Working out - Page 4 - ThinnerTimes

Davey · 05-29-2005, 10:43 AM

Hey girl!!

How are you doing? Where do you do your workouts? And do you think that you have added weight via muscle? You are doing so good.

I have to be honest, I have not worked out due to the fact that I do not want to add any weight. I know it is good to add muscle but I got to get over my fears I guess.

Let me know how you are doing!!

Take care,

Davey

Meaghan · 05-29-2005, 10:55 AM

Davey,

Go for working out... you're not going to gain weight - I promise! If anything you'll redistribute the weight you have into lean muscle, therefore giving you even more of a boost at burning fat and calories. Plus like Rain mentioned in her last post - you'll tighten up and just feel better!!! I say go for it, it's such a misconception that you will gain weight or women will bulk up lifting weights - it's only good for you!!!

Davey · 05-29-2005, 11:13 AM

Hi Meaghan,

Thanks for the reply. Part of the deal is that all my life I have been the big guy. I used to play college ball, and wrestled in high school. I have power lifted when I was younger. So mentally I have this desire to be the skinny guy for once in my life.

You would think I would know better than most on how to work-out but it is all mental right now. I am enjoying being thinner. But with that said, I know that I need to work out to keep healthy.

I guess I am waiting to get to a certain weight point, what that is I don't know, and then I will start working out. Who knows what I am thinking?!

Thanks,

Davey

Meaghan · 05-29-2005, 11:15 AM

Davey,

I know what you mean...maybe just start with cardio then... I'm trying to motivate myself to get going... I've got to make up for what I didn't do yesterday!!

Good luck!

viclyn · 05-29-2005, 05:34 PM

My question was though how soon after surgery should you begin a workout program. I don't feel good everyday yet and but would like to do something. So, if anyone has any ideas that would be great.

Thanks
Vicki

Meaghan · 05-29-2005, 08:59 PM

Vicki,

I was told to walk immediately after surgery. Some days I was slow, others were better - but there is no need to push yourself if you don't feel well, just move as much as you can.

After my 6 week appointment (which was really only 5 weeks after surgery) my doc said it was okay to resume all previous activity, which I did the next day... met with my trainer and was able to do the same weights and ab exercises. Since that day I've done high intensity interval cardio 3 x a week and lifting weights 2 x a week (which I'll soon do 3 x a week again).

Barbarajo · 05-29-2005, 09:44 PM

I think and you may want to check on this. But I think the magic rule is 6 months out for OPEN people to do stomache stuff.

But I know that everything else is ok from your first check up on. I have been walking since 2 months before surgery and never stopped. I would just not do any sit ups for a while until you talk to the doctor yourself and he/she tells you, you are clear to do stomache excersies....

06-01-2005, 07:03 AM

This is what I know.

Begin working out @ 4 weeks, with the exclusion of abdominals. @ 3 months for lap and 4 months for open you can begin abs.

Hope this helps!
Rain

VanessaSFL · 06-01-2005, 07:07 AM

Rain...You are up way to early,and typing with clarity.I was just yawning here in FL and your post came up new.Crazy Gal awake in California.

Sleepy in Fl, Van

06-01-2005, 07:23 AM

Gotta start the day early in Ca. My kids are getting ready for school, and I need to go to work, but this web site is my life line, so I am up at the butt crack of dawn to converse!!

Rain