Exercise struggle

Hi everyone,

I had weight loss surgery on November 1/2016. I am at a point now where I am not exercising at all. I work full time and try to walk as much as I can at work. I just don't have the energy to come home and start a workout. Any suggestions on how to get out of this funk? Thanks!

Terry

PS I really enjoy reading all the posts and check in here often!! 

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Good luck:)

First, make sure you don't be too hard on yourself. 

My advice is to start small. Anything is better than nothing. Take a small walk and as you get more energy, add a little more to your walk. If you go anywhere park farther away. Start going down a flight of stairs, working your way to going up the stairs. 

It takes time to get the energy and balance back. 3 months isn't a very long time. Start small.

Congratulations on your surgery! A lot of people struggle with low energy for a few months post op. Plus, I find a lot of people drag this time of year too. So don't be too hard on yourself. But speaking as someone *****cently caught the exercise bug, it can give you such an energy boost!

walking at work is exercise, so I wouldn't be quick to dismiss it.

The kinesiologist at my clinic explained the minimum physical activity standards for Canada. Basically, you are looking for 120 minutes a week of "moderate cardio". This means you can say a few words, but can't carry out a full conversation.

this works out to 30minutes a day, 5 days a week. She said you can count anything over a 10 minute block. So this could translate to a 15 minute power walk before work, and again at lunch. Also, it doesn't have to be boring cardio. Maybe there's an activity you'd like to try that is fun and gets you moving. Swimming, dodgeball, snowshoeing etc,

In addition to the above, the minimum also includes 2 x 30 minute strength training sessions per week. You don't need to join a gym for this, or use equipment. As others have mentioned, there are tons of YouTube videos and apps out there. 

Lastly, you can't expect to jump in and do all of this at once. Just like changing eating behaviours, this is a gradual long term process. All you need to focus on, is just doing a little bit more, building consistency. If you only have energy for 15 minutes of walking, Fine just set a goal to go for 16, then 17 etc. 

Good luc****ep posting and reading! 

Do you have a fitness ttracker? I love my fitbit. I used to beat myself up, too, for not "exercising" but now focus on my step-count. I love walking and it helps me mentally. I know it will not help me lose weight, but I do know walking is great for my overall health.

Find some sort of activity you love and do it. Stay active!!

I am 7 months out and struggling with exercise, because I injured myself twice since surgery (threw my back out and twisted my ankle) and because I have arthritis and some days are better than others.

Got a fitness tracker and focus on steps.  Try adding more walking.  I go to the mall and window shop and keep walking til I hit 10,000 steps.  My mom lives in a condo and when I go visit her, I also take the elevator to the top floor and walk the full hallway and then take the stairs down til I get to her place.  She's 12 floors down from the top and it usually gets me about 6000 steps in about 20 minutes.