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Even a 5-minute run can help prevent heart disease Good news for runners: A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests running, even for a few minutes a day, can reduce your risk of dying from heart disease – whether you plod along or go at race speed. Researchers studied more than 55,000 adults between the ages of 18 and 100 over a 15-year period, looking at their overall health, whether they ran and how long they lived. Compared to nonrunners, those who ran had a 30% lower risk of death from all causes and a 45% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, investigators found. In fact, runners on average lived three years longer than those who did not hit the pavement. When data was broken down by age, sex, body mass index, and smoking and alcohol use, the benefits were still the same. “That’s important to note,” said Dr. Warren Levy, a cardiologist and chief medical officer of Virginia Heart in northern Virginia. “Even with all the negative factors, such as obesity, smoking and diabetes, those who were, let’s say, obese and ran had a less likely chance of dying from heart problems than those obese people who didn’t run. Same with smokers, diabetics, etc. ” The speed and frequency of a person's running routine did not make a huge difference either. The data showed novice runners who ran less than 51 minutes, fewer than 6 miles, slower than 6 miles per hour, or only one or two times per week still had a lower risk of dying than those who did not put on running shoes. D.C. Lee, lead author of the study and an assistant professor at Iowa State University's kinesiology department in Ames, Iowa, said the researchers found runners who ran less than an hour per week have the “same mortality benefits compared to runners who ran more than three hours per week.” So more may not be better. “Its been shown that after a certain amount of running over a certain period of time, the benefits seem to wane,” said Levy. “We aren’t quite sure why.” However, researchers did discover that consistency was key. They found participants who ran consistently over a period of six years or more gained the most benefits, with a 29% lower risk of death for any reason and 50% lower risk of death from heart disease or stroke. There have been many studies that have shown the benefits of exercise on the heart. But this study is one of the largest to pinpoint the positive effects of running, especially for nonmarathoners or nontriathletes. "Since time is one of the strongest barriers to participate in physical activity, the study may motivate more people to start running and continue to run as an attainable health goal for mortality benefits," Lee said. Activities like running can lower your blood pressure and decrease the production of glucose, which cuts your risk of developing diabetes, according to the American Heart Association. Running also seems to protect the innermost lining of the arteries, keeping the walls and cells intact, which cuts the risk of blockages or clots that can cause strokes or heart attacks. Levy, a runner himself, said people considering taking up running programs should talk to their doctors first, especially if they have chronic conditions. “A lot of weekend warriors just go out without preparing for their run. It’s the runner who takes it gradually and trains correctly, even for a run around the block, who's the one who avoids injuries and other complications." http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2014/07/28/even-a-5-minute-run-can-help-prevent-heart-disease/

I love my bike! I ride often and it's the most relaxing "exercise" I could ever do.

Just wanted to share this today....It doesn't take a marathon! http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2014/07/28/even-a-5-minute-run-can-help-prevent-heart-disease/ Even a 5-minute run can help prevent heart disease Good news for runners: A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests running, even for a few minutes a day, can reduce your risk of dying from heart disease – whether you plod along or go at race speed. Researchers studied more than 55,000 adults between the ages of 18 and 100 over a 15-year period, looking at their overall health, whether they ran and how long they lived. Compared to nonrunners, those who ran had a 30% lower risk of death from all causes and a 45% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, investigators found. In fact, runners on average lived three years longer than those who did not hit the pavement. When data was broken down by age, sex, body mass index, and smoking and alcohol use, the benefits were still the same. “That’s important to note,” said Dr. Warren Levy, a cardiologist and chief medical officer of Virginia Heart in northern Virginia. “Even with all the negative factors, such as obesity, smoking and diabetes, those who were, let’s say, obese and ran had a less likely chance of dying from heart problems than those obese people who didn’t run. Same with smokers, diabetics, etc. ” The speed and frequency of a person's running routine did not make a huge difference either. The data showed novice runners who ran less than 51 minutes, fewer than 6 miles, slower than 6 miles per hour, or only one or two times per week still had a lower risk of dying than those who did not put on running shoes. D.C. Lee, lead author of the study and an assistant professor at Iowa State University's kinesiology department in Ames, Iowa, said the researchers found runners who ran less than an hour per week have the “same mortality benefits compared to runners who ran more than three hours per week.” So more may not be better. “Its been shown that after a certain amount of running over a certain period of time, the benefits seem to wane,” said Levy. “We aren’t quite sure why.” However, researchers did discover that consistency was key. They found participants who ran consistently over a period of six years or more gained the most benefits, with a 29% lower risk of death for any reason and 50% lower risk of death from heart disease or stroke. There have been many studies that have shown the benefits of exercise on the heart. But this study is one of the largest to pinpoint the positive effects of running, especially for nonmarathoners or nontriathletes. "Since time is one of the strongest barriers to participate in physical activity, the study may motivate more people to start running and continue to run as an attainable health goal for mortality benefits," Lee said. Activities like running can lower your blood pressure and decrease the production of glucose, which cuts your risk of developing diabetes, according to the American Heart Association. Running also seems to protect the innermost lining of the arteries, keeping the walls and cells intact, which cuts the risk of blockages or clots that can cause strokes or heart attacks. Levy, a runner himself, said people considering taking up running programs should talk to their doctors first, especially if they have chronic conditions. “A lot of weekend warriors just go out without preparing for their run. It’s the runner who takes it gradually and trains correctly, even for a run around the block, who's the one who avoids injuries and other complications."

Thats where mine is. My port is just to the left side and just about an inch above the bellybutton.

Struggle to get in "enough calories". enough per? Possible the band is working with nothing in it? Yes, there are some VERY successful people on here who have never had a fill postop. Some just don't seem to need it. Getting a fill later? My surgeon would. Why get one now if you think everything is working good and you're losing weight......thats really the only goal. Congrats! Sounds like you're off to a great start!

Congrats Jess! Great job

Welcome to the site! Fear of the unknown is quite common with everything we do in life. You sound just like I was....wondering if this is gonna work? Will it work for me? What will the complications be? What if I don't wake up?.....and on and on and on. My surgery was WAY easier than I was expecting. (after watching all those YouTube videos, etc) Within a couple of hours I was walking the hospital halls, no dreaded gas pains you hear about often, but I was sure to take my painkillers...whether I needed them or not! Home the next day and took it easy for a few days. Fast forward 5 years to today, I have not had any band caused problems or complications. The band has completely changed my life. I wouldn't have ever dreamed it could have really been this good. If I could offer some advice, 1. Think of this for the long term....YEARS....not days or weeks. It is the Number one complaint you will see on here..."I didn't lose any weight TODAY!" It takes some of us longer than others to find our way with this banded life. 2. Regular, scheduled followup might just be the most important part of all this....after all, the lapband is designed to be adjustable....for a reason. Keep those post op appts. There will come a time down the road, when this just becomes your new NORMAL life....and it's great! Congrats on your decision and best of luck on your upcoming surgery.

Congrats! Sounds to me like you've done extremely well. Best wishes on your continued success.

WTG!! You are really doing great!

5k run this morning after work. Almost Friday....

"I'm thinking about going ahead and trying the liquid diet for pre op..... It'd be worth it if I can lose the weight." I too, did a liquid "diet" preop....CLEAR liquids for 7 days. Never thought I could do basically no calories for a week. But I did, my body had plenty of reserves. I lost almost 20 pounds.....and surgery was a success! Best wishes!

Failure because you ate a piece of cake?!?!?!?!? C'mon now, you can't really be serious.....you're going to call and cancel your surgery because you ate a piece of cake? I'm almost 5 years post op....I eat cake! NORMAL people eat cake. The whole preop, tests, appointments, etc, etc ARE stressful. I don't know you or your age, but if you're like me, we've been turning to stress relievers (such as that piece of cake) for many years. And it took us to a place in our life we didn't/don't like.... Therefore, we made the decision to change it. But that change doesn't happen overnight. There will be slipups....we're human. I've had many along the last 5 years...but I'm in such a much better place today because of my WLS. It's certainly your decision, but please don't think one piece of cake is reason to throw everything you've worked for away.....Best wishes! ETA...almost 5 years. I ate ICE CREAM after the pic on the right...

This is the Rants and Raves section......per the topic title: Rants & RavesWant debate? Get it here. Gripe, complain, moan, fight, rant and rave. Enter at your own risk!

Today marks one year since I ran for the first time in 20+ years. I did 2 miles a year ago today....could hardly believe it then. Things have definately changed in the last year. I remember thinking I'd probably never do the 5k's I read about on here often....but that was just the beginning. For those just starting out, stick with it for a while and you'll be glad you did. This morning I did one quick mile after work, quite a difference from a year ago. Rode my bike in this evening and will ride home in the morning, 21 miles each way.

1 hour ride this afternoon before work. 18 miles

@@Menth13 Hi! I was banded in Sept 2009, so have had mine for quite a while too. And I have experienced a band that IS and a band that is NOT working as it was designed too. I hear a couple of GOOD things coming from your post... 1. You have maintained your current weight for the last three years. 2. You're drinking to push food through your band. 3. You still have the desire to lose it sounds like. You've maintained, without gaining....so the band may still be doing somthing.....just not quite enough. Drinking to push food through....can be corrected. You haven't given up! Now, a couple questions for you, if you don't mind. Did you lose the 60+ pounds early on because you were dieting and YOU controlled what you ate, or did your band work differently for you during that time? Are you able to follow up with your doctor and see that everything is good with your band? Adjustment level, no other issues? There's a lot of experience throughout these boards....each of us having our own stories and suggestions. Glad you're here!

I used to have heartburn/reflux BAD at times before surgery. Prescription strength meds to help control it. I haven't taken the first Tums, Pepcid, etc since surgery....not once in almost 5 years. I eat very spicy foods at times too. Just an added benefit in my case.

What Tara said! Best wishes on your continued success.

As you see from the others who've posted before me....we can eat almost anything we want after the initial healing phases. Some doc's may impose some "rules" about never having this or that, but after some time, (months/years post op) you'll figure out what works for you and your band. Theres only about a handful of things I pretty much have completely "given up" because they cause me problems. Off the top of my head, brussel sprouts, pineapple, scrambled eggs, and sandwiches are on my do not eat list. I rarely eat slab type red meat, (steaks, etc), just not worth it to me. I probably eat fish 10 times a week, chicken 5-6 times a week. I have a Protein shake very similar to MammaJamma's a few times a week for breakfast....whatever time that is. (shiftworker) I don't think anyone would even know I had surgery now....almost 5 years post op....if they watched me eat. I just eat slower and much less than I used to. I don't use baby forks, spoons, etc....I don't have a timer on my smartphone, I don't have a small plastic plate with dividers on it to tell me how much protein/carbs/veggies. I'm not saying these things aren't useful to someone during certain phases of learning life with a lapband, but I like to think my eating habits are just "normal" now. After all, that's what I wanted ......to be normal. Thank you lapband! Best wishes on your success

Congrats!

Congrats! You've done amazing!

Summer Sizzler 10K this morning. My first 1st place age group (40-49 y/o) medal. I think all the fast runners must have slept in today.

I eat 2 or 3 a week at times....sometimes I just slice them and put chili powder on them and have them on a cracker....Yum!