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Gwen M.
on 2/2/17 6:25 am
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: Adjusting to new routines

Yes!  I'm sure that it'll get easier and more... efficient?  More natural?  More... better?  as time goes on and you get into your grooves.  

While it's only once a month that I'm going up to spend the weekend with my mom now, I always have (and had) a hard time adjusting to exercise schedule when I'm in PA vs. at home.  These days, what works for my mom and I, is that we'll go to a local park together and do our own thing at the same time.  So we end up walking together for 5-10 minutes and then I run off and she continues walking while I run.  We pass each other every so often depending on the path and wave and we feel good about being out there getting our movement on "together."  It motivates both of us to be "together," even if we're not together for the entire time.  :)

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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highlandbear
on 2/1/17 4:25 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: Weekly Workout 1.29.17

way to go. you did great. congrats on coming in 3rd in your age group

highlandbear
on 2/1/17 4:23 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: Weekly Workout 1.29.17

Sounds great to me. I miss yoga so much. It has been a very long time since I have been. 

highlandbear
on 2/1/17 4:21 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: Describe your exercise ability.

If you really want to run than you will. try doing two minutes and one minute and do it for 40 minutes and build up. I started with 2 and one and now I do 15 and one and I am not a fast runner but I dont care I do it for me.Make your dream come true. Believe in yourself

peachpie
on 2/1/17 2:51 pm - Philadelphia, PA
RNY on 04/28/15
Topic: RE: Adjusting to new routines

Thanks! I still run- so that's my true me time. Luckily he has no interest in running :-) I'm sure his excitement will either wear off, or he'll get to a place where he does his own thing and we're only traveling together. 

 

5'6.5" High weight:337 Lowest weight:193/31 BMI: Goal: 195-205/31-32 BMI

Hiraeth
on 2/1/17 8:50 am
VSG on 08/04/16
Topic: RE: Describe your exercise ability.

Thank you so much! I will download it now. :D

docbad32
on 2/1/17 8:34 am
Topic: RE: Describe your exercise ability.

If you want to get into running, I highly recommend Couch to 5k.  I started it in June of 2015, ran my first half marathon in December 2015, and ran a full in March of 2016.  Now I run 40-50 miles per week and am training for ultra marathons.  But it all started with the couch to 5k app on my phone, running 30 seconds out of every 5 minutes.  Also, just a simple tip, run slow and easy.  No need to treat every run section as a sprint.  You should be able to hold a simple conversation while running, at least in the beginning.

VSG:  3/12/15

Focused1
on 2/1/17 7:27 am
Topic: RE: Describe your exercise ability.

I love new balance, but I went to a run specialty store and got fit tested for what was best for my feet and my stride. 

Focused1
on 2/1/17 7:23 am
Topic: RE: Adjusting to new routines

Hi Peachpie!

  I can definitely understand how this can put a damper on your ME time! Maybe you can have specific days that you son can go with you and it can be geared more towards him, but also have days that he has to sit out. It's very important that you maintain your workouts and have that release to stay healthy. If you spend all of your exercise time not effectively moving you will begin to stall. So maybe have 2 days a week for him and 3-4 for you, that way you won't feel deprived. Just an idea.

Hiraeth
on 2/1/17 7:19 am
VSG on 08/04/16
Topic: RE: Describe your exercise ability.

Oh really? Now that would be awesome! How is it working for you so far?

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