I have a system. I walk a mile and do an aerobics video daily. I have a few videos so I don't get too bored.

I am still on pre op, so I don't want to lift weights yet.

Any ideas on keeping your motivation?

What motivates me is variety and accountability - I love meeting others for an exercise class or if I can afford it - pay for personal training - and right now I just started training for 1/2 marathon - it will be quite challenging as my cardio endurance is practically nill but I feel good every time I train. Training for a 5K or training for a walk a thon - it's all the same - you commit to stick to your training schedule and sign up for the event ahead of time, tell everyone you know and you're committed. I signed up for the body for life challenge many years ago and entered their contest 4 times - every 6 weeks - I looked and felt like a true body builder - that was highly motivating - taking pics - keeping workout journals, I also allow myself one cheat day a week - where I can eat pretty much what I want (of course, not stuffing etc.) IF and only IF i stick to my workout plans all week - that's motivating too. Good Luck!

Great ideas! Thank you for sharing!!

Please write back and let me know how everything went I'm going to the same doctor let me know how you feel and how everything went.