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Dec. 07 Exercise plan

destiny79

By destiny79, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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destiny79    0

destiny79
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Hi.

all my fellow Merry Loser a lot of us are coming to a 4 week post opt and time to start a exercise plan, what are u guys going to start off on for Cardio. right now with premission from my Dr. I have started riding a exercise bike 45-60 min a day for Cardio after 4 weeks I will start power walking and weight lifting only about 20lbs to tone up. Man what a difference those 25 lbs I dropped made my back don't hurt anymore I am not out of breath riding and walking anymore after only 20 min. my Dr. wants to to do 30-45 min of Cardio 5 days a week but I am taking it a little futher.:)

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alicialynn00    0

alicialynn00
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wow Destiny, that is a great plan! I'm so happy for you, I bet it is easier to exercise with some weight off. I cant wait to get there. Even with a small loss so far, i can feel that i have more energy and its easier to move around the house. I am planning to do Water aerobics at the local Y once I am about a month out. I also want to start yoga or pilates once I get some substantial weight off.

Hope all goes well for you! Keep on keepin on! :rolleyes:

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wow Destiny, that is a great plan! I'm so happy for you, I bet it is easier to exercise with some weight off. I cant wait to get there. Even with a small loss so far, i can feel that i have more energy and its easier to move around the house. I am planning to do Water aerobics at the local Y once I am about a month out. I also want to start yoga or pilates once I get some substantial weight off.

Hope all goes well for you! Keep on keepin on! :)

I'm just waiting for clearance from my Dr and then I'm off to join the gym - 3 mornings a week before work - I'm actually looking forward to it.

Danna

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~Sheila~
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I havent gotten clearance from my Dr yet...but today, i did 30 mins on the eliptical and felt great. Im not going to push it though, but i feel so inspired to continue it.

Good luck with your work out goals..it really gives you energy!

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destiny79    0

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Good job everyone aleast we have a plan now, who would have known I enjoyed exercising it feels so good afterward having more energy to play with my kids .

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jewelee
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Ugh, the "e" word. LOL As soon as I'm cleared, I plan to go to Curves again. I enjoyed it before, hoping I can find a way to enjoy it again. In the meantime, I need to get out and walk some. I live in south TX, so it's not too cold, even though I've been using that as an excuse.

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InTheCityGirl    0

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I am dreaming of a power walk someplace warm:-)) Don't have my 4 weeks done just yet but hope to be on a bike by the end of the week. . .I prefer the power walking but it is just too darn cold.

I feel good after exercising so I am looking forward to it again!!

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mrskrzyz    1

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I am starting today with power walks 4-5 times per week, one hour at a small local arena open to walkers at specific times. (I live just outside of Buffalo NY and we have SNOW!)

Then, after about a month or two of getting used to excersising, (never really have), my DH bought me a membership to a local gym. Can't wait... just want to build up a bit of stamina before I start!!

Good luck all!!

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