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Topic: RE: How much are you exercising?
Alice,
Good idea. The best way to get exercising is to commit with someone else. You should post a separate thread and see how many beginners would like some help getting started. Walking to the point of working up a sweat is a great start.
Admiting you need to exercise and aren't is a good first step.
Hugs,
Katy
Topic: RE: How much are you exercising?
I always end up taking 1-2 days off--usually Tuesday because it is so busy. I do an all over weight/strength training 2-3 times a week. It usually takes me an hour to 1 1/2 to finish and then I do at least a half hour of cardio--usually very fast walking with a bit of jogging. I work to keep my heart rate up the entire time. I wear a heart rate monitor that has a chest belt to it.
On other days, I try to bike several miles for at least a half hour of elevated heart rate or walk really fast.
When I met with my surgeon for my yearly checkup, he was very encouraging. He maintains that exercise is absolutely necessary to maintain long term weight loss. I am developing muscles and I love them--particularly my biceps and triceps. My quads aren't too bad either. I wish my pannus and saddle bags looked tons better though. I am working on it.
Hugs,
Katy
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Weigh Ins
Lindy-
I'm glad you posted this- I already feel that I look different. the pounds are the same- but the weight is distributing differently and I just look different- I was wondering what was going on... guess it's just settling in...
Holly
Topic: RE: How much are you exercising?
Firm abs tape is okay. I mainly do it when I don't want to exercise really hard but know I need to do something. Atleast it's done nothing for me- but with this triplet pouch I'd need a miracle- so maybe that's expecting a little much from a $12 DVD.
The only thing that's helped these pathetic sagging boobs is Victoria's Secret!!! 
30 minutes a day is great- I think I'd have a heart attack- did you start slowly? You're probly doing atleast 3 miles!!! Do you take a day off per week?
Thanks!!!
Holly
30 minutes a day is great- I think I'd have a heart attack- did you start slowly? You're probly doing atleast 3 miles!!! Do you take a day off per week?
Thanks!!!
Holly 
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Weigh Ins
I don't know if they weigh it, but I am like you, I SO want to know!
My insurance won't pay for the thigh lift, but I knew that.
I don't have to have any testing done since I had my one year labs so recently. I just had a copy sent to my doc and so I don't have to repeat. You might check into that and save yourself more bloodwork!
I should have my date by the end of next week. I'll PM you later. I want more details!!!
Topic: RE: Caloric Intake
Holly- Seriously, I felt relieved too when I saw your post. When comparing to 1200 calories, I instantly think "CRAP! What is wrong with me?!" I think that is the important thing to remember though... how individual we all are. I mean, I am still losing (slowly) at almost 2000 calories, where I am sure other would be stalled or gaining. I don't know, but it is very interesting. I do know that my RD said that 1800 calories was great, if not ideal, for maintaining. So, I am comfortable with it for now!
Belle
Topic: RE: Prayer Patrol - Everyone OnBoard?
Awesome idea, Lindy. Thanks for thinking of me in the list and consider me TOTALLY on board!
Belle
Topic: RE: Prayer Patrol - Everyone OnBoard?
Prayer Patrol reporting for duty!!!
Thanks Lindy- this is great!!!
Holly
Topic: RE: Prayer Patrol - Everyone OnBoard?
Oh Lindy, you are the BOMB! This is a great idea. ONNNNN BOARRRRDDDDDD....(wooooot woooooo...that's my interpretation of a train whistle...
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Prayers going up!
Marta, let us know when they get you in for the gallbladder surgery.
Lori
To update on me, I meet with my GYN on Monday 3/3 to schedule my hysterectomy. He called last week and the lesion on my cervix is adenocarcinoma (cancer) but we caught it early enough that the hysterectomy should remove it and I won't need chemo or radiation. While we do the hysterectomy a general surgeon will also be on hand to address the bowel issues, and hopefully whatever he sees he'll be able to fix...that's still not "diagnosed" but could be some sort of internal hernia or kink in my bowels...They'll also do a liver biopsy because my liver has some sort of damage. Quite possibly "fatty liver" from being obese, but it's possible that with the 117 lbs I've lost, the liver is on the mend. I'll update when I have a surgery date scheduled.
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Prayers going up!
Marta, let us know when they get you in for the gallbladder surgery.
Lori
To update on me, I meet with my GYN on Monday 3/3 to schedule my hysterectomy. He called last week and the lesion on my cervix is adenocarcinoma (cancer) but we caught it early enough that the hysterectomy should remove it and I won't need chemo or radiation. While we do the hysterectomy a general surgeon will also be on hand to address the bowel issues, and hopefully whatever he sees he'll be able to fix...that's still not "diagnosed" but could be some sort of internal hernia or kink in my bowels...They'll also do a liver biopsy because my liver has some sort of damage. Quite possibly "fatty liver" from being obese, but it's possible that with the 117 lbs I've lost, the liver is on the mend. I'll update when I have a surgery date scheduled. 
Topic: RE: Prayer Patrol - Everyone OnBoard?
Lindy - sounds like a gread idea. I'll join you in prayer for these issues. Thanks for the post and the prayers. ***HUGS***
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