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Kim S.’s Posts
Topic: RE: Pre RNY exercise- OMG!
You will be so glad you added exercise before your surgery! It made my recovery a breeze!
When I started, I was 324 lbs. I couldn't walk from the driveway into the house without getting winded! Now I can run a few miles before I even notice it. I started with walking. And crying, because it hurt so bad. After a few weeks, I added some Nautilus weights. Over time, it got easier, and I got stronger.
Hang in there! We all had to crawl (and cry) before we ran races! YOU CAN DO IT.
Topic: RE: Bra
Sports or regular?
For regular bras, you never go wrong with Victoria's Secret!
Sports bras-I like the over the head tank style best.....although I 'm not really that busty, so they are good for my support needs.
Topic: RE: Exercising in the cold/time change/arthritis
I just need to vent to peeps that will understand.
Most of y'all that know me (via my posts) know that I truly do love to exercise. But, there is one sticking point with me. I hate the time change, and having to run in the dark/cold. My last "nice" outdoor workout will be tomorrow. I'm going hiking and the weather will be beautiful and the Fall foliage awesome. Also, the cold weather REALLY aggravates my arthritis, so I'm struggling with knee pain every day (interestingly, exercise does make it feel better!). Last night I really had to force myself off the couch to go run at 7:30 (I waited for DH to get home so he could go too). BUT, I did it! and yes, I felt much better afterward.
I really have to push myself to keep up my fitness level in the cold months. Many of my workouts will be in the basement.........which is also cold! I am actually joining a gym in January so I will be able to use boxing/boot camp as my main exercise in the Winter. My plastic surgery (lower body lift and breast lift) is next Friday, so I wont be able to workout for at least 4 weeks....so I'm really trying to savor these last few before the big day.
Thank you for listening.
Topic: RE: Exercise Question
You can "fill" the skin with muscle which will make it look better, but you cannot tighten loose skin.
Are you lifting weights? I lift 15 lb weights and have very defined arm muscles.
Topic: RE: Wednesday workouts!
I'm going to speed walk/jog today. I'm STILL nursing my stupid left knee after running the 5k Saturday...........dang arthritis!
Topic: RE: Monday Workouts
Gonna do upper body weights and abs when I get home.
Left knee very angry after I ran the 5k Saturday....had to put on heating pad yesterday-but I ran the whole thing!!
Damn arthritis!
Left knee very angry after I ran the 5k Saturday....had to put on heating pad yesterday-but I ran the whole thing!!
Damn arthritis!
Topic: RE: Shaking after workout - OK? Normal? Anyone?
Could be blood sugar. I always have a snack about 30 mins before I work out...usually a few crackers and hard cheese, or banana. If I don't, I get the shakes during the workout.
Congrats on the running! I kind of fell into it too, and love it!
Congrats on the running! I kind of fell into it too, and love it!
Topic: RE: Getting into a routine
Here's the deal about becoming a REGULAR exerciser. You MUST do it when you WILL ENJOY IT THE MOST and you MUST DO THINGS YOU REALLY LIKE TO DO.
If you don't like it, and it isn't at a time you like to do it, you will quit. Period.
If you like to do evenings the most, then my suggestion is get the family involved! Make it family time to go for a walk/run, or go to the gym. If they don't like it, then you may need to be a bit selfish and let that be your "you" time.
There is NOTHING selfish about blocking some time for you to exercise. My kids are grown, and my DH is very supportive of my exercising so I may not be the best to give advice, but I do know this..........if you do not like the time of day you are trying to do it, and you do not like what you are doing, it will be temporary.
If you don't like it, and it isn't at a time you like to do it, you will quit. Period.
If you like to do evenings the most, then my suggestion is get the family involved! Make it family time to go for a walk/run, or go to the gym. If they don't like it, then you may need to be a bit selfish and let that be your "you" time.
There is NOTHING selfish about blocking some time for you to exercise. My kids are grown, and my DH is very supportive of my exercising so I may not be the best to give advice, but I do know this..........if you do not like the time of day you are trying to do it, and you do not like what you are doing, it will be temporary.
Topic: RE: Getting Excited!
Yall are so awesome! I'm doing the Race for the Cure 5k this Saturday......with the arthritis in these old knees, a 5k is about all I can muster.
Topic: RE: Tips for losing weight
Yes and no.............
1-water is good for hydration, but more and more research has proven that tons of water alone DOES NOT promote weight loss
2-agreed
3-yes, we all need some fruits and veggies for a good balanced diet
4-this is a myth. Low fat diets are not always superior. A balanced diet with some rich, good oils (like rich omega 3's and olive oil) is the key.
5-Cardio should be part of a good, balanced exercise plan. Resistance/weight training is also important as the more muscle you have the better your metabolism is.
6-Recent studies have shown that it really doesn't matter what time you ingest your calories....the main rule of thumb is to burn more than you consume on a regular basis to lose weight.
7-always good advice
8-Fiber is good, but depending on your WLS, your eating plan may be more protein centered than fiber centered.
I see you just entered your profile yesterday, with no information. Please be careful about dispensing advice, especially when it hasn't necessarly been solicited.
1-water is good for hydration, but more and more research has proven that tons of water alone DOES NOT promote weight loss
2-agreed
3-yes, we all need some fruits and veggies for a good balanced diet
4-this is a myth. Low fat diets are not always superior. A balanced diet with some rich, good oils (like rich omega 3's and olive oil) is the key.
5-Cardio should be part of a good, balanced exercise plan. Resistance/weight training is also important as the more muscle you have the better your metabolism is.
6-Recent studies have shown that it really doesn't matter what time you ingest your calories....the main rule of thumb is to burn more than you consume on a regular basis to lose weight.
7-always good advice
8-Fiber is good, but depending on your WLS, your eating plan may be more protein centered than fiber centered.
I see you just entered your profile yesterday, with no information. Please be careful about dispensing advice, especially when it hasn't necessarly been solicited.
Topic: RE: does anyone have a certion routine they do in the gym as far as working out need ideas
Try all the classes! I NEVER knew I'd like boxing until I took a class and I also love yoga and boot camp.
I am one of those folks with the attention span of a gnat. I have to keep changing things up or I get bored silly. I also find it is good for my body because it never knows what is coming next, so I think it has improved my metabolism!
I am one of those folks with the attention span of a gnat. I have to keep changing things up or I get bored silly. I also find it is good for my body because it never knows what is coming next, so I think it has improved my metabolism!
Topic: RE: Need advice on jogging
I always stretch/warm up before jogging.
The key to becoming a long term runner is to listen to your body. When something hurts, you need to let it heal. Good shoes are critical. Get properly fitted at a running store. Running shoes are much bigger than regular shoes.........for instance, I wear an 8, but they put me in a 9.5 running shoe.
While you are healing, you could do short sprints of jogging and then walk for most of the time.
Beach running is tricky and always leaves me with new aches and pains....sitting in a hot tub always helps my aches and pains (the glass of wine I have is just a bonus!!).
The key to becoming a long term runner is to listen to your body. When something hurts, you need to let it heal. Good shoes are critical. Get properly fitted at a running store. Running shoes are much bigger than regular shoes.........for instance, I wear an 8, but they put me in a 9.5 running shoe.
While you are healing, you could do short sprints of jogging and then walk for most of the time.
Beach running is tricky and always leaves me with new aches and pains....sitting in a hot tub always helps my aches and pains (the glass of wine I have is just a bonus!!).
Topic: RE: How long does it take....
Lets see.........I'm 4.5 years into working out.........I'll let you know-I'm still a bit sore everytime I work out.
But it is a good sore...lets me know that I worked some muscles! I actually feel guilty if something ISN'T hurting a bit!
Keep it up! I credit my regular exercise as the single most important thing I do to keep the regain at bay!
But it is a good sore...lets me know that I worked some muscles! I actually feel guilty if something ISN'T hurting a bit!
Keep it up! I credit my regular exercise as the single most important thing I do to keep the regain at bay!
Topic: RE: pre op exercise to help me get ready for surgery
I had my surgery in May 2009 and am maintaining a 160 lb loss. I am doing very well and have had absolutely no complications whatsoever. I can eat anything- I do not dump. I still, 3.5 years out, have very good restriction. I follow the rules-protein first, no drinking with meals and I take all of my vitamins every day. That isn't to say I don't eat "bad" stuff too....I do ocassionally fall face first into the Oreos or a cupcake! When I overindulge I up the cardio. I workout 5-6 days a week.
I did use resistance bands some in the beginning, but I prefer using hand weights. A great overall fitness program that I used early out was Power 90 by beachbody.com. It has a level one and a level two workout so you can use it for a while-and it is easy to follow-there is cardio and strength training and the best ab workout I've ever used. I used this for about a year when I started working out, along with walking, jogging, hiking, yoga and nautilus equipment.
I tried Zumba, and it wasn't for me, but I know a lot of people love it and it is a great workout. The key to becoming an exerciser is to find things you really enjoy doing....then it doesn't feel like work. I run, hike, do yoga, boot camp, P90X, P90X2 and box. I am never bored!
I did use resistance bands some in the beginning, but I prefer using hand weights. A great overall fitness program that I used early out was Power 90 by beachbody.com. It has a level one and a level two workout so you can use it for a while-and it is easy to follow-there is cardio and strength training and the best ab workout I've ever used. I used this for about a year when I started working out, along with walking, jogging, hiking, yoga and nautilus equipment.
I tried Zumba, and it wasn't for me, but I know a lot of people love it and it is a great workout. The key to becoming an exerciser is to find things you really enjoy doing....then it doesn't feel like work. I run, hike, do yoga, boot camp, P90X, P90X2 and box. I am never bored!
Topic: RE: pre op exercise to help me get ready for surgery
I began exercising 6 months before my surgery, and the nurses at the hospital swore that was why I had such an easy time in my recovery.
Walking is great, and make sure you hold your abs tight the whole time you are walking. Try to work up to a 15 minute mile. Also, do as much core work as possible. It is so important for overall strengh to have a strong core.
Best wishes to you, let me know if you have any other questions.
Oh, and I was 44 and 324 lbs when I started, so it can be done!
Topic: RE: Getting off your routine...
It was at first. Now, 4.5 years into regular exercising, I find it harder to NOT do it....if something isn't sore from exercise, I feel awful.
Also, when I exercise, I don't have the "old age" aches and pains, and my arthritis in my knees is always better if I'm active, so I guess I have grown accustomed to the benefits of doing it.
Hang in there! One day it really will be like oxygen........YOU GOTTA HAVE IT!
Also, when I exercise, I don't have the "old age" aches and pains, and my arthritis in my knees is always better if I'm active, so I guess I have grown accustomed to the benefits of doing it.
Hang in there! One day it really will be like oxygen........YOU GOTTA HAVE IT!
Topic: RE: time off and amazing body learnings
This is something I struggle with. I've been on the couch since Saturday with an upper respiratory infection. Today is the first day that I'm really missing exercise, so I know I'm getting better.
I continue to struggle with any break from exercise....I swear I can see my muscles dwindling away! i'm really freaking out about the down time I'll have after plastics in November.....
I needed this today. It proves that once we train these old bodies, they remember what to do, and WILL be able to do it again!
Thank you.
I continue to struggle with any break from exercise....I swear I can see my muscles dwindling away! i'm really freaking out about the down time I'll have after plastics in November.....
I needed this today. It proves that once we train these old bodies, they remember what to do, and WILL be able to do it again!
Thank you.
Topic: RE: For People who do not like to exercise.....
A+ for doing it the right way! You'll never go wrong when you go to the experts.
You put on your big girl panties and pushed through, committed to exercise and found something you like!
The main key to sticking to exercise is finding things you love to do!
Bravo!
You put on your big girl panties and pushed through, committed to exercise and found something you like!
The main key to sticking to exercise is finding things you love to do!
Bravo!
Topic: RE: workout routine for a beginner help
I disagree that the elliptical is "easier" on the joints.....I own one, and just sold it because I really never liked it and It always hurt my knees.
I progressed from NEVER MOVING A MUSCLE to a very physically fit person-and that is with arthritis in both knees. You are doing the right thing-finding exercises you can do comfortably and still get a workout.
The key to becoming a regular exerciser (or an exercise freak as my family calls me) is to find activities that you like and to do them regularly. When they become too easy, you up the ante.
You said the doctor told you no weights...but what about resistance training? Ask if you can use resistance bands to build muscles. There are tons of sites on the Internet where you can see exercises demonstrated. A great at home work out for beginners is Power 90 by Beachbody.com.
I am very proud that you've made exercise an important part of your journey.
I progressed from NEVER MOVING A MUSCLE to a very physically fit person-and that is with arthritis in both knees. You are doing the right thing-finding exercises you can do comfortably and still get a workout.
The key to becoming a regular exerciser (or an exercise freak as my family calls me) is to find activities that you like and to do them regularly. When they become too easy, you up the ante.
You said the doctor told you no weights...but what about resistance training? Ask if you can use resistance bands to build muscles. There are tons of sites on the Internet where you can see exercises demonstrated. A great at home work out for beginners is Power 90 by Beachbody.com.
I am very proud that you've made exercise an important part of your journey.
Topic: RE: Weight Lifting right after surgery
Yes, it is too soon if your doctor didn't give you clearance.
I applaud your excitement, but you really should follow the doctor's advice.
Topic: RE: These STUBBORN last 20 lbs!! Pics inside!
You both look amazing! Please don't get hung up on numbers. Your body may be at it's goal weight. Remember, you have a lot of extra skin that adds to weight.
Keep doing what you are doing and enjoy your success-again, you look amazing!
Keep doing what you are doing and enjoy your success-again, you look amazing!
Topic: RE: Back from Alaska
By far, the best trip I've ever taken. If it is on your bucket list, DO IT.
Took a TRX class on the ship-loved it! Now I want it for home.
Posted a few pics on my profile.
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