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I am so glad I found this site. I was wondering if I need any additional supplements since I am starting a new exercise program. I am religious with my vitamins, supplements, protein and water now, but will I need to increase my intake and what should I be taking. I have another appointment with my trainer this evening and would like to be able to sound somewhat educated when we discuss nutrition. I know what I need to do post op but not post op with a 3-4 day a week workout. Thanks in Advance Sheryl "newbie" in training

Sheryl, Without knowing what supplements and food you consume now, from a beginning standpoint there are two really important things that you will probably need to increase, and that's protein and water. During a typical workout, I can drink anywhere from a quart to 2 quarts of water. Your body needs this to a) prevent dehyration and b) keeping well-hydrated enables your body to get the needed nutrients into the muscles and assists in post-exercise recovery as well. A good way to estimate how much water you lose during a workout would be to make sure you are well-hydrated before your workout, weigh yourself, do a workout without drinking anything and check your weight after your workout. In the alternative, if you drink while you are working out, just weigh yourself just before you begin your exercise and weigh yourself again after you finish. If your weight is lower, then you know you need to drink more water while exercising. It is a good idea to get protein in within 30 minutes of an intense weight resistance workout. I make a protein shake every day in the gym, as this gets the protein and some carbs into my bloodstream the fastest after glycogen has been depleted from the muscles and this assists in rapid recovery after your workout. If you are consuming around 60-70 grams of protein a day, I would suggest increasing that to allow for additional protein needs with resistance training. Consult with your trainer as to how much additional protein you actually will need, provided that the trainer is qualified to make that assessment. I would also discuss upping your protein with the nutritionist that supports your surgeon's WLS program to evaluate what is a safe increase for you. With kindest regards, Donna E. www.teklawgirl.biz