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Finally stared to hit the gym!

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veromichelle    29

veromichelle
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I started going to the gym finally. My first time going in YEARS. I've already lost almost 5 pounds. I've been going everyday for about an hour. I feel really good when I go to bed and when I wake up the next morning. I'm so ready for my new journey! post-311725-14860823848577_thumb.jpg post-311725-14860824031675_thumb.jpg

And I think I'm going to use this phone as one of my "before" photos.

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Stay motivated and positive you guys!

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erp    2,016

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Great job and keep it up!

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BigViffer    3,544

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Hell. Yes. Too many times I have seen threads started by people going to the gym and it's just cardio. Nothing wrong with that, but I can't get excited about it. Doing squats? That is where it is at! I've talked about it quite a bit why I am a fan of the squat and the importance of it.

I know you were taking pictures, but when doing squats you don't look up do you? There is a lot of completely false and dangerous "tips" on how to preform the exercise. Looking up is sure fire way to cause damage to the cervical spine when/if you start getting up into the heavier weights.

Another good exercise to look into is the deadlift. Starting out you can use kettlebells.

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Newme17    3,444

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Hey lady, I just finished an awesome weight training session. Heavy weights today. Like you, I feel great afterwards and I feel great when I wake up. I've always enjoyed hitting up the weights (I do some cardio). Because I'm pre-op, I'm focusing on strength now more than ever. I'd love to hear how you have been doing from time to time! Keep it up! ????‍♀️

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Newme17    3,444

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Are you already sleeved?

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veromichelle    29

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Great job and keep it up!

Thank you:)

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Hell. Yes. Too many times I have seen threads started by people going to the gym and it's just cardio. Nothing wrong with that, but I can't get excited about it. Doing squats? That is where it is at! I've talked about it quite a bit why I am a fan of the squat and the importance of it.

I know you were taking pictures, but when doing squats you don't look up do you? There is a lot of completely false and dangerous "tips" on how to preform the exercise. Looking up is sure fire way to cause damage to the cervical spine when/if you start getting up into the heavier weights.

Another good exercise to look into is the deadlift. Starting out you can use kettlebells.

Yes exactly! My boyfriend is a personal trainer and he's told me all of that haha thank you so much for your advice :)

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veromichelle    29

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Hey lady, I just finished an awesome weight training session. Heavy weights today. Like you, I feel great afterwards and I feel great when I wake up. I've always enjoyed hitting up the weights (I do some cardio). Because I'm pre-op, I'm focusing on strength now more than ever. I'd love to hear how you have been doing from time to time! Keep it up! ????‍♀️

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Omg that's exactly what I'm doing!!! And no I'm not sleeved yet. I'm going to get it done in March so I'm preparing myself :)

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judy vsg    126

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Fantastic! I'm also a planet fitness gal & I love the place! Meet you up front at the weights :)

make it a great day

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Newme17    3,444

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Hey lady, I just finished an awesome weight training session. Heavy weights today. Like you, I feel great afterwards and I feel great when I wake up. I've always enjoyed hitting up the weights (I do some cardio). Because I'm pre-op, I'm focusing on strength now more than ever. I'd love to hear how you have been doing from time to time! Keep it up! ????‍♀️

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Omg that's exactly what I'm doing!!! And no I'm not sleeved yet. I'm going to get it done in March so I'm preparing myself :)

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I think mine would be April or early May. But until our sleeves, let's get our guns ready!!!! ????

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Jacquelene    21

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How long did you wait post op before you started weight training at gym? I have just been doing cardiovascular on treadmill and resistance bands. Ready to get back to Planet Fitness.

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KittyV    27

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How long did you wait post op before you started weight training at gym? I have just been doing cardiovascular on treadmill and resistance bands. Ready to get back to Planet Fitness.

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I started after my two week post op. I just took it slow and added the weight and reps depending on how my abdomen felt. Last week at 4 weeks out, I started interval training so I run for minute at a time. Just listen to your body.

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