Never EVER thought I would actually enjoy going to the gym. I've started going though and today even took my son. My program through my surgeon gives me a 6 month free membership to the healthplex at the hospital and its a really great gym. Theres so many classes and activities to do, and it has something called KidFit, where you can bring your kid while you work out. My son LOVED it. I had 2 hours of peace to get my cardio in today and I have to say, I rocked it. Considering I sold a treadmill a couple yrs ago that I used maybe 5 time, lol. I'm actually looking forward to going back tomorrow night to do some weights with my trainer!

I LOVE going to the gym! Unfortunately, I have only got to go twice!!!! Breaks my heart, because I really enjoy it, and it releases so much stress. The gym I attend only allows kids for the special kid class they have on Wednesday nights, but I have got to start taking my oldest son...he is gaining so much weight,because he doesn't eat well...it breaks my heart. I just want him to be happy, and healthy!

I'm right there with ya!! I never in a million years would've imagined that I would've enjoyed working out...EVER!! I look forward to it now and miss it when I don't go. Like you, I have a little one and he heads off to the "toy room" and I have time for me to work on me. PRICELESS!! :-)

I LOVE going to the gym! Unfortunately, I have only got to go twice!!!! Breaks my heart, because I really enjoy it, and it releases so much stress. The gym I attend only allows kids for the special kid class they have on Wednesday nights, but I have got to start taking my oldest son...he is gaining so much weight,because he doesn't eat well...it breaks my heart. I just want him to be happy, and healthy!

My son is only 3 and so far takes after his father, the kid would rather a banana than ice cream, lol, BUT, I want to teach him healthy habits early. I dont want him to have to go through what I went through since I was 12 yrs old. The ME time IS priceless! Even though I'm sweating my butt off, I dont hear, mom, mom, mom, mom for 2 whole hours!

Good for you, I can't see the weight fall off with all of your workouts. I started off around your weight and I am now at 185.

My son is only 3 and so far takes after his father, the kid would rather a banana than ice cream, lol, BUT, I want to teach him healthy habits early. I dont want him to have to go through what I went through since I was 12 yrs old. The ME time IS priceless! Even though I'm sweating my butt off, I dont hear, mom, mom, mom, mom for 2 whole hours!

I really wish my gym had a kid room....the local YMCA has one, but its just too far of a drive. I go when I can...my husband is a railroad engineer, and is always gone, so for the remainder of the summer, I will only get to go when he is home. Other than that, I try to work out at home, which isn't always real easy with 3 wild boys! I do love it though...I put my ear buds in my ignore everything else going on around me...its such a serene feeling! I am hoping to start with a trainer once school starts back, 3 days a week. My younger 2 boys eat really healthy, all fruits, veggies, and yogurt...my oldest (10) doesn't eat a lot, he just doesn't get any veggies! He is very husky, and worries me!

I felt the same way. I dreaded exercise and just bit the bullet. I have worked my way up to at least an hour 5-6 times a week. I love the "high" I get when the endorphines (sp) kick in. I am pre-op and am so addicted to the gym that I was just planning tonight that I may have to take the bus to the gym the week after my surgery before I'm cleared to drive. I know I won't be able to maintain my same level of exertion in the days immediately following surgery, but I don't want to sit on my arse and lose my mojo. :tongue2:

If someone had told me 10 months ago (pre-op) that *I* would be a gym rat, I'd have laughed my butt off at them! But, I am, and like GivingItMyAll, I'm addicted to that endorphin high! I find myself having conversations with people about the best way to do an exercise. I'm sick, but I'm okay with that!

U have to walk and move after surgery yes but remember this is still a major surgery. Ur body needs to rest and heel!! Be careful running to the gym..if u aren't able to operate a car how can u operate a tresmill. My nutritionist said give urself,, at least 4weeks just wasn't u to be safe

U have to walk and move after surgery yes but remember this is still a major surgery. Ur body needs to rest and heel!! Be careful running to the gym..if u aren't able to operate a car how can u operate a tresmill. My nutritionist said give urself' date=', at least 4weeks just wasn't u to be safe [/quote']

Gotcha. I definitely plan on taking the intensity level WAY down.

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Ok so I am almost 5 months out and have only lost about 65 pounds. I am concerned it is because I have not started a regular exercise routine. When everyone else started going to the gym regularly- is that when you noticed the weight just starting to melt off? I am getting frustrated only consuming 1000-1100 calories a day and I feel like my weight loss is hitting a plateau- suggestions????

I feel like I'm losing really slowly and I'm only 6 weeks out. I have heard, mostly from on here, and then from my PT that a mixture of light weights and cardio is what helps weight loss. That's the reason I started really going because since my 4th week out, I've barely seen the scale move. After a few days at the gym, I've finally gotten past 28lbs lost and now I've lost 30. I don't know if its directly related to the gym or maybe I'm getting past a stall. But I do feel better. I actually feel proud of myself for sticking with it too

Whoo hoo! Awesome!

Rhi, I definitely think that exercise has been a key for me... and even that hasn't been a magic bullet. But, knowing that I'm doing everything possible to give myself the optimal chance for success has been a key for me, at least in my head!

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Thanks so much I just need to get the motivation back to go!

It's as simple and as hard as Just Do It. get up and go that first time, then the second time. It will soon become such a normal part of your routine that you won't question it. It will just BE something you do daily. I feel badly if I miss a workout now. That was so not me before surgery!