Sat--Exercise Challenge

1 hour cardio-- treadmill and elliptical trainer. 45 mins-- weight training. 30 mins--sauna Phyllis

30 minute Carribbean Work-Out on Fit-TV this morning May go out for a jog later --CJ 250/178/140 non-op

Hi Phyllis, 45 mins. Pilates The Y has a sauna, but I've never tried it. Maybe I should. Lynette

Hi Lynette, That is where I workout at, the YMCA. I just started using the Sauna, and I love it !!!!!!!!!!!! I would suggest you try it girl

Ohhhhhh Big Sis....... you are always in my prayers....... I know in my heart this is only a temporary setback for you. And you know we all go through them. Sadly the obesity fight attacks us if we let down our guards even, one day !!!!!!!! It happens to me. That is why I arm myself with everything I have to fight back........ No trigger food in the house, old picture , new pictures....... a re-start the following day after a binge day, etc etc...... Sometimes I even wonder if I should have went through with the lapband, and then I conclude, if I cannot do it this way, then I would have found a way to eat through the band. The journey is not an easy one my lovely big sister.......but it is one that we are in together and one that we can control in spite of the setbacks. You can do it !!!!!!!!!! You can do it !!!!!!!!! Get back on track Joyce....... Even if you cannot exercise.......... move your body and control your portions................ Eat Healthy !!!!!!!!! Love Ya........... Phyll.................

Hi Joyce, Just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and totally understand how hard it can be. It does seem to be such much easier to give in then to continue the sometimes very uphill battle. I wish I had some words of wisdom that could help you. But please know that you are not alone. You will be in my prayers and if I can do anything to help, please just email me. Ann

Joyce, I am so sorry you are having trouble staying on track. I know exactly what you are going through. I lost 100+ pounds then just lost my momentum. It took me 7 months and 30 pounds to get it back. The one thing I did do this time that I have never done before is, I kept trying. In the past I would have just given up and I would have gained the whole 100 pounds back and then some. This time I just kept trying. I would have two or three good days then a bad week then a good week then several bad days. It was hard but I never gave up and that is what kept me from gaining any more weight than I did back. I am now solidly back on track but I know I would not be if I had not just kept at it even when I had a week straight of bad days. Please don't give up! Just do what you can do each day. Some days you will do really well and others you won't, but that is still better than going all the way back to all the bad habits all the time. You can bounce back!! Believe me, if I can I know you can. I will keep you in my thoughts and meditations and I wish you the very best of success. If I can be of any help please ask. Blessings, Maren

Hi Joyce, You can do this. Don't give up. It is just a matter of staying faithful. Your feet will heal and you can get back to your exercise routine. Keep eating healthy foods. I am sending you a link for an exercise program that can be done while sitting down. I actually started with this program. It really works! You might want to check into it. http://www.bodyflex.com/ Lynette