Motivation

[prairieprincess 13]

I do great with staying on track with eating - I find it difficult to stay motivated in the exercising department - that's where I need advice - how do others keep themselves moving, interested, and ready to go. The only thing holding things back from getting a surgical date is my Iron levels need to get up by 5 more points but I am finding it difficult to get myself motivated to go for that walk daily so advice on what keeps others going and moving would be so appreciated

[James Marusek 5,244]

It is important to walk for around 30 minutes each day (or equivalent) prior to surgery. It speeds up the recovery process and also reduces the pain levels from surgery.

During the 6 months prior to surgery, I walked every day. Immediately after my RNY gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago I walked every 2 hours round the clock while I was in the hospital. I refused all pain medicine after I left the delivery room. I didn't really need any. I had very little pain.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@prairieprincess Are you taking something for the low Iron? That certainly could make you tired and unmotivated to exercise. I can't seem to get myself moving - especially in the heat we've been having. It's not easy.

Why don't you put on some good music and dance? Have your own little Zumba class! :-).

[prairieprincess 13]

I go to Zumba classes when they are running in our small town the are on summer hiatus unfortunately - I am looking to join more classes this fall they will be having drums alive classes - I am on Iron tablets 3 times a day to get my levels up where they need to be for surgery - they are at 45 and need to be at 50 for surgery

[SuperSparkly72 116]

I have several people who hold me accountable to my routine. For instance, I pack my gym bag and change clothes before I leave work. It puts me in the mindset to go but also, I HAVE to go the gym because if I walk into my house dressed for the gym before 6:30, Mr. SuperSparkly knows I didn't exercise and teases me mercilessly.

Or I make an appt. with a trainer or schedule to meet a friend. Knowing other people are waiting for me gets me in gear on the days I'm feeling too tired.

Oh, and I have some really cute pink shorts I only wear at the gym. Cuz they're fun. And I like pink.