Tough time working out

[pookybear 284]

I have a really hard time getting to the gym. It's SO far away from my house and just costs too much money in gas. I try to go on weekends with my boyfriend to the one lower to him. During the week I haven't been getting much of anything in. I've started walking on my breaks at work. Just not sure how I should do it. It's .6 miles to walk around the building twice, which I can do on my 15 minute break. I get 2 breaks a day. Or I could walk around the building 4 times nonstop on my 30 minute lunch. Not sure which would be better or worse, splitting it up or continuous. I've heard mixed things. Also going to start trying some crunches at home.

[music1618 879]

How far post op are you?

[pookybear 284]

5 1/2 months. Still losing but it's slowed down

[music1618 879]

I think that you should exercise as much as your body will allow. I would also suggest you take it slow. If you are doing two laps around your building right now add on one more lap and do 3 laps for a few days and then add on another one and so on. Then maybe try to pick up your pace. If it is taking you 5 min to walk one lap try for 4.5 min and so on. Pretty soon you will be close to running around the building.

As for home stuff there is a challenge a friend of mine did which was challenging, but helped him tone up. It was called the 5/100 fitness challenge. You can look it up online. He did it at home and got a great work out. Again it is all about starting out slow and building your endurance up. Also look into bike riding or some other activity or sport you might enjoy.

Hope that helps.

[Pam Peltz 56]

There are also many videos on YouTube. Or go to Hastings or a pawn shop and buy a used DVD. Doing the walking at work is very good. The effects are cumulative. Are there any steps nearby? That is also a great add to walking or just use one break or lunch for stairs. Good luck!

[pookybear 284]

Thanks