Hi all

I had surgery July 10 and I have a lot of weight to loss. I am coming from a completely sedentary lifestyle and find change daunting. I am mostly alone in this journey as my family try to be supportive, but usually end up sabatoging me. What I am hoping is that some other people might like a thread where we can be accountable and support each other in our fitness challenges/ workouts.

I need to start moving. I don't even know where to begin, except to say that walking is my best option. I would prefer to do more pool workouts but I live in the country and am caring for 2 terminally parents, so that just isn't going to be possible right now.

That said, how much, how long, how far do I push myself with this new endeavour given the radical surgery and food change I just experienced.

I am open to feedback.

Please feel free to share about your workouts or the challenges in even getting yourself to change the old patterns.

I look forward to hearing from you all!

Best wishes on your weight loss journey

Michelle

There is also a run a 3k app that I found more manageable for my dislike of exercise. Slightly over 2.5 miles. It is on itunes. I am not sure about google play.

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Amazing!! Great job! Do you weigh yourself daily? I dont dare.

I attempted my 15 min and guess what?? I only did 9 minutes. BUT.....it's 9 min more than I did yesterday so I am happy!!

Tonight on my break at work, I am going to try another 9 min, then that will be 18 min!

YOU CAN DO THIS, BAR, YOU REALLY CAN!!

Fantastic! Congratulations, and I am trilled that you decided to try another bit later at work.

Keep it up ejsfanatic:)

So, I was having a pity party earlier today. I am tired, to wrung out, can't do this, can't do that.

Had a nice talk on the phone with my sister.

Checked my email and found all the wonderful responses to this thread.

Had an energy burst and actually got myself to go out for a walk!

I did wk 1, day 1 of C25K.

I am not running, I just use it for motivation, a timer, and to remind to try to push myself now and again.

I also liked to reminder to stretch at the end.

Very proud of myself:)

For the many people who have responded to this tread I say thank you, for your support and encouragement, and your willingness to share of your own exercise experiences.

Many blessings,

Michelle

Amazing!! Great job! Do you weigh yourself daily? I dont dare.

Thanks!

Yes I weigh myself every day AND I DON'T RECOMMEND THAT ANYONE DO IT! I've seen so many people on this site beat themselves up because the weight isn't "falling off" and the first thing I ask them is if they weigh themselves every day. Pick one day in the week that works for you and stick with it. Since you won't dare weigh yourself everyday you're ahead of the game - stick to that!

I did wk 1, day 1 of C25K.

I am not running, I just use it for motivation, a timer, and to remind to try to push myself now and again.

I also liked to reminder to stretch at the end.

Very proud of myself:)

You should be proud of yourself - well done.

Now do it again tomorrow!

walking is a perfect start. better to start with something doable and not set expectations too high too soon. try to walk a little more/longer each day. that will give you a sense of accomplishment and also set achievable goals that you will feel success and want to do more. try Leslie sansones walk away the pounds videos if you can't leave the house. they are a great start. you do 1 then 2 then 3 miles and can use arm weights too. when that's get too easy you can move on to even harder workouts!

I am proud of u too!

I usuallyweigh myself once a week, i keep forgetting to measure myself. I'll just have to remember to do it on Mondays.

So' date=' I was having a pity party earlier today. I am tired, to wrung out, can't do this, can't do that.

Had a nice talk on the phone with my sister.

Checked my email and found all the wonderful responses to this thread.

Had an energy burst and actually got myself to go out for a walk!

I did wk 1, day 1 of C25K.

I am not running, I just use it for motivation, a timer, and to remind to try to push myself now and again.

I also liked to reminder to stretch at the end.

Very proud of myself:)

For the many people who have responded to this tread I say thank you, for your support and encouragement, and your willingness to share of your own exercise experiences.

Many blessings,

Michelle

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Excellent and congrats!! Felt great didnt it?? Of course now I am tuckered out as if I did an Ironman, but its the first step. Tomorrow will be better.

You should be proud of yourself - well done.

Now do it again tomorrow!

Said in a thankful voice with full salute:

Aye aye Captain:))

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Great job! You have come a long ways.

Michelle,

How did you do today?? I took 3 separate 15 min walks with my son!!! But boy am I wiped out!! Such a little thing and it wears me out. How embarrassing. But it is what it is.

I hope you had a good walk today!

Michelle,

How did you do today?? I took 3 separate 15 min walks with my son!!! But boy am I wiped out!! Such a little thing and it wears me out. How embarrassing. But it is what it is.

I hope you had a good walk today!

I was dog gone tired today. My sister took my mom to her CT scan, my dad was doing okay...so I slept....and slept. I am three weeks out of surgery and still positively exhausted. I spent the entire day sleeping. Woke up at 4, and considered going back to sleep, but decided I better get up and drink some Protein instead. Then I visited with the family got dinner ready and retired to my private area. There I found your post, and while I had considered walking before dinner, I didn't do it.

So here I was all relaxed and I get to reading your post. You did fantastic! I commend you on splitting it up and making it doable. And thank you for the kick in the pants.

First I was gonna go for a walk, then I wasn't because Mosquitos are bad here right now. Then I just figured that I started this thread for support and accountability and that meant I had a responsibility to follow through! So...off I went. Did C25K same as yesterday. Harder this time only because I have this unending nausea at times, and I spent 5 minutes heaving at the end. But I live on a farm so no one witnessed my display and screw'em if they had! I did my walk, I don't get far in distance but I did the full 25 minutes and stretched. Amen for all that.

Thanks for being out there, for working on your own fitness changes and for checking in! I appreciate the support.

Good luck with your walk tommorow.

Many blessings,

Michelle

Awesome Michelle, you did great!!! Proud of you!!!!