Stop exercising and go play

Livingthe Dream · April 2, 2008

After reviewing the threads in this forum I wanted to throw out what has worked for me. I have lost 60 pounds in my first 100 days of post lap band bliss. I do the proper diet with just a few exceptions a day. :wink_smile: I asked my wife if it was ok to really focus on my health/body and would she pick up the load if I worked out 3 days a week. She is a great lady and has done just that. I started at the local YMCA doing 1 hour of cardio and hated it. TV, Ipod reading a book but nothing made the dreadmill any more tolerable. Once I started losing weight my friend at church asked if I wanted to play basketball in the church league and I passed on it since I wasn't ready but asked if I could be the referee. I ran up and down the court and lost the weight. I then starting playing Bball and Volleyball where ever there was a sign up. My rotation is now Sunday night basketball at the Rec center, Saturday sand volleyball and one league night bowling. I burned 1100 calories playing basketball for 2 hours, burned 700 calories speed bowling at lunch and at least that much during volleyball. My point being don't live on a dreadmill get out and meet friends and start living. If you were not a athlete in school then so what make a change. Those that hit goal either developed a new lifestyle or had one that needed a tweak like smaller food portions. If you sit on your butt all day and night except for one hour of cardio then you will most likely get 60% of your goal.

VegasGrace · April 2, 2008

Hi, you are so right. It's not necessary to go to a gym to be fit....some may find it easier though.

I haven't exercised one bit, as far as putting on workout clothing and doing just exercise. I do as you....play.

Congrats on your success!

Jachut · April 2, 2008

You're completely right, there's no point exercising if its ALL you do. Incidental stuff is really important too.

I have no trouble at the moment, I have a house to look after, 3 kids, I exercise etc, and I'm on my feet 24/7 and have no problem hiting 20,000 steps a day and more.

I worry that when I go back to work my incidental activity will decrease a lot, its certainly going to be a time I have to make sure I keep maintaining, I can see gaining weight!