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highlandbear
on 9/11/17 6:53 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: Exercising during pre-op diet

I exercised right up to two days before the operation. I swam every day. No reason that they should say no

Metta76
on 9/11/17 9:16 am
VSG on 09/25/17
Topic: Exercising during pre-op diet

I forgot to ask my doc about this. I'm 2 days into pre-op diet. Is it recommended or okay to exercise during pre-op diet phase?

docbad32
on 9/11/17 5:29 am
Topic: RE: weekly workout 9:11;17

Super week was mostly a success. Got in 72 miles with 12,200ft. of climbing. Feel pretty good too.

Monday-4 mile run

Tuesday-5 mile run

Wednesday-5 mile run

Thursday-7 mile trail run

Friday-rest and rehab stuff

Saturday-20 mile run

Sunday 10 mile run

VSG:  3/12/15

highlandbear
on 9/10/17 6:56 pm - Canada
Topic: weekly workout 9:11;17

Well next sunday at this time I will have done my race. I have done the training so it now comes down to race day.

Monday- 30 minutes swim doing 6 easy sprints of 50 meters

Tues 45 easy run and my trainer will be there so she will make sure I keep it easy

Wed 60 minute swim

Thursday 50 minute ride 5 minute run

Friday love this stay off feet as much as possible. Told husband he will have to get me what every I want or need. lol

Saturday 15 minute leg shake

Sunday race 2k swim 90k bike 21k run

highlandbear
on 9/10/17 6:48 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: Fueling a Long Run

It has taken me years to figure out what my stomach will handle. Each of us is so different. For my long runs i have found a gel that is maple syrup, salt and ginger. As we all know ginger helps settle the stomach and this has worked for me. The best part is I can take half of it and put the lid on it and take the other half later. I do a bagel real early on the race day. There are gels out there that are low in sugar i have used them. I can not eat anything solid during the run or I will be looking for the bathroom. Until you figure out what your stomach will handle make sure you run where there are washrooms

Gwen M.
on 9/10/17 3:22 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: working out at home

Walking is great. There are also great apps out there for exercise. I've heard good things about Sworkit and FitStar, but I haven't used either personally.

It's really a matter of figuring out what will get you moving and then, from there, figure out how to do it at home :) I run and do yoga "at home."

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Gwen M.
on 9/10/17 3:21 pm
VSG on 03/13/14
Topic: RE: Fueling a Long Run

When I'm training and on a long run day, I'll do a single Clif Blok every 2 miles. For short runs, I do nothing. For me, a long run here is anything more than an hour. Less than an hour, I add nothing to my diet.

On actual race day, I will eat a protein bar in the morning. If there are bananas out at the race, I might have a banana pre-race as well. Then I have a single Clif Blok every 2 miles.

I also, of course, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

One-derland
on 9/9/17 10:03 am
VSG on 11/01/17
Topic: working out at home

I am just shy of 6 weeks away from the big day..... so my question is..... does anyone have any exercise tips to do at home. I can not go to the gym, because my work schedule and being a mama, do not match up with the hours they are open.

I know for the first 6 weeks, to be happy with walking and deep breathing.

after that the snow should be flying so I will get lots of snow Considering our city is #1 in snow fall. but I don't want to loose muscle, and shoveling alone is not enough

AudLight
on 9/9/17 9:52 am - GA
Topic: Fueling a Long Run

I'm a new runner and I am training for a half marathon. I had RNY 7 years ago. I am curious what people who are distance runners eat before a run. I am not afraid of carbs but I do react poorly to them sometimes. I would also love to know what you guys eat on runs cause all the gels and bars I have seen have way too my sugar for my system.

Thanks for any tips or advice.

   - Audrey
    
HonestOmnivore
on 9/8/17 11:45 am
RNY on 03/29/17
Topic: RE: Weekly workout 9:4:17

I looked into this and it looks like a really fun idea! I'm broke this month so I passed but I'm super excited to run a virtual race later this fall!

5'4" 49yrs at surgery date

SW - 206 CW - 128
M1 - 20lb M2 - 9 lb M3 - 7 lb M4 - 7 lb M5 - 7 lb M6 - 6 lb M7 - 4 lb M8 - 1 lb M9 - 2 lb M10 - 4 lb M11 - 0lb M12 - 3lb M13 - 0 lb M14 - 2 lb M15 - 0 lb M16 - 3 lb

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