Exercise ideas???

[angelpie07 0]

So I'm just over 4 weeks into my banding and my weight lose has stalled at about 18lbs. But after reading through the rest of the posts about this, I realized that this is pretty normal and I should pay attention to my food intake rather than the scale for a while. I have to let my body adjust and get use to everything for a little bit. So, while I'm letting my body adjust to everything, I want to start changing up my workout routine, because it quite honestly is becoming a little routine and it's getting boring.

Currently I'm switching between the Elliptical and my Stepper for about an hour. When I'm not doing that, I work out with my Wii (just bought a Wii Fit, can't wait to get it!).

So I wanted to find out what everyone else is doing just to see what I can incorporate. Where I live, going outside for a walk isn't much of a workout, so while I still do that, I would like to do a little more than that.

Any ideas would be appreciated! You all have been so helpful with this whole journey!

[reverie 49]

Lift weights.

[vlp1968 83]

Lifting weights would be great. The more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism. How about the treadmill and/or the bike. Since your already doing machines I assume you belong to a gym. You could think about a personal trainer for weights. It's pricey but so worth it. I love mine. It really keeps me accountable and motivated. She makes sure I am doing the proper form and knows when to increase the weight. Keep up the good work, you are doing great.

[roziecakes 20]

Here's another vote for lifting weights, it helps keep your skin taut too; also my big thing that I love is yoga! I have lost 60 pounds since Christmas, and 40 since starting my pre-op diet, and I owe a lot of it to yoga. It's low impact, you can modify the moves for your body, and it really does burn calories. I love it!!! There are actually videos out there for larger people as well.

I understand about not being able to get a good workout from walking where you live. I live in an area that's mostly farmland, and everything is flat. There are mountains nearby, but not really close enough just for a morning walk. I do walk 2 miles a day though, but I have to walk really fast to get my heart rate up.

[soready2011 0]

Water aerobics, zumba, and I’ve also found a dance studio that teaches exotic dancing, and belly dancing. (both are good work outs)

[roziecakes 20]

Oh of course Belly Dancing!! I am going to be starting that pretty soon. I can't wait. I have a lot of friends who are in the local belly dance guild, and I've wanted to start learning for a long time. Good suggestion!