Guess I am going to have to...

[Mbenson5]

Well, as much as it pains me, I think I am going to have to start exercising. Yes, I know! You should have been doing that all along. And yes, you are right (do you get that this is maybe the conversation that is going on in my head?), but I was able to figure out how to eat low carb and actually lost more when I quit exercising. I did actually exercise every day the first year after my GS, so I'm not a total loser! lol! The question is, did I lose muscle mass too? I was eating a ton of protein, so did that keep me from losing the mass? I have noticed my upper body strength is not what it used to be, but is that because I will be 50 next year, or did I really lose muscle? I plan on doing fast walking to start out with. It is so hard to know where to start. I have a treadmill and do not plan to go to a gym. I would never get there. I can get up earlier when school starts and get it done. But for now, I have about a week for vacation, so do I want to start now or wait till after? My big avoidance of exercise is that in my mind, it is going to feel like it did at 278 lbs! I mean, I know it won't, but there you have it...so any ideas would be much appreciated! Thanks!

[readytochangemylife]

Melissa, I know where you are coming from. I had my surgery 10/12/2012. I am in the same mind frame as you are now. The first year I walked nearly every day. I also continued to lose weight even after I stopped walking daily. My knees were beginning to hurt more, but no where near how they were hurting before I lost this weight. I began cutting down how many days I walked and then, I stopped. I miss it. I am buying news shoes this weekend and although it is hot, I am going back to at least 3 days a week walking. I have an elliptical here at home, but have also stopped using it. I had a recumbent bike, but got tired of it also. I am up and down by 2 lbs of my present weight, without exercising, but I feel more flabby now. I do have tremendous amount of lose skin and have had for a while, but it just feels different. I don't know why I don't have the motivation now. I am not a gym person. I did that religiously over the years when I was trying to lose weight and I guess I am burned out. I used to go to Curves in those years too. Now, I would love to find one close to my house. I would defiantly go there. Good program for older women. There is no longer one close to our house. Just wanted to let you know, you are not alone.

[Mbenson5]

Thank you so much, Margaret. I am also very flabby in my arms and legs. I really want to firm up my behind too. I cannot imagine walking in Alabama humidity though... I hope you find something that you can be active with. I wish I loved to exercise...lol. I did take the dog for a walk yesterday so am making some progress...baby steps! . Have a wonderful day!

[mem222]

Count me in. Hardly did anything until month six. The weight was coming off so I felt like j dodged a bullet. Then it seemed to stop. I am working with a trainer twice a week and have started walking the long hallway through many connected buildings where I walk 3 times each day. Got up to 9000 steps by doing this. Today since the heat//humidity is better here in CT I am starting to use my treadclimber - the best exercise I've ever done. Not getting in enough water since I've started drinking a LOT of iced coffee. It's always something.
Keep up the good work

[Mbenson5]

Good for you mem222!!! I haven't done very well this weekend, and next week will be hard. Like you said, always something. Glad you are finding some success!