Gym Is Open (Friday)

Since I've pretty much moved my exercising to evenings, I guess I'll report on what I did the night before. I did make it to the gym last night, albeit late, so I only stayed 45 minutes. I did about 20 minutes of weight lifting and then 25 minutes on the treadmill. I have a KRCL post-radiothon party tonight, but, I'm going to try and slip off to the gym between work and it. What did you do to move your body today? Lori

Hi Lori - sorry I've been MIA. I've been sick... I did go to Curves this morning, though. Oddly, while I've been sick, (and not exercising at all) I've been losing about 3/4 of a lb. per day. What the heck, man? If I start back to regular exercising again and stop losing next week then I'm not exercising anymore!! gah!!

LC, This is the dilemma of all the WLS patients. They actually lose more weight when they don't exercise...but, it isn't necessarily fat they are losing, it is muscle mass. I have had these thoughts myself, but, I know, in my heart, that exercising is still the right thing to do. Take me for example. I've only went down 4 lbs in the last 4 months, but, I've dropped a clothing size and really feel my body shaping up. I have to admit though that it has been incredibly difficult at times to be patient with this process. Hugs, Lori 384/233/199

I did some leg exercises today, and now plan to take a short walk. Kix

Sounds good. How is your mobility? Has it improved?

Well, it has improved, but not dramatically. I still need my walker, although I have been practicing walking short distances at home without it. I carry a lot of weight in my thighs, and this makes it difficult to keep my balance without the walker. Of course, the last place I lose weight is in my thighs! My PCP says to be patient, and things will improve. Problem is, when the Being in Charge was handing out attributes, I played hooky the day Patience was distributed. I even have proof of this -- I was born two months early! Kix

Hi Lori, I did three miles on my gazelle tonight. Have a good weekend. Diana