Just do it!!!!!!!

Thanks MSinger....I used to do weights all the time, and had that muscle. I've noticed I've lost muscle these past few months (out from an injury) and so the journey begins again.

You got this. I work out and my body is not toning the way I thought it would. I am giggly baby lol. It is okay. I think once the fat is gone, that is when our toning truly begins. It is just right now our body's are still getting use to the lack of food and are trying to stay in survival mode.

Thank you hon.

Yes, I agree with you @russdroppings, but for me personally there are many factors that can play in getting some amount of shape back...I don't believe I will need any kind of plastics for my arms after I reach goal. They were somewhat muscular before I had the surgery. I lifted them up in flex pose and wiggled my arms around and there wasn't much to wiggle before that. Also, even at my healthiest weight 10 years ago, I've always had bigger arms than most. They're naturally not thin. Although I lost some muscle from not working out right before surgery (due to an injury mostly) and right after surgery, I'm back at it and happy to say not much wiggling goes on anymore. Also, I haven't carried this much weight more than a decade (hope this helps a bit too) and I'm still in my 30's, albeit late 30's, but hey, I'll take it if it means less skin ! We shall see!!!!

@biginjapan and @Thejeweledsleeve, have ya'll tried it? I love it. My 7 year old does it with me. I did it with 5lb weights, but some of the exercises were kind of hard with the 5lb-er.

I am gonna google Hydrate Water Bottle because I have never heard of that. It sounds interesting.

I was bored at work today and it was too dang hot to work on stuff I had to do outside so I sat at my desk surfing online...lol...

Hey. I got mines and I love it. I have been trying to reach the water goal but definitely see that I have some difficulty. I ordered another one in Teal LOL. It is supposed to ship out this month since they are not back ordered.

Thank you hon!

That is awesome!!

Congrats!!! Keep up the good work.

lol it always thinks it knows what we want to say, but no... I get to typing so fast on my iPad and then don't check before I post...

I wondered and thought it would be hilarious if you actually were at the YMCA...

Great job! I am going to do my dancing later now that everyone is out the house for the day.

Dance away Sweets! 😊

Took it well. I gave a detail in the thread. The manager looked at me as if he's seen a ghost. Lol. Says "hey stranger, where's your cute little one?" Haha. He thinks my 4 year old should be a little model. 😂

Ahhhh!!!! So sweet!!!!!!

Yayyy!!!! Hit that Gym!!!

Great job!!!!! You are a star!!!!!

That is awesome. I am so happy for you😊

Fantastic!

Lol that is tooo funny.

LOL!!!

I am glad your recovery is doing much better!!! @biginjapanis right. Everyone's recovery is different. Just remember to get in the walking. It is very important. Annoying but important.

I'm happy to say I walked around the block today, instead of to the driveways. I could have gone longer but really didn't want to stress it.

Thank you @Ivy383! I appreciate that.

Thank you so much. You aa well.

Happy Mothers Day!!!

I just have a dog lol

Yay yippeeee! Wishing your baby a happy birthday!!!!!! Nothing like a preschooler birthday to end the week off and the starting of next week with something also eventful.

She had fun and enjoyed her day/party. I'm just glad the birthdays are over. Lol

I know the feeling.

The edge is normal. Lol. Well, I took my breather. Feel much better. Had an awesome dream about my surgery last night. Such peace this morning. Don't think I'll navigate too much on the forums today.

I am glad you are feeling better. I say stay away from them for the time being. Your surgery is soon. Do not need negative vibes, only positive energy. Good for the heart and soul.

@Sweet as peaches how are you doing over there lol?

I'm doing well thanks. Hanging in there last minutes things to do but otherwise manageable. And what's happening with you? Any new recipes?😎

The week days are the best days. You are soo busy that you do not notice that you are hungry and then it makes the day go by faster. I am glad you had a easy day.

I agree. Even though I'm at a different stage of the process, I definitely think less about food when I'm working!

Unbelievable, it was a full moon last night might explain the weird behavior. Keep the faith.

My weekend was hard as well but i manage through it.

Good for you too @Sweet as peaches. Can you imagine this coming weekend? LOL I don't even want to.

Totally, im sorta freaking out inside.

We are all in this together. I got to admit I almost caved in Friday night but I are my unsweetened cream of wheat and went to bed.

Wish I could have cream of wheat. I love that stuff!

It helped ease the craving I was feeling. I usually don't crave but I was going crazy.