Happy March Everyone!

Time for a new exercise challenge thread. This thread is open to anyone -- you don't have to be an August 07 bandster to join us. Last month we had several new people join us and we look forward to having more!

Have a happy and healthy month!

0/30 Exercise Sessions

Crazy Ates March Exercise Challenge

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Becky, I have had it about 5 or 6 days. The first few days I wouldnt leave my street, but today I decided it was time. What a workout it is. Abs, forearms, legs all at once. It sure is more fun than the marathon walks I was taking...LOL

Dave,

I just looked it up also. It is amazing! If I didn't have a 14 year old who would take it the minute it came I might try it when I lose more poundage!!:biggrin:

I did an hour of cardio and an hour of gardening today. Oh my aching back!

Thanks for the pic tip Salsa. I'll try it later.

Crazy Ates March Exercise Challenge

8/20 Cardio Sessions

3/8 Strength Training Sessions

Becky -

I just noticed you have lost over 100 lbs!! You are amazing. Congratulations!!:biggrin::thumbup::smile:

Jody, I havent figured out how to go uphill yet so that will be my thing for tomorrow, weather permitting. I just got out of a long soaking hot bath and still feel like someone beat me up...LOL

Becky -

I just noticed you have lost over 100 lbs!! You are amazing. Congratulations!!:thumbup::thumbup::blushing:

Thanks Jody. I never expected to lose it this fast. I am thrilled and I finally posted a before and during shot on our Crazy Ates pictures thread.

I just finished 4.5 miles with my weights. Thanks to Becky's before and after pics I went downstairs with my son and did a full weight training session!! I still don't like it but I think I will like the results!!!

Another day of exercise done on Saturday. Lots of Trikking and walking and still mnaged to get in the hour in the weight room. I think I will take Sunday off though.......Yep, I'm a wimp LOL

Hi Guys,

Checking in -- I'm having very busy (but fun) weekend!

Yesterday, one hour of cardio and one hour of weight training (legs/lower body).

Will check in later or tomorrow to report today's workout.

Have a great Sunday everyone!

Crazy Ates March Exercise Challenge

17/30 Exercise Sessions

(9 Cardio, 4 Core Strength & flexibility, 4 Weight training)

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Just finished a 4.5 mile walk. Flat ground this time. My body is aching a bit. Enjoy your Sunday.

Jody, you are really kicking in to high gear. I can tell you are serious about this. Great job. Keep going!

Oh yeah Dave, you're such a wimp. Are you kidding me Mr. Exercise Machine? You haven't gotten down 117 lbs. by taking very many days off from exercising. As you are getting close to your goal how are you feeling about exercise? Do you love it now or just force yourself to do it? Do you think you've picked up a lifelong habit? I'm curious how everybody feels about exercise now. Please chime in one and all.

Almost forgot, one hour of cardio for me today. You guys are making me look like a wimp.

Okay so I am worried that I will get out of the habit when I go in for PS! I think this is for life. I don't ever want to get back to where I was. I go to the gym for ME time and it really does help. That doesn't mean that it is pleasant everyday, but I would say 80% of the time I enjoy being there. I did a total of 1.5 hours today...mix of cardio and weights

Just so you all know...I AM MISERABLE! My fill is way too tight and it is getting tighter by the day. When I first got it I was happy...now I am angry. Yesterday at this time I got down soup and beans...tonight I can get down the broth. I have slimed all day and now I am grumpy. Got to wait until spring break to go in and get it unfilled and that is a week away. Worried that my workout is going to suffer because I seem to have CRAP for energy when I am just on liquids. Just thought I would share because I just got done swallowing ONE BEAN and feeling like I swallowed an elephant and I wanted to share!

Oh Salsa,

I feel so sorry for you. My band tightens up if I am upset. I have heard others say that also. Try and relax and enjoy that hot new body of yours!! You look great and you have done an amazing job in a small amount of time. I can't imagine you would go back to your old ways especially after surgery. At support group, one woman is too tight but leaves herself that way. She purees high protein soup like lentil or any type of bean. I hope you feel better soon! You have certainly inspired me!!

Did both my cardio and strength training first thing this morning. Have a great day everybody.

Crazy Ates March Exercise Challenge

11/20 Cardio Sessions

4/8 Strength Training Sessions

Karri, I feel for you! Sounds like your doc needs to back off a tad on the fills - didn't you get overfilled before Xmas too? How much is going in each time? Blecch!

I'm just starting to get comfy again from my last one and I definitely still need to slow things way down. I'm going to hold off on a fill for this month and see how I feel in a few weeks.

Hang in there, girl!

Karri, I feel for you! Sounds like your doc needs to back off a tad on the fills - didn't you get overfilled before Xmas too? How much is going in each time? Blecch!

I'm just starting to get comfy again from my last one and I definitely still need to slow things way down. I'm going to hold off on a fill for this month and see how I feel in a few weeks.

Hang in there, girl!

My doc doesn't do the fills...he has a nurse practioner that does and she does them under fluoro. This time she said most people would not be happy with this level of a fill because you are still really loose. However I just have a very low tolerance to fills. They really tighten up on me for some reason. And yes I was overfilled before xmas. here is the thing though, I think most people would be okay with this level of fill, but I don't do well. Seriously I think some people would kill for the level of restriction that I have. I know of a few people who purposly get this tight, but I hate it. I didn't sign up to never be able to eat. I don't have a job where I can take 1/2 hour to eat 1/4 cup of food. Besides...I have lost 7 pounds in 7 days. I didn't update my ticker because it is not my official weigh in day, but I am down another 1.5 pounds. I shouldn't be losing weight that quickly at my stage of the game. My doc is not going to be happy considering that he didn't want me losing much more weight anyways! As for this fill I went from 1.8 cc to 2.6 cc. When she said that is what she put in I didn't even think anything of it...but now that does seem like quite a bit. I am back up to the level that I was at before xmas when it was too tight, but you could see it flowing through pretty quickly. I guess we know now right?!?!:biggrin: I know she is doing what she thinks is right because i live so far away. They always take into consideration that to get filled I have to drive so far, but I think perhaps they should error on the other side of that equation and not make me drive back to get an unfill. At least this time I don't have to wait a month:scared2: like I did last time.