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Good Day All-
I enjoyed my week off from exercise!! Still, I was not totally sedentary as our family was in NH for vacation so did a little hiking and swimming mostly at a leisurlye pace.
Now as school starts going to back to a routine!
Monday-3 Mile Run
Tuesday-Body Pump
Wednesday- 4 Mile Run
Thursday-Total Body Conditioning
Friday-Swimming/spinning
Saturday-5 Mile run
Sunday-Rest
Have a happy, healthy week!
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
I have read when just starting run/walk/run. I very slowly worked up to walking 12 miles before ever trying to jog 1 mile. Stick with it :)
Starting Weight 337 Current Weight 178.4 BMI 22.3
Your hiking boots might be giving you too much support - if you're able to, go to a local running store and getting fitted for shoes.
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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on 8/28/16 11:46 am
You're doing well so keep up the good work. I only lost about 8 to 10 lbs most months but it still added up to 150lbs over time.
Remember the tortoise wins the race.
I run and bike about 4 times per week and need the days off. As I increased protein and healthy calories, I lost more weight (up to a point).
Start with walking it is the best for you nice and slow. How would feel about going to a pool and working out. I know at the pool I belong to they have times where it is just woman and people go in the shorts and tops and there are some real heavy people but when you are in the water no one notice. The water would make it easier on your joints
do you do any stretches after your walk. That may just help but I know if my legs are real sore after a long run that either my potassium is low and eating a banana will help or I need to get some Gatorade into me. I am not sure where you live and how hot it is but if it is hot trying taking in some Gatorade and don't wait until your legs hurt take some in before it happens.
I think what you did is amazing. I would love to find someone who would ride with me and go to the east cost and travel through the east cost on bikes. The east cost has been a dream of mine to visit.. Will you do more rides like this
Honestly when I was 420 lbs and I first started to exercise - I started by walking a 1/4 mile at a time and eventually progressed by increasing 1/4 mile at a time. My first whole mile took me 25 min but eventually I was able to RUN a half marathon. It took a couple years but persistence and consistency are keys.
I would recommend maybe some resistance bands and videos to start getting some resistance training in. Maybe some kind of chair exercises - you can google and get some ideas there.
Mostly i just want to say congrats on getting started - it's an exciting journey.
www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status
11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.
HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 
85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op
~~~~Alison~~~~~
I don't really have an answer but I'm training to walk a half marathon and after my walks where I'm focusing on speed, my legs are usually sore. Well legs a little bit more like my hip flexors - my doc really wants me doing physical therapy to help that.
You should experience less soreness as time goes by.
www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status
11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.
HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op
~~~~Alison~~~~~
So, I thought I'd get the ball rolling on working out before I even talk to the nutritious and surgeon. My appointment is in 2 weeks. My first appointment. I'm a self conscious about going to gym.
I was wondering if anyone had any tips on working out at home. Any exercises or mediation to get me going. Mine you, I'm 465lbs and tire easily. I'm really ready for a change. I'm ready to live.
Thanks,
Mika
