Re: Exercise

[Guest guest]

Hi Gayle.......I too always wonder if people exercise or not, and what do

they do. Up until my tt this summer I was working out 6 days a week....I

followed the " Body for Life " program........3 days cardio and 3 days weight

lifting. I felt like a million bucks.........then I couldn't do anything

for months after the tt. I now sooner started back and 4 days into it got

wicked sick. Now I am looking into getting my thighes and butt done so I am

waiting. No way am I gonna go thru weeks of incredible soreness just to

have to stop again!!!!!! P.S Yes, I do think that it helps with the

" maintenance. "

Exercise

> One topic that is not discussed much is exercise.

> Does anyone want to share what their exercise programs

> consist of and whether you feel this contributes to

> keeping lost weight off.

>

> When I've read about weight " bounce back " , the first

> question that comes to my mind is " Are you

> exercising " ?

>

> I am two years post-op from a distal RNY and have lost

> 140 lbs. Like many of you, weight gain is my number

> one concern.

>

> Gayle

>

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

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[Guest guest]

> One topic that is not discussed much is exercise.

> Does anyone want to share what their exercise programs

> consist of and whether you feel this contributes to

> keeping lost weight off.

Interesting that you bring this up now, as I just started with a new

personal trainer yesterday! I have a treadmill at home and have been

using it three times a week or so for years. I have about concluded

that it is doing nothing for me, except basic maintenance. I want

more.

The only time I really had major muscle definition was when I worked

with a trainer. It is expensive, but I have decided that this is

going to be my (ongoing) gift to myself. I'll still do cardio

(usually the elliptical) at the gym or the treadmill at home 3x a

week, but I'm also going to work with the trainer twice a week for

the next 5 weeks and then once a week after that.

I've always had women trainers before, and I found that working with

a guy was very different. At least this guy. He started me out at

higher weights than the women usually do, gave me constant feedback

on what I was doing, corrected problems on the spot, and gave me

recommendations for things to do at home (like stretching) to work on

sore or particularly stiff spots. And the BEST part: he did some

hands-on stretches at the end that were very relaxing and at the same

time really challenged my ole lazy muscles! Believe it or not I am

looking forward to my next session. Almost unheard-of for me.

My recommendation to anyone who can possibly swing it is to arrange

for a few sessions with a trainer. Whether you work with one on a

regular basis, or just have a couple of sessions to get started, it's

really worth it. This is my vast wisdom following one session!!

hugs,

Ann

[Guest guest]

Okay - my turn.

I was walking regularly from 2 weeks post op with the distance and speed

moving up the further post op I got. I added some light weights (arms

especially). At my peak I was working with a trainer 3 days a week for

weight training and doing the elliptical machine for 45 mins the other 3

days. This made NO difference in my weight.

I continue to work with a trainer 3 days a week and hope to get back to the

additional aerobic workout the other three days. My schedule has changed

making it more difficult for me to fit in exercise.

Marjie

[Guest guest]

Before my hernia/panni Nov 19th I was exercising everyday. Everyother day I

walked for 60 minutes (3.5-4.0 miles) and on opposite days I worked out to

videos like The Firm, Gilad and so on that incorporated wts for firming. I

had purchased Exertrider walking poles a couple of weeks before surgery and

had started using them too.

I can't wait until I get the go ahead to start up again. I am losing muscle

tone. :-( I do believe it helped maintain or lose wt too.

Vicki in IA

VBG 6-97 364/212

RNY 6-29-01 295/186/160?

Hernia Repair and panni 11/19/02

[Guest guest]

I notice there still aren't many replies to this topic..

I started working out seriously about 4 months after my RNY (april, 2001).

Started with an elliptical machine, then graduated eventually to running.

I've lifted weights from the beginning. I got up to 3 miles 5x a week

running treadmill and outside... suffered some boredom/burnout after a year

and backed off for about 2 months... I am now back to running... 4 miles 4x

a week and weightlifting again.

I lost 165lbs in 10 months, and I swear I never ever thought I'd be able to

do that, or get to the size I'm at... I never would have without the

exercise.

Working out has been my saving grace. I'm getting my personal training cert

just so I can preach this to the masses... I'd like to work with former

patients and the currently MO (whether or not they have surgery) to work on

getting in shape.

The gym is my sanctuary. I can tune out for 60+ minutes and think, work out

my issues for the day, or just... be silent. I think one of the greatest

gifts we have been given is the chance to be free in our bodies!!

http://www.eradain.com/apoplexy/workoutlog.shtml

http://www.eradain.com/apoplexy/workouttable.shtml

Exercise

One topic that is not discussed much is exercise.

Does anyone want to share what their exercise programs

consist of and whether you feel this contributes to

keeping lost weight off.

When I've read about weight " bounce back " , the first

question that comes to my mind is " Are you

exercising " ?

I am two years post-op from a distal RNY and have lost

140 lbs. Like many of you, weight gain is my number

one concern.

Gayle

Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

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[Guest guest]

I would say that exercise is very important to keeping the weight off. I didn't

do much of anything prior to wls. 3 weeks after surgery, I started water

aerobics and did that for about a year. Then I purchased a membership at a

local gym and for over a year now have been doing water aerobics, adult fitness,

low impact aerobics, floor equipment, weights, pilates, treadmill, recumbant

bicycle, some kardiokick and martial arts/tai chi at times.

I usually go to the gym for 3 hrs, 3 times a week. Once in a while, I throw in

some extra time. Without this exercise, I will definitely start to gain back.

I enjoy going to the gym now. It is " me " time. I put my 4 yr old in the day

care center at the gym, which she loves, and have time for myself. They have

monitors all over the gym so you can watch what your kids doing in the day care

while you workout.

Chrissie

Surgery: August 31, 2000: Open RNY/GB Removal/hernia repair

Start: 373lbs Height 5'2 " BMI 70

8/16 Abdominoplasty(-8 lbs)/thigh lipectomy

9/23/02 - 173 BMI 32

total loss - 200 lbs

shihtzumom@...

http://users.snip.net/~shihtzumom

My WLS Journey:

or http://millennium.fortunecity.com/doddington/691/WLS/this_is_me.htm

Exercise

One topic that is not discussed much is exercise.

Does anyone want to share what their exercise programs

consist of and whether you feel this contributes to

keeping lost weight off.

When I've read about weight " bounce back " , the first

question that comes to my mind is " Are you

exercising " ?

I am two years post-op from a distal RNY and have lost

140 lbs. Like many of you, weight gain is my number

one concern.

Gayle

Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

[Guest guest]

For Lori and anyone else interested...........you can buy 1 and 2 pound

weights at any K-Mart type store......or if you have a " sporting goods "

store near you that have ALL the weights.....right up to the big time

stuff!! Speaking of...I wanted to share with all of you what I thought was

an AWESOME program. It is called " Body for Life " .....I think the guys name

is Bill (the book is in the bedroom where DH is sleeping at the

moment!) I found his attitude beyond encouraging and contagious. It is

something that you can do at home (with free weights) as well as at a gym.

I really like the fact that he pushes protein drinks....made me feel like I

fit right in! P.

Exercise

> I must admit that exercise has come quite slow for me. Having

> had congestive heart failure just prior to wls, it has been hard to get

> more then just moderate exercise. I was swimming this summer which

> helped a lot, easier on the joints. I do have an exercise video and was

> thinking it would be great if I had atleast the hand held weights to do

> with the video. It would also be something I could do instead of getting

> out in this wonderful winter weather that has finally decided to stay.

> Would like to know where to buy weights? Is there one brand that

> is better then another? Was thinking of starting with 1 or 2 lb weights,

> is that a good starting place? Are there any other suggestions? I am

> needing something that I can do at home that is inexpensive. I can

> usually justify a video or equipment that I can use around the house I

> just can't justify a trainer and/or gym cost right now. Thanks for the

> topic.

> Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

> CHF 4/14/01 479 lbs.

> SRVG 7/16/01 401 lbs.

> Current Weight 302 lbs.

> Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

>

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[Guest guest]

Well, I've got to throw in my same old $.02 here. My weight-training,

currently with a trainer, absolutely saves my life, I'm sure. I still do

some aerobic, right now it's rowing, but after having done both for a long

time, the weight training seems to do the most for me. Aerobic makes me

hungry. I know it's not supposed to, but it does. Muscle mass burns up

more calories. I don't eat a lot, about 1/2 to 3/4 as much as a my " normal "

friends who are naturally slender, by my observation. Anyway, I've got to

figure out how to cut back on the trainer in the future. I think I'll

eventually do " leg " day on my own since I don't have to be " spotted " on any

of the leg things I do. He's very big on legs since they're such a huge

muscle. If you get those babies burning calories for you, you're in good

shape.

There's a reply for you!

in Austin

RNY April 1998

> I notice there still aren't many replies to this topic..

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've heard of people exercising with common household things like cans of

food, etc. Weights are just weights, after all. Nothing special

in Austin

RNY April 1998

----- Original Message -----

> Would like to know where to buy weights? Is there one brand that

> is better then another? Was thinking of starting with 1 or 2 lb weights,

> is that a good starting place? Are there any other suggestions? I am

> needing something that I can do at home that is inexpensive. I can

> usually justify a video or equipment that I can use around the house I

> just can't justify a trainer and/or gym cost right now. Thanks for the

> topic.

> Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

[Guest guest]

Hey, I like that idea. Does the pint size ice cream count?

Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

CHF 4/14/01 479 lbs.

SRVG 7/16/01 401 lbs.

Current Weight 302 lbs.

Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

On Fri, 6 Dec 2002 06:36:44 -0800 (PST) Deb D meltingheart@...>

writes:

> *LOL* For some reason this evoked the image of

> using Twinkies or an ice cream sandwich in each hand!

> *LOL*

>

> Guess that goes to show you how much I like exercise

> and how the mind set is hard to change! lol

>

> ~Hugs

> Melty~

>

> --- YahooDave YahooDave@...> wrote:

> > I've heard of people exercising with common

> > household things like cans of

> > food, etc. Weights are just weights, after all.

> > Nothing special

> >

> > in Austin

> > RNY April 1998

> > ----- Original Message -----

> >

> >

> >

> > > Would like to know where to buy weights?

> > Is there one brand that

> > > is better then another? Was thinking of starting

> > with 1 or 2 lb weights,

> > > is that a good starting place? Are there any

> > other suggestions? I am

> > > needing something that I can do at home that is

> > inexpensive. I can

> > > usually justify a video or equipment that I can

> > use around the house I

> > > just can't justify a trainer and/or gym cost right

> > now. Thanks for the

> > > topic.

> > > Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

I use Cheramino pints. 1.69# (postage meter, not fl. oz.). Fit in my hand

easily. I spose I could fill the empties with something heavier, but I

doubt if I ever will!

Thanks,

Vitalady T

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Re: Exercise

> I've heard of people exercising with common household things like cans of

> food, etc. Weights are just weights, after all. Nothing special

>

> in Austin

> RNY April 1998

> ----- Original Message -----

>

>

>

> > Would like to know where to buy weights? Is there one brand

that

> > is better then another? Was thinking of starting with 1 or 2 lb

weights,

> > is that a good starting place? Are there any other suggestions? I am

> > needing something that I can do at home that is inexpensive. I can

> > usually justify a video or equipment that I can use around the house I

> > just can't justify a trainer and/or gym cost right now. Thanks for the

> > topic.

> > Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

>

>

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

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[Guest guest]

Sue in AK, OK here is the kick in the pants. You have to make exercise a

priority. I get up at 4 am so i can exercise for 1 hr. I don't need to be

to work until 7 (I leave at 6:40) I like to have time to read paper, drink

some coffee and have my shake, I don't like to feel rushed.

Anyway, when I have to be to work at 6 I get up at 3:45 so I can exercise.

For me, I need to exercise first thing or it wont get done. I can think of

a million excuses by the time I get home from work at 3:30.

Vicki in IA

VBG 6-97 364/212

RNY 6-29-01 295/186/160?

Hernia Repair and panni 11/19/02

[Guest guest]

Hi, Gayle and all, you mentioned that you could not exercise for months after

your tt. Is that the norm? I am about to have mine done in two weeks, along

with hernia repairs, and am wondering when I can start water aerobics again, as

well as other exercise. Thanks.

marilyn

[Guest guest]

Of course your doctor will know about your unique situation, but in my

opinion if all goes well, I'd count on about 3 weeks. Then I bet moving in

the water would feel really good.

Just my $.02

in Austin

RNY April 1998

Re: Exercise

>

> Hi, Gayle and all, you mentioned that you could not exercise for months

after

> your tt. Is that the norm? I am about to have mine done in two weeks,

along

> with hernia repairs, and am wondering when I can start water aerobics

again, as

> well as other exercise. Thanks.

>

> marilyn

>

>

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

>

> Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

The surgeon may want you to wait a few days after the staples and drain

tubes come out. I had drain tubes for 3 weeks. You also have a weight

limit for about 6 to 8 weeks after surgery. Not sure how water aerobics

will fit into that. You may want to discuss it with your surgeon.

Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

CHF 4/14/01 479 lbs.

SRVG 7/16/01 401 lbs.

Current Weight 302 lbs.

Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

On Sat, 7 Dec 2002 16:43:25 -0600 " YahooDave " YahooDave@...>

writes:

> Of course your doctor will know about your unique situation, but in

> my

> opinion if all goes well, I'd count on about 3 weeks. Then I bet

> moving in

> the water would feel really good.

>

> Just my $.02

> in Austin

> RNY April 1998

> Re: Exercise

>

>

> >

> > Hi, Gayle and all, you mentioned that you could not exercise for

> months

> after

> > your tt. Is that the norm? I am about to have mine done in two

> weeks,

> along

> > with hernia repairs, and am wondering when I can start water

> aerobics

> again, as

> > well as other exercise. Thanks.

> >

> > marilyn

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/4/02 7:58:26 PM Eastern Standard Time,

gt2pdt@... writes:

> One topic that is not discussed much is exercise.

> Does anyone want to share what their exercise programs

> consist of and whether you feel this contributes to

> keeping lost weight off.

>

> When I've read about weight " bounce back " , the first

> question that comes to my mind is " Are you

> exercising " ?

>

> I am two years post-op from a distal RNY and have lost

> 140 lbs. Like many of you, weight gain is my number

> one concern.

>

> Gayle

>

One of the things I've come to realize is that as a morbidly obese person I

had a very bizarre understanding of body movement. Generally, my philosophy,

was to reduce my movements as much as possible. So, for example, I would get

all the TV watching gear together in the am (food, phone, remote, reading

material) and plop down in front of the TV and basically move only to answer

the door when the food delivery guy arrived. I did not like to sweat. And

when I started to, I stopped the activity that was the cause. I also really

believed that basically I had to do it to lose weight, maintain weight, or

keep from gaining weight so I took the approach of trying to find the thing I

liked the least and do it, over and over again. I realize now that it was

not just exercise that I stopped but all movements -- from going shopping

(easier to order online), to standing in lines (I'll wait for the movie to

come to video), to getting my hair cut (longer is better). I just basically

spent a lot of my time either in front of a computer screen or in front of

the television, or laying in bed reading.

It's been three years since my WLS and I have had to rethink my whole

approach to body movement. I have had to understand that like we challenge

our minds, we need to challenge our bodies. I have come to understand that

it is not the spurts of exercise that keeps us slender but rather it is the

commitment to movement on a daily, hourly, even minute by minute basis. I

have come to understand that the task of " relearning " is pretty great and

that I can't go at it alone and so have a trainer I meet with 1-2x per week.

I realized that I need something (beyond the treadmill, the weight room, and

the trainer) to motivate me

During this journey, four events really stand out. Participating in the Avon

5k Walk. I'd never walked that far. Going snowboarding. And while I was

not very good at it, I have the strength to practice it and participate in

it. Running 3 miles in 36 minutes. Wow. Oh Wow. What a head rush that

was! Learning to sail a 13' Sonar over the weekend.

My next event is a ski trip with friends to Lake Tahoe. I've never skied.

All I know is that since I had my plastic surgery on 9/22/02, I've lost a lot

of my cardio and weight lifting strength so I go back to the gym today to get

into shape for the mid-January trip.

se

Baltimore, MD

Open RNY 11/22/99, Dr. Sweet, Reading, PA

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=L951569336 " >http:\

//www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=L951569336

11/22/99 324, BMI 51

12/6/99 301, BMI 47

1/27/00 280, BMI 44

2/22/00 270, BMI 42

3/16/00 262, BMI 41

5/31/00 244, BMI 38 (no longer extremely obese... just plain obese)

7/22/00 224, BMI 35

9/23/00 220, BMI 34 (and still obese)

10/16/00 216, BMI 34

11/7/00 210, BMI 33 (65 pounds from goal!!!)

5/8/01 196, BMI 31 (new goal 157; I am 5'7 " that would give me a BMI

of 24.6; 39 pounds to go)

9/13/01 196, BMI 31 (Stuck!)

1/24/02 190, BMI 29.7 (slightly overweight!! have lost 80.2% of my

excess weight)

4/2/02 200, ARGH! Very frightening moment. Hopefully I can lose back

down to 190 quickly!

4/28/02 201 (started a starch-free, 4 hours a week of exercise

program...weighed in at the gym)

9/22/02 Tummy Tuck, Thigh Lift, and Lower Back Lift, Dr. Shermack, s

Hopkins, Bayview,

Baltimore, MD -- 12 pounds of skin removed!!

[Guest guest]

Hi Marilyn.........I was at least 4 months out of my tt before I felt like I

could exercise again! Not sure when the doc said I could, just knew I

couldn't! My tt wiped me out.....emotionally and physically. I was working

out 6 days a week up until it and it was still a VERY difficult time for me.

But, know I am 5 months out and have a flat tummy........worth it, just

rough!! P.

Re: Exercise

>

> Hi, Gayle and all, you mentioned that you could not exercise for months

after

> your tt. Is that the norm? I am about to have mine done in two weeks,

along

> with hernia repairs, and am wondering when I can start water aerobics

again, as

> well as other exercise. Thanks.

>

> marilyn

>

>

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

>

> Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm going through the same thing -- with a 20-pound rebound after three

years post op. I went to the Y tonight and found out to my horror that a) I

hadn't been there in six weeks and I was in even worse shape tonight than

I'd thought possible.

So after some discussion, my fitness counselor and I figured that working

out at my job is just not gonna happen -- too many interruptions. Mornings

are out -- I can barely make it to work as it is.

Bottom line, you should excuse the expression -- I have an appointment with

her for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Cardio all three days, weights on

Saturday only.

Plus, I'm trying to walk up and down more stairs at work -- I've been

cozying up to the elevator lately, just to go up a flight.

And back to the protein shakes instead of the protein bars -- that's another

place I've been lax.

Maybe this will get me back into the groove.

Good luck, and good sweating,

/john

Re: Exercise

> In a message dated 12/4/02 7:58:26 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> gt2pdt@... writes:

>

> > One topic that is not discussed much is exercise.

> > Does anyone want to share what their exercise programs

> > consist of and whether you feel this contributes to

> > keeping lost weight off.

> >

> > When I've read about weight " bounce back " , the first

> > question that comes to my mind is " Are you

> > exercising " ?

> >

> > I am two years post-op from a distal RNY and have lost

> > 140 lbs. Like many of you, weight gain is my number

> > one concern.

> >

> > Gayle

> >

>

> One of the things I've come to realize is that as a morbidly obese person

I

> had a very bizarre understanding of body movement. Generally, my

philosophy,

> was to reduce my movements as much as possible. So, for example, I would

get

> all the TV watching gear together in the am (food, phone, remote, reading

> material) and plop down in front of the TV and basically move only to

answer

> the door when the food delivery guy arrived. I did not like to sweat.

And

> when I started to, I stopped the activity that was the cause. I also

really

> believed that basically I had to do it to lose weight, maintain weight, or

> keep from gaining weight so I took the approach of trying to find the

thing I

> liked the least and do it, over and over again. I realize now that it was

> not just exercise that I stopped but all movements -- from going shopping

> (easier to order online), to standing in lines (I'll wait for the movie to

> come to video), to getting my hair cut (longer is better). I just

basically

> spent a lot of my time either in front of a computer screen or in front of

> the television, or laying in bed reading.

>

> It's been three years since my WLS and I have had to rethink my whole

> approach to body movement. I have had to understand that like we

challenge

> our minds, we need to challenge our bodies. I have come to understand

that

> it is not the spurts of exercise that keeps us slender but rather it is

the

> commitment to movement on a daily, hourly, even minute by minute basis. I

> have come to understand that the task of " relearning " is pretty great and

> that I can't go at it alone and so have a trainer I meet with 1-2x per

week.

> I realized that I need something (beyond the treadmill, the weight room,

and

> the trainer) to motivate me

>

> During this journey, four events really stand out. Participating in the

Avon

> 5k Walk. I'd never walked that far. Going snowboarding. And while I was

> not very good at it, I have the strength to practice it and participate in

> it. Running 3 miles in 36 minutes. Wow. Oh Wow. What a head rush that

> was! Learning to sail a 13' Sonar over the weekend.

>

> My next event is a ski trip with friends to Lake Tahoe. I've never

skied.

> All I know is that since I had my plastic surgery on 9/22/02, I've lost a

lot

> of my cardio and weight lifting strength so I go back to the gym today to

get

> into shape for the mid-January trip.

>

>

> se

> Baltimore, MD

> Open RNY 11/22/99, Dr. Sweet, Reading, PA

> http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=L951569336ttp://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=L951569336

>

>

> 11/22/99 324, BMI 51

> 12/6/99 301, BMI 47

> 1/27/00 280, BMI 44

> 2/22/00 270, BMI 42

> 3/16/00 262, BMI 41

> 5/31/00 244, BMI 38 (no longer extremely obese... just plain obese)

> 7/22/00 224, BMI 35

> 9/23/00 220, BMI 34 (and still obese)

> 10/16/00 216, BMI 34

> 11/7/00 210, BMI 33 (65 pounds from goal!!!)

> 5/8/01 196, BMI 31 (new goal 157; I am 5'7 " that would give me a

BMI

> of 24.6; 39 pounds to go)

> 9/13/01 196, BMI 31 (Stuck!)

> 1/24/02 190, BMI 29.7 (slightly overweight!! have lost 80.2% of my

> excess weight)

> 4/2/02 200, ARGH! Very frightening moment. Hopefully I can lose

back

> down to 190 quickly!

> 4/28/02 201 (started a starch-free, 4 hours a week of exercise

> program...weighed in at the gym)

> 9/22/02 Tummy Tuck, Thigh Lift, and Lower Back Lift, Dr. Shermack,

s

> Hopkins, Bayview,

> Baltimore, MD -- 12 pounds of skin removed!!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

<>

I have never found that exercising does anything for my overall energy levels.

I feel good when I'm done, but no more energy. In fact, the weight loss did not

do a whole lot for my energy. Not that I'm blaming my metabolism for my

obesity, but I have always been on the low end of everything, obese or normal

weight.

I did think your protein intake was a bit low, but if your labs are good, no

problem.

Kate

[Guest guest]

Becky, unfortunately I live in Texas but in my much younger and skinnier

days I use to do a lot of country and western dancing. Since I truly

love to dance, it did not feel like exercising. Can't remember why I

stopped. I think a lot of it had to do with WHERE you go to country

western dance (don't really like the bar scene.) But I am sure any kind

of dancing would work. Just a thought.

Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

CHF 4/14/01 479 lbs.

SRVG 7/16/01 401 lbs.

Current Weight 339.5 lbs. and loosing again

Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

On Sun, 12 Jan 2003 15:55:51 -0000 " Becky bderuiter@...> "

bderuiter@...> writes:

> So, suggestions anyone (besides to get off my lazy a**?! Are their

> other people here in the valley of the sun who might be interested in

> meeting during the weekends to do a quick hike somewhere (I find I'm

> more apt to exercise if I feel others are watching/gadging me -

> during group activities) and maybe once or twice during the week?

>

> I live in East Mesa, Arizona. I'm an early bird all seven days a

> week - much to my dismay. Weekends I prefer early morning

> activities. Weekdays my work hours follow suit with my body clock,

>

> so afternoons/evenings would be good.

>

> Becky

> PHX, AZ

[Guest guest]

thanx, kris, this helps. i'm going through w/drawal---my trainer's

getting married (today actually) & i've been w/out her for a week.

any exercise info is welcome.

lori h.

> To chime in on the cardio discussions, I emailed with a

> personal trainer once (a man) who told me:

>

> " The MINIMUM to change your body is 40 min., 3x per week.

> Less than that is simply a " maintenance " program. "

>

> Take into account that he's talking about average-sized

> people or those lucky ones who only have 20 lbs to go. But

> it's good info to know for down the road and for those of

> you who are at a reasonably normal weight. And of course,

> the less cardio you do, the less calories you should

> consume or else you're at risk of gaining.

>

> For what it's worth,

>

> Kris

[Guest guest]

Does anyone know the type of exercises that will help with the resulting

hanging skin? Like particular ones for thighs, stomach, arms, and neck??

At 51, I expect to have plenty, but would like to minimize it as much as

possible. Thanks

Joan C, Calif.

LAP RNY 11/18/03

Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA

282/257/140

[Guest guest]

Joan, I love the bands. The resistance is said to be akin to lifting small

weights ... and helps to build muscle too. My knees were damaged in a car

accident ... so walking works best for me .... but too, one of the things that

makes me feel simply marvelous is Hatha Yoga which burns ... 4 cals per minute.

Am including a site which has Animated lessons for free.

Enjoy !! http://www.hathayogalesson.com/ " >Yoga Online Yoga, Animated

Hatha Yoga Postures, Stress and Yoga,

Free Yoga Free

Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA

275/149/126

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the site. I bookmarked it and will check it out soon. I've

never tried any kind of Yoga, but have wanted to. Thanks so much for the

info.

Joan C, Calif.

LAP RNY 11/18/03

Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA

282/257/140

Re: Exercise

Joan, I love the bands. The resistance is said to be akin to lifting small

weights ... and helps to build muscle too. My knees were damaged in a car

accident ... so walking works best for me .... but too, one of the things

that

makes me feel simply marvelous is Hatha Yoga which burns ... 4 cals per

minute.

Am including a site which has Animated lessons for free.

Enjoy !! http://www.hathayogalesson.com/ " >Yoga Online Yoga,

Animated Hatha Yoga Postures, Stress and Yoga,

Free Yoga Free

Skinny wishes from Mandy in CA

275/149/126

[Guest guest]

Joan, You will love the Yoga once you get into it. I never thought it

possible to burn that many calories per minute without the traditional strenuous

physical output. Its the exercise of choice for many of the " on the screen

sveltes " ... enjoy..

SKinny wishes from Mandy in CA