Slow But Still Exercising

[suejersey 263]

I was sleeved 10/11/12 and started walking the week after surgery. Slowly, leisurely around the block once. After about 2 weeks I picked up the pace and added a little more to the length. Now 4 weeks out I am starting 2 times around the block at a normal pace (not fast and sometimes stopping for the dog LOL)

Today it was raining and I wanted to make sure I got in some exercise so I decided I would walk the stairs. I read an article that at my weight 248 I would burn 10 calories per minute. I said I would do 10 minutes but could only do 5 minutes.

Afterwards my heart rate was super high (didn't time it) and was coughing quite a bit. When I had my pulmonology appointment before surgery the doctor said he thought I might have a bit of asthma (which I never had before) but after all the coughing I am wondering.

I have basically sat at my computer 10 - 12 hours a day, 6 days per week for the last 4 years and had put on a lot of weight and virtually NO EXERCISE. My heart muscle has suffered greatly but I know it will get better as I continue to do what I can. It is embarrassing to be 46 years old and struggle with climbing the stairs but that will change, just like it was embarrassing to only be able to make it around the block once and now I can do two times.

I just wanted to share that although my exercise is a pittance compared to what I could do even 5 years ago (used to do zumba 3 days a week and cardio/weight training the other two days), it is still EXERCISE and it is helping me get healthy.

I think the rain has cleared out so I think I will get that walk in today too. And now I am going to do my walk each day and add to that five minutes of climbing stairs.

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[Skinnypie 66]

No matter how slow you're going... You're still lapping everyone on the couch!! Keep it up )

[IsB 209]

You are going to amazed how quickly the amount of exercise that you can increases as long as you keep with it. It's all about training the body to do things that's it's capable of doing but has forgotten how to do. That muscle memory will kick in and you're going to go faster and farther than you ever thought you could. Just keep sticking with it. Sounds to me like you are doing a great job. Keep with it!

[pretty-pink 43]

Walked 1.75 miles today with my daughter. There was lots of inclines on the path. My daughter commented after just a short ways that I WAS NOT huffing & puffing like I did prior to VSG!! great NSV!

[ericgaults 1]

I have basically sat at my computer 10 - 12 hours a day, 6 days per week for the last 4 years and had put on a lot of weight and virtually NO EXERCISE. My heart muscle has suffered greatly but I know it will get better as I continue to do what I can. It is embarrassing to be 46 years old and struggle with climbing the stairs but that will change, just like it was embarrassing to only be able to make it around the block once and now I can do two times.

sitting in front of a computer for 10-12 hours a day can make me feel sick after that, I guess during in that time interval, you also do some little walk or trip especially to kitchen in you're in your house or to a wash room if in a work place. I usually do that to minimize the fatigue and boredom.

Slow doesn't mean it gives less results. in fact there are times that it could be more effective if we do it slowly. We have our own ways on how to cope up with things.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I have a similar job that places me in front of a computer between 12-14 hours a day, starting at 5:30 am. Often times, it really helps me to take 1 hour between 9-10am (east coast lunch hour) and bust out some cardio and lifting. I have to be dedicated though about planning an hour such that it works around planned meetings and is early enough in the day or it is just not going to get done. I never have the motivation to work out after a 12-14 hour day on the computer. With exercise during the day, i have some energy to do other things with the family after work. Without exercise during the day, 12-14 hours in front of the computer leaves me drained physically and mentally and I just want to crash into bed.