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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
I did a sprint tri last year. Planning on doing 2 of same this year. Agreed guys are ruthless!! No worries as I am just St trying to enjoy the experience!!
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
what are the distance that you are doing. Tri Tri or sprint. I would have liked to do of the them but my trainer feels with me do a ultra we need to worry more about that so I am doing Iron girl. Like the fact no guys. Do not take offence please. Just find when guys enter the race it becomes crazy. I get hit in the face had them swim under me. They wipe out on the bikes at the finish line because they wait to that last moment to stop. I am not saying all guys are like that but in the races that I been in and watch it was crazy. When it is just the girls you don't get that. maybe hit in the water but no one swims under you. I wish you luck with the races. Let me know how you do. What is your strong event and what is the one event you are weak in. I am weak in the bike. Swim and run I am even.
Very cool...I have done one but planning on 2 this summer!
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
