Gym Is Open (Monday)

I'm back! Wow, what a week I had. I also only exercised 2 times...arrgh! So, I'm starting a new week with new resolve. I went to the gym and walked 45 minutes on the treadmill and did about 15 minutes ab work. What did you do to move your body today? Lori

I went to the clinic for my WLS support group meeting this morning. I have a new rollating walker (it's bright red with fancy wheels), so I'm able to walk at a better pace now that I don't have to pick up the walker up with every step. I had some time to kill after class, so I walked from the pharmacy to the lab and back a bunch of times, and then I walked up and down the ramp from the front door to the parking lot. It felt good, and if my knees weren't killing me, I could do some more exercise later. Kix

Kix, I hope the new walker really helps! I'm going through the "knees from hell" again too. I'm starting my next round of synvisc shots in the knees tomorrow. Lori

Welcome back, Lori! 'Atta girl for getting yourself back to the gym I lifted weights at lunch today, and am heading back to the gym to do 40 minutes on the elliptical trainer. Watch out sweat, here I come! Kellie

Kellie, It is so easy to get out of the habit!!! Life gets in the way! Good for you for sticking with this!!! Lori

Since I'm still on limited activity, I took a 1 1/2 mile walk with the dog and my daughter around the block. This was the most physical activity that I've done since surgery, and it tired me out. Up till now, I had just been walking the dog a bit in our complex. It felt really good to get out and move. Only a couple of more weeks until I go back to the doc, and I hope that I'm released then! Jennie

Jennie, Don't rush the exercise! Did you have your surgery lap or open? Walking is fine for a few weeks. Healing up right without the risk of hernia is the most important. We still count walks! Hugs, Lori

Hi Lori, I did 32 minutes on the treadmill, 17 minutes on the bike and 13 minutes on the elliptical trainer. (((hugs))) Diana

Hi Diana, And how are you feeling? Lori

Hi Lori, I'm feeling great. As of yesterday I am 30 weeks pregnant. Cody will be here before I know it and I'm far from being ready. (((hugs))) Diana