Exercise

[binky04]

Hi Everyone!  I was just wondering when I should add exercise to my new lifestyle???  I usually gain when I start exercising and I do not want to see my weight go up.  Any suggestions?  All help is much appreciated.

[Maddysmom]

Hi Binky.  I just recently added walking to my FTS.  I've been on FTS for one year now, so I decided it might be time.  Well, I have only lost 2 pounds in the past 4 weeks walking 2 miles 6-7 times a week. (?)  However, I do FEEL thinner, and everyone says I look like I've lost more...??  I am going to continue my walking because I feel GREAT!  I really believe I will start losing again once my body gets used to this "new" thing.  ha ha   I know that Sherripie lost her weight FAST without exercising, so maybe some other folks will chime in with their opinions.   

[mouseissue]

I agree!
And so does my doctor... Walking is excellent exercise.
It becomes very habit forming too. If I miss my walk, my day feels incomplete.

Start slow and each week add distance and speed.
Your walk should be at a pace like you need to be somewhere... Faster than strolling but slower than power walking.

Swimming is also wonderful exercise!
This Winter, I'm joining a gym so that I can swim during the cold months.

[suzlyn454]

This Winter, I'm joining a gym so that I can swim during the cold months.

Sounds like a wonderful idea Mouseissue!

[Maddysmom]

Woo hoo!....down 1 more pound this morning!  Definitely going to keep on walking along with my FTS lifestyle.      

Tony, I may need to check into a gym membership too, so I can keep "moving" during the winter months.  Then again...this is Georgia.  I may just need some thermal stuff for the few real chilly days we get.   

[mouseissue]

HOORAY JAN!!!
You're almost halfway to your goal!

Keep it up!!!

[umpa]

GO JAN!! HAPPY DANCE!!

[umpa]

Binky just move.You don't have to run marathons.I like to put on my ipod and dance around my house while I am cleaning ;)Dance like no one is watching!!

[shawn116]

Way to go Jan!!!!     

[joagain]

We can wear our summer clothes here until at least late October most of the time , specialy if you are walking you would only be cold for a minuite .

 Congrats Jan !!!!!! 1-2 pounds a week is pretty normal 

[Maddysmom]

Thanks everybody!!  It was storming here yesterday morning, so I rode my exercise bike instead of walking.  I don't mind a little rain, but I'm NOT walking while it's lightening. There's an older gentleman that walks 5-7 miles at the track every morning, rain or shine.  He amazes me!  This morning he told me a GREAT quote....."Willpower is a muscle".

I thought that was interesting.  I want to build up THAT muscle!      

[binky04]

Thanks everybody!!  It was storming here yesterday morning, so I rode my exercise bike instead of walking.  I don't mind a little rain, but I'm NOT walking while it's lightening. There's an older gentleman that walks 5-7 miles at the track every morning, rain or shine.  He amazes me!  This morning he told me a GREAT quote....."Willpower is a muscle".

I thought that was interesting.  I want to build up THAT muscle!     

Me too!! Thanks for sharing 

[binky04]

Thanks for all of the help    I am suppose to only use my elliptical as I have back problems and it is very painful to walk for more than 15 minutes at a time.  I tried Zumba but was unable to continue due to the pain.  I think maybe I'll start using that elliptical tomorrow.  Hopefully the scale won't go up.

[shawn116]

Hi Binky04

Have you tried water aerobics?  I have psoriatic arthritis and most of the time it hurts to do to much exercising.  I really have to reserve my energy for everyday things to.  Water aerobics is so much easier on me than any other kind.  Even if you just swim around...it does a world of good.   I really feel so much better when I go.  Sorry for the pain that you have..... I sure know what it is like to have pain that keeps you from doing what you want.  That is the best thing about this lifestyle though... I have lost all of my weight so far without doing any exercising....I would probably lose faster if I did but most days I really can't do it.  Not if I want to do other normal daily things to...LOL   

[binky04]

Hi Binky04

Have you tried water aerobics?  I have psoriatic arthritis and most of the time it hurts to do to much exercising.  I really have to reserve my energy for everyday things to.  Water aerobics is so much easier on me than any other kind.  Even if you just swim around...it does a world of good.   I really feel so much better when I go.  Sorry for the pain that you have..... I sure know what it is like to have pain that keeps you from doing what you want.  That is the best thing about this lifestyle though... I have lost all of my weight so far without doing any exercising....I would probably lose faster if I did but most days I really can't do it.  Not if I want to do other normal daily things to...LOL   

I've never tried water aerobics.  I did use the elliptical plus arm exercises last night and the scale didn't go up.  I'm thinking about just exercising every other day to see what happen.  I so understand about the daily pain.  Road trips are extremely hard on me too.