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I joined Planet Fitness and it was an amazing decision. I have already dropped 5 lbs and I only signed up a week ago. I was thinking every other day but as I see the scale move, it may be an every weekday thing...I am so excited!
Melody
HW: 394 SW: 359 GW: 187
I've never been great at motivating myself at home either. Being in the gym really helps me. It's like once I walk through those doors my attitude changes and I'm like "Lets do this!". Give Planet Fitness a try for a couple months. We have to push ourselves outside of our comfort zone on this journey, it's all part of the process to becoming a happier, healthier us!
Definitely go to the gym. Trying to exercise at home is never a good idea when there are so many distractions. I go to the gym 4 to 5 times a week. I find that it gives me a piece of mind and a lot more motivation looking at everyone else working to hard to get fit. I also have a fitbit and I love this thing. I am constantly looking at it to see if I have walked enough steps and it pushes me to keep moving even when I don't feel like it.
I walked until about 6 weeks weeks- then started lightly jogging
just now starting resistance training and yoga about a month ago
first 5k may 1
HW 305 SW 278 Surgery weight 225 GW 160 LW: 118.8
RNY 12/15/2015,
GB removal 09/2016,
Twisted bowel/hernia repair 08/2017
M1 Dec 2015-13.0, M2-7.0, M3-14.5, M4-9.4, M5-7.1, M6 9.8, M7-7.6 ,M8- 7.6, M-9 5.5, M10-6.4, M11- 2.2, M12 Dec 2016- 5.8
Yoga places will provide modifications for you- the one I go to states that yoga should be for everyone, regardless of size, age etc.
I've been going for a little over a month- mine has many different classes- so it it is good to go to different types. if there is a beginners I would start there- it teaches the basic poses and how to breathe.
My favorites are restorative yoga and alignment yoga. My unlimited month is over so now I'm just going to the free ones this month- (plus a few others that I will suck up and pay for). Ours is a teachers studio also so she trains yoga teachers.
HW 305 SW 278 Surgery weight 225 GW 160 LW: 118.8
RNY 12/15/2015,
GB removal 09/2016,
Twisted bowel/hernia repair 08/2017
M1 Dec 2015-13.0, M2-7.0, M3-14.5, M4-9.4, M5-7.1, M6 9.8, M7-7.6 ,M8- 7.6, M-9 5.5, M10-6.4, M11- 2.2, M12 Dec 2016- 5.8
A good instructor will be able to modify all the poses for any weight or flexibility level. I was doing yoga at 225 (and higher) and really enjoyed it. I think the sooner you start the better off you are. It is one of my favorite activities... as much for the mental benefits as any of the physical ones.
I'm thinking of starting Yoga at a local studio a couple of mornings a week soon. My question is: at what weight will I be comfortable doing the poses, etc?
I'm currently at 225, I was thinking when I'm around 200, I will have lost enough (75#) to really be more flexible. BTW, I'm doing this to add flexibility, for stress relief and to tone, not to lose weight. I'm of the school of thought that diet is what will influence my weight loss. But I want to feel good and have more energy, plus my job/home life all stacks up to be pretty stressful with 5 kids, so I thought yoga would be a good outlet for that as well.
Thoughts?
Consult Weight:276/Surgery Day Weight: 241.6 /Goal Weight: 150
I was cleared to do anything that didn't cause discomfort after my one month appointment. Just start easy and work into it. Listen to your body. It will tell you when you're going too fast.
VSG: 3/12/15
This weekend I did a "run," the first 5 miles had 3500ft. elevation gain. It sucked so bad.
Monday-Played some golf. Felt good to get back out there.
Tuesday-7 mile run on flat. Felt like I was floating compared to mountain stuff.
Wednesday-5mile run
Thursday-8x400m hill repeats with warm up and cool down totaling 4 miles.
Friday-rest
Saturday-16 mile trail run
Sunday-5 mile trail run
VSG: 3/12/15
