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Maybe try mixing it up a bit, I've seen people walk around with hand/ankle weights to help with muscle mass, but you'll have to put down the Pokemon go lol 
Since I luv bikeriding & the weather is so good for it right now I ride more often outside so my gym routine that used to include weights got put in the background.
All I can suggest is maybe concentrate on cardio one day & weights the next, with maybe a rest day in between. I'm still working on that balance fitness wise.
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another.
T-Rebel
I would concentrate more on what you're eating to lose the weight rather than the exercise. By no means I'm not saying don't exercise but you might be disappointed that the scale doesn't show your weight loss efforts.
I only say that because starting a new weight loss routine/change of exercise routine your body won't be used to it & will hold onto water weight, the scale might even..gasp..show a gain & you might get discouraged from working out, or you'll go nuts & work out even harder/longer & the body might go into a wtf are you doing to me mode.
That being said, I'd start out with walking. I bought one of those fitbit things & its really nice to reach my goals. Plus its easy to do, you can increase speed & distance as you get better.
Bike riding is really good too & is easy on the joints. I went from walking a lot to riding as much as I can outside. I've even had times while I was walking & think if I was riding I'd be there by now. lol
Bike riding at home is a back up for when it's crappy outside.
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another. T-Rebel
Thanks for the great advice!
Starting Weight 337 Current Weight 178.4 BMI 22.3
Glad you found a solution Rich! Long time to be told to stay out of submerging in water, most I've seen (all, really) are only about 5-6 weeks. But, you worked and found a goal so go on and do you!
Love being in the water myself.
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Anyone can be overweight doing anything, if you eat enough ;) I used to be overweight biking 130 miles a week on average. Would see other heavy cyclists.
Cycling is great for joints though, doesnt really hurt ya. So long as you dont flare your knees out while you ride
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Good news. Had my check-in with Dr. and agreed hat the EasyCare waterproof bandages do a great job of protecting the incisions. Worked very well for me to submerge into pool and walk around. Body felt very good being back in the pool.
HW: 447 SW: 415 GW: 240 CW: 339 Total WL = 110
WL: Pre-op: -32 M1: -27 M2: -19 M3: -14 M4: -9 M5 & M6: -9 in progress
I think there are two major factors in play:
- You are actually filling your glycogen reserves which adds "water weight." This is actually the same phenomenon, in reverse, when you start a new diet. Rather than losing water weight the first week or two due to a carbohydrate/energy deficit you are gaining water weight because of your carbohydrate consumption. Rather than driving the car with 1/4 tank you're keeping it full. It's unlikely you've gained 2 pounds of actual fat each week.
- When you first started training you "hit the wall" due to an empty tank (#1) but now you're over-estimating your energy/carbohydrate needs. Carbohydrates are absolutely essential for endurance sports but it's also very easy to overfeed and overindulge. Exercise inherently makes you hungry and there can also be a psychological effect of entitlement of justification because you "just ran 20 miles." I struggle with the same thing as a cyclist. Try dialing it back a little bit with the gels and mid-run snacks and find the middle ground to stay fueled just enough.
And as always, make sure you are really eating what you think you're eating. Also you should be eating real food and not just supplements. You're putting stress on your body that needs to be repaired and you should nouri****
Walk. The doctors will take you to the walking area and make you walk.
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Starting Weight 337 Current Weight 178.4 BMI 22.3
Please do not give up on your running. Please remember A) you could be gaining muscle. How are your clothes fitting. Are they getting tight. Start measuring yourself and you might be surprise that you are not putting fat on. B) Humans need carbs. I learned the hard way when I try to cut carbs out and ran into issues. I have said this many times and I pass it on from my trainer who I trust with my life. As she said to me a car needs gas or it can move while look at your body as a car and the carbs is the gas. No carbs your body will become weak and not work. It is learning about good carbs and the bad carbs. Stay away from the bad carbs eat the good carbs. C) while training there will be days it seems like you can eat and eat and eat and is just because you are working out and the body wants more. Try on those days eating good protein not the bars but meat etc. The last thing I have been told is not to give in and eat a lot of 8 at night. no more than 100 calories and do not make it protein because that will keep you away. Hope this helps. I know i am 7 years out and put some weight back on but I was told that was normal. Hard to accept. I keep working at losing it. You can do this and you are stronger now than before. Good luck with the race. Enjoy the glory of it when you cross that finish line. First one is the one you never forget.
