How much do you really Exercise??

[blackcherry2002 5]

I agree Jachut. At times I'm jealous that people with a BMI of 35 have the surgery because they have a better head start lol But still, for me...at 5'4" : 205 or 265? 205 is a 35.2 bmi...and my 265 was 46.5, sorry but in my book both are way too high and pretty daunting when it comes to losing weight. That and there are a lot of people with 35 as a BMI that are realllllllly bad yo-yo dieters, so how can you feel upset with them getting the surgery when it's been proven that they have a hard time keeping it off.... Wow, I guess I have strong feelings on it lol

[AirKuhl 1]

I started with a BMI of 39.

The first 9 months were effortless, weight just fell away. I had a perfect fill were I could eat and drink anything, just lower quantities.

Months 9-11, I stabilized around 26.5 BMI. I had to make a choice, do I get another fill or do something else? I was so happy with my fill and knew it was the right amount for long term maintenance, and have read so many posts about the bad experiences of people that probably are too tight, that I decided to try working out.

Now after 4 months of working out, my BMI is 24.5. My fat content is lower than that implies because I have gained substantial muscle mass (I'm a guy, just to be clear). I still eat and drink anything I want, although I do enjoy making healthier choices. I NEVER feel like I am dieting or skipping anything.

More importantly, my health is the best it's ever been. Blood work, blood pressure, liver function, pulse, heart rate, etc. are all well in range for a healthy 20yo person half my age. I sleep 2-3 less hours per night but have more energy all day.

The shape of my body is also much better even ignoring the weight loss. Posture is much better, lower back pain is gone, shoulder to waist ratio, clearly visible muscles in arms and legs, etc. People who haven't seen me in months literally stop and stare open mouthed. I occasionally get hit on in grocery stores and coffee shops. By women who are even cute! It's a good feeling.

None of this would have happened without excercise. I could have gotten the tighter fill and still lost the weight, but I think I would have been miserable and would have been thin but still soft and kinda flabby.

Eating less will make you thin, but it won't make you fit.

I had to start in the privacy of my own home with a Wii Fit and work my way up from there, and it was totally worth it. Now I'm just hoping my skin catches up with me, I totally understand the half-size too big comment.

[Marmite_crumpet 0]

AirKuhl:

The shape of my body is also much better even ignoring the weight loss. Posture is much better, lower back pain is gone, shoulder to waist ratio, clearly visible muscles in arms and legs, etc. People who haven't seen me in months literally stop and stare open mouthed. I occasionally get hit on in grocery stores and coffee shops. By women who are even cute! It's a good feeling

I think photos are necessary. For scientific research purposes, you understand ... :devil:

[Bostonlady 0]

Hello Everyone, I was banded in September and I work out 5 days a week and take the weekends off........I gained a pound, BUT I'm wearing clothes I haven't worn in two years, I have dropped alot of inches weight is slow, I've had two fill I"m at 4cc in my Realize band.......next fill mid January, hopefully I'll feel some restriction not really any now, but I"m staying focused