misseye

Start working those arms out! I guess, for me, my skin goes through good periods and bad periods. OK, not good, but not god awful. When I lost quickly they would look bad. Then after a stall they would be a bit better. And then, working them out makes a world of difference. I think its kind of like the hanger the skin hangs on...still I wont be hailing a taxi in a sleeveless shirt, but I can wear sleeveless shirts without feeling too self conscious.

Yeah I see a trainer twice a week. I was thinking more of a event I was training for or something. I am still thinking about it.

I was thinking about it. I can run about a mile at a time before my asthma flares (then I have to slow down for a few minutes). I could take walking breaks. I also have an appointment with a pulmonologist this month to see if there is any meds to help. I did most of couch to 5 k but ended up having to stop because of asthma. Maybe it would be good to get back or at least aim to run the 5 k

6 weeks before pool

To some extent you can choose. I am a size 12/14 now. I started in a size 32. I would love to be a size or two smaller, but we will see. I am *done* trying to lose weight. You can eat higher cal foods and stop or slow loss pretty easily

I had my VSG in Feb 09...almost 15 months ago. I am ready for surgery the doctor says cause my skin is pretty much empty...I guess not alot of fat left in it. But I am still losing slowly, so the earliest would be early fall before I can do it. Of course I want to do it right away, but I know I need to make sure I am done losing before I go ahead. And it is much easier to live with once you have lost alot of weight.

yeah, I really feel awful when I dont go now. Moody, tired, down. Thanks. My goal wasnt especially ambitious, but I am pleased with my progress.

I have had to put off some running goals cause of my exercise induced asthma. I am going to see a pulmonologist but for now, I cant really do much. But in the gym I just feel lost now. I have no real goals and I need them to feel motivated. Who has goals? What are they?

I just saw a surgeon for a consult. I talked to a "patient coordinator" for a while about questions, etc. She showed me a video, took a patient history. Doctor came in, sat down and went over my history. Asked some more questions. Then I asked him questions. He gave me a robe and some funny really uncomfortable panties. Then he and the coordinator came in and poked at me nude, pulled my skin around. I HATED it. I really did feel super uncomfortable. But it didnt take forever or anything. Then the coordinator took my pictures nude (no faces). I got dressed and she went over the price quote and any other questions. Overall it was much easier then I expected.

:thumbup1: Ok, so I know its suppose to be low carb, but the two times I have had it, I went into a carb binge fest after. And it isnt just pasta. I make whole wheat pasta from time to time and have no issues. Anyone else have this happen?

I couldnt have out the sleeve. But I figure 6 hours in the gym a week is a small price to pay for keeping the weight off so I am glad to have read that.

But! "The newest science suggests that exercise alone will not make you thin, but it may determine whether you stay thin, if you can achieve that state."

Here is a rough draft of the week. (I am updating it to show actual workouts) Monday: Cardio, Strength Upper Body Tuesday: Cardio, Strength Lower Body Wednesday: Off day Thursday: Bodypump class morning. Run 1 mile/abs, back. arms strength in evening Friday: Off day (very sore from my two workouts the day before) Saturday: Yoga Class Sunday: Running

My theory is that the affected muscles will swell as they are damaged and hold on to fluid that way. I notice it most with strength training. But keep up the good work. It is so worth it!!

Alot of places have options besides seminars. Online classes and one on one consultations. With your age, that might be more comfortable. I would research the heck out of the doctors in your area, call your insurance and see who they will let you use and talk to your parents (you will need them).