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WOW! I did not see this until just now, but I regained 12lbs... Not 122lbs!!! WOW! I will never go back that way!!! Aslong as God gives me the willpower to keep fighting!!!NEVER!
I always wanted to try Crossfit, but I am nervous that my knees won't like it very much. I need to be able to walk the day after! How did you get the courage to give it a try?
Wow. I know that diet is the cornerstone of weight loss but I didn't think it was that much for me. If my diet is on point and I don't move the scale doesn't either. I was just curious as to what others are doing to change things up. Do you mind giving me an example of what you eat in a day? Thanks so much.
Any movement is useful. But diet is 90% of weight loss. So to lose your regain, you really need to be focusing on diet, not exercise.
For non-weight loss purposes, i.e., just general overall health, I do a combination of running, yoga, pilates, and tai chi. I've gone through periods of lifting weights as well, but right now it doesn't fit into my life, sadly.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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Sounds good! I'm just thinking maybe it would help me to change it up again and push past this stall. Wow you are really doing your thing! Congratulations!
I don't think it really matters, so long as you find something you enjoy. For some, going to the gym and getting to know some people there, or bringing a friend provides the accountability they need to keep going, same with joining a team, or group activities . That doesn't really work for me. I have to do it, because I want to do it. But I do post my weekly exercise routine here now,and for some reason, it works. Maybe it's because I committed to it publicly, or because it forces me to think through my week and plan properly. Or, it is just because I'm actively losing, and ending on that momentum. With regard to my routine, I'm a bit of a hybrid. Lately, I do go to the gym 3-4 times a week for group strength type classes, and sometimes cardio. But I also have a treadmill at home, and do yoga at home. And I'm also open to trying anything at least once.
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I think it depends on what you like to do the most. I don't think it matters if you are in a gym or in your home, it just matters if you actually move your body. I do crossfit, and I can't tell you how intimidated I still get by some of the olympic lifts or some of the gymnastic moves they do (handstand pushups anyone?). The nice thing about going to a gym like this, is that everything is scaleable to your ability and most are so welcoming and accepting that it makes a huge difference. That being said, there is something about going out for a walk or run and just think on my own.
What do you enjoy? Are you competitive? Answer these questions and I think you have your answer.
Good luck!
So I was wondering if anyone could tell me if they think we tend to be more successful for continued exercise if we are gym rats or just walk the neighborhood. I am trying to lose my 122 lbs of regain and finally make it to my goal weight of 185 and I was wondering if I truly could gain inspiration from others at the gym while I workout. Thanks in advance... I'm just curious. I know that there are more options for workouts in the gym.
This is fun! I am new to the site and love to see what others are doing. Some of you guys are major runners! I am signing up for two half marathons but living in Iowa, the weather doesn't cooperate the best with running so I am waiting to train in March (hopefully)! I love my crossfit family though. Any other crossfitters out there?
Monday - crossfit WOD and 40 minutes on elliptical, afternoon yoga
Tuesday - crossfit WOD and 40 minutes on elliptical, afternoon yoga
Wednesday - crossfit WOD and 40 minutes on elliptical, afternoon yoga
Thursday - crossfit WOD and 40 minutes on elliptical, afternoon yoga
Friday - crossfit WOD and 40 minutes on elliptical
Saturday - four mile walk
Sunday - four mile walk
Been doing a lot of physical work...Today I mowed weeds (walking) at the farm. The cool thing is I just took my pulse and BP. 116/65...Pulse 65. I'll take that any day being 61 years old!! Tomorrow I hope to ride to the coffee shop and get my hot tea and a cup of soup. The rains have finally stopped here in California...
