How Much How Often?

[cjoyce 187]

It seems none of us have the same pre or post op food guidelines from our docs/nutritionists but what about exercise. What does your surgeon say you should be getting in per day and how many days per week? Mine says 1hr 7 days/week.....I do everything I can to get this in but some days I only get 30-45 mins in.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Per the CDC: 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity weekly PLUS strength training 2 or more times a week that involves all large muscle groups for adults up to 65....I typically tell my patients 45-60 minutes 4-5 days a week....7 seems unattainable :/

[beth423 33]

When I had my surgery my surgeon recommended 30 minutes 3-4 times a week. Then build up. I am 2 months out and walk on a treadmill for 30 min a day. Elliptical at least 10 min a day. (it kills my legs) and 3 times a week I walk outside a mile to a mile and a half

[BBdoodle 483]

Find a exercise you like then it will not be a chore but something you look forward to doing. I love jogging.... it works for me. It took me a whole year to run a mile non-stop. Take baby steps and work up to what is confortable for YOU, of course with your doctors guidance.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

I think the key to so many aspects of this journey is realistic goals and expectations. Exercising an hour a day, seven days a week is not always realistic - in my case. An hour a day a minimum of four days a week - that's been realistic for me for more than six months. Sometimes I'm able to do more, and occasionally I fall a little short. The most important thing for me has been training myself to accept the fact that sometimes I'll fall a little short of my goal - AND THAT'S OK.

It's the "OK" part that changes everything. We get so excited about the weight coming off and we want to do everything possible to keep it going and even speed it up. In response to all of that excitement, it's very easy to set goals that aren't realistic. You fail to meet your goal. Then you get frustrated. Then you fail again. More frustration. Before you know it, you give up. Training yourself to set realistic goals, Celebrate your successes, and accept those times when it just isn't possible - that's what lifestyle changes are all about!

[cjoyce 187]

Find a exercise you like then it will not be a chore but something you look forward to doing. I love jogging.... it works for me. It took me a whole year to run a mile non-stop. Take baby steps and work up to what is confortable for YOU' date=' of course with your doctors guidance.[/quote']

I walk mostly and I actually do love it....its more about never seeming to have enough hours in the day to do all I need to do.

[cjoyce 187]

Ive been trying to keep track more lately....I typically get in about 5 hours a week. Sounds like a lot but I never feel like its enough.