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

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

We are clearing out the library for you two, or we will move the butlers and maids out and you can stay in the back house.

Ok guys, I am trying reeeeaaallly hard not to feel bad. I didn't get my workout in last night. I think I have just cause, but at any rate I need to whine a little. Sorry, women's genetics I think.... I volunteer to speak at some of the Living Well classes that some wls patients are required to do. I usually do a basic casual q & A session so that they can ask those burning questions...I give everyone my email, tell them about our support group and OH if they don't already know about it. I love doing it. I did two groups this week, and one of them fell on a workout night. I think it is a really important thing to do, I worked literally up until the time to go speak, did my talk, then I got home for 30 minutes and then took my youngest to gymnastics. Then, back home by 10pm to eat and go to bed. Whew! Tonight (Wed) is our support group meeting and I am on the panel (we are doing a mentorship and there are three of us) to discuss problems, success strategies, etc. Fortunately tonight is break night, then tomorrow it will be back at it as usual. I know, one night won't kill me. But I already feel horrible for missing one day last week. Make the guilt monster go away!!! Thanks for letting me vent that, I know I am being silly I just need to work it out in my own mind. Ok, whine session over. I am going to suck it up and be a man now...err...well you know what I mean.

I blew right past the 15 week part, good for you, how are you feeling? Stay away from Motrin, Ibruprophren, Advil (I know it sucks, I used to love that stuf 12-15 times a day) I stick with heroin, or hash now Tylenol is good if the pain is too much, but like the others said, do not (rerally in the beginnin) work too hard, you need to ease into it. I worked out all my life until the the last 10 years and it has been hard to start slow, I want to do all the animal stuff I used to do. What happens now if I do that is I get so sore I cannotr work out for days, then I lose my focus, and stop. So take it slow and easy for now. Got any Loratab? You live close