LifeStarts WLS
"Ouch, don't say that word!!!!"
Hey Family,
Just wanted to share a couple of things that was on my mind this evening. Many of you are on this journey of losing weight, getting healthy, and developing new habits. Well all aboard, cause I am on the same train u are. On my journey, one thing that I have done since the beginning of my surgery, is that I incorporated "EXERCISE." I know many of you are like'Ouch, don't say that word,' but its needed and it is soooo beneficial even down the line.
Being home only 2 days after surgery, I got up and simply 'walked' around my block for 20 minutes, JUST 20 MINUTES, made such a difference, then I started doing it at least 4 times a week after surgery until I got to my 6 week check-up when my doc when he said that I could now start going to the gym..
At the gym, I did the elliptical machine for 30 minutes only! then left because everything else was too hard and hurt my knees. Then I later after the weight started dropping off and my knees felt better, was able to incorporate strength training for my legs and arms to help with any loose skin, flabbiness and also that bloated look around the waist. (you know the bubble roll that comes up above the jeans above the belt?) yuckkkkk!
Stayed consistent at least 3 times a week, had to make time for it though if I wanted to do something good for my body. 1 year later, 112 pounds thinner, stronger, and healthier.
DONTS- Stopped going to the gym for one month and noticed a change in my body. I Fell down but got I back up and started back at the gym again (3) times a week with effort and feeling better about myself. NOTE: If you stop exercising for too long you start to get flabby and bloated along the waistline which isn't good. The skin will also loose its firmness which lacks elasticity especially after WLS and believe me u don't want that!
DONT GIVE UP ON U, U ARE SO WORTH IT!!!! Among others, Exercise is so vital to our overall success down the line and its so good for u and 'to' u. Make the effort to be the best that u can possibly be. God will strengthen u for the journey and help u along the way!
Just wanted to share a couple of things that was on my mind this evening. Many of you are on this journey of losing weight, getting healthy, and developing new habits. Well all aboard, cause I am on the same train u are. On my journey, one thing that I have done since the beginning of my surgery, is that I incorporated "EXERCISE." I know many of you are like'Ouch, don't say that word,' but its needed and it is soooo beneficial even down the line.
Being home only 2 days after surgery, I got up and simply 'walked' around my block for 20 minutes, JUST 20 MINUTES, made such a difference, then I started doing it at least 4 times a week after surgery until I got to my 6 week check-up when my doc when he said that I could now start going to the gym..
At the gym, I did the elliptical machine for 30 minutes only! then left because everything else was too hard and hurt my knees. Then I later after the weight started dropping off and my knees felt better, was able to incorporate strength training for my legs and arms to help with any loose skin, flabbiness and also that bloated look around the waist. (you know the bubble roll that comes up above the jeans above the belt?) yuckkkkk!
Stayed consistent at least 3 times a week, had to make time for it though if I wanted to do something good for my body. 1 year later, 112 pounds thinner, stronger, and healthier.
DONTS- Stopped going to the gym for one month and noticed a change in my body. I Fell down but got I back up and started back at the gym again (3) times a week with effort and feeling better about myself. NOTE: If you stop exercising for too long you start to get flabby and bloated along the waistline which isn't good. The skin will also loose its firmness which lacks elasticity especially after WLS and believe me u don't want that!
DONT GIVE UP ON U, U ARE SO WORTH IT!!!! Among others, Exercise is so vital to our overall success down the line and its so good for u and 'to' u. Make the effort to be the best that u can possibly be. God will strengthen u for the journey and help u along the way!
BRE visit http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/changedforGodforlife/members. Check out Fairfileld County Bariatrics WTNH, www.wtnh.com/dpp/ct_style/health_fitness/fairfield-county-bariatrics. 
Good morning Bre,
I'm so excited about your post, because I feel the exact same way about exercise. I almost want to say that Exercise is the MAGIC BULLET, but a good diet is as important.
You look fabulous, I saw your TV interview the other day and you not only look slim, you look strong.
I have lost a lot of inches and I feel so strong, so it really is worth it. I will cut my w/o days to 3 when I reach my goal.
Thanks so much for the reminder of how important exercise is.
I'm so excited about your post, because I feel the exact same way about exercise. I almost want to say that Exercise is the MAGIC BULLET, but a good diet is as important.
You look fabulous, I saw your TV interview the other day and you not only look slim, you look strong.
I have lost a lot of inches and I feel so strong, so it really is worth it. I will cut my w/o days to 3 when I reach my goal.
Thanks so much for the reminder of how important exercise is.
Thank u so much Jazzy, its people like u that keep me motivated! Thank u!
BRE visit http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/changedforGodforlife/members. Check out Fairfileld County Bariatrics WTNH, www.wtnh.com/dpp/ct_style/health_fitness/fairfield-county-bariatrics. 
Amen Molly!
BRE visit http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/changedforGodforlife/members. Check out Fairfileld County Bariatrics WTNH, www.wtnh.com/dpp/ct_style/health_fitness/fairfield-county-bariatrics. 
Bre !! I am so proud of you ... first .. Exercise .. OMgoodness ... I hated it when I first got started ... My doc told me to walk daily .. just a little bit .. I started walking to my mail box ... 20 feet from my door ... then it was around the parking lot ... then around the block ... then one day , while walking with my x ... I looked at him and said ... hey you ... CATCH ME IF YOU CAN . . AND I have been running since . Now I have had some set backss with my Addisons , but guess what ... Today I walked my steps ... 3 flights with out getting winded . SO tomorrow I am going to put on my hiking boots and see how many times I can climb them . I have to get back into shape . I was in the hospital on my back for 4 days .. then here for 5 ... I must get back to the ole Tink
I do not go to the gym as I have designed one here at my home . I love to swim and plan on getting in some swimming next week whle in Florida . Water Walking is the best exercise in the world . And you are right ... the waistline feels it first .... even though i weigh 125 ... while in the hospital I got up to 130 .. some of it is fluid ... but one thing I do not want to do is fall back into the habit of not exercising .
Thank you for such a powerful message .
Love you my sister in Christ ,
Tink
I do not go to the gym as I have designed one here at my home . I love to swim and plan on getting in some swimming next week whle in Florida . Water Walking is the best exercise in the world . And you are right ... the waistline feels it first .... even though i weigh 125 ... while in the hospital I got up to 130 .. some of it is fluid ... but one thing I do not want to do is fall back into the habit of not exercising .
Thank you for such a powerful message .
Love you my sister in Christ ,
Tink
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Wow, thanks for your post Tink...u are such an inspiration to not only me but to so many. We see your determination to never quit! You never stop and I love that about u. Thanks again!
BRE visit http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/changedforGodforlife/members. Check out Fairfileld County Bariatrics WTNH, www.wtnh.com/dpp/ct_style/health_fitness/fairfield-county-bariatrics. 