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Beam me up Scottie
on 1/29/17 4:33 pm
Topic: RE: Gym Rat or home body?
Cross fit is not a great workout for those with join issues! The trainers always say "for all exercise levels" but they cannot modify every exercise, and often forget about your limitations.

I personally like the gym. I do walk the neighborhood too, but the gym is a regular habit for me, driving to the gym makes me work out even when I do not feel like it, the neighborhood on the other hand competes too much with Netflix and Hulu.
Focused1
on 1/28/17 10:05 pm
Topic: RE: Gym Rat or home body?

That sounds good! Maybe I will give it a shot!

simpsongrad
on 1/28/17 8:52 pm
VSG on 10/25/16
Topic: RE: Gym Rat or home body?

I had a friend who went there and was very encouraging.  Honestly, I find people who do crossfit some of the most accepting and supportive I have ever found in a work out environment.  Possibly because everything is so scaleable but mostly I think no one can come in do some of the moves right away either!  Most people start working out terribly out of shape so they know what it is like and will probably just appreciate the effort you are putting into your health.  :-) 

Gwen M.
on 1/27/17 2:39 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: Gym Rat or home body?

I post my meals every day in the VSG forums :)  The short version is I eat 3-4oz, 3 meals a day.  Protein forward.  No snacks.  

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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Focused1
on 1/27/17 12:41 pm
Topic: RE: Gym Rat or home body?

WOW! I did not see this until just now, but I regained 12lbs... Not 122lbs!!! WOW! I will never go back that way!!! Aslong as God gives me the willpower to keep fighting!!!NEVER!

Focused1
on 1/27/17 12:12 pm
Topic: RE: Gym Rat or home body?

I always wanted to try Crossfit, but I am nervous that my knees won't like it very much. I need to be able to walk the day after! How did you get the courage to give it a try?

Focused1
on 1/27/17 11:41 am
Topic: RE: Gym Rat or home body?

Wow. I know that diet is the cornerstone of weight loss but I didn't think it was that much for me. If my diet is on point and I don't move the scale doesn't either. I was just curious as to what others are doing to change things up. Do you mind giving me an example of what you eat in a day? Thanks so much.

Gwen M.
on 1/27/17 9:31 am
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: Gym Rat or home body?

Any movement is useful.  But diet is 90% of weight loss.  So to lose your regain, you really need to be focusing on diet, not exercise.  

For non-weight loss purposes, i.e., just general overall health, I do a combination of running, yoga, pilates, and tai chi.  I've gone through periods of lifting weights as well, but right now it doesn't fit into my life, sadly.

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)

Focused1
on 1/27/17 6:09 am
Topic: RE: Gym Rat or home body?

Sounds good! I'm just thinking maybe it would help me to change it up again and push past this stall. Wow you are really doing your thing! Congratulations!

Insert Fitness
on 1/27/17 4:56 am
Topic: RE: Gym Rat or home body?

I don't think it really matters, so long as you find something you enjoy. For some, going to the gym and getting to know some people there, or bringing a friend provides the accountability they need to keep going, same with joining a team, or group activities . That doesn't really work for me. I have to do it, because I want to do it. But I do post my weekly exercise routine here now,and for some reason, it works. Maybe it's because I committed to it publicly, or because it forces me to think through my week and plan properly. Or, it is just because I'm actively losing, and ending on that momentum.  With regard to my routine, I'm a bit of a hybrid. Lately, I do go to the gym 3-4 times a week for group  strength type classes, and sometimes cardio. But I also have a treadmill at home, and do yoga at home. And I'm also open to trying anything at least once. 

 

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