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Definitely seconding the shoe advice.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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You should be very proud of yourself and never worry about what you are wearing. I do recommend one thing is get yourself a good pair of running shoes and make sure you go somewhere that knows what kind of shoe you need for your foot. that could help with the knee issue. You did not say if you do stretches after the run which is important and if you didn't than that will leave you sore
I had real bad knee issue and I was told by one doctor that long runs were over for me. I saw a sport doctor which was the best thing I could have ever done. I found out that if I did some strength training to my quids and hips than I would not have the knee issue and it worked. he explain that a lot of time we think it is the knee when it is really not the knee. By not having the strong quids it was affecting the knee.
Good luck and really check in with a sport doctor and get the exercise that will help it.
Welcome to the running love club. I love it.
Everyday I thank my lucky stars that my 330# didn't affect me knees. But I have been ignoring some top of the foot pain. I dropped something on my foot weeks ago- but honestly can't remember if it's the same foot bothering me now. I'm past due a check up to discuss all my little ailments-- I'd encourage you to do the same.
5'6.5" High weight:337 Lowest weight:193/31 BMI: Goal: 195-205/31-32 BMI
I recommend seeing a physical therapist about your knee.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
So last week I got on the treadmill at the gym and cranked out 1 mile in about 10:30. I hadnt run since October, and I couldnt even run a straight mile then (after doing couch to 5k program). Its incredible what losing so much weight allows our body to just naturally do lol
As a result, I told my wife I wanted to sign up for a 5k on Saturday. We did it and finished around 36 minutes. Lots of run walk. I had a blast!
I went online to find other 5ks to register for and saw a local running store/shoe store had a free fun run for post Easter exercise last night, so I went. I felt completely out of place... So many people wearing their marathon shirts, wearing all the fancy running belts with little water bottles, leg compression socks, yada yada. I had on my dirty daily wear tennis shoes that are torn on top, my gym shorts and an undershirt. I had to hold my iphone to keep from slapping my leg, as well as my motorcycle key from bothering me lol. We started and I did got to 1 mile without stopping in 10 minutes. My mapmyrun app alerted me of my distance and my first thought was "OH CRAP!" because I knew I had to get back to the store still... So, I turned around, and made it all the way back without stopping to walk (I did have a little stop to retie my right shoe).
I was SO proud of myself! 2.04 miles, 21:47 total and 10:41 minute/mile. I probably could have gone to 2.5 miles but then I'd have needed to stop...
Only issue is my right knee bothering me after I run (today not yesterday). Its always been bad... I dont want to wear a brace because that would just overall weaken it in the long run :( Maybe a little support thing, the band style, not a full on brace? No idea.
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Heaviest Weight: 345 | SW: 315 | CW: 175 | GW: ~180
Talk to your team. My doc cleared me for anything 2 weeks post surgery. I was cleared to do cardio (walking/jogging) immediately after surgery. The key was to listen to how my body responded. I was in the gym 5 days after surgery on a recumbent bike for an hour while watching Breaking Bad (it was how I got myself on the bike - that was my treat). But I was very active prior to surgery, which made a difference for me. Check with your doc. S/he may have his/her own timetable for you.
Keep on losing!
Diana
HW 271.5 (April 2016) SW 246.9 (8/23/16) CW 158 (5/2/18)
There is no way to spot reduce fat and, if it's skin, no exercise will remove it. Work to reduce your overall body fat and then invest in plastic surgery.
Sorry :/
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Hi,
Does anyone have suggestions for exercise to help with the belly roll?? I ride bike and do crunches and squats I also walk. For me it seems like that space between my chest and belly button is like a roll or spare tire I have heard some say. Menopause is not helping the situation but any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
Kathy
Peak mileage week for the training cycle.
Monday-Skipped yoga because I was netflixing
Tuesday-5 mile AM run, 9 mile PM run
Wednesday-8 mile run
Thursday-10 mile trail run
Friday-rest, try and do some yoga, maybe
Saturday-Supposed to be 25 mile run but I'm driving to Denver. Gonna break it into 5 mile pre-drive run, 10 mile halfway there run, and 15 mile arrival run.
Sunday-12 mile run
VSG: 3/12/15
