I'm almost exactly 2 months from the date of my surgery and I joined a gym this week. My exercise consisted of walking for 30 min during my lunch time but it's been so cold recently and rainy so I was like, "I'm not happy." I felt like I was stalling and upset with myself. So I joined a gym and started Water aerobics and hired a personal trainer. I feel so positive now. I joined a gym last year before starting my journey but I had terrible back and calve pain so I couldn't do much of anything. Now I feel like I have energy. My trainer worked my butt yesterday (more like my thighs, oh they are sore) but each exercise he wanted me to do I just was positive and said, "OK let's do this!" He says I have the most positive attitude of ppl he's trained. I invested this much, to me this is well worth it. I feel great! I realize I need a routine and for someone to lead me which is what classes and my trainer does. I'm just so happy!! And the gym cost is nothing because it's an investment in me! My focus is on being fit and my ultimate goal (not weight loss related goals) is to be able to run a half marathon with my mom in November.

Congrats on taking a great step. I had weight lifting on Tuesday and must have done too many/much squats and dead lifts because my butt hurts. Let me tell you that's a great feeling!

We have some very similar goals. I have my first 5k on April 9th and will be doing a super sprint triathlon in August. Good luck with your training. Its amazing how one's attitude changes after surgery. For me, its the one area where I think they did brain surgery on me while they were doing my bypass!

Keep us posted on your training!

pam

Find what you Enjoy& the life long change that comes with it.

I have started and re-started exercise programs many times in my life, and really found what activities I enjoyed to stay motivated. I never really liked the gym, but during Michigan winters, it is better than sitting on the couch.

Good for you! I'm sure you will do great.