Guest guest Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 In a message dated 11/24/2003 9:12:12 PM Pacific Standard Time, chanvey@... writes: > Can anyone kick > me in the a** here to get started? Carol -- consider yourself kicked...(frowning sternly)! I know you will love it once you get into the routine! Hugs and blessings, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 Okay, Post-Ops--be Honest--- Who is really working out? What is working for you? Cardio bores me to tears. I'd like to start weight training, but have a little pooch in my belly that I think is a wannabe hernia. Can I really do any serious weights without doing core ab work? As expected, my weight loss has slowed (I'm still losing about 5 pounds a month.) I'm 9 mos out and down about 115 pounds-- I'd like to lose another 50 pounds. I want to jump start the weight loss and firm up--- is making me look bad as she has just about reached her goal-- I find from past experience that the harder I work out the more likely I am to stay with it. Any suggestions on programs? Thanks! Jim S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 For the past month I've been finally getting back in the exercise groove of things. I take my MP3 player with me and a book or magazine. I normally walk 2-3 miles (40-60 minutes) on the treadmill. With the help of the book/magazine it really does seem like very little time has passed and I don't get as bored as I used to. Then after the treadmill I use the exercise bike, normally I do 20 minutes and bike just over 7 miles or so. Then I finish up with 10 minutes on the elliptical machine. That thing kicks my butt, I want to work up to 20-30 minutes on it eventually. On days where I'm not really feeling like going to the gym, OR one of the few shows I do watch on TV is on, I'll stay home and use my big exercise ball and 5 lb weights. Plus I have the resistance bands as well. I'll use those while I'm watching TV. On the weekends I've been trying to get out more and walk. I'm not sure where you live, but, I'm in Santa Clara, CA. There's a big park/reserve not too far from my house. There's tons of trails at all levels there. The weather has been beautiful and I find that it's MUCH more fun walking/hiking there than being in a gym. I also have a hernia, so I've been trying to stay away from a lot of the weight machines. Anyhoo.. try magazines or books to keep the boredom away!!! Hope this helps! Kristi > Okay, Post-Ops--be Honest--- Who is really working out? > > What is working for you? Cardio bores me to tears. I'd like to start > weight training, but have a little pooch in my belly that I think is > a wannabe hernia. Can I really do any serious weights without doing > core ab work? > > As expected, my weight loss has slowed (I'm still losing about 5 > pounds a month.) I'm 9 mos out and down about 115 pounds-- I'd like > to lose another 50 pounds. I want to jump start the weight loss and > firm up--- is making me look bad as she has just about reached > her goal-- > > > I find from past experience that the harder I work out the more > likely I am to stay with it. Any suggestions on programs? > > > Thanks! > > Jim S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 For the past month I've been finally getting back in the exercise groove of things. I take my MP3 player with me and a book or magazine. I normally walk 2-3 miles (40-60 minutes) on the treadmill. With the help of the book/magazine it really does seem like very little time has passed and I don't get as bored as I used to. Then after the treadmill I use the exercise bike, normally I do 20 minutes and bike just over 7 miles or so. Then I finish up with 10 minutes on the elliptical machine. That thing kicks my butt, I want to work up to 20-30 minutes on it eventually. On days where I'm not really feeling like going to the gym, OR one of the few shows I do watch on TV is on, I'll stay home and use my big exercise ball and 5 lb weights. Plus I have the resistance bands as well. I'll use those while I'm watching TV. On the weekends I've been trying to get out more and walk. I'm not sure where you live, but, I'm in Santa Clara, CA. There's a big park/reserve not too far from my house. There's tons of trails at all levels there. The weather has been beautiful and I find that it's MUCH more fun walking/hiking there than being in a gym. I also have a hernia, so I've been trying to stay away from a lot of the weight machines. Anyhoo.. try magazines or books to keep the boredom away!!! Hope this helps! Kristi > Okay, Post-Ops--be Honest--- Who is really working out? > > What is working for you? Cardio bores me to tears. I'd like to start > weight training, but have a little pooch in my belly that I think is > a wannabe hernia. Can I really do any serious weights without doing > core ab work? > > As expected, my weight loss has slowed (I'm still losing about 5 > pounds a month.) I'm 9 mos out and down about 115 pounds-- I'd like > to lose another 50 pounds. I want to jump start the weight loss and > firm up--- is making me look bad as she has just about reached > her goal-- > > > I find from past experience that the harder I work out the more > likely I am to stay with it. Any suggestions on programs? > > > Thanks! > > Jim S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 04:49:40 -0000, oldiesguy103 wrote: >Okay, Post-Ops--be Honest--- Who is really working out? > >What is working for you? Cardio bores me to tears. I'd like to start >weight training, but have a little pooch in my belly that I think is >a wannabe hernia. Can I really do any serious weights without doing >core ab work? > >As expected, my weight loss has slowed (I'm still losing about 5 >pounds a month.) I'm 9 mos out and down about 115 pounds-- I'd like >to lose another 50 pounds. I want to jump start the weight loss and >firm up--- is making me look bad as she has just about reached >her goal-- > > >I find from past experience that the harder I work out the more >likely I am to stay with it. Any suggestions on programs? Jim, You need some motivation, no make that a motivator. Since , our exchange student, arrived in late August, she has just about taken over as my personal trainer. We started going to a fitness center twice a week where she sets up the treadmill for me. Started at a modest 2MPH, no incline, for 15 minutes. Now up to 3MPH and a 4 degree incline for 30 minutes. (We're going to start modest curcuit training next week, but need to avoid anything that will put additional stress on a developing hernia.) That's the fitness center portion right now. Depending on my work schedule, I either ride a bike to school with her in the morning and meet her again in the afternoon (Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri) or just meet her after school (Mon). It's only a two mile or so ride one way, but doing that twice a day and trying to keep up with a 17 year old that has one speed on a bike, REAL FAST, and I tend to get a good workout. We're going on a carribean cruise in a few weeks, five days, and I've already been warned I will be putting in an hour a day on the treadmill after she sets it up. What's the motivation? I get to dance the night away with my " daughter " if I do. Otherwise, I sit and listen to the music. Of course, when she turns on the " puppy-dog eyes " and that cute smile, even laughs and says I'm stuck with the program. LOL Forgot to mention, also has me starting to learn German and planning a number of day trips where we can just walk and see the scenery. Places like Point Reyes, Muir Woods, Monterey, Santa Cruz, etc. Yup.. You need a motivator. I know an exchange student group that is looking for host families for next school year. ;-)) Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 Hi Jim... I have been going to the gym off and on... for the past year and a half. My suggestion... find a personal trainer to set up a routine for you incorporating different types of exercise. even join a jazzercise group - and occassionally have a check-up with him to see if your routine is doing what you want it to do. I find exercise helps with depression as well as general physical strength, etc. now- if I could just be a little more consistent... Betsy Workin out Okay, Post-Ops--be Honest--- Who is really working out? What is working for you? Cardio bores me to tears. I'd like to start weight training, but have a little pooch in my belly that I think is a wannabe hernia. Can I really do any serious weights without doing core ab work? As expected, my weight loss has slowed (I'm still losing about 5 pounds a month.) I'm 9 mos out and down about 115 pounds-- I'd like to lose another 50 pounds. I want to jump start the weight loss and firm up--- is making me look bad as she has just about reached her goal-- I find from past experience that the harder I work out the more likely I am to stay with it. Any suggestions on programs? Thanks! Jim S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 Hi Jim... I have been going to the gym off and on... for the past year and a half. My suggestion... find a personal trainer to set up a routine for you incorporating different types of exercise. even join a jazzercise group - and occassionally have a check-up with him to see if your routine is doing what you want it to do. I find exercise helps with depression as well as general physical strength, etc. now- if I could just be a little more consistent... Betsy Workin out Okay, Post-Ops--be Honest--- Who is really working out? What is working for you? Cardio bores me to tears. I'd like to start weight training, but have a little pooch in my belly that I think is a wannabe hernia. Can I really do any serious weights without doing core ab work? As expected, my weight loss has slowed (I'm still losing about 5 pounds a month.) I'm 9 mos out and down about 115 pounds-- I'd like to lose another 50 pounds. I want to jump start the weight loss and firm up--- is making me look bad as she has just about reached her goal-- I find from past experience that the harder I work out the more likely I am to stay with it. Any suggestions on programs? Thanks! Jim S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 In a message dated 11/26/2003 9:13:26 AM Central Standard Time, sonofmosiah@... writes: > But, let's wait until 4 December. That will > be the day after your anniversary and the day before mine. We can go until 4 > June which will be the 18th month anniversary. Can you believe in a week we > will be out a year!! > I can't believe it either....Yeah, Dec 4 will be fine, but your a day ahead of me....My anniversary will be Dec 6th(I will be in Gatlinburg Tn for the festival of lights parade) so the first week in Dec will be awesome for me. My goal will be back to basics.....All my water, one soda (diet) a day,at least one protein shake a day. I think if I cando that it will help. Of course Christmas will have to be slightly lenient, but if I can stay good for 3 weeks before then I can pig out a few days....LOL. I get so bored with exercise, I try to walk but it is hard to get to the track and I hate the treadmill even more. I guess I will go to Tivo and watch the sharpei man and see what they did with his skin.....He looked really funky in the commercial, like he was slithering around in his skin.....I DON " T want to lose that much! 199 would be a dream come true. in Bama <A HREF= " http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html " > http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html</A> VBG to RNY revision 1996-Failed Rny to Ds revision 12/06/02 Down111lbs!! Thanks to Dr. K! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Mel, I didn't realize that I was a day older than you in DS life. I thought you'd already been switched when I went into surgery. OK. Let's wait until 8 December. That will have me though all the study for finals (finals start that day--I have THREE on 8 December!!!). I made another pumpkin pie today. I figured out the calorie count and by using canned pumpkin, making it according to that recipe but using Splenda, it comes out to about 75-100 calories per slice. That means, if I plan the day right, I can eat the whole pie -- providing I eat nothing else! LOL I actually plan to eat like a pig tomorrow. Turkey, dressing, baked beans, cranberry sauce and lot's of toilet paper in the bathroom. LOL Oh, yeah, and Pumpkin Pie!!! I even made whipped cream with splenda, so I can have my pie and eat it, too. Jim Who will be very uncomfortable this time tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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