Ok so we all discuss the caloric intake, but how much exercise and what types of exercises do you do? Is it on a daily basis, every other day? And lastly, how long? I was banded on 5/15 and went to the gym 2 times since (fast walking for 30 mins on treadmill) but since I went back to work I walk to and from the train everyday (about 30 mins total). Other than that, nada. I did this because I was being lazy :wink:, but really waiting til my body heals. im going to the gym right after work but I need to do something to get this weight to start falling off since I been at a stagnant weight since the the surgery (grrrr!! ).

I run (outside) for about 40 minutes to an hour about five days a week(6 to 10kms). that's my basic routine. I switch it around a bit - sometimes I jsut go out and run and other times for a period of a few months I include more interval training type runs (REALLY hard). I was doing a bit more strength training too but to be honest, I've experimented and I feel running keeps PLENTY of muscle on my lower body and i ust throw in some core work and some pushups and dips 3 times a week or so *(15 minutes after a run).

this gives me the sort of body I want - lean and toned. I've found strength training tends to bloat me out a bit and make me look "thicker" and definitely a few pounds heavier, so I've kind of gone back to just running. it was also starting make exercise time consuming and a bit of a chore, whereas I need no encouragement to go out and just run.

its the old, whatever you will actually DO is the best exercise for you.

I love running.