The hard part is over, I finally got off my butt and started exercising! I had been walking here and there since surgery but not actively forcing myself.

Last week, I started forcing myself to commit to at least 3 nights a week.

I was surprised that I was able to last a lot longer before getting tired. I was down 70 before getting on the exercise bandwagon and getting that initial weight off is making the movement so much easier!

I even made it to 2.5 miles this week and it feels great, the soreness is starting to subside now! The great weather makes the walks around the neighborhood enjoyable. :w00t:

Good for you!

Next step, get yourself a gym membership. You will thank yourself for it.

Hey! Congrats! I totally agree - getting up and starting is the hardest part by far! After you get over that initial hump it gets more routine! I don't love working out, but I'm in a groove. Ive accepted that I don't love working out, but an hour a day won't kill me!

And I agree - go to a gym, and get into a group training schedule or find a good personal trainer, and try to find a gym that will help you with food logs, weigh-ins, body composition (fat mass vs lean mass) and general coaching. Great job!

Congratulations, Angela!

Getting started is the hardest part. Your story sounds a lot like mine, although I waited until I was 11 months out and 90 labs lighter. It was just too darn hard to do anything besides go to work at my starting weight. I also have committed myself to at least 3 days a week. I joined a gym, but I think it's really a matter of finding what works for you. You're going to find out that it keeps getting easier and easier and you will be amazed at what you can do as you lose weight!

Cindy