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I wear a SPANX compression shirt to help control the loose skin in the mid section while running, but I feel like it restricts my breathing a little and makes it harder to consume food and drink during the runs. Any suggestions out there?
Monday-3 mile run
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Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
Cardio and weight training are both important for overall health - you should be doing both of them as well as activities that improve your flexibility and balance.
Exercise, in general, is a very small portion of weight loss - it's all about proper diet. But it's VERY important for your health.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
So I was cleared to go back to the gym 2-3 weeks ago now, and since have been going to the gym 3-4 times a week. A good friend of mine who is really into fitness has been helping me. We have stayed away from "core" oriented stuff- we begin and end with 10 minutes walking on the treadmill, and every day do a different body group. Arms, legs, chest. We do calisthenics, we do weight lifting, very little cardio. This is because I was under the impression that I shouldn't do that stuff, just work on regaining and building muscle. But now I am worried thats not helping with my weight loss. Should I up my cardio???
RNY w/ Dr. George Fielding @ NYU 10/25/2016
LBL, BL, MASTOPEXY, FLANKPLASTY, BRACHIOPLASTY w/Dr. Joseph Capella @ Hackensack 07/11/2018
Stay tuned! 
I couldn't agree more with Gwen. Go with a pro. I would recommend at physical therapist over a personal trainer, and hopefully your insurance will pay for the PT.
Congrats on your surgery. If possible, I would recommend that you get an appointment with a physical therapist, or a personal trainer who specializes in clients who are wheelchair dependent.
I'd be hesitant to give you advice on this because of your unique cir****tances, lack of comprehensive knowledge, and fear that I'd give you bad advice. I think that you could make a good case for getting professional assistance and a professionally designed exercise program that can address all of your needs.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
hey guys I had wls 6th December 2016. I'm a wheelchair dependent amputee with a right arm that also has limited strength. Any ideas for fun exercise. I race a circuit around my lounge dining room hallway. I just need motivation as exercise was never my strong point and I want that to change.
most appreciated
Right On! Thanks for the info! to add to my issue, I pretty much live a very low carb lifestyle. I did a 13.5 training run the other day just using Tailwind and felt pretty good. Although the coffee that I had pre run didn't want to stay down at about 10 in. I will experiment with Fat Bombs this weekend and see if I can tolerate those. I may have to try oatmeal for a pre run meal. How long before you run do you eat Goose?
Ok. If you trying just maintain - moderation may be a key. Not enough cardio is not good - too much cardio may be even worse.
A lot of people start very intensive cardio- they then discover that they need to add carbs and calories - if for nothing else is to prevent low BS and to be able to be that active. Develop new eating habits. Then"life happens" or injury.. and they continue eating as the y were eating but they no longer can do such an intense cardio. And can gain a lot of weight in a very short time.
I start doing more cardio -.when I try to gain weight.... cardio burns a lot of sugar - glycogen. That makes me hungry - so I eat more...
In maintenance - to prevent that- I do a short cardio - then some slower exercises to maintain my muscles mass or increase it. Slower exercise - my body can burn fat, not sugars - so it does not affect my BS too much...also building and maintaining muscles allows me to continue eating as i normally do even if I don't have time or simply can't exercise (i.e. recent surgery - I am "grounded" until the end of this year... except slow walking. )
It may be a good idea to hire a personal trainer for a 2-3 sessions - some one that can help you with your goals.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Not sure how long you mean by "longer runs". My fueling changes a bit depending upon how many miles I'm doing. Here is my general routine:
1) 10 miles or less - greek yogurt before miles and 1 gu mid-point. I had to experiment to find a flavor that worked for me. My two favorites are Salted Caramel and Caramel Macchiato. If gu doesn't work try the gummies or jelly beans. Maybe one of those will work better.
2) 12 - 18 miles - Oatmeal & chocolate milk before mileage. 1 GU at the beginning and then every 50 minutes after. Chocolate mile immediately after and some small food item (that varies)
3) 20+ miles - Same pre-mileage meal and same strategy with the GU but I also take a break midway and eat some real food. If it's a training day then I may eat a small breakfast taco or bagel w/ peanut butter. If it's an event day then I tend towards peanut butter crackers and/or m&ms. Something portable that I can space out every 1/2 mile or so. I can't do a lot of food at one time if I still have several miles to go but my body definitely needs the fuel and mentally my body wants real food after being up & active for several hours.
