A bit irritated at myself...
You know, I know better...but I've been really pretty much totally inactive and it is surely taking a toll on me. I've never really been on a good exercise thing since surgery. Part of it was because of my back surgery which was 5 weeks prior to my WLS. My back still isn't 100%. Then when I started with my side pain in September that took a toll on me. When the weather was good...I walked reasonably often and for a couple of miles at a pop despite my discomfort. But with the weather crappy...I've done little or nothing. I was walking the stairs at work for a while but got off track with that too. And with doing my hand weights and pushups. I've been very lazy.
I did some leg lifts and situps the other day and definitely feeling it. Cannot believe how weak I was. And I have no idea why my arms are sore. From situps? Owie.
I really feel that neglecting my exericse responsibility has probably cost me some muscle tissue. My PCP did stress the importance of doing weight bearing exercise after this surgery to avoid the muscle loss and to try to keep muscle which we know that muscle causes fat burning to occur. I listened. Okay, maybe I half listened.
Rich and I did sign up for a new gym. I'm a bit anxious to get started and get this body some muscle back and to get some serious toning going on. Really not concerned about pounds. Muscle is dense and fat takes up more room so I'd really rather see changes with the tape measure than the scale.
Anyway, the gym is new. Part of a chain. But it isn't opened yet. It was supposed to open before New Years and it still isn't open yet. The non-opening is due to county occupancy permits and inspections. The management are dying to open it but are at the county's mercy. I'm annoyed it isn't open.
I think part of my concerns (irritation) is I've been looking in the mirror lately and trying to see me as I am. I don't think I look thin per se yet there are signs there. I took a few pictures of my face and was horrified at them. I looked a bit "old" to me. I know some of it is extra lines on the face due to extra skin and my fuzzy hair (texture changed after surgery). My forearms look so small. Etc. I'm not beating myself up here just being observant and perhaps a bit too critical.
I'm running on at the mouth here...
Kathy
You know what you need to do. You don't have to wait for the gym to open, that is just an excuse. Get back and walk the stairs or do some sit ups everyday. Join us on the 'Gym is open' post. I am going to start looking for you and if I don't see you post, you just might get an email reminder!! 
Seven
Seven 
Start off slow, just to get back in the groove. You can do it!!!
Seven 
I think it's overwhelming because we have to make huge adjustments with our eating and THEN we have to start this exercise business which I never did....the only exercise for me was carrying a kid and putting food to my mouth.
Yea for you for at least getting a membership!!! Hey, the forearms are smalll...not huge and fat! You are looking mighty good Kathy.
I feel you, sweety. I'm in the exact same boat. Was walking every night, going to the gym, quit smoking... And then it just went ka-fluey... I'm feeling the same frustration you are.
We can only do the best we can do, and sometimes we recognize we're not doing as good as we know we can so we try harder the next day.
Hang in there, it's a journey, not a "wiggle your nose and you're there" kinda thing.
You will be amazed when you do start working out at the definition you can achieve in a short time. I still marvel at my biceps and my shoulders even if there are covered by some loose skin. I love to feel the muscles in my thighs and my butt. You will start to love it once you get started.
I am pretty bummed that I have to take the week off because of my accident, but that just reiterates to me what an important part of my life exercise has become.
Just start lifting some heavy cans while you are watching TV or jog in place, no reason you can't get started now.
Take care.
J 
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