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    nate2009
    Lebanon, OH
    RNY (07/14/09)
    Member Since: 02/24/09
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    Post Date: 5/24/12 7:09 pm
    Topic: RE: Humpday Workouts!
    Weights - shoulders
        No longer about weight , it's all about living.            
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    nate2009
    Lebanon, OH
    RNY (07/14/09)
    Member Since: 02/24/09
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    Post Date: 5/24/12 7:08 pm
    Topic: RE: body sculpting
    There is no workout that will tighten skin. You can lift weights to put some muscle in the empty space.... But no way you fill all the skin.
        No longer about weight , it's all about living.            
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    nate2009
    Lebanon, OH
    RNY (07/14/09)
    Member Since: 02/24/09
    [Latest Posts]
    Post Date: 5/24/12 7:05 pm
    Topic: RE: Thursday workout
    Brutal leg session.... High rep day and cab barely walk now
        No longer about weight , it's all about living.            
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    Lowcountry
    Lady's Island, SC
    Lap Band (02/03/10)
    Member Since: 11/20/09
    [Latest Posts]
    Post Date: 5/24/12 5:30 pm
    Topic: RE: Thursday workout
    12 mile commute home on the bike in 88 degrees temperature with 65% humidity.

    You find that you have peace of mind and can enjoy yourself, get more sleep, and rest when you know that it was 100% effort that you gave --win or lose.
    -Gordie Howe
        
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    hrford
    VSG (03/19/12)
    Member Since: 09/13/11
    [Latest Posts]
    Post Date: 5/24/12 4:49 pm
    Topic: So Proud of Me!
     I'm hoping ya'll can relate.  I just shattered my fastest time on 3 miles.  Previous to this run the fastest I'd run is a 14:25 min/mile.  I just finished this run at a 13:48!

    My splits were:

    mile 1 13:32
    Mile 2  13:38 
    Mile 3 14:13

    I realize I won't improve it big jumps like that often so I thought I'd revel in it when it happened! 

    HW: 270 SW: 234.4 CW: 197.46 1stGW:149        afreshstart-hreneeh.blogspot.com/  
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    Andrew M.
    Montgomery, NY
    Lap Band (08/12/09)
    Member Since: 05/14/01
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    Post Date: 5/24/12 2:28 pm
    Topic: Thursday workout
    rough week of travel for me in Ireland.. but managed a jog along the liffey.  4 miles.  http://connect.garmin.com/activity/181669223


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    Lowcountry
    Lady's Island, SC
    Lap Band (02/03/10)
    Member Since: 11/20/09
    [Latest Posts]
    Post Date: 5/24/12 2:24 pm
    Topic: RE: Searching for a Pedometer
    First only do as much as your doctor lets you do. If you are cleared to do all the walking you can then get a pedometer. Really you can get a good pedometer at any drug store or Walmart or Kmart. You can even find some apps for a smart phone but they tend to be less accurate. A lot of hospitals give them away as part of their wellness programs. Happy steppin'!

    You find that you have peace of mind and can enjoy yourself, get more sleep, and rest when you know that it was 100% effort that you gave --win or lose.
    -Gordie Howe
        
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    Lowcountry
    Lady's Island, SC
    Lap Band (02/03/10)
    Member Since: 11/20/09
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    Post Date: 5/24/12 2:16 pm
    Topic: Hot Ride!!
    Holy cow it was a hot ride today. Traffic was especially heavy so I ended up adding about a half mile extra to my route to get out of the main roads. The hills are getting easier. I'm now able to be faster than a slow stroll I'm up to a brisk walk. My legs were definitely done by the time I got home. All I can say though is that 88 degrees and 85% humidity will make you sweat!

    You find that you have peace of mind and can enjoy yourself, get more sleep, and rest when you know that it was 100% effort that you gave --win or lose.
    -Gordie Howe
        
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    Brittany1323
    WA
    VSG (05/05/11)
    Member Since: 06/07/11
    [Latest Posts]
    Post Date: 5/24/12 1:59 pm
    Topic: body sculpting
    Hi guys!

    so browsing through the forums I'm not finding anything on body sculpting to help tone up all this excess skin. I don't have issues with exercise for weight management however I'm finding it hard to get this excess skin to start to shrink back up.

    i am 25, 1 year post op and now 4 weeks post baby. I just had a baby girl via csection and have been given the OK to start working out again.. my issue is since i couldn't really do hardcore toning workouts while pregnant, I'm afraid that i missed the window to lose this belly skin that is just horrible..

    anybody have any suggestions on where or how i should start or even a program that works for them like a beach body program or something.. i need a guideline to work with to get me started..

    Thanks!
                        
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    cody62809
    MA
    RNY (01/31/12)
    Member Since: 06/27/11
    [Latest Posts]
    Post Date: 5/24/12 1:42 pm
    Topic: RE: For you triathletes
    LOL!  Love it!
    Submitted:  11/23/11, Approved:  12/14/11, Final Clearance:  1/13/12, Surgery Date:  1/31/12
    CW:  211, GW: 130, HW:  285, LW: 165        
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    KatCooper
    Collierville, TN
    RNY (06/30/11)
    Member Since: 03/13/11
    [Latest Posts]
    Post Date: 5/24/12 12:55 pm
    Topic: RE: Finished my 3rd Half Marathon!
     Awesome!!! Congrats on a great finish!!

    Kat
    HW 320/ SW 284 First 5K October 8th 50:00  New PR 3/18 43:28  10K 5/19-1:26
     1st Half 9/12
          
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    vogue
    Member Since: 05/22/12
    [Latest Posts]
    Post Date: 5/24/12 8:36 am
    Topic: RE: Boot camp yesterday..sore today..now what?

    when I worked out more, I was told to drink or eat a high protein meal within 15 minutes of a hard workout....    the pain is miniscule rips in lesser used muscles and protein aids with their quicker repair, thus less pain

    my insurance requires 90 days of surgical preparatory regimen.  I hope to begin that by May 1, 2012 and  have my VSG surgery scheduled for mid-August 2012.

    I am at my highest weight ever at 272.  Recently, my gynecologist reminded me that I was 129 lbs POST-Partum ( 22 years ago).  Gee Thanks!!



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    Krazydoglady
    FL
    VSG (01/28/11)
    Member Since: 12/23/10
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    Post Date: 5/24/12 6:33 am
    Topic: RE: Boot camp yesterday..sore today..now what?
    Exercise helps alleviate the soreness.  Do something not too strenuous and make sure to eat well to repair your muscles.
     (32 lbs lost Pre-op) HW: 291, SW: 259, GW: 121         
    Month 1: 21.9, Month 2: 12.5, Month 3: 12.8, Month 4: 11.2, Month 5: 11.4, Month 6: 9.2, Month 7: 11.2, Month 8: 10.6, Month 9: 7.6, Month 10: 6, Month 11: 7.4, Month 12:  4.6
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    Sue D.
    Waltham, MA
    RNY (11/12/08)
    Member Since: 03/17/08
    [Latest Posts]
    Post Date: 5/24/12 5:42 am
    Topic: RE: Finished my 3rd Half Marathon!
     Whoohoo!!
    Read my blog, BARIATHLETE   I run because I can.

    First 5K race October 4, 2009   (34.59)  PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
    First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
    First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
    First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010  (1:46.15)
    First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21)  PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
    First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
    Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
    If you think you can, you can.  If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
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    bigmama26
    Redding, CA
    Member Since: 08/27/07
    [Latest Posts]
    Post Date: 5/23/12 9:28 pm
    Topic: RE: Long distance endurance Bicycling aka Randonneuing
     Thank you for getting back to me. Congratulations on placing 2nd. I understand not replying quickly. Seeing how much you ride after having RNY gives me hope. As far as the comment about the 20 miles, I'm lucky if I can make it 5. My husband rides to & from work daily, he's only riding 20 miles those days so as not to take much time away from his family. Thank you again for your advice. 
        
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    NowIliveforaerobicsan
    dnotfood
    Member Since: 02/05/12
    [Latest Posts]
    Post Date: 5/23/12 6:38 pm
    Topic: RE: Humpday Workouts!
    75 minute walk/jog on treadmill.  45 minute bike ride.
                    
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    Paul C.
    Cumming, GA
    RNY (07/16/10)
    Member Since: 08/19/09
    [Latest Posts]
    Post Date: 5/23/12 6:27 pm
    Topic: RE: Finished my 3rd Half Marathon!
    Awesome job!
    Paul C.
    Heaviest:350  First Visit:325  Pre Op:307 Current:211

    First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op  (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
    First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03                
    First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
    First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44  
    Second Half Marathon 11/24/2011   PR 2:24:35
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    mcarthur01
    Cumming, GA
    RNY (10/30/08)
    Member Since: 11/02/08
    [Latest Posts]
    Post Date: 5/23/12 6:09 pm
    Topic: RE: For you triathletes
    ha.... good thing i've never used one :)
    Where are we going??  And why am I in this handbasket??

    right now.  somewhere.  somebody is working harder than you.

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    mcarthur01
    Cumming, GA
    RNY (10/30/08)
    Member Since: 11/02/08
    [Latest Posts]
    Post Date: 5/23/12 6:08 pm
    Topic: RE: Finished my 3rd Half Marathon!
    yeah.... you!  congrats!
    Where are we going??  And why am I in this handbasket??

    right now.  somewhere.  somebody is working harder than you.

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    jessicae
    VSG (09/29/11)
    Member Since: 08/31/11
    [Latest Posts]
    Post Date: 5/23/12 5:35 pm
    Topic: RE: 5k walk in August
     i'm doing color me rad in philly in june and the color run in philly in july.  aiming to run/walk the june one and run the july one.  good luck to you!
    Jessica              Surgery Date 9/29/11 Dr. Ian Soriano Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA          HW: 287 / Pre-Op: 280 / SW: 263.4 / CW: 181.0  GW: 145
    Pre op diet-16 pounds ; Month 1- 19 pounds; Month 2 -14 pounds; Month 3- 13 pounds; Month 4 -15 pounds Month 5 -7 pounds Month 6 - 7 pounds 

               
        



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