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I did not get my act together and work on strength training or working out after surgery. I regret this. I now need to work on tightening whatever I can and was advised to go for strength training. Have any of you done this with success to flabby area's? I need an acl and pcl repair on my right knee (part of the reason I didn't workout after surgery...too much weight and discomfort) so I will be working on this with caution.
* * * * *Christie* * * * *
* Momi of 4 beautiful daughters and Lily the cat! *
everywhere but my belly... last and slowest to lose
I think a gym membership but with a workout buddy is the best solution. Most people need a person to keep them on track. I first hated going to the gym and felt the same way as you, people are looking at me and showering in your own home. Then I realized, 2 things, 1) We are all here for the same thing, to stay healthy 2) These other people don't mean anything to me. I am there for me and I need to make the gym part of my daily routine. I personally go 5-7 days a week. My old saying was, why did we invent cars if we were supposed to walk places. Now I park away from the front of the mall and walk. Pay the money and also have that motivate you to go to the gym, don't waste the money by not going. It's none of my business but ...... skip the tanning, that is really bad for you
on 5/17/16 4:50 am
This week might be off because my 7-yr. old son has an unexplained fever and is also supposed to somehow try out for academy level soccer, and there's rain in our NC forecast which affects my evening walks, but here's the plan:
Sun: lifted weights 1.5h and ran 15min (I know, only 15 lol...)
Mon: lifted weights 1.5h and climbed stairs for 30 mn.
Tues: I will either make RPM class this afternoon or have to lift/climb stairs
Wed.: I don't think I'll be able to workout today unless I go after 7pm and that's like really bothering me in my head. I have school obligations. Some people don't get it but if I miss a day, it becomes a mental issue for me. I might go after 7pm if I am not too tired.
Thurs: My son has soccer tryouts so I don't think I'll make it this day nor be able to go after because it will definitely be too late. I will definitely, at least, have an evening walk to make sure I hit my step goal.
So, by Friday, my nerves will probably be shot and I will be itching to go to the gym!!!
Fri: RPM/lift
Sat: RPM/lift
My husband and I have also been taking evening walks in our neighborhood :)
Can I just say that I love being a mom and it's the most important thing in the world...and I love being a teacher which is also super important to me...but when they interfere with that 2 hour workout time I am dreaming about all day, I get frustrated, upset with myself, etc. My counselor says balance, April...lol...what's that exactly?!?!
Y'all have a great week!
on 5/17/16 4:42 am
The gym is my saving grace and I also go to classes which force you to step out of your comfort zone and engage with others. It feels weird at first and it feels like people are staring at you...but you just stare right back, give them the evil eye, and rock it out. That's what I do. Paying for exercise is a motivator because you are literally paying out of your pocket, it feels good when you leave because you are all hyped up, and it's overcoming so many social and physical things I know myself I avoided for so long. I say go to the gym and embrace it! Just one bit of advice...I know you have workout accountability person and all but don't necessarily depend on them because if you start this experience with that in mind, if they poop out, you might, too. Go for you, stay for you, work hard for you and be the example for her!
This is great for only 6 days since surgery. Don't be discouraged, it is going to take time to build up your endurance, just try to keep moving everyday, it will get better.
Kyzze
I absolutely LOVEEEEE to work out. I love everything about it, as far as going to a gym. When I'm in a mode of losing weight and seeing results I cannot get enough of the gym.
However, I have tried to work out at home ever since college and just cannot do it. My wife has asked multiple times if we can outfit our garage as a gym and I've said no... I just cant do it. I cant even get into a good workout at a hotel gym. I need the full experience. I need people to compare myself to in my mind. I need other guys that are lifting in good form to watch and learn new things from. I need to push myself in an environment where people are watching me and expecting that.
I cannot do that at home.. Like you said, I'd find every excuse to not do it. When I'm in a gym, I have only one goal and that is to crush the weights. lol
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Exactly! I can always find something around the house that needs to be done or a show I wanted to watch. I need to get up and out of this place.
Melody
HW: 394 SW: 359 GW: 187
I have one and I LOVE it! Can't seem to get to 10,000 steps a day yet...but I will!
Melody
HW: 394 SW: 359 GW: 187
I cannot workout at home. Can't get started, can't maintain. I have to leave the house to get anything done. If I don't get out of the house, I end up watching TV, doing chores, etc. I don't go to the gym because I run for exercise, but If I did anything else, it would have to be at the gym.
VSG: 3/12/15
