Fitness for the unfit

[Donna4545 13]

I'm starting my 4th week out of surgery, and have hit the dreaded 3 week stall as I transitioned to soft solid foods. I looked at my calories eater vs. calories burned ratio for the past 2 weeks on fitday.com and saw that I'm burning 20% less calories since starting solid foods. I'm not yet cleared for any exercise but walking, but clearly something had to be done.

I don't like walking in the mall, the neighborhood, anywhere. I cant stand walking without a destination. I am so out of shape walking is about all I can do, though.

I found a walking DVD and tried it out this morining, and it solves my problem completely. It is a 30 workout by walking that burns calories equivalent to a 3 mile walk. If anyone else is in my situation, here is the info:

Leslie Sansone's Walk at Home: 3 Mile Slim & Sleek Walk DVD

It wasn't too hard for me, which means it isn't too hard for anyone lol, and is a great way to ease into exercise when you're heavy and out of shape. I plan to do it every morning before my shower.

[MlkPas 5]

That's great, Donna! Years ago I lost a bunch of weight by doing Richard Simmons videos when I felt like I was too fat to move my body in public! Let's hear it for the DVD!

[Donna4545 13]

I got the Richard Simmons box set, too, but I'm waiting until I'm cleared for exercise before I start it--it's a little more strenuous. DVDs are a godsend--it means I don't have to go to the gym, which I absolutely hate.

[Dansha 16]

Hey Donna, that reminds me I already have that collection. I just have to dust it off. LOL.

Deb

[Papillon 7]

If you have a Wii the game Just Dance is nice too... There are some lower impact ones that you can do. Just take it easy until you are cleared from the doctor. I love this game because it is soo much fun it doesn't feel like exercise.

[SParkle 4]

How about swimming - you don't have the pressure of your body carrying the weight, as the Water does, so once you get clearance from your Dr it'd be great.

I've been swimming since my Dr cleared me at 3 weeks out after my scabs hd come off and the scar healed up, and feel great for it.

[christina@MIA 12]

I think Im going to try the swim exercise class at the Y. I have bad knees and think this might be the best to start with until I lose a few pounds.

[**LaSaJaTa** 4]

I think we want to burn fat, not calories, right? In order to burn fat, we need to build muscle...

[Eureka-C 20]

I love playing the wii games. Usually I dread pointless exercise. I woul rather mow the lawn than ride a bike.

[KathyM 14]

I would rather watch the lawn boy

[Fleur de lis 2]

Just Dance 2 for the Wii is even better than the first one! It has a much bigger song selection and the some of the dances are slightly more intense. I did it last night and I feel it today

[MN Mary 0]

This last Monday I started an aqua body toning class. That was Nov 1st. I had my VSG on Oct 6th. I forgot that I was only three weeks out of surgery. I am a passionate person and didn't miss a beat with the other women in class. Jumping Jacks, rocking horse.., Tuesday I had a side ache most of the day and then thought oh shoot I am only three weeks out from major surgery. I hope that I didn't do anything to my insides. I am fine now and yesterday I went real slow knowing that I am not 25 and don't have to prove anyone to anyone but me.

Even though I feel like a milliion bucks I have to be carefull.

LOL Mary

How about swimming - you don't have the pressure of your body carrying the weight, as the Water does, so once you get clearance from your Dr it'd be great.

I've been swimming since my Dr cleared me at 3 weeks out after my scabs hd come off and the scar healed up, and feel great for it.

[Guest liveagain1973]

Thanks so much for posting this. I am about 4 weeks out and I feel like I need to move because I've hit a wall, as well. On top of this, I started my cycle on Friday and I'm so LETHARGIC. I like the idea of Water aerobics. I used to teach a class myself, as a matter of fact. The only issue I encountered was my cycle and the pool I taught at was outside. It's getting cold and even if I took an indoor class, I'm really succeptible to colds and flu, so I don't really want to go home from the gym soggy.

I had the "Walk Away the Pounds" DVD, but I have to search for it. I think I'll just start to move around a little and get some strenght. I have a gym membership, but I don't think I'm quite ready for that yet.

Thanks for sharing, everyone!