OK, I made this thread for lap band patients (only please)

to come and say what they did for exercise on any giving day

it doesnt matter what it is

or how long you did it for

as long you do it (as that is what matters)

i cant do much, but i do try my best........so lets hear from you

Edited January 19, 201412 yr by ☠carolinagirl☠

Did 5.29 miles on the elliptical this morning; had to go up and down the steps several times at work today; getting ready to take the puppies for a short walk by the lake; and then heading to the gym for some weights. Busy. busy day today! Tomorrow only one trip to the gym. Wednesday, cardio in the morning and a visit with the personal trainer (the bariatric doctor I went through provides 7 free sessions). :-)

Almost 6 miles on the bike today. Fun times on the greenways after work today

Got in a 45 minute walk and my hubby actually came to so that was nice! It was to beautiful today to stay inside and do the elliptical.

65 mins on elliptical... 681 calories.... Yahoo!!!!

Puppies must have been really happy with the beautiful weather today; we walked over a mile! Not bad for my 14 year-old corgi and 9 year-old Lab. I just got home from the gym; ended up doing Chest/Back and abs (I still have a keg, but one day I will have a six pack ). Now I only hope I am able to get to sleep soon, that 4:30 alarm is a horrible thing.

Went to the gym at 4:30 a.m. - treadmill for about 30 minutes - 3.5 at .5 incline (little over a mile). Then I had to get home to get ready for work and get kids up & ready. I am really happy that I went

36 miles on the bike today in 70+ degree weather. Doesn't get much better than that.

well, cat...UNC beating Duke last Saturday night is better but that is just me.....

came home and did step aerobics...legs were sore du e to me

lifting them higher and higher yesterday....its a great thing

36 miles on the bike today in 70+ degree weather. Doesn't get much better than that.

36 miles on the bike today in 70+ degree weather. Doesn't get much better than that.

Impressive! You continue to amaze me.

I should get my bike working again. The more types of exercise the less complacent I will become.

As the weather warms up, I think the kayak will be my drug of choice.

5km run this evening after work.

Had my second fill today, and got my official weight: 51 lbs. since my pre-op visit back on January 16!!! After my fill I went to workout with my personal trainer and got to learn some new things to try at my regular gym.

walked about 2 miles yesterday.....was fun

PS:

just when i am down or woe is me (aka now) and feel my exercise is weak

i feel like my little bitty is pretty pitiful but then i think, catfish and others had to start where i am at right now....and what is what it is all about

STARTING and keep on going

Had my second fill today, and got my official weight: 51 lbs. since my pre-op visit back on January 16!!! After my fill I went to workout with my personal trainer and got to learn some new things to try at my regular gym.

Thats AMAZING! Great job on being off to a fantastic start.

walked about 2 miles yesterday.....was fun

PS:

just when i am down or woe is me (aka now) and feel my exercise is weak

i feel like my little bitty is pretty pitiful but then i think, catfish and others had to start where i am at right now....and what is what it is all about

STARTING and keep on going

Nice blog post, CG. Walking -- being able to -- is a beautiful thing. Sometimes I can really rock the exercise (in less pain) and at others I just do the best I can. I notice now I plan exercise -- I'm thinking about it in a positive way -- and I feel proud of myself for that. Thanks for the continued inspiration that is you.

walked about 2 miles yesterday.....was fun

PS:

just when i am down or woe is me (aka now) and feel my exercise is weak

i feel like my little bitty is pretty pitiful but then i think, catfish and others had to start where i am at right now....and what is what it is all about

STARTING and keep on going

Yep.....STARTING is the most important part.

I started too, almost 5 years ago, WALKING on a treadmill in my basement, at 324 lbs.

Then, I found something I enjoyed in March of 2012. I got me a good, properly fitting, road bike. The very first time I rode it, I went about 2 miles....and i was out of breath! ( that was at about 260 lbs) But even that first ride, I knew it was something I could learn to enjoy...and did/do I ever. Cycling for me now, doesn't seem like exercise. Its FUN...nothing but the wind in my face and the tunes in my ears. I went from 2 miles to riding a century ( 100 mile ride ) last year.

Then I also read on here about this "runners high".....hmmm. Really? My NUT and I had discussed about me needing to also find some "impact" exercise. She mentioned about how it can help with improving bone strength. I'd read similar discussions about this topic. So, after 20 years of not running, I thought I'd give it a go....mostly thanks to some encouragement from my "coach" Steph. I got home July 22nd last year after working a 12 hour midnight shift, and went at a SLOW...VERY slow pace, and ran/jogged 2 miles. I felt like I had just completed the Boston Marathon! I couldn't believe it....2 miles nonstop! Boy were my legs sore the next day.

Three days later, was my first 5km run. 8/8/13 I did my first 5 mile run. 9/7/13 I did my first "event" 5km run. ( I got that runner high this day. A memorial event for a fallen soldier) 9/16 my first 10km run, 11/18/13 my first 10 mile run, 2/21/14 my first 20km run, and on 3/1/14 I ran my half marathon distance for the first time.

I hope this comes across the way it's intended....as a positive and encouraging post. To show others, that they too can accomplish what they never dreamed possible. If you know me, you'll know I've certainly had my struggles, doubts, wanting to give ups. But there is so much more to this journey than just some number on a scale... To remind us all, that no one starts out at the finish line... NEVER, EVER give up!