Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 Started this journey 17 months ago o 4/9/01 at 5'4 " , 278 lbs. I fluctuate between 170 and 174 and am convinced this is what I will stabilize at. I'm a large frame, size 10/12, I can feel my hip bones, there's hardly any fat left in that area. The rest of me is quite bony, my chest is just that, a chest, hardly any boobs left -- went from a 42DD to a 34/36 B. I have exercised religiously since June 2001. My exercise of choice is one hour of advanced high impact step aerobics and one hour of weight machines for toning my body. I am quite happy with what the exercise has done for me and I firmly believe in exercising along with the rapid weight loss. I know I wouldn't be as small as I am if I had lost the weight alone without exercise. Anyway, my concern is this. Lately I have been extremely exhausted/worn out after my 4X weekly gym visits. My whole upper body feels like it has been run over by a Mac truck! My son says maybe I need to change my routine, that maybe I'm overworked at work and it's showing in the gym. He says I may even lose those last elusive 20 lbs I've been after if I do different exercises. I don't want to change, I love the high I get from the step class, I especially love the " club " music the 20 y.o. instructor uses, keeps me young :-) I try to keep up with my vitamins, although I will admit to forgetting my calcium, but I'm working VERY hard to not forget. Does anyone have any opinion on this? Do I just need a break from the gym? I love it and truly look forward to it. Walking in circles or on a treadmill is not for me, too boring. Thanks! Estela in TX Open RNY 4/9/01 (Weslaco, TX...Dr. Ashraf A. Hilmy) 278/170/150 Size 26 to 10/12 VERY HAPPY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2002 Report Share Posted September 11, 2002 Estela, I found that when I was exercising like a mad woman (like you are now!) I really needed to increase how much food I was eating, otherwise, my nose was on the ground half the time. Consider adding another protein supplement and another snack to your day - increased food can actually cause you to drop a few pounds, as crazy as it sounds. Your son is right also, you may need to change your routine around a bit. If you love your step class, by all means continue doing it, but perhaps change your lifting routine? Beth Houston, TX VBG - Dr. Srungaram 05/31/00 - 314 lbs. 08/26/02 - 168 lbs. 5'10 " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2002 Report Share Posted September 11, 2002 Estela, I found that when I was exercising like a mad woman (like you are now!) I really needed to increase how much food I was eating, otherwise, my nose was on the ground half the time. Consider adding another protein supplement and another snack to your day - increased food can actually cause you to drop a few pounds, as crazy as it sounds. Your son is right also, you may need to change your routine around a bit. If you love your step class, by all means continue doing it, but perhaps change your lifting routine? Beth Houston, TX VBG - Dr. Srungaram 05/31/00 - 314 lbs. 08/26/02 - 168 lbs. 5'10 " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2002 Report Share Posted September 11, 2002 I personally have found, before and after WLS, that cardio had great effects on mood and energy, but never had any effect on weight. I weight train with a trainer and have built considerable more muscle. This is burning calories for me and is indispensable for me. My uneducated $.02 is that cardio is great for a lot, but losing weight has never been one of them. in Austin RNY April 1998 Re: Regarding exercise... > Dear Estela, > > You are not going to want to hear this but if you want to lose more weight, > tone up further, you are going to have to change your exercise routine. The > body adapts very quickly to cardio and after awhile that 1 hour 4x a week is, > for you, like a walk through a mall while shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2002 Report Share Posted September 11, 2002 I personally have found, before and after WLS, that cardio had great effects on mood and energy, but never had any effect on weight. I weight train with a trainer and have built considerable more muscle. This is burning calories for me and is indispensable for me. My uneducated $.02 is that cardio is great for a lot, but losing weight has never been one of them. in Austin RNY April 1998 Re: Regarding exercise... > Dear Estela, > > You are not going to want to hear this but if you want to lose more weight, > tone up further, you are going to have to change your exercise routine. The > body adapts very quickly to cardio and after awhile that 1 hour 4x a week is, > for you, like a walk through a mall while shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2002 Report Share Posted September 11, 2002 I personally have found, before and after WLS, that cardio had great effects on mood and energy, but never had any effect on weight. I weight train with a trainer and have built considerable more muscle. This is burning calories for me and is indispensable for me. My uneducated $.02 is that cardio is great for a lot, but losing weight has never been one of them. in Austin RNY April 1998 Re: Regarding exercise... > Dear Estela, > > You are not going to want to hear this but if you want to lose more weight, > tone up further, you are going to have to change your exercise routine. The > body adapts very quickly to cardio and after awhile that 1 hour 4x a week is, > for you, like a walk through a mall while shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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