Good Morning update!

Ive been good about exercise lately and its paying off.. I was stalled for almost a month at the same weight and was starting to get frustrated. But last night the scale was kind to me... I finally broke that stall.. I lost 3 lbs in 2days....... Exercise isnt an option anymore- its a serious requirement!! I dont enjoy it, I dont get the high that some people do, but I know that it has to be part of my daily life if this surgery is going to work for me.. Tracking everything on fitday.com really is a huge help.. Ive managed to lower my carb intake and increase my protein. It also helps me see about how many calories Ive been burning.. Im still trying to figure out how many calories I need everyday- Im lost about that. Right now Im getting 600-800 a day- 70g of protein- and about 70oz of water... Im almost 6 months out and can eat close to 1/2 cup of food at a time.. does anyone know if Im on track?? Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Amber

Hi Amber, Congrads on the weight loss and committment to the exercise! I think your honesty is really gonna help me. I have never been an exerciser or had any athletic abilities as a kid. I wasn't even required to take a P.E. class in high school and so I never understood sports. I tell myself I have a mental block about doing this. Up until yesterday I have had a perfectly good reason for not exercising..it was my wound vac. Now that I have (kinda been released) I have no exuse..but I can't promise that I can LOVE IT. I can't even get my mind wrapped around that one. I like how you said that you don't get that high that others do about the work-out...that helps me. I don't have to like it..I just have to do it right? Did you get that FIXDAY question figured out on your computer the other day? Hugs, Virginia aka Ginger

Virgina, Yeah.. I hear people saying how much they love the feeling they get when they work out.. Me personally, the only thing I feel is SWEAT! And I hate to sweat.. But reality is there isnt much choice if I want to reach my goal and maintain it.. I get up every morning and get my exercise done.. Im a morning person so that the best time for me.. I get it over with, clean my house, and then I have the rest of the day to do whatever I want.. So it works well for me.. Yeah- someone gave me the answer to fitday!! I felt kinda goofy after I read it but I just couldnt figure it out.. I suppose if I would have just walk away and not thought so hard about it then it would have come to me.. Ohh well.. atleast I know now... When you start to exercise just remember to start slow- dont over do it at first or you will end up sore, misrable, and wanting to give up!! Just start slow and build your way up... Good luck! & Congrats on your new freedom from the wound vac!! Amber

Ohhhhh Amber, Sorry I meant FIT-DAY not FIX-day.com Hugs, Virginia

AMBER!!! I am so glad to see your exercising daily!! I am still busting my hump.. and I mean really bustin it.. today 45 minutes on the eliptical and a complete body weight circut.. yesterday physical therapy in the pool.. and a flight of stairs.. and with my bad knee that was the first time I had gone up a flight of stairs using both legs.. working out is really working!! I am totally stoked about exercising.. I dont know if i really get a high but overall i DEFINATLY feel better... The major bummber is i gained 7 pounds oh how miserable.. but it wont stop me.. EVENTUALLY ITs GOTTA COME BACK OFF>> but my 233 goal by feb 24th may not happen.. but if i get into a size 16 ill be happy.. I posted a new pic near the bottom of my profile.. me in my first pair of size 18 jeans.. im FINALLY starting to look my height 6'2" and I dont any longer look like I dont fit into society.. Im telling you if nothing else the exercise releases endorphins which lifts your mood! Well... I am going to go and sew with my daughter and the hoof it up and down the hills of my neighborhood to help her sell girl scout cookies... ttfn.. yay for the exercise!! Heather.. 389/ im not telling/ 179 or a size 12

Heather- Yeah Im still at it!! I have to.. I promised myself and many other people that I would do what I was suppose to do.. I feel off the wagon a couple times, but Im back on!! I was suppose to take a break from exercise today since yesterday my legs were so sore I could barely walk, but when I woke up I felt pretty good so I went ahead and exercised.. Boy did I get chewed out when my DH woke up and found me on the treadmill!! Thats okay though- the results are going to be worth getting chewed out!! Ill watch for a reply from Jen.. I did up my protein too.. I cant get 100g like you can- Im doing good if I can get 80-90... Im struggling with the drinks- they are just so sweet and I dont enjoy sweet anymore.. Thankfully I have profect and can stomache that everyday!! Enjoy your weekend Amber

amber I forgot to tell you that i posted to jen about calories out and calories in.. so watch there for a reply.. I hope she gets back to me soon becuase several people said im ont eating enough for how much is going in.. hmm I guess we will see.. watch for that reply. Heather..

Amber how's the ab lounger going? I wanted to ask you also, how much did you pay for it? I saw an ad in a Kmart flyer and it said 94.99 I believe. I thought it was ALOT cheaper than that at the NEX. Jamie

Jamie- Ohh my ab lounger!! its a love/hate relationship.. It does give your tummy quite a workout!! The more you put into it the more you get out of it.. I put in a good 20-30 minutes a day on it... I put all my effort into it.. I dont enjoy it much after about 10 minutes- but I know its working and I feel the difference.. The reason I dont like it much after 10 minutes is cause thats when I really feel it and I start to break a slight sweat!! The good thing is that my back hasnt hurt hardly at all the whole week.. Give me another week or so and Ill update ya again on it.. I checked at our NEX here and they only had the delux model for 198.00.. I bought the sport model for 94.00! Im not sure what the difference is.. Amber