That's what I call the fat in my lower abdomen. I know I probably can't get rid of the entire thing, but will exercise improve it? What about these flabby looking thighs and knees? Has anyone had experience with this? With regular exercise, has it really improved?

Thanks :faint:

It depends. If your abs are rock hard underneath then there's probably not much more to be achieved. If you cant do push ups and planks and a gazillion sit ups then you could probably still achieve significant improvement.

Flabby knees and thighs? Well, I'm finding that to a degree that depends on your goal weight. Set a reasonable one that you can easily achieve and live with and probably nope, those last areas of flab wont go. But I'm finding that losing down toward the bottom end of my healthy weight range, well every kilo is just coming directly off the fat areas now, and I can see that were I to get light enough, they would disappear. Not sure I can quite achieve that or wether its worth trying to maintain a really light weight for the sake of it, and of course, my knees may look great but my face will look haggard, lol.

Thanks Jacqui,

That gives me some hope for my future flab (or disappearance of). I don't expect to look perfect but I am hoping that with work, I can improve a lot in that department. Of course I know my health will improve and already has with just a smaller weight loss.

I go to the gym 5 x a week and really have a good workout so I guess only time will tell.

Regards,

Alfie

ps I can only see that teeny picture of you, but from the looks of it, you look super.:clap2:

the only thing that has gotten rid of some of my flabby tummy and legs is cardio. LOTS and LOTS of cardio. i average about 45 mins a day for 5-6 days a week. weekends i tend to do more (up to 90ish minutes).

good luck!

Hi Losing just me. Thanks, I feel very encouraged by your post. Currently, I am using the elliptical and the tread mill along with weight training. I think I weill step it up a notch as right now I am still getting used to the elliptical and can only do 10 minutes at a time.

Thanks,

Alfie

Alfie -

my first time on the elliptical was less than 2 minutes. i gradually increased by 10-15 seconds each time i got on. i have gone for as long as 60 minutes, but now i try to break my cardio up so i dont get bored.

right now my 'challenge machine' is that blasted Stairmaster. i can usually go about 2 minutes on it. i've gone as many as 3, but i have noooooo idea how i did that ... :eek:

slow and steady start and you'll be rocking in no time!

hi Losing,

Once I get the hang of the elliptical, I am thinking of starting that stair thing. I don't know if it's the same thing you are speaking of. It looks really hard and is about 4 or 5 steps going up and I see people at the top just climbing and climbing. I get pains in my legs just watching.

My son, who is about to go pro as a boxer runs up 17 flights of stairs 3 x a day 3 x a week as part of his training. Wow, I am amazed at how he can do that.

alfie

that sounds like thats it. you have to actually CLIMB up the thing to get on and that bottom step goes down a bit. it is not easy for me at all. but who said exersing was supposed to be easy ... :eek:

Oh yes, for sure you need cardio probably MORE than any toning work! YOu have to burn the fat off. And surprisingly, running worked absolute wonders on my stomach. My mid section is so strong and its not from doing 50 thousand crunches. Running really works your abdominal muscles Even my arms and shoulders toned incredibly from just running (the arm motion). I only brought in strength training later on for fine tuning

Hi Jacqui

I can't really actually "run" yet. I am up to 3.3 mph on the treadmill for 30 minutes. I weigh 275 so I am looking forward to speeding up soon. The cardiologist said much of what you said that running is the key to everything. She said that I should be able to go up to 4.0 once I am 250 or 260!

Regards,

Alfie

I just have to say, everytime I hear someone does elliptical I am in absolute AWE.

I tried the elliptical, and on the easiest setting.. I got to MAYBE 1 minute before feeling like keeling over.

The next day when I didn't realize I was sore, I got on it, and couldn't push myself to even do 30 seconds.

So I am amazed by you guys who can do the elliptical for any amount of time. I hope one day I can too!

Laura,

theres a great elliptical thread going on right now, you may want to check it out! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f81/elliptical-anyone-42270/

(fyi - i could barely do any time when i first started too - it was the machine i loved to hate)

What kind of exercise or exercise machine is elliptical?

Question: I was banded on 10/1/07, is it too early to do sit ups or to use a machine that has weights and helps with stomach exercises?

Thenume, I was banded the same day you were, my Dr. has restricted on sit ups, twisting, pilates, heavy weights for now. I go in for my first fill next week, I am hoping he will release me then to start doing some, if not all of those things. Check with your Dr. before you do anything very big.

What kind of exercise or exercise machine is elliptical?

Question: I was banded on 10/1/07, is it too early to do sit ups or to use a machine that has weights and helps with stomach exercises?

WIKIPEDIA DEFINITION

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/00/NordicTrack_eliptical_trainer_and_woman.jpg

An elliptical trainer (also cross trainer or simply elliptical) is a stationary exercise machine used to simulate walking or running without causing excessive pressure to the joints, hence decreasing the risk of impact injuries.

Elliptical trainers offer a non-impact cardiovascular workout that can vary from light to high intensity based on the resistance preference. Most elliptical trainers work the user's upper and lower body (although some models do not have moving upper body components). Using an elliptical trainer is designed to elevate the heart rate more than building muscles.

Check out the link, theres a pic.

Thankyou all.