I don't know if "constant" exercise is ever necessary unless you just love to
work out every day. It's about eating right and exercising. Remember when you
exercise it's not just for weight management but also to keep your heart and
organs healthy. Being in oxygen and challenging your heart increases your
metabolism and makes your healthier. If you run or even walk at a very fast
pace for at least 20 minutes and you get to a active level heart rate, you will
continue to burn calories even after you're done. Once you get used to
exercising, your body will want you to do it. Eating healthy is mandatory. It
doesn't mean you can't splurge or eat normal, but making healthy choices makes
your body work better and you feel better. As for me, I normally run a few
times a week between 1-5 - 2 miles and walk 2-3 more times a week for 2 miles.
It's over in less than 30 minutes (and trust me, I watch the clock count down)
and I feel like I've accomplished my goal. I'm not a 10 mile person and I don't
like to get bored with exercise. Put on a good movie or listen to music and it
makes it go faster. Also, if you have cable, FIT TV has namaste yoga which is
great, peaceful and really increases your flexibility.

As for your question, yes, you do have to maintain your body but maintaining
your body only makes you feel better. Consider it your gift to yourself a few
times a week. Tell yourself that you're worth the time. I've had the tt, lipo,
breast lift, etc. and that's all great but having a "firm" body is even better.
I don't know anyone who wouldn't like a high tight backside and want to feel
great in a pair of jeans. Feeling great isn't about a size, it's about being as
healthy as you can. Sometimes PS just helps us get what we can't get on our
own. After that, it's up to us.

Tami

----- Original Message -----
From: Karrie
To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 7:26 PM
Subject: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] tummy tuck info





Hi
looking for information from all you girls who had tummy tucks...
have you been able to keep the weight off so that all your efforts weren't in
vain? that's one of the things I'm concerned about...
was it worth it?
can you maintain the work that was done without constant exercise?

thanks in advance

Karrie





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