Hi Everyone,

Just wondering how I fare against others. I'm 6 months out and have lost a total of 70 lbs. (80 counting the 10 lbs I lost on my own before) Still have 84 more to go. I know that everyone is different but I am a numbers person and want to do a general comparison. I havent started to work out yet (joining gym tomorrow) and want to try and hit my goal of 95 lbs by my birthday.

Also what have you found to be your most effective weight loss work out regimen? Thank you!

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This might help... http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/information/planner+results.php

11/11/16: HW 380

11/28/16: Duodenal Switch Surgery

11/28/16: SW 374 lbs

1/18/17: CW 328 lbs

I do Zumba and lift weighs and also walk.

Zumba, belly dance, walking, and lift weights for toning. I like group exercise classes.

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I take Tae Kwon Do four days a week. It's a great mix of flexibility, strength, and cardio (last night we closed class with 50 burpees and 50 pushups). Plus, the class is all adults, half male, half female, and lots of married couples. That means it's also a great place to socialize. I've made new friends and we all keep one another accountable.

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I walk 15K steps a day..on top of that I weight train 3 days a week and run on the elliptical 2-3 times a week.

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I've been working out since 7 weeks post op. I am just at 4 months post op now and have lost 97.4 lbs! I take kick boxing classes 3x a week act if I'm not to sore I try to jog on an of day.

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The best answer I have ever heard on this question is "whatever gets you to move consistently". It should be something you enjoy and will do consistently. There is no one correct exercise regime.

I am a runner. I am also a swimmer, but I haven't been able to get motivated to swim much lately so for now I just run mostly and do some strength training. I started about a year ago with the Couch to 5k program. (google it or get the app.) If you can walk for 30 minutes without difficulty you can do the program. I still set no land speed records, but I have run a 10 mile race as well as numerous 5ks. I have a 5k coming up in a weekish. I am also schedule for 2 10 mile races and 2 half marathons between now and October. This is what works for me. I am hooked on running. Even in the cold winters in MN, I run outside!

Find your bliss and stick with it. It will serve you well!

pam