exercise

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I walk every other day for 2 miles. I also jog but can only jog for 1 mile now. I get winded and my energy is still not completely up. I would really like to get into weights now but haven't because I fear muscle mass at this point. I haven't weighed myself in quite awhile (May 06- 161 lbs) but I do know that I have lost weight because I went from a size 16 to a 14 pants. And I am wearing t-shirts (L) rather loosely now. Does anyone do situps? I have not started that because was afraid it would hurt my stomach area. Please advise. Aug 8 will be my 1 year anniversary. I am looking forward to that date. I have come a long way, baby...hee hee. JuniorLLLORY@... wrote: So, what's everyone doing for exercise? how long? how often? is anyone not exercising and maintainingor continuing to lose? Trying to jog is gettingdiscouraging. I can't last long on the eliptical,either. Did the stairmaster thingy yesterday, thatwent pretty well.C'mon everyone, share your exercise routines. I needinspiration.Thanks,Laurie__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Laurie,

Okay before I wasnt exercising routinely. I would walk for a week, take a few

off, do a video a couple times not do it for along while. But now for 3 weeks I

have FAITHFULLY every day walked. I meet a friend at 530 Monday-Friday and our

walk is 2.8 miles and we do it in 50 minutes. Saturday & Sunday I walk 4.2 miles

and it takes me an hour and 10 minutes. Now I konw I dont have to walk EVERYDAY

but I love the routine and I feel like if I take one day then one might turn to

two.... Today we just incorporated 3 lb hand weights walking. Today I am going

to start a cardio video and my goal is to do that 3 x a week.

Kristie

---- LLLORY@... wrote:

> So, what's everyone doing for exercise? how long?

> how often? is anyone not exercising and maintaining

> or continuing to lose? Trying to jog is getting

> discouraging. I can't last long on the eliptical,

> either. Did the stairmaster thingy yesterday, that

> went pretty well.

> C'mon everyone, share your exercise routines. I need

> inspiration.

> Thanks,

> Laurie

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone, This is my first post but I've been reading in the

background and enjoying it tremendously! This is a awesome and very

supportive and educating group. I'm just 2 mos and few days post

surgery (5/3 Kaiser Richmond). I re-started my exercise routine by

walking immediately after surgery every day for at least 30 mins - 2

hrs.

Upon approval of my doc at my 3wk post visit I go to the gym 5 days

a week, 2 days are with a personal trainer (strength, core muscles

and stabilization training) and 3 days are classes (aerobic, abs,

strength/cardio, kickboxing, step class to name a few).

Due to my age (45) and being overweight my entire life I am trying

to minimize the elasticity issues I have especially around my huge

flapping arms, tummy, breasts......oh heck my whole body.....I live

is Fair Oaks and go to 24hr fitness in Roseville and Folsom if

anyone is interested in joining me.

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Aloha and Mahalo,

Cathy

343/260/145

>

> So, what's everyone doing for exercise? how long?

> how often? is anyone not exercising and maintaining

> or continuing to lose? Trying to jog is getting

> discouraging. I can't last long on the eliptical,

> either. Did the stairmaster thingy yesterday, that

> went pretty well.

> C'mon everyone, share your exercise routines. I need

> inspiration.

> Thanks,

> Laurie

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Laurie, to be quite honest, I have not exercised in

months and that is not a positive thing. I have

manage to maintain which has been great. My day

begins at 3:45 am and I don't get home until after

6:00 (around 6:30ish). My husband does not get home

until 8:30 pm. When I am done with dinner, and little

chores around the house, it is roughly 9:00/9:30 and I

am tired so I do not work out. During my lunch, I

often will work while I eat which is not good. I know

that if I rearranged my scheduled (so how) I would

probably lose more but at this point in my life, I

don't want to lose anymore. As it is, I am wearing a

size 8 petite and a size small shirt. In some

instances the small shirts were too big and now my 8s

are very loose but I am not going to buy smaller

clothes. So for now, until I can get a break in my

schedule, I will continue and be mindful of what I eat

and continue to maintain. I might try and go for a 30

minute walk at lunch since I work on the Lake in

downtown Oakland.

Whatever you do, be encouraged. It will happen for

you.

Pam Marsh

--- hollotwomn@... wrote:

> Laurie,

> Okay before I wasnt exercising routinely. I would

> walk for a week, take a few off, do a video a couple

> times not do it for along while. But now for 3 weeks

> I have FAITHFULLY every day walked. I meet a friend

> at 530 Monday-Friday and our walk is 2.8 miles and

> we do it in 50 minutes. Saturday & Sunday I walk 4.2

> miles and it takes me an hour and 10 minutes. Now I

> konw I dont have to walk EVERYDAY but I love the

> routine and I feel like if I take one day then one

> might turn to two.... Today we just incorporated 3

> lb hand weights walking. Today I am going to start a

> cardio video and my goal is to do that 3 x a week.

>

> Kristie

>

>

> ---- LLLORY@... wrote:

> > So, what's everyone doing for exercise? how long?

>

> > how often? is anyone not exercising and

> maintaining

> > or continuing to lose? Trying to jog is getting

> > discouraging. I can't last long on the eliptical,

> > either. Did the stairmaster thingy yesterday,

> that

> > went pretty well.

> > C'mon everyone, share your exercise routines. I

> need

> > inspiration.

> > Thanks,

> > Laurie

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

Congrats Cathy!

Pam Marsh

--- ckh1277 wrote:

> Hello Everyone, This is my first post but I've been

> reading in the

> background and enjoying it tremendously! This is a

> awesome and very

> supportive and educating group. I'm just 2 mos and

> few days post

> surgery (5/3 Kaiser Richmond). I re-started my

> exercise routine by

> walking immediately after surgery every day for at

> least 30 mins - 2

> hrs.

> Upon approval of my doc at my 3wk post visit I go to

> the gym 5 days

> a week, 2 days are with a personal trainer

> (strength, core muscles

> and stabilization training) and 3 days are classes

> (aerobic, abs,

> strength/cardio, kickboxing, step class to name a

> few).

> Due to my age (45) and being overweight my entire

> life I am trying

> to minimize the elasticity issues I have especially

> around my huge

> flapping arms, tummy, breasts......oh heck my whole

> body.....I live

> is Fair Oaks and go to 24hr fitness in Roseville and

> Folsom if

> anyone is interested in joining me.

> Have a wonderful day everyone!

>

> Aloha and Mahalo,

> Cathy

> 343/260/145

>

>

>

> >

> > So, what's everyone doing for exercise? how long?

>

> > how often? is anyone not exercising and

> maintaining

> > or continuing to lose? Trying to jog is getting

> > discouraging. I can't last long on the eliptical,

> > either. Did the stairmaster thingy yesterday,

> that

> > went pretty well.

> > C'mon everyone, share your exercise routines. I

> need

> > inspiration.

> > Thanks,

> > Laurie

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

I walk two miles, three days a week (jogging would be way too much

impact on my knees!) and bike five miles on the other days. It's

helped me maintain. (07/30 will be my 3-year rebirthday.)

Tim -240

>

> So, what's everyone doing for exercise? how long?

> how often? is anyone not exercising and maintaining

> or continuing to lose? Trying to jog is getting

> discouraging. I can't last long on the eliptical,

> either. Did the stairmaster thingy yesterday, that

> went pretty well.

> C'mon everyone, share your exercise routines. I need

> inspiration.

> Thanks,

> Laurie

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Congrats Cathy!

Pam Marsh

--- ckh1277 wrote:

> Hello Everyone, This is my first post but I've been

> reading in the

> background and enjoying it tremendously! This is a

> awesome and very

> supportive and educating group. I'm just 2 mos and

> few days post

> surgery (5/3 Kaiser Richmond). I re-started my

> exercise routine by

> walking immediately after surgery every day for at

> least 30 mins - 2

> hrs.

> Upon approval of my doc at my 3wk post visit I go to

> the gym 5 days

> a week, 2 days are with a personal trainer

> (strength, core muscles

> and stabilization training) and 3 days are classes

> (aerobic, abs,

> strength/cardio, kickboxing, step class to name a

> few).

> Due to my age (45) and being overweight my entire

> life I am trying

> to minimize the elasticity issues I have especially

> around my huge

> flapping arms, tummy, breasts......oh heck my whole

> body.....I live

> is Fair Oaks and go to 24hr fitness in Roseville and

> Folsom if

> anyone is interested in joining me.

> Have a wonderful day everyone!

>

> Aloha and Mahalo,

> Cathy

> 343/260/145

>

>

>

> >

> > So, what's everyone doing for exercise? how long?

>

> > how often? is anyone not exercising and

> maintaining

> > or continuing to lose? Trying to jog is getting

> > discouraging. I can't last long on the eliptical,

> > either. Did the stairmaster thingy yesterday,

> that

> > went pretty well.

> > C'mon everyone, share your exercise routines. I

> need

> > inspiration.

> > Thanks,

> > Laurie

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

> C'mon everyone, share your exercise routines. I need

> inspiration.

> Thanks,

> Laurie

>

Well I walk,walk and walk. I also do some exercises that I got from my

P.T. Alyson. I also dance alot around the house. I find that just

movement helps. I wasn't sure if you are a post or pre op. I am post

op. So now I can do more strength training. I was afraid to build up

muscle before the surgery.

Good luck!

Bobbie

[Guest guest]

CathyYou are doing great, just keep up the good work. Glad you joined in, welcome to this wonderful group. Take care. Donna Jckh1277 wrote: Hello Everyone, This is my first post but I've been reading in the background and enjoying it tremendously! This is a awesome and very supportive and educating group. I'm just 2 mos and few days post surgery (5/3 Kaiser Richmond). I re-started my exercise routine by walking immediately after surgery every day for at least 30 mins - 2 hrs. Upon

approval of my doc at my 3wk post visit I go to the gym 5 days a week, 2 days are with a personal trainer (strength, core muscles and stabilization training) and 3 days are classes (aerobic, abs, strength/cardio, kickboxing, step class to name a few). Due to my age (45) and being overweight my entire life I am trying to minimize the elasticity issues I have especially around my huge flapping arms, tummy, breasts......oh heck my whole body.....I live is Fair Oaks and go to 24hr fitness in Roseville and Folsom if anyone is interested in joining me. Have a wonderful day everyone! Aloha and Mahalo, Cathy 343/260/145 > > So, what's everyone doing for exercise? how long? > how often? is anyone

not exercising and maintaining > or continuing to lose? Trying to jog is getting > discouraging. I can't last long on the eliptical, > either. Did the stairmaster thingy yesterday, that > went pretty well. > C'mon everyone, share your exercise routines. I need > inspiration. > Thanks, > Laurie > > > __________________________________________________ >

[Guest guest]

Hi JuniorI am an over active person. I keep up on all the yard work myself, mow, weed, just moved 700 pounds of sand around my play yard. I run an in home daycare business, with 6 little ones, soon to be up to 8 little ones. I keep a house and business running. I walk up to the park every day about 2 blocks away, then while the children are playing there's a sidewalk in a circle around the playground I walk for an hour, then walk the children home (this is about 2 miles). While they sleep I sweep, mop, and all I can do in the house. I do swim aerobics Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 8 pm. I ride my bicycle 1 or 2 nights depending on my schedule. Over the last 2 months I've been painting my bedroom, the garage, and moving furniture around on the nights that I do have free, and going up and down that ladder and squatting is a work out in it self. I missed swim and all these last 2 weeks I was on

vacation, still did a lot of walking, but don't have as much energy when I don't work out. I really am use to it and love it. I'm not trying to lose any more I am a size 6, 138 pounds and am happy to stay here. Yes I did crunches before surgery, then started back at them 3 months after surgery, then I started really hurting I was scared I had torn my pouch, it hurt bad, went to the PCP and he said to stop I had really pulled a muscle. So I waited until 7 months out and tried again, it started to pull again. I gave up on this, now I'm 14 months out, but with the swim aerobics and it works everything I haven't gone back to sit ups or crunches. Plus with all the lifting of sand, moving furniture and painting, I think I'm doing more than enough. I just really fixing up my house and trying to get done before I start back to college in Aug. I will have the whole inside done except 2 bedrooms, the garage all painted and new shelves

and reorganized, the outside all fresh paint, play yard back in really good shape, and my other 2 yard (front and back) all weeded, trimmed and cleaned and flowers planted by 2 weeks. So I'm going to try to head back to swim aerobics Monday the 10Th. Then once college starts I will not work on fix up stuff, just maintaining yards and house, then just do swim aerobics 3 nights a week, college 2 nights and homework the other 2 nights. So depending what your life has in it, the schedule, we need to be flexible and figure what works in the way of exercise and try not to just give in to not doing any. Just do the best you can and some is better than none. Take care. Donna J Junior wrote: I walk every other day for 2 miles. I also jog but can only jog for 1 mile now. I get winded and my energy is still not completely up. I would really like to get into weights now but haven't because I fear muscle mass at this point. I haven't weighed myself in quite awhile (May 06- 161 lbs) but I do know that I have lost weight because I went from a size 16 to a 14 pants. And I am wearing t-shirts (L) rather loosely now. Does anyone do situps? I have not started that because was afraid it would hurt my stomach area. Please advise. Aug 8 will be my 1 year anniversary. I am looking forward to that

date. I have come a long way, baby...hee hee. JuniorLLLORY@... wrote: So, what's everyone doing for exercise? how long? how often? is anyone not exercising and maintainingor continuing to lose? Trying to jog is gettingdiscouraging. I can't last long on the eliptical,either. Did the stairmaster thingy yesterday, thatwent pretty well.C'mon everyone, share your exercise routines. I needinspiration.Thanks,Laurie__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Thank you . Congrats on jogging a mile! I don't

do sit ups, but I do the ab machine at the gym without

a problem.

Laurie

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[Guest guest]

>

>

So, what's everyone doing for exercise? how long?

> how often? is anyone not exercising and maintaining

> or continuing to lose? Trying to jog is getting

> discouraging. I can't last long on the eliptical,

> either. Did the stairmaster thingy yesterday, that

> went pretty well.

> C'mon everyone, share your exercise routines. I need

> inspiration.

> Thanks,

> Laurie

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Water aerobics at the YMCA, 4-5 times per week. I honestly think

that exercise is the ONLY thing that gets me to lose weight

consistantly.

Cathy C.

>

> So, what's everyone doing for exercise? how long?

> how often? is anyone not exercising and maintaining

> or continuing to lose? Trying to jog is getting

> discouraging. I can't last long on the eliptical,

> either. Did the stairmaster thingy yesterday, that

> went pretty well.

> C'mon everyone, share your exercise routines. I need

> inspiration.

> Thanks,

> Laurie

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

if you are one year out you are six months late at least in

starting those crunches and sit-ups! Go for it!

Randy

> So, what's everyone doing for exercise? how long?

> how often? is anyone not exercising and maintaining

> or continuing to lose? Trying to jog is getting

> discouraging. I can't last long on the eliptical,

> either. Did the stairmaster thingy yesterday, that

> went pretty well.

> C'mon everyone, share your exercise routines. I need

> inspiration.

> Thanks,

> Laurie

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Tim brings up a good point, Many of us have eroded cartilage in our

knees in particular from years of carrying excess weight. Even if we

CAN jog or run, it may be better for us to walk, use the elliptical,

or do water aerobics.

Randy

> >

> > So, what's everyone doing for exercise? how long?

> > how often? is anyone not exercising and maintaining

> > or continuing to lose? Trying to jog is getting

> > discouraging. I can't last long on the eliptical,

> > either. Did the stairmaster thingy yesterday, that

> > went pretty well.

> > C'mon everyone, share your exercise routines. I need

> > inspiration.

> > Thanks,

> > Laurie

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

Cathy, wow! What a great and wonderfully varried

exercise routine! How is it changing your body? What

results are you seeing?

Thanks,

Laurie

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for the reply Pam. I know it is hard to find

the time. I've used that as an excuse (not saying you

are), but I spend so much time at the computer, I

could be using some of that time to take care of me.

This list is so very important to my wellbeing, I just

love it.

Laurie

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Tim! We both have July pouches, LOL. Mine

will be turning one in about a week. You are awesome!

Laurie

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[Guest guest]

Kristie, somehow my reply to you didn't get posted, it

seems. I'm proud of you for being constistant. Now

if I could do that...I've been good for two weeks now.

With exercise, that is. Do you see any changes in

your body or your endurance?

Thanks,

Laurie

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[Guest guest]

That's great, Bobbie. At what point after surgery did

you start your walking routine? Is it making a

difference for you?

Laurie

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[Guest guest]

Lilka, your exercise routine sounds great! Are you

feeling results? How long have you been at it? Do

you feel like you are getting stronger?

Laurie

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[Guest guest]

Cathy C, four to five times a week is great! I've

been doing three, but I did go yesterday and

today...two days in a row! So woohoo for me! My

daughter is starting to enjoy Fitzone (the program for

kids six and older at my gym) She used to cry, but

now she wants to go, so we will be going more often

now that I don't have to fight the tears or whining.

LOL

Laurie

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[Guest guest]

>

>

> That's great, Bobbie. At what point after surgery did

> you start your walking routine? Is it making a

> difference for you?

> Laurie

>

I had started it first as a way to lose weight and then after the

surgery I started my walking in the hospital. It really helps the

recovery to walk right after surgery. I would only walk to the hall

and the bathroom stuff like that. Once I got home I made goals, like

to the front door, to the front gate, to the end of the block. It

took me about 2 weeks to make it farther than 6 houses. I am just

now walking more than 6 blocks at a time. I figure the more I 'move'

the better it will be. I walk dogs for the Milo Foundation. That is

my motivation. I can take a small dog or an older dog and take a

slow and steady walk. I can't afford a gym membership or have the

room for exercise equiptment. So if you can find a dog and walk to

your hearts content.

Have great Weekend everybody!

Bobbie

Milofoundation.org

[Guest guest]

Laurie, Thanks for your response. Shrinkage

would be the best word I can use to describe

my progress. I was real aggresive in my work

outs about 3 mos prior to surgery in an

effort to minimize my risks. I've continued

this momentum post surgery since I am very

focused on reaching my goal. Based on my

body type I am loosing from the bottom up.

I've gone down about 2 pant sizes and 1

shirt size. My energy level is really good

and I feel much happier. This is my journey

and I know everyone is different. I wish

only the best to you and everyone here in

this group...

If you or anyone needs any encouragement

cheering up or a kind ear if you just want

to vent please

feel free to Instant message or email me

on yahoo at ckh1277. Don't be shy, we're

all in this together....

Much Aloha Cathy

343/260/145

>

>

> Cathy, wow! What a great and wonderfully varried

> exercise routine! How is it changing your body? What

> results are you seeing?

> Thanks,

> Laurie

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

> >

> >

> > That's great, Bobbie. At what point after surgery did

> > you start your walking routine? Is it making a

> > difference for you?

> > Laurie

> >

> I had started it first as a way to lose weight and then after the

> surgery I started my walking in the hospital. It really helps the

> recovery to walk right after surgery. I would only walk to the hall

> and the bathroom stuff like that. Once I got home I made goals, like

> to the front door, to the front gate, to the end of the block. It

> took me about 2 weeks to make it farther than 6 houses. I am just

> now walking more than 6 blocks at a time. I figure the more I 'move'

> the better it will be. I walk dogs for the Milo Foundation. That is

> my motivation. I can take a small dog or an older dog and take a

> slow and steady walk. I can't afford a gym membership or have the

> room for exercise equiptment. So if you can find a dog and walk to

> your hearts content.

> Have great Weekend everybody!

> Bobbie

> Milofoundation.org

>Hello

I start walking within hours after surgery, i want out so bad, that's

the only way they will let you go if you can show that you can walk,

plus helps with blood clots....Kerry