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I think it depends on what you like to do the most. I don't think it matters if you are in a gym or in your home, it just matters if you actually move your body. I do crossfit, and I can't tell you how intimidated I still get by some of the olympic lifts or some of the gymnastic moves they do (handstand pushups anyone?). The nice thing about going to a gym like this, is that everything is scaleable to your ability and most are so welcoming and accepting that it makes a huge difference. That being said, there is something about going out for a walk or run and just think on my own.
What do you enjoy? Are you competitive? Answer these questions and I think you have your answer.
Good luck!
So I was wondering if anyone could tell me if they think we tend to be more successful for continued exercise if we are gym rats or just walk the neighborhood. I am trying to lose my 122 lbs of regain and finally make it to my goal weight of 185 and I was wondering if I truly could gain inspiration from others at the gym while I workout. Thanks in advance... I'm just curious. I know that there are more options for workouts in the gym.
This is fun! I am new to the site and love to see what others are doing. Some of you guys are major runners! I am signing up for two half marathons but living in Iowa, the weather doesn't cooperate the best with running so I am waiting to train in March (hopefully)! I love my crossfit family though. Any other crossfitters out there?
Monday - crossfit WOD and 40 minutes on elliptical, afternoon yoga
Tuesday - crossfit WOD and 40 minutes on elliptical, afternoon yoga
Wednesday - crossfit WOD and 40 minutes on elliptical, afternoon yoga
Thursday - crossfit WOD and 40 minutes on elliptical, afternoon yoga
Friday - crossfit WOD and 40 minutes on elliptical
Saturday - four mile walk
Sunday - four mile walk
Been doing a lot of physical work...Today I mowed weeds (walking) at the farm. The cool thing is I just took my pulse and BP. 116/65...Pulse 65. I'll take that any day being 61 years old!! Tomorrow I hope to ride to the coffee shop and get my hot tea and a cup of soup. The rains have finally stopped here in California...
Maybe try something like THIS from Walmart. I like Flexees brand. It is a little more stretchy and comfortable than Spanx to me.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
I would just follow your surgeon's plan and stay hydrated. I don't believe many of us here are triathletes training for a big race so fueling our body is not really necessary. And I would suggest you not try to add your exercise calories back. This is rarely successful.
Good for you for getting active!!
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
I lift weights with a trainer two to three days a week. I find that on days where I get protein and some carbs in about a half hour before a session, I don't poop out midway through. I usually mix a Premier vanilla shake with powdered peanut butter, half a banana and a few ice cubes, then blend. Very delicious. If I sense my trainer is going to be especially sadistic, I'll grab a half slice of 100 percent whole wheat and smear it with peanut butter, and have that followed by low fat milks. After a workout, I'll often grab some chicken breast, turkey or make a scrambled egg with cheese.
Monday Off
Tuesday 5 mile run, 1 hour trainer
Wednesday - 5 mile run, 1 hour trainer
Thursday - 5 mile run, 1 hour trainer
Friday - 5 mile run
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - 10 mile race (chocolate run)
have a great week
Bonnie RNY 2/11/15 by Dr. Takahaski
5'3" SW 230 pounds, GW per Dr. Takahaski 150 pounds, CW 132 pounds (10/1/17)
BMI 19% Bod Pod test 1/29/17 13.1 mile half marathon, 1 hour 59 mins (8/21/2017)
Monday: group strength and yoga
tuesday intervals and yoga
wednesday : strength training and yoga
thursday: intervals and yoga
friday group strength and yoga
saturday intervals yoga
sunday rest
each day also and includes between 3-5 km dog walk
have a great week!
RNY Sept 8, 2016
M1:23, M2 :18, M3 :11, M4 :19, M5: 13, M6: 12, M7: 17, M8: 11, M9: 11.5, M10: 13, M11: 10, M12: 10 M13 : 7.6, M14: 6.9, M15: 6.7
Instagram:InsertFitness
Monday-Yoga, and maybe something else after work, if I get to it.
Tuesday-7 mile run
Wednesday-5 mile run
Thursday-4 mile run
Friday-Yoga, maybe a bike ride
Saturday-20 mile trail run
Sunday-14 mile trail run (may switch to an easy around town run, depending on how my legs feel)
VSG: 3/12/15
