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Would like to share a story about a man on the Men's Forum from many years back. I don't remember his name...But his story really touched me and most of the men on that forum.
You see there was this pond...Not a very big pond. It was about 1/4 mile around. The guy had this desire to walk around that pond. My goal and your goals are different...His goal was different. He was morbidly obese...Maybe 400-600 pounds. He had his WLS and started losing quickly. Before he would have to ride around Walmart in a cart. Soon he was doing part walking, part riding. As the weight came off he started taking on his driveway. He would walk 1/2 the driveway...Then back home. He finally was able to walk to the end of the driveway (probably with a cane) and get his mail.
Then came the pond...Many if not most obese people don't think much of a 1/4 mile pond...But to him it was a marathon...His marathon!! He started walking it...Got a 1/3 way around it, then had to go back. He pushed and pushed till one day he made it completely around the pond. This brother had more guts in him that 1/2 the people who can find any and all excuses not to try. Not to put 1 foot in front of the other and see what happens. Just writing this brings me to tears...Again your goals and my goals are different. The idea is to get healthy. Even with his weight, he kept his eye on the prize. How about you??
First of all i want to wish you good luck in your sprint. let us know how you did
monday- swim
Tuesday-60 minute run 30 minute strength training
Wed.-swim
Thursday first rest day in i don't know how long. need to check with trainer and make sure on this.
Friday 30 minute strength training
Saturday 170 minute run
Sunday 40 minute easy ride
I think some of the resistance comes from people just not having a background in physical activity. People think working out means slogging away at the gym on some boring machine for 2 hours every day and watching people who look like underwear models not even break into a sweat. So, if they feel like they don't HAVE to do it they won't. But exercise has so many more benefits besides weight loss. Not only does it keep you from having that melty I had WLS and now I'm skinny-fat look, it builds muscle that cushions your joints and strengthens your bones, builds your endurance, boosts your energy, and gives you a sense of accomplishment.
I do hot yoga and I always make sure I eat a light breakfast (a hardboiled egg or couple strips of bacon) about an hour prior. I have low blood pressure since surgery and all the ups and downs and sweating can make me feel faint. You want to make sure your blood sugar/blood pressure have some time to stabilize between waking up and working out. If you don't eat breakfast then at least a protein shake to get some calories in.
Schedule for the week
Monday-None....enjoying family!
Tuesday- Strength Training & Swimmimg
Wednesday-Spin Class
Thursday- Strength Training & 3 mile run
Friday-Strength Training & Spin Class
Saturday-Rest
Sunday-Participating in my 2nd Sprint Triathlon!!
Yours in Health & Happines,
Bill Mac
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
Walk, walk and more walking. They don't want you to do much more than that until you are healed up.I could not even go back to wor****il my two months were up.
If you're maintaining your weight then you are by definition eating your exercise calories one way or another. Eventually we all have to break even.
I love whole food carbohydrates and eat them all the time. In fact, they are literally required for any kind of endurance sport or you'll "bonk." When you run out of readily available sugars (glycogen) for energy your body will begin to oxidize fats, which is a slow process and typically won't supply adequate energy. It's like running or peddling through pudding and it's downright awful.
My fuel is typically whole fruit and portioned energy bars like Clif.
In my opinion, endurance sports are an area where we just have to bend the rules a bit. You simply can't keep yourself fueled with quality foods AND observe the 30-minute rule. I try to stick to whole foods and fruits - sometimes Cliff bars and the like - but I definitely avoid liquid sugar like gel packs and cubes. I'm a fan of Nuun tablets you drop in water, which you can find anywhere, and it turns your water bottle or CamelBak into an sugar-free electrolyte drink.
As long as you're eating mindfully and measuredly for fuel during the activity I don't really think there's a big concern.
What did you do for exercise immediately following your surgery?
