I walk, but I have a bad back so only get about 1 mile in a day, but I go to the YMCA and swim 3-4 times a week

My exercise of choice when losing weight was shopping!! ;)

I also did the elliptical for 10 minutes a session several times a day.

JJ

Walking...about 2-3 miles a day right now.

walking 2 miles a day until I get cleared from my doc's in a week

thanks !

As a gift to myself (and my health!) I'm joining a gym here very soon. As soon as my doctor gives me the A-OK to exercise. I'm only 4 days out from surgery.

My favorite gym equipment is the treadmill, bike and elliptical. I can not wait!

HI Judy,
I am also a fan of walking. I was given a pedometer almost 3 years ago now, and I still wear it daily. The goal was to reach at least 10,000 step a day, and most days I do more like 15,000...but i started literally walking around my back yard.

Best exercising advice I ever had was from my surgeon, pre-op. I've shared it here before, but for anyone who hasn't heard it..."Do a little more tomorrow than you did today." That way you aren't comparing yourself to some standard you THINK you should be at, or comparing yourself to others progress. A few more steps, one more lap around the house, or a block further down the street may be progress for you. Adding in biking or weights could be it for someone else...but a little more tomorrow adds up.

I dropped 140# and am 2 1/2 years post op and going strong. Even now, however, I still think about upping what I do.
Cindy

I can't do walking because of feet problems so instead I do biking, weight training and I swim laps 4 to 5 days a week.

I walk, run on the treadmill and uptown on my lunch break, I also recently started a strength training routine that I do on Tuesdays and Thursdays and I wrap up each workout daily with some yoga .

: )

Stephanie

Up until now, walking whenever I could. I just joined a wellness center and I took my first water aerobics class last night and loved it! I plan to do more water aerobics, and try some other classes like Body Shaping and Zumba. I am excited about my Zumba class this Saturday! As a member, I get a free meeting with a fitness trainer to talk with me about my goals and set up an exercise routine on the gym equipment so I'm doing that this Saturday, too. I just have to push myself to go because I still get into the "I'm so tired after working all day..." or the "I have to get home to help my son with his homework..." I have to remember that I HAVE to take time for ME no matter what!

I do running and weight training. However, I am really exploring the fact that aerobic excercises become not the answer. I am reading a book that was recommended by a doctor that I work with called, "new rules of lifting for women." It is very informative as to why weight lifting is more important when it comes to weight loss. I still enjoy the high from running so I won't stop that but I am at a plateau and needed some help! Good luck!

I walk. I have a couple of small hand weights that I use for my arms and upper body, but mostly, I just walk. It works. You don't have to be fancy.

I like to walk and do water aerobics. I do water aerobics 2x a week and then do walking in between. Walking and water aerobics are 2 things I really enjoy so I'm more apt to do them. Pick something you enjoy and you will be more successful. I especially love water aerobics because it's exercising without feeling like you are. It's so much fun.

I'm also going to try a zumba class. I have the CD and have done it in my home. I think it might be more fun with other people.

Good luck with whatever you do. Remember... showing up is half the battle.

Joanne in GA
RnY 6/24/11
-56 lbs

I do 5 miles a day jog and walk....six days a week....I am 133 and fluctuate!