So I have been struggling or rather slacking a bit with my exercise...

I have decided that if I post my weekly goals than maybe I will be more accountable to myself since I don't like failing in public :thumbup:

Anyone is welcome to join me

Next week I am shooting for 150 minutes of exercise. I will post my progress periodically through the week. Week starts tomorrow! (Sunday)

Did my 45 minutes of cardio today. Then I got my massage. WOW. Wish I could do that every day. Feeling pretty good about doing this. My goal is 5 days per week and over 150 minutes per week. So far so good.:thumbup:

35 minutes on the elliptical yesterday and another 25 on the treadmill. Was shooting for an hour on the elliptical but I broke my foot over the winter and the elliptical was making my foot go numb :thumbup: For some reason it wasn't an issue on the treadmill....

Do you think we should start a new thread on Monday or stick with this one?

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I want to get a Wii -- there are a lot of programs to do on there that would switch things up!

I worked up to what I'm doing, started walking two days post op and was in the gym a week later. Now, at week 6, I do 45 minutes a day, 6 days a week on the elliptical and 3 days a week 30 sets of upper body strength training. Released to do lower body and core next week.

Added Water aerobics once a week starting last week and adding Zumba once a week starting next week.

I guess that is averaging about 75-90 minutes a day? I love feeling healthier, which I attribute to the exercise. I enjoy going to the gym (couch potato turned gym rat?). I have to get up at 3:00 am during the week to get it done, but it is worth it.

I think its great you are posting your goals for motivation and accountability. Keep it up and good luck!:thumbup:

I'll look for a new thread if you decide to do that. Either way, I enjoy getting on here to share and be accountable.:thumbup:

You guys are doing really good! I have two more days left in my week..I've walked 152 minutes so far. My goal is 200/week. I hope it's okay I'm posting this with you guys! It really helps to be held accountable! :thumbup:

Just went for a walk. I'm up to 203/200 minutes for my walk goal this week! Froggie, that massage sounds nice! lol

Great motivating thread! Keep moving people! :thumbup:

Brad

Hi there, I was just banded 6/29/10 and I am wondering how soon you all started exercisin after surgery. I am anxious to get started, but don't want to jump the gun. If any what should or can I be doing right now just a little under 1 week out?

Hi there, I was just banded 6/29/10 and I am wondering how soon you all started exercisin after surgery. I am anxious to get started, but don't want to jump the gun. If any what should or can I be doing right now just a little under 1 week out?

Congrats on your new companion!

You should consult your surgeon as to the what/when/how of exercise post op because they vary in approach. I was turned loose after about 4 weeks, but was encouraged to start walking right away.

Good luck!

Brad

I have walked 33 miles in the last 2 weeks and done 45 minutes of toning exercises in the pool after walking every night and guess what - I gained 3 lbs!

Geeze - hoping it is all just muscle and nothing else.

My legs and arms feel different, I can feel muscle in them now where it was all flab before but I really want to see the number on the scale go down.

Go in for another fill on Tuesday - hopefully that will help with the scale!

Jilly of course you can post here- anyone can! The more the merrier IMO!

My surgeon said to walk as much as I could post op- was allowed back to gym with no restrictions after 6 weeks (I had hernia repair so weights would of been bad for that)

Got 30 mins in today... so I am a little short on my goal- like 6 minutes I think... I will keep it the same for this the new week-

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Windus I too am not losing even with the increased exercise- but its also that TOM--- I get a fill on Thursday so there should be three things going for me and I am anticipating a big loss soon!

Started a new thread... exercise goals #2... look forward to seeing everyone on there!