honey

I need some easy things I can do during the day to burn off some extra calories. I hate excerise and I hate the gym so it's a bit of a challenge.

netta

walks, treadmill, yardwork, etc............................................... .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ............................................... get moving

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Post-op

104 pds. gone as of 11/5/2009 155 pds.
Surgery 2/5/2009
Start weight 261

lisbeca

Six months ago i began walking, which was not my favorite thing. I only went around the block at first and now i am going 3 miles, i have lost 50 lbs pre-surgery, and i am now enjoy it, it is getting much easier, and it is fun to be able to go further and further.

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Lisbeca

First Step Seminar 6-08
Starting Losing Weigh 1-09
Lost Fifty pounds 6-09
Still Pre-Surgery as of 6-09
Getting Closer

netta

Is this another spam Sherry ?

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"You can't change where you came from, but you can change where you are going"


Post-op

104 pds. gone as of 11/5/2009 155 pds.
Surgery 2/5/2009
Start weight 261

poet_kelly

My doctor recommends "water walking." You just walk in a pool with the water about chest deep. It's very easy to do, just about anyone can do it. In many ways, it's easier than walking on land because the pool is flat, and you also don't really sweat since you're in the water. It's supposed to be better exercise than just walking on flat ground, though.

Kelly

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RNY 11/4/08

surgery/current/goal
270/147/130

lisbeca

What's a spam sherry?

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Lisbeca

First Step Seminar 6-08
Starting Losing Weigh 1-09
Lost Fifty pounds 6-09
Still Pre-Surgery as of 6-09
Getting Closer

JustJoy

I've begun to do a couple of things at work to increase my physical activity and burn a few extra calories. On my breaks I take the stairs between floors instead of the elevator. It's only two flights but I'm going up and down 3x a day. Sometimes I get out and walk a little bit just for a change of scenery.

I've also picked up gardening as a torture..er hobby. It's a constructive activity in so many ways. It's rewarding too.

As someone mentioned walking in a pool is excellent exercise. The water supports some of your weight so if you've got joint pain issues it eases the pain and it provides resistance so you're actually working harder than you would just walking on land. If you really want to boost your water workout get some foam dumbbells.

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Joy

Insurance approval received at the beginning of August.
Diagnosed Grave's Disease hyperthyroidism at beginning of August.
GD hyperthyroidism within normal ranges at end of September.
Surgery date 11/3/09

supersexysprite

Wrestling with the jewel case of a brand new music CD is worth at least 200 calories. I swear out loud everytime I open one. It's the devil's packaging.