Question:
So how much is everyone exercising?
I am doing Water Aerobics 3 times a week and walking on the treadmill the other two days. Just curious what everyone else is doing. :o) — LanikaiGirl (posted on September 26, 2002)
September 25, 2002
I am only 6 days post op but I am using 3lb weights and working my arms
while I sit as often as possible. Also I go outside an walk for about 10
minutes every 1 1/12 hours daily. I want to burn only fat not muscle mass
so that is my game plan.
— Peggy A.
September 25, 2002
Gina- I'm doing exactly what you are. When the colder weather comes I will
subsitute water aerobics with a class inside. Now that I'm 4 mos post and
down 80lbs I think I can handle a beginning step class (I can't believe I
said that) :)
— Cheryl S.
September 25, 2002
I do a tape 3 times a week called "Yoga Conditioning for Weight
Loss." I found the tape at Walmart for less than $15. It is great,
has 4 women doing all different levels of modifications depending on your
flexibility and has done WONDERS to improve my back pain and tone me as I
lose. A GREAT tape, very relaxing. I also walk every day at lunch (since
it only takes about 2 seconds to eat my lunch) and am starting a water
aerobics class next month. But I highly recommend the yoga tape.
— Carolyn I.
September 25, 2002
I am a yr+ post op. I didn't really start exercising until about 7 mo out
(I know..bad me). I walk at a pretty good pace mon-fri 2-2.5 miles during
my lunch break at work. On the weekend I am not real regimented but I have
done some Tae-Bo or raquetteball...but ususally I just shop till I drop
(nothing expensive...a lot of flea markets and yard sales...that sort of
thing) I can't believe how much energy I have these days. -Kim open RNY
7/17/01 -131
— KimBo36
September 25, 2002
Gina, the only thing I'd consider adding to your routine is something with
weights -- you could even skip the treadmill thing and replace it with a
weights session, if you like. This will help you build muscle mass much
faster than anything aerobic you can do, and as we all know, muscle
requires more calories to burn than fat does, so you'd be upping your
metabolic rate as you help your muscles and bones. Oh, and muscle is more
compact than fat, pound for pound, so you'll shrink even though you might
weigh the same. Many benefits.
In answer to your question, I do four gym sessions a week. Two are straight
aerobics, either step or floor or cardio kickboxing; and two are either
combined aerobics and weights, or a straight "muscular strength and
endurance" class. I did the MSE yesterday, and we did a lot of squats,
lunges, and back, chest and triceps work. Next week it'll be shoulders and
biceps along with the leg work.
I've been doing aerobics since 8 wks. post-op, and started the weight work
a month after that. Best thing I ever did! I don't leave it at my four gym
sessions -- I walk a lot, sometimes run while I'm walking our dog (poor
thing, she's a sheltie, and has to huff and puff to keep up!), hike, etc.
But the gymwork is my core conditioning thing.
— Karen I.
September 25, 2002
I walk a mile in the morning and a mile at night. Since I take my dog
there is no record pace! Three days a week I do a 30 minute weight routine
at the gym. I found this routine in a book and it seems to be working. If
anyone would like a copy of it, just email me. Anyway, even this pretty
easy but regular routine I'm in seems to be working. I am thrilled with my
progress and feel great.
— Mary U.
September 25, 2002
I am 6 months out and down 80 lbs. On Monday, Wed, Friday at work I do
cardio, walk 2 miles on treadmill or outside and 1 mile on the bike,
sometimes at home I will do 2 mile walk. On Tues I do 2 mile on treadmill
and weight training. On sat and sun I walk 2 mile. I have lost alot of
inches and my legs look really good. I am starting to loose in the middle.
Hopefully I will loose enough that I won't need a tt. Good Luck on your
Journey and God Bless.
— Chris9672
September 25, 2002
I think everyone needs to do what works best for them.. congrats on what
you do.. its great to exercise! I walk almost every day... and do a little
weight work.. but I'm going to join a gym soon and get some weights in
during the week...
— Lisa C.
September 26, 2002
Hi there. I didnt start exercising until I was 10 months out. I started to
jog about 1 mile a day 3-4 x a week. Now I am 16 months out and I am up to
4-5 miles a day 4x a week. I also run in 5k races 1 or 2 x a month. I use
weights at home usually 5x a week and have REALLY noticed a difference in
my arms. If I hold them straight I still have the hanging skin but when
they are down at my sides you can see my bicep muscles...COOL! So I try to
never raise my arms!!! LOL.
— Maureen P.
September 26, 2002
Hi, I am now 8 weeks post-op and I am up to walking approximately 2 miles a
day and try to do it at least 5 times a week, sometimes 6 times a week if
the time allows for it. I would like to start doing some light weight
lifting but haven't yet.
— Laurel C.
September 26, 2002
I'm 7 months post op and have been excercising since 6 weeks out.
Right now I'm doing 3 times a week of of cardio - be it treadmill, walking
outside, bike, or stair climber. I also do 3 times a week of weights and
strength training. We have a gym at work and they provide personal
trainers, so that's a plus, nothing like getting a workout in before work!
— Rosario T.
September 26, 2002
I will be 7 months post-op tomorrow the 27th. and I now walk 7 miles every
day and exercise at Body Kurves here in town at least 6 days a week, it
feels great and I know it works... post-op 02-27-02 starting weight 270
pounds down 133 pounds and over 75 inches weight now is 137 pounds.
— bikerchic
September 26, 2002
I'm 5 1/2 months post op and I go to the gym 3 times per week. At the gym
I do the eliptical trainer for 30 minutes and then do weight training. The
other days of the week, I try to do a hike with the baby in the backpack
(30 pounds) and walk about 3-4 miles, or I go bike riding and usually ride
for about 7-8 miles. I usually have one to two days per week with no
exercise.
— A. S.
September 26, 2002
I am a week short of being 5 months post-op. I walk every morning - 7 days
a week. On the weekends, I sometimes also walk at nights. In a couple of
weeks they are opening a brand new Curves about 2 blocks from me. When
they do, I'm going to go check it out as I have heard good things about
Curves and a 30 minute work-out sounds pretty good to me. :o)
— Jennifer A.
September 26, 2002
I am 5 1/2 months post op and do walking 3miles a day 3x's a week, and I do
weights twice a week for the whole body, and in doing weights I admit I do
pay more attention to my upper body since walking puts on muscle too. Down
87lbs.
— stacey1273
September 26, 2002
Original Poster here: thank for all of your input everyone. You are all
doing so well!
— LanikaiGirl
September 26, 2002
Gina, I'm 4 months post op. and down 85 pounds. I work out 3 times a week,
usually walking for about 15-20 minutes, and the rest weight lifting for
upper body, as most of my weight is on the upper body. I know I need to
increase my walking allot more, but am afraid I'll loose my legs. ( My legs
are already totally skinny) Everyone here on the site is doing great. Hugs
to everyne.
— tannedtigress
September 26, 2002
Well, I hate to be the stubborn holdout, but I am 20 months post op and I
haven't exercised once. (except for the initial post op walking in the
hospital-does that count?) This is not something that I am proud of, but I
thought you might want to see that not everyone exercises-even though I
KNOW that I should be. I no longer beat myself up over it. I am managing 4
very busy children and an overactive household. I commend those that can
organize their life/day to make exercise a priority. Right now, I can't
seem to do that. Exercise is just not a part of my life, although I do
intend to one day make it so. BTW- my weight loss was extremely rapid even
beginning as a lightweight. I've been at goal for over a year now, and
maintaining at 118-120 size 6 quite effortlessly. Please don't anyone
criticize my choice, I am an RN and so I know the importance of exercise
for long-term health benefits. One day, when my life slows down (or my
weight starts going up)...
Shelley
— Shelley.
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