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Thanks for the tips...Sorry it has taken me a while to respond. I have been recovering from a recent major abdominal surgery - so now I have 6-8 weeks of recovery including lifting restrictions. I was cleared to walk but then developed a post-operative seroma, so I am resting to recover and waiting for a treatment plan for this darn seroma. I miss the gym a lot. I was doing reps of about 10, alternating legs / arms with my cardio. Sounds like I was on the right track. I can already tell I have taken a month off - feeling uncomfortable with my current idle state. But I keep telling myself this is only a temporary set back. Thanks!
-Jenn-
Hello all,
My name is Adam and I see that my website has been shared on this thread. I appreciate the support! I am a certified weight loss specialist and have several clients both pre/post WLS as well as "normal" people who do not have to undergo such rigorous diet and exercise as we do in the WLS world. I urge any of you that are considering taking your nutrition or fitness endeavors to the next level to check out my client testimonials page. You certainly don't need to choose ME to work with, but 99% of the information online regarding fitness, dieting and WLS is pure garbage. My best advice is ASK ASK ASK! If you find a certified trainer, ask as many questions as you can and get references!!! CERTIFIED DOESNT MEAN QUALIFIED!
My site, TheWeightStopsNow.com has lots of free information as well as more info on what programs I offer. One thing I do want to address is the whole idea of not being able to build muscle while in a caloric deficit. This is false! I and my clients are proof positive you can absolutely reach optimal levels of hypertrophy, both sarcoplasmic and myfibrillar, by way of proper nutrient timing and partitioning with a solid exercise program. I agree, protein synthesis, gluconeogenesis, meal frequency and timing and even Ghrelin and leptin levels are all variables that need to be accounted for, but it is absolutely false to say that you cannot build lean muscle tissue without being in a large caloric surplus...it's just incorrect.
I welcome any comments or questions and if I can be of any assistance to any of you, feel free to message me on my site.
Thanks so much and God Bless,
Adam "The Transformer" Upton
Hey there! Thanks for you reply. I actually found a place last week, that will hopefully work out.
My trainer still wants me to recover for this week so things will be light for me than next week back to running get ready for my 21 k race
Monday- going to go for a nice bike ride and just enjoy the day. It is Thanksgiving day so traffic will be light
Tue power yoga
wed rest
Thursday some strength training
Friday rest
Saturday easy easy hour run see how the legs will feel
sunday rest
Monday - yoga
Tuesday - it's my 2-year followup with my surgeon, so I won't have time to exercise
Wednesday - pilates class
Thursday - running, yoga
Friday - rest prior to race
Saturday - 5k race!!
Sunday - yoga to recover
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)
Monday-3 Mile Run
Tuesday-Swimming/Strength Training
Wednesday- 4 Mile Run
Thursday-TRX Class
Friday-Spin Clas
Saturday-6 Mile Run
Sunday- Rest
Have a happy, healthy week!
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
Six weeks. You should only be walking for the first six weeks post-op.
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)
Here is an example of a simple workout from Youtube...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIKrcoO86h4
I know you want to go go go...But you need to follow the doctor's orders (sip, walk, sleep). It allows your body to heal. It also prevents any tears that could occur while doing hard exercise. What my doctor recommended was elastic bands. Just very very light movement. You can look on Youtube and see all the different exercise programs on there. You can buy them online or at most sporting good stores. This is what you should be using till your doctor has given you the OK to start exercising harder. Brian PS Below is just an example...Again you can find them anywhere.
I have found an exercise that i love doing!!!
this one i will continue and look forward to going
Training right now to compete in a Crossfit competition
