I will post a goal this time only because maybe it'll make me get my butt in gear! I've been on the depression train lately...but anyway I am between 159-161 it fluctuates throughout the last few days lol...I mean really is it even possible to fluctuate 3 pounds that soon? Anyway, I would be really happy to make it to 150 by Christmas that will be 100LBS LOSS! It's so close I can taste it but my scale keeps teasing me I need to get my water in better and start my protein...(Doctor wants me to get it from food and I just can't seem to get enough) And I need to discipline myself more to exercise. It probably don't make sense but I love the feeling of exercising but I have to force myself to do it. I guess I remember how awful it was when I was so big that I still have the mentality ...do I have to...even though now after I get myself going its hard to stop. *shrug* Good luck and God Bless!

Brandy I was released for exercise (with added weights) at 1 month. Until then I was doing 1/2 hr of cardio (treadmill or recumbent bike) 3-5 times a week. Now I stick pretty much to weight training at least 3x a week ****asionally adding cardio a couple of times a week if I can stand the boredom). My circuit takes me 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours depending on whether I'm almost ready to increase weights (more reps takes more time; fewer reps when weight is increased take less time). I did an intake fitness test soon after surgery but have not done a progress test yet. Previously I've worked with a trainer (mainly to force me to get into the gym), but haven't felt the need yet since surgery. Large muscles groups I'm doing real well with steadily increasing weights; I fight to make any increases with small muscles. Stamina is not a problem and I sleep more soundly the days I exercise. If you have any other questions, ask away. Cleo

Awesome can you tell me what you did with your trainer and how you felt what u r doing now for example what you can lift or do? Did he or she do any fitness test on you take any measurements? How often do you guys exercise? How long can you walk are you still week, or get tired easily? How do you feel about going to a gym? Did you work out or go to a gym before the surgery? And If I send you some information sheets can you fill them out for me? You do not have to put your name or any personal info like that on it. These would be the forms that I would give my client just to get a basic background of someone like you. It has been a year and a half for me so I don't remember where I was at that point. Do you have fax? I so appreciate your help!!!! It may be better to send me the info to my personal e-mail [email protected]

my bad I should have said 6 weeks

I have decided to make my goal to exercise more. I've slacked off the past few weeks, with the exception of the week at Disney. I need to get back to 4 x a week instead of the 2 x I have been doing. Jen