on November 2, 2009
Why do I feel nauseous during and after my exercise sessions? Why do I get sluggish three miles into a run? Why do I start getting weak about half-way through my strength training workout? Why are my workouts great at the beginning of the week, but by the end of the week it is all I can do to get motivated enough to get to the gym? These are some of the most common problems I see people facing upon initiating an exercise program after weight loss surgery. While there could be a number of different reasons to explain each one of these issues after weight loss surgery, the majority of time these questions can all be answered with one simple word. Carbohydrate.
For good reasons, such as wound healing and maintenance of muscle tissue to name a couple, protein becomes the priority macronutrient after weight loss surgery. Unfortunately, protein does very little to fuel exercise and is only part of the equation when it comes to exercise recovery. With protein being the focus in addition to significant caloric restriction after weight loss surgery, this combination places limits on an individual’s ability to exercise intensely and/or for long durations. Even though protein is not the primary source of energy during exercise, the most common answers I hear to the questions presented above always include protein and more protein. Rarely is carbohydrate ever given a mention. Click here to read more.



























