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I agree very much to you, redmarx08. I think the office will allow it but still, have to ask permission.
There are some great videos on YouTube for desk stretching, and yoga you can do while sitting in a desk.
Set an alarm on your calendar or your phone to remind yourself to get up and stretch every hour or so. Some smar****ches and fitness bands can also be programmed to notify you if you've been sitting too long!
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
Your best option is to commute so that you can have some time to walk and take the stairs. Workout within office hours depends on how lenient is the management of your office when it comes to this kind of activity.
Hello Gwen M.
Thanks for your reply. The best option for me right now is to buy maybe a stability ball since I still need permission if I want to change my office table. And yeah, I walk as much as possible and skip elevators every now and then. I am also searching for any new technology maybe that I could use. I've seen a lot on TV but I still have to do some research about those products.
It would be unsafe to start an exercise plan with your health concerns before talking to a doctor.
That said, you can totally work on diet modification. Measure and track every single thing you consume and start making adjustments. Weight loss is at least 80% diet, so that's where it makes most sense to focus your efforts.
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
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
When I started journaling that really helped me. I saw a pattern of my stressors and went out and got a punching bag and it did wonders for my stress 
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
I had surgery back in 2004 because my PCP said I would be dead in 5 years. After all these years of keeping it off I can offer you a few suggestions. I would recommend seeing a doctor to find out where you are health wise. You don't want to do anything that would bring on other issues while you are trying to get healthy.
WATER is your friend! At your BMI it would be the safest way to exercise. Check with your doctor to see if they agree. If you have a Y near by join to swim/walk in the pool! Try eating around 1200 cals a day mainly protein, low carbs and no white stuff, sugar, flour. Again, check with your doctor first!
Heres the hard part, the tough love. YOU HAVE TO GET IT RIGHT BETWEEN THE EARS BEFORE YOU CAN BE SUCCESSFUL! It won't matter what you eat or not, if you move or not, diet, surgery or not until you id why you are eating. What triggers you reaching for food, stress, work, bad relationships? Once you id them then you can go about placing safe guards in place to stop you from eating and do other things.
Keep us posted on how you are doing
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
Thanks, would they take my call even though I'm like... 2000 or so miles from Houston?
Hello DWTDA40
Give this surgeon's office a call. They are the only surgeon we are aware of that help those at your BMI. He has a 1200 cal program he puts patients on. Before considering surgery.
Keep us posted on how you are doing. You may also want to post on the main forum and or a surgery type forum.
Younan Nowzaradan
Houston Obesity SurgeryHouston
Phone: 713-661-6262
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
