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Jefit is pretty good app for fitness. Gives you exercises, community submitted routines, and you can even create your own. Good way to keep track of your workouts and to see how much time you spent lifting vs. wasted. I recommend it as well others!
Well, I ended up not running on Tuesday because I woke up and hurt all over from climbing on Sunday. But I'm on track with everything else and my run yesterday was GREAT.
Tomorrow is a long run - 8.8 miles. Longest for me in a while!
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)
Hi Brian,
Thanks for the Good Advice! Thanks if I cannot get the swimming part, then I will try a duathlon. I will give the other types of swim strokes and see how they work. Thanks a lot - have a good day!
Starting Weight 337 Current Weight 178.4 BMI 22.3
A couple other thoughts...Just talking out loud. If the swimming becomes too hard just go with a duathlon. Duathlons are conducted at sprint, standard and long distances. Sprint distance duathlons are a 5 kilometers run, a 20 kilometers bike, and a 2.5 kilometers run. Standard distance duathlons are a 10 kilometers run, a 40 kilometers bike, and a 5 kilometers run. Long distance duathlons have not been standardized but the Powerman Zofingen course is a 10 kilometer run, a 150 kilometer bike and a 30 kilometer run.
Yeah, concerning the cold of the water, it really is a major problem with many people post op. True story...I was working security in California about 2 years post op. It was 102 in the shade...I was standing on blacktop...And I was cold!! It gets a little better over the years, but not much better. For Christmas/birthdays I am always asking for thermal underwear, warm socks, scarfs, gloves. Concerning the swimming, before I would float with ease...Because of the fat (fat floats). But since you have much less fat, you have to force your body though the water as you are swimming. There is no easy route in that area except for a full body suit. But they are uncomfortable and will slow you down with your time. But since you are only racing yourself, it's a no biggie.
Concerning other strokes...Just try all three and work on them for awhile. Whichever 1 or 2 you can master just use them for a change up. You may want to talk to your swimming teachers or go on tri websites and see what other people do who have issues with the swimming parts. Brian
Cabin111 thank you for the great advice I really appreciate it .
I have been starting to eat more raw vegetables and it seems to help fill me up . I am also cold all the time I'm always freezing even when I get in the water it's very cold . I guess that is a result of a bodyweight and a low percentage of body fat ? I will try to learn the different swimming strokes that sounds like a great idea . I really thought since I was able to complete a marathon it was in good shape . I'm learning that I'm unable to swim and I'm not in very good shape as far as swimming is concerned . I am starting to take for swimming lessons at the Y and I'm taking three other lessons at a different location . So I'm hoping to get some good advice from the swimming lessons . Thank you again for your response and taking the time to really appreciate it hope you have a good week
Starting Weight 337 Current Weight 178.4 BMI 22.3
Two pieces of advice in different areas...Take them for what they're worth. In college I was a PE major...We had to learn all different sports and exercises. Also being in CA swimming is a big deal...(like ice hockey in the mid west). They would force us to swim for long distances...It became very boring. Two ideas (if you have not done these); get a good pair of goggles...Don't go cheap. The other idea is to mix up your swimming strokes. You need to do most of your swimming using the freestyle. But since I got so board with that (plus it made me soar from not using those muscles all the time), I would rotate to the sidestroke, backstroke, and breaststroke. The butterfly, I believe, takes too much energy and is very hard to master. Most people look really stupid trying to master the butterfly...A waste of time if you don't need it. I will put below a Youtube video on the freestyle. The hardest part for me to master was (as in the video) is the S shape movement of the arm.
I thought post RNY I would go back to swimming as my # 1 choice for exercise. But I am cold ALL the time...Add cold water and you have a very grumpy guy. So I found the bicycle and walking as my best choices for exercise.
Another thing I will mention...(this will come up from time to time) is down time. You get busy, you get injured, sick, family or work issues and you can't get in the same amount of workout you normally do. You still want to use the same amount of food intake and it can become a real problems/issue with weight gain. The only two things I have found (if I am forced into a complete lack of movement situation) is to drink more water (or Splenda fake fruit drinks) and to stuff myself with as many raw vegetables as I can. It helps with that "not full" feeling and can keep your blood sugar somewhat normal...Esp if you eat things like raw carrots, beans/legumes (cooked), or peas. Also oatmeal (with Splenda and a small amount of milk) can work also. Good luck on your journey...Brian
Monday strength training
Tue 60 minute run with some speed work
Wed master swim
Thursday run
Friday some Christmas shopping so I guess the walking will be my exercise
Saturday more shopping
Sunday 60 minute run
I'm looking forward to what will hopefully be a relatively normal week.
Monday - rest day, yoga
Tuesday - running, yoga stretching
Wednesday - pilates class
Thursday - running, yoga stretching
Friday - pilates/yoga class, tai chi class, pilates class
Saturday - running, yoga stretching
Sunday - rest day, maybe yoga, voice recital so I need to be careful!
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)
My doctor was very specific - only walking for the first 6 weeks. I do not recommend trying at 2-3 weeks post-op.
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)
Monday-Swimming/Strength Training
Tuesday-TRX class
Wednesday- Spin Class/Strength Training
Thursday-TRX class
Friday-Spin Class
Saturday-3 mile Run
Sunday-Spin Class
In addition to the above afriend and I are doing the 1 mile a day challenge. It is to run 1 Mile everyday fro thanksgiving to New Year. So far so good!!
Have a happy, healthy week!
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
