Long term exercise programs
Did anyone see The Biggest Loser - Where Are They Now a couple of weeks ago?
I caught a comment from Helen, the winner a couple of years back, that the dr. on campus said that they would need to exercise 5-6 times per week for 60-90 minutes to maintain weight loss, since they were once obese.
Now, I DO have weeks where I get to the gym 5 or 6 times. And that's when I think I've had a terrific week of workouts! But now I am thinking that instead of "terrific" that should become the "normal" I strive for (still terrific, but normal can't be 3 workouts a week.)
So after all that rambling, let me ask those of you who have been at this for a while - what is your exercise program? How many workouts per week? Strength? Cardio? Yoga? Martial Arts? Running? What do you do?
I caught a comment from Helen, the winner a couple of years back, that the dr. on campus said that they would need to exercise 5-6 times per week for 60-90 minutes to maintain weight loss, since they were once obese.
Now, I DO have weeks where I get to the gym 5 or 6 times. And that's when I think I've had a terrific week of workouts! But now I am thinking that instead of "terrific" that should become the "normal" I strive for (still terrific, but normal can't be 3 workouts a week.)
So after all that rambling, let me ask those of you who have been at this for a while - what is your exercise program? How many workouts per week? Strength? Cardio? Yoga? Martial Arts? Running? What do you do?
My "perfect" week is five 60-minute cardio sessions and three 6-minutes weight training sessions.
This being the busiest time of the year in my line of work had cut into that time a bit, but I find this to be a very doable schedule (for now).
I also freely admit to eating more than many long-term post-ops, and if I didn't, I could probably cut back on my exercise a bit.
Ultimately, you have to do what's going to work best for you, and be honest with yourself about your weight and health.
This being the busiest time of the year in my line of work had cut into that time a bit, but I find this to be a very doable schedule (for now).
I also freely admit to eating more than many long-term post-ops, and if I didn't, I could probably cut back on my exercise a bit.
Ultimately, you have to do what's going to work best for you, and be honest with yourself about your weight and health.
Lynn,
I don't qualify as having been at this "for a while" yet, but I've been working on getting to the gym 5 - 6 times a week. Generally, I make it 4 - 5 and then feel guilty the other days. :-( Life happens on the other days, but my goal is always 5 - 6 per week. My workouts are generally about 45 mins to an hour. I alternate cardio (treadmill, elliptical, arm bike, rowing machine, zumba class) with weight days (i use the Strive circuit), and try to always include a good 15 - 20 minute stretching session at the end of each workout.
My ultimate goal is to achieve the mindset Shauna described - incorporate exercise as a normal part of your "hygiene routine" every day - you wouldn't leave the house without brushing your teeth, so why would you start your day without exercising? I'm getting there but haven't quite achieved it yet.
Karen
I don't qualify as having been at this "for a while" yet, but I've been working on getting to the gym 5 - 6 times a week. Generally, I make it 4 - 5 and then feel guilty the other days. :-( Life happens on the other days, but my goal is always 5 - 6 per week. My workouts are generally about 45 mins to an hour. I alternate cardio (treadmill, elliptical, arm bike, rowing machine, zumba class) with weight days (i use the Strive circuit), and try to always include a good 15 - 20 minute stretching session at the end of each workout.
My ultimate goal is to achieve the mindset Shauna described - incorporate exercise as a normal part of your "hygiene routine" every day - you wouldn't leave the house without brushing your teeth, so why would you start your day without exercising? I'm getting there but haven't quite achieved it yet.
Karen
Lynn,
I am going to be 2 year out and I also believe that long term exercise is the key goal to keeping the pounds off long term. I will tell you what keeps me motivated to get my hour of cardio 5-6 times a week. I LOVE to eat and have been known not to make the best food choices so I also believe in calories in calories out. I never want to go back and as Norm said I could probably exercise less if I watched what I put in my mouth. You have to do what is right for you but I really believe that ultimately what Shauna says you have to make excercise a part of your regulary "hygiene". Hope this helps you.
I am going to be 2 year out and I also believe that long term exercise is the key goal to keeping the pounds off long term. I will tell you what keeps me motivated to get my hour of cardio 5-6 times a week. I LOVE to eat and have been known not to make the best food choices so I also believe in calories in calories out. I never want to go back and as Norm said I could probably exercise less if I watched what I put in my mouth. You have to do what is right for you but I really believe that ultimately what Shauna says you have to make excercise a part of your regulary "hygiene". Hope this helps you.
-Shilpa
People comment on my over 100 pound weight loss and attribute it to my WILLpower, but it is my WANTpower: I WANT to be thin and healthy more than anything else!
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