I haven't really read anything about that around here, which is a little surprising. Exercise, exercise, excercise is all you read in the magazines these days, so it seems like the surgeons would tell everyone to get moving. I'm wondering if most bandsters start doing some kind of exercise, or if the band pretty much does the job all by itself?

Those who do exercise - do you feel it's made a difference in terms of speed of weight loss, excess skin, etc. Or does it mostly just make you feel better overall?

I use to laugh and say I didn't spend $16,750.00 to exercise, but I think I'm going to have to do it anyway, ERRR, if not for weight loss, for a safer, longer, healthier life. Gotta keep this ticker going and sitting at the puter just doesn't get the heart rate up too much.

I try at least 3-2 times a week. I was not really flabby anyway except for the stomach area. I think excercising will help with the weight loss and the excess skin if you have any,.

A pedometer helps me to be conscientious about being more active. Every day I work to hit that 10,000 step mark. It's kind of fun. I'll step in place while I do my hair just to get my steps up. Every hour I take a 3 minute walk break also to get my steps up. In addition, I also work out 1/2 hour every day (except the last 4 weeks where I was TERRIBLE) on an elliptical machine or do weight training.

I did go to the YMCA for a while and because of some issues i had to stop..I just bought myself a treadmill and it just arrived this week, So tonight i am going to set it up and get a movin!!!Kristen

In the 6 months before my surgery I worked out 4 days a week: two on the eliptical and weight training and the other 2 water aerobics. I lost two pounds. However, I FELT much better. Lately I've been struggling to get to the gym, I have zero motivation. However, I will do better from now on. I have to; I didn't spend all this money to be fat and out of shape!

I have a membership at Curves that I haven't used in a couple months. I really need to go, you know the story. I do shop a lot so I walk the malls a lot, but it's during shopping so I dunno if that counts.

My 15 month old is going back to daycare next week so I will have an open schedule to go back to Curves. I'm also getting a fill next week so that always motivates me.

i have a gym membership, but i'm a wuss, by time i get off work, tis dark and its cold, and i just want to go cuddle up on the couch. But no more excuses i joined boot camp!

I walk about a mile three to four times a week, but I have found a new work out toy you wouldn't believe. For those who own a Playstation 2, there is a accessory called an Eyetoy that hooks up to the playstation. It is an interactive webcam thing that hooks up to the playstation with a multigame disc that came with it. It has a boxing game on there and you actually box a animated character. You can punch, kick, or head butt him. And you have to duck his punches too. You get a great cardio workout in no time and you won't believe how well it works on the abs to duck his punches. Not to mention what a great stress reliever it is to hit someone that really doesn't exist. It's really cool. I bought it for my kids and it was about $60.00 (game included), at Toys R Us.

I use to walk the track daily (2-3 mi) when the weather was warmer, now I do nothing besides chase after a 2 yr old:rolleyes. I promised myself I will pull out my pilates and tae bo dvds and use them more in the new yr.

I'm not banded yet, but I joined a fancy-dancy club with my husband. I am so weak and out of shape that it is pitiful. I feel like I need to do something before I get me band so I can recover faster. I can't take a lot of time off of work.

I have been doing Curves three times a week since August and this week being vacation for me I have not gone once - feeling a bit guilty but that has not made me get my butt in there. I do notice a difference and will be there bright and early monday morning. Also starting sunday will walk the treadmill on my off days.

Have you tried doing a search for Exercise? We have talked about that a LOT around here!!

Just not so much in December... you guess why. :ermm

I was a rabbit until I let go w/ my exercise this month. Now I'm up 7#... at least. Can't bear to weigh-in right now. I will for our New Year's challenge.

That Eyetoy thing sounds cool. I'm going to get one.

I had a membership to Curves about a year back. It worked for me for about two months and then I got totally sick of the same routine day after day. Now I belong to this club where you can watch TV that's hooked up to your workout machine of choice. I just go during my favorite shows and then I don't want to leave until they're over.

I try to exercise 4 times a week for about 90 minutes each time. When I don't exercise I try to do some heavy housework. I didn't start exercising until about 6 months after surgery. Since I have started exercising - about 2 months ago - I haven't lost much in pounds but I have gone down at least one whole size. I picked at gym which is located in the same building that i work in because i knew that if I had to get into my car I may not make it to the gym.

I got a brand new Schwinn for Christmas and that is what I have been riding. I also bought a used treadmill for a fantastic price. So for the last week I have been working out for 45 mins everyday. I also bought 3 exercise tapes today at halfpriced books for 4 bucks a piece...I am locked and loaded and pulling the trigger for 2006! :-)