Weight Distribution

hey all,

i am coming up on my 6 yr wls anniversary (where has the time gone) and i have balance issues.  sometimes i get off balance while walking and stumble as if im drunk or something.  walking on the treadmill, i almost stumble because im off balance (been doing the treadmill for 6 yrs and its still the same feeling).  if im sitting at like a pub table, i have to be careful and stand a minute to make sure im balanced.  a friend of mine invites my family over to jump on the trampoline and i love it!!!  only problem, im afraid to jump high as when my feet leave the trampoline, i get totally OFF BALANCE...

i have always believed that due to a significant amout of weight loss, that the redistribution of weight and getting used to carrying around your new weight differently would require adjustment.

i dont have vertigo or inner ear issues...has anyone else experienced this?  please share...

 Core stabilization.  Even after my plastics to remove skin, I was still off balance until I really started working on strengthening my core.  Only VERY recently have I been able to be on the treadmill running AND look at TV..... LOL

sounds too simple mm...i do know my stomach muscles are pasta, even with a tt and muscle tightening...thanks

 LOL - sounds simple..... but you'd be surprised!  It took me 3 months and working with a trainer.  PLUS - I found that my workout on the treadmill was just me being a ***** are you running or walking?  when's the last time you increased your speed and/or incline?  Are you sweating and winded or just chillin when you work out on it?

i do power walking and do intervals...hell yeah, i sweat like a pig and feel like im in basic training...no running...scurred? immo bust my azz...maybe i should do some core strenghtening on the ball???  i meant to say, wit yo fione azz( at CVS)...

  u silly!!!!

I know what you mean about running - I was scared too at first.  But, I will tell you that if you're not feeling a pull in your stomach while you are power walking - you aren't challenging your core enough.  The first time I upped the speed and felt my gut suck in..... I KNEW I'd found the 'thing' LOL

When I first started, I literally ran with my head down, looking at my feet the whole time!  I ain't care if folk thought I was stupid or not! LOL  it took several weeks of that before I could feel balanced.

ANOTHER big thing...... my shoe size... yep - that's right.  I had been exercising in the same shoes I'd had for about 2 years.... well, my azz had lost weight and a shoe size, but I didn't notice when all I did was weight lift.  I went and got properly fitted for new running shoes - they stabilzied (sp?) my feet and helped me feel supported. 

I guess I need to know more about core stabilization.
I have a lot of back issues and have had back surgery
so I try to not do things that aggravate or put stress on
my back.  I know my core is weak because my back is
weak.  Would love to strengthen without injury.

Girl, you sound like me.  I'm so paranoid about doing anything to my back because it makes my legs hurt so bad.

I know right?  People that haven't experienced it
think you just need to work it out but it can be
totally debilitating