Question:
Any Body for lifers out there?

Hi I was just wondering if anyone follows the Body For Life exercise program? I am pre-op (open rny at the end of January) and looking for an exercise program. I have heard good things but would like to hear from some wls survivors and their expiriences with the program. I have the book and really enjoyed it. Thanks    — [Anonymous] (posted on January 4, 2002)

January 4, 2002
I've got the book. That's about all I can honestly say about Body for Life. I saw it on Maury Povich, it sounded convincing, I "took the challenge" and it turned out like every other program I've tried before WLS...a failure. I stuck to it for about two weeks and then caved. Good luck.
   — blank first name B.

January 5, 2002
Hi, I too tried the Body for Life program a few months back. It is a good program for I think for people that don't have to lose a ton of weight. I am also pre-op and have a BMI of 54. I was finding out that I wasn't really losing alot of weight, but building muscle on top of fat which really isn't what I needed. I found out that the best exercise program for me is to do cardiovascular for 30 min 3-4 times a week. I will probably try the Body for Life again once I am post-op and quite a few pounds lighter to firm up the flab. Good luck in whatever route you chose.
   — Jennifer G.

January 13, 2002
I have followed this program from about 6 months post-op to the present. I also have a friend (never Morbidly Obese) who has done really well on BFL. I do think it helped tone up the skin *to some extent*. I say that, b/c I do still have alot of hanging, stretched out skin. I have seen 2 PS and they both said that the skin I have remaining is damaged and will never shrink. I have done all I can do and they were amazed at how little body fat I have for having been MO. I feel that the concept of the 5 to 6 small meals a day...focusing on protein and good quality carbs (vegies and whole grains) is great for those who have had WLS. The exercise portion of the program is very doable. I highly recommend that you commit yourself to at least 1 challenge. If you really give it your all, you will be amazed...and not just with the physical changes.
   — Tricia I.