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03-15-2008, 11:05 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,740
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
258 lb Start Weight:
158 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
-7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.7596899225 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
23.3299726948 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass    |  Weak!!
i have 6 months to build strength. I know it wont be easy but if anyone has any tips i would appreciate it. I have to do 25 sit ups (the real ones) I have to run a mile and a half in under 15 minutes and i need to do 15 push ups. i cant do ONE push up. as for the sit ups, my tail bones hurts but i can only do 5 (why couldnt they require crunches?  ) and as for the running....well, lets just say i cant even walk a mile untimed LOL. i am so outta shape. i know with the running its something i have to build on. walking then running then time my running etc. but how do i build the upper body strength? do i have to lift weights? or do i just "try" to do the push ups daily?? im lost...i think my body ate itself during rapid weight loss LOL. i have NO muscle tone at all.... 
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03-15-2008, 11:31 AM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 1,423
Weight Statistics 1/14/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
330 lb Start Weight:
242 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
62 lb Lb Left to Lose:
26.6666666667 % % Lost:
Summer 09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.3448979592 BMI Start:
34.7195918367 BMI Current:
25.8244897959 BMI Goal:
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I don't know much about lifting and what does what or how to start...but for now, use heavy cans or anything that is about 5 pounds and start mock lifting...arms in front of you, palms up, curl in towards your chest, and butterflys, arms out to side, then in towards your chest, bending at elbow. I know less weight and more repetitons is cardio, more weight - less repetitions is weight training.
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03-15-2008, 11:50 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 4,945
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
148 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
82 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.652173913 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
29.889112324 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
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Set A Goal For Your Self Each Day And Add One More Extra Sit Up, Push Up, Etc In The Work Out Each Day Or Every Other Day And It Will Get Easier. Same Thing With Running Run Just A 1/4 Mile And Then Add To It As Time Goes On. If The Test Is In 6 Mo Then I Suggest You Start Building Your Strength Now Hun
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03-15-2008, 12:13 PM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mira Loma, CA 91752
Posts: 373
Blog Entries: 2 Weight Statistics April 15, 2006 Start Date:
May 10, 2006 Surgery Date:
6' 3"
Height:
345 lb Start Weight:
189 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
156 lb Weight Loss:
-11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.2173913043 % % Lost:
anytime Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.1173333333 BMI Start:
23.6208 BMI Current:
24.9955555556 BMI Goal:
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From the number of push ups, sit ups and the 1 1/2 mile run, my guess is that you have your annual physical fitness test coming up, right? Start your run by walking daily. I can walk daily, at a fast pace if I want to, but normally I just walk at a steady medium pace. Start out with shorter distances and back home, then extend the distance. If weather is bad, go to a mall to do this. You should eventually be able to jog. It will probably take you a while to get back to the 15 minutes 1 1/2 mile limits you mentioned. You can start upper body exercises by using your body weight against the wall or a slight incline, instead of doing push ups. Use household goods, like cans or jugs of water to help build up strength. Good luck on your annual fitness test. I did that for the Naval Reserve for 25 years, as a crypto tech. I finally had to retire due to heel spurs, and each time I did that 1 1/2 mile run, I ended up with painful shin splints for several day.
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03-15-2008, 12:58 PM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 401
Weight Statistics July 07 Start Date:
1/24/08 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
309 lb Start Weight:
158 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
151 lb Weight Loss:
18 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.8673139159 % % Lost:
02/01/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51.4146745562 BMI Start:
26.289704142 BMI Current:
23.2946745562 BMI Goal:
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Kenya, I think the only way I could reach these goals were if I actually committed myself to a gym or trainer. Just like the 6 months prior to surgery knowing I had to weigh in each month made me more aware of what I was doing. Get a buddy or 'new man' to go with you. My daughter took this test and missed by .7 seconds and now she is so committed to working out for the next test in 6 months. She even dropped 8-9 lbs and didn't need to. Good Luck
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03-15-2008, 02:03 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 4,671
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.7876106195 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.5654269972 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
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you can lift weights if you want or just start doing the things that you have to do, start small, do them every day and add more every week. it does get easier and easier the more u do them, i couldnt do any of those not long ago either, then i started doing them at the gym and have worked up to 100-300 crunches, 50 pushups and i run a mile, every day, but it does take time, good luck girl!
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03-15-2008, 02:50 PM
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| Cub Reporter  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 90
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics Oct.31/07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
157 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.9285714286 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.1882460973 BMI Start:
25.3376951331 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
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Considering how important this test is, I would invest in a trainer (if you can afford it). You'll see better results if you have a professional helping you out. Good luck!!!
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03-15-2008, 03:53 PM
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| WLS Mentor Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Troy,ny
Posts: 1,250
Weight Statistics Since birth:) Start Date:
October 22,2008 YEAH! Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
319 lb Start Weight:
294 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
25 lb Weight Loss:
144 lb Lb Left to Lose:
7.83699059561 % % Lost:
sometime in 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51.4823232323 BMI Start:
47.4476584022 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
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I agree with getting a trainer. I personally need someone like Jillian from the "Biggest Loser" to make me push myself. As for the push ups use a window sill. Stand up ,legs extended , tuck your bucket in (tush), do pushups all the way down and back up until you have built enough strength to do them normal. You also don't need weights. Yo can use resistance tubing using your own body weight to build up strength. Good luck. I know you can do it.
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03-15-2008, 04:27 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1,864
Blog Entries: 8 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
145 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
46.4944649446 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
23.4010560147 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Kenya - you can totally do this! Pick up some inexpensive weights, start with 2 or 3 pounds and just do some building exercises every day, you'll build muscle before you know it. Start walking, then go faster and faster a little at a time. Hire a personal trainer and you'll be totally amazed how very strong you will be in 6 months!
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03-15-2008, 05:40 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 4,669
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
287 lb Start Weight:
164 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.8571428571 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.4872528616 BMI Start:
29.9927159209 BMI Current:
25.6035379813 BMI Goal:
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You can do it! I will come there and chase you in my truck if I have to, to make you run! I have faith in you though, you have been talking about this for so long and it is finally within your reach...You CAN do it!!!!!
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