Ok so here it is .. A WHILE BACK I posted about having set up a facebook for us all so we can get intouch a little easier which was amazing cuz we have a great group of people on facebook now.. But I also wanna see if we can do more to motivate each other on here too..so here is what I propose..

AND IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO PIN TOPICS PLEASE TELL ME CUZ I WANT THIS ONE TO STAY UP.

For those that need motivation, for those that want to encourage, for those that need ideas.. anyone really..I know i want a work out buddy I want someone to go ..HEY DID YOU HIT THE GYM TODAY, because for the most part I have the motivation and drive to go and get my work out on.. but for those days when i feel sluggish, or lazy and tired.. it would really help to have someone go hey im bout to go to the gym.. you go to and when we are done we will post what we did!!!

ANY TAKERS??!!!!????!!!?!?!?!?!?

I'm game!! I have been involved on and off for the last 2 years in a "boot camp" style exercise program. I always feel great after I get over the hump and have done it for a few times. I have more energy. But then something will get in the way -- kids or I get sick, extra work hours, etc., and then one day off quickly turns into one week, then then one month, and so on. I want to be realistic -- I know things will sometimes get in the way. But I still should be able to work in at least a walk if I can't make it to the class.

I see my surgeon today for my first post-op appt. I also happened to have a hiatal hernia fixed during my surgery, and thus far everything I've read indicates I shouldn't do core exercises for several weeks. I need to confirm with him what is safe and when.

So my goal today is a 1/2 hour walk...how about you???

I too had my hiatal hernia fixed. I was told that i should keep it low key for the first few weeks, and i am (for me) lol .. Im actually already running and lifting weights and doing very light core exercises... i dont recommend other people do it, but ive also had 4 knee surgeries and been an athlete since i could walk so im very intune with my body.

I have spoken to my doc about it and she says as long as i know where my limits are then ok. Dont get me wrong i working core, but im definitely not doin situps or anything that harsh just yet.

But right now my regimine is cardio 5 days a week, weights 4 days a week, and kickboxing and zumba 2 days a week. I actually started weights my second week post op. but im doin isometric exercises.

I really think it will help to see what peope are doing and be able to talk to each other if we need help getting back on track so hopefully this works for you.

Looks like my last post didn't stick with the server issues the site was having.

I had said that your workout regimen puts me to shame! That's awesome that you're doing all that -- I be the weight is falling off!

So far made it to boot camp class on W. Then only 1/2 class on Thur. Woke up really, really nauseated and it got worse during class. Soooo...I walked for 20 minutes in the late afternoon to make up for it. I'm off to class again this morning.

How are things going for you??

Im sorry to hear about your nausea, but it sounds like you are really doing wonderful. I keep wanting to try a boot camp class but my doctor really wants me to wait till i go in for my post op with the surgeon on the 27th so i figure i will wait before i start anything else that will force me to really work out.

I am still hitting the gym 5 days a week, and i recently started running again, i make sure thats its a slow and steady run and im not pushing myself ridiculously hard, but i am taking it a little further each day. So hopefully im not over doing it, but i feel so good after my workouts.

the only thing that has stopped me dead in my tracks is it that TOM, lol.. which really puts a damper on things. It started yesterday and in one day i gained 2 lbs. i was down to 212.1 sorry if thats TMI. lol... but other than that i think im doing well.. hopefully i am done by this weekend so i can get back to running.