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    Topic: RE: Is it enough? (exercise)

    Well since I'm in the losing phase and the only other thing I would be doing is sitting on my butt I do an hour everyday, I figured it's more productive then just coming home and sitting for hours.  I def will incorporate different exercises, I'm just really learning different ones.  Actually maybe you guys can help me, I have a sensitive back so I do crunches on my bed, which is sooo not good for you I know, but I really want to work my abs, I know you can't target specific areas, but I would love an exercise where I can feel it in my abs, the other stuff I'm doing I can feel in my arms and legs, but not my abs, do you guys know any ab related exercises where I wouldn't have to lie flat on the ground on my bike?

        
    Topic: RE: Is it enough? (exercise)

    What about some planks to strengthen your core? How many days a week do you exercise? I strive for 3 days a week and do an hour of cardio and an hour of weights.


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    Topic: RE: Is it enough? (exercise)

    As far as cardio goes, you increase your time/distance/speed as you get fitter. But for weight lifing and strength training, more reps isnt always as productive. I would encourage you to look into something called "new rules of lifting for women"  - i have a couple friends doing who LOVE it and have really seen great results. 

    www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status

    11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift. 


    HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 202    85 lbs lost pre-op / 133 since surgery (lowest weight post op: 188)
      
    ~~~~Alison~~~~~

     

    Topic: RE: Is it enough? (exercise)

    thats a lot  , but everyone is different

    I would cut some crunchs and arm lifts incread the distance on the bike and maybe start some weight lifting ( start slow )

    Topic: RE: Is it enough? (exercise)

    Well I have actually built up my endurance, I've been at this for almost 6wks and when I started it was so hard to get to 2 miles on my bike.  And like 2 wks ago is when I started the squats and after the first day it hurt soo bad to sit or stand lol but now I do the same amount and it doesn't hurt at all.  I think I'm just trying to get in an hour of exercise a day so doing all of that is usually an hour.  I like to start with the bike to get my heartrate up and then I alternate arms and squats and then do crunches last.  I don't really feel that sore at all so that's why I feel like I might want to increase, arent you suppose to increase as your endurance increases?

    Topic: RE: Is it enough? (exercise)

    That's pretty much my definition of overkill lol. Im sure it's plenty. Really what you need to do is make some goals, make a plan, structure your workouts to achieve those goals, and track your progress so you can go back and look at the the trend in your overall fitness/speed/endurance/strength and be satisfied with the work you are putting in. 

    www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status

    11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift. 


    HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 202    85 lbs lost pre-op / 133 since surgery (lowest weight post op: 188)
      
    ~~~~Alison~~~~~

     

    Topic: RE: How to get through the hard days

    Thanks for all your words guys, it means a lot to have someone care.  I almost thought about eating extra last night, would've been healthy stuff, but still more than I want to eat daily and I know I would've just felt horrible today if I had did that.  It is true that god puts us through these tests to make us stronger, it's just that sometimes it can feel like the weight of the world on your shoulders, but I know that brighter times are ahead and I can't wait thanks

    Topic: RE: How long do you wait to change clothes

    See I don't have any clothes at various sizes because I guess in some ways I didn't gain that fast, and I wear my clothes out and I mean holes etc. due to the fact that I hate shopping, so anything I would've had from smaller sizes would've been thrown out years ago.  I do have some 3x dress shirts that are kind of my goal shirts for maybe mid june to early july.  I remember when I got them I thought I was a 3x, but they were not super tight, but tight enough to be uncomfortable and to short on me.  I just tried them on about a week ago and they are a little looser and a little longer and I really want to be able to start wearing them in my goal time, because I always wear black and these actually have some color and I think that would be a big leap upwards for me in my journey and would make me feel good, and then once those shirts are hanging off of me, and I mean literally hanging lol, I might attempt to go shopping.  I can't really buy anything until I lose a few sizes anyways because I use to shop at fashion bug, it was the only place I could get something decent and now it's just walmart since fashion bug closed ugh lol

    Topic: Is it enough? (exercise)

    Okay so does anyone ever feel like they aren't exercising enough, even though if you list it out it seems like a lot?  It always happens like an hour after I'm done and I'm not sweating or breathing hard anymore and I feel like what I just did for like an hour doesn't really mean anything.  Maybe I can tell you what I'm doing and you can tell me what you think, or maybe what you would add etc.

    6-7 miles on my stationary bike, at about 16.4 mph

    200 arm lifts- on each arm

    100 squats

    and 300 crunches

    Thoughts?

    Topic: RE: Life is Good.....sooooo good!

    God bless you my friend!  Can't wait for the day we can compare exercise logs :)

    Topic: RE: Life is Good.....sooooo good!

    Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

          

    Topic: RE: Blue jeans dont lie......

    Awww, what a really nice thing to say!!!  :-)    Its just so hard to really grasp that the first year or so is such a gift.  I am not going to say easy, because it's not.  BUT,  I really wasn't prepared to be able to eat the way I can, or rather around my tool.  It is a constant thing.  Hugs to you and congrats as well and getting through your rough patch!!

    Kat

    Lots of 5K's, 10K's., 4 1/2 Marathons, 1 Sprint Triathlon    First IRONMAN 70.3 September 2013 and First Full Marathon Dec 2013  !!!!!

    My blog- www.NPRunner.blogspot.com


          

    Topic: RE: Life is Good.....sooooo good!
    Aw, I'm so happy for you, Sharon. You are right---life is so good. It is so much more enjoyable when we can move easily instead of gasping for breath or limping from pain.
    I am glad you had such a lovely time. (((hugs, my friend)))
                
    Topic: RE: Nighttime grazing

    Until very recently I was a night grazer. I knew it would be my downfall, so i finally found a way to stop it and it worked.

    All my life I have been a night eater. I starved all day and started eating later in the day. I read once that is how they create  sumo wrestlers. They take skinny japanese dudes and starve them all day and start feeding them about 6pm at night, all night, until they went to bed. Within a year they gained 200 lbs. That used to be me.

    I read a book by Haylie Pomroy called The Fast Metabolism Diet. She is an animal behaviorist/agriculturist who told the beef and pork industry how to fatten up livestock quickly before they went to market to get the optimum payment for their livestock. I realized quickly why i could not lose the last 50 lbs that was sticking to me like glue.

    After i detoxed from all the GMO foods like corn and wheat I lost my desire to eat at night. I rarely eat anything now after 6pm. If i do it is an apple. For me, this book was a god-send. I highly recommend getting the book from the library.

    Hugs,

    Sharon

      

     

        

        
    Topic: RE: How to get through the hard days

    I am a true believer that in order to experience the highs you just have to walk thru the lows.

    I get my strength from my relationship with Jesus Christ. I know it's not for everyone. But I know this is the one thing that always helps me when I am at my lowest. My relationship with Him thru all times is  the steadiness that keeps me somewhat sane and focused on the next step and what I need to move in the right direction again when i falter.

    The fact that you have such lofty goals is a testament to your strength. This life we have been given is not always great, but pushing thru the hard times makes us stronger and allows us to really enjoy the good times that eventually come from that experience.

    I have been in and out of therapy my entire adult life and that has helped me immeasurably also.

    Blessings my dear,

    Sharon

      

     

        

        
    Topic: Life is Good.....sooooo good!

    It has been a year since I started exercising one month post-op after surgery.

    I went from not being able to move without pain to just coming back from NYC, where i walked all over and never missed a beat. My husband begged me to slow down!

    Exercise has given me back my life. Yeah, VSG, was the catalyst. But the amount of confidence I have from working out everyday and challenging myself has been priceless.

    I have a spring in my step that I forgot existed in my lifetime. Yeah, I know I still have about 60 lbs to lose, but it isn't even a concern. Hitting that goal weight is still important, but the journey is more important to me now. I live to work out. Me!?! That is an exciting prospect for me. I look forward to biking this summer. Walking all over. Weight lifting until I feel like my arms and legs are like rubber bands.  Swimming anywhere and everywhere.

    Last week, I went to the zoo with my 2 grandchildren and even they had a hard time keeping up with me.   

    Thank God for WLS, but thank God for all of you who have been my mentors, cheerleaders and friends.

    Blessings and Hugs,

    Sharon

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    Topic: RE: Blue jeans dont lie......

    Kat,

    Good for you, for seeing what we never used to want to see prior to surgery.

    I went thru a bad period late this past winter that really almost did me in. I realized quickly,  I needed to get myself in check and did. I also am seeing a therapist to deal with my issues.

    I am so proud of you. You, Alison and Candy have always been my role models and the 3 of you still are.

    Bless you on this journey.

    Hugs,

    Sharon

      

     

        

        
    Topic: RE: down 136 lbs 5 months

    u have always been gorgeous...congrats on an amazing journey! u look amazing! Hugs, Sharon

      

     

        

        
    Topic: RE: Large amt of wt loss ?...

    Hi Tia,

    I have lost 120 lbs and need to lose about 50 more.I lost the majority in the first 6 months. Now i lose a few pounds a month, which is fine with me.

    The only "trick" is to stay away from carbs and drink lots of water. For me, personally, the secret has been exercise. It has been the one constant that has kept me in check. You have to find something that you love. When you do, the exercise becomes a big part of your life. The muscle gain helps with the weight loss and your strength.

    A year ago I was a couch potato with no desire to move or do anything. Now I consider myself a strong athlete. The exercise gives me a confidence that even the weight loss never gave me.

    Good Luck!

    Sharon

      

     

        

        
    Topic: RE: Plastic Surgery Consult...

    Girl, You make me laugh. As I read the experience, I knew I would feel the exact same way if it were me. Candy, all I can say is you are amazing and I am so happy for your loss and this amazing journey you are still embarking on. Hugs my dear! Sharon