Eating and Exercise
It felt like so much longer than 8 weeks when I was reading your comments! But two months seems.. manageable. In my mind I keep thinking it'll be more like 3-4 months!
Thanks :) I'm hoping to do it after maintaining for a year so I'm sort of eyeballing summer 2017.
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)
I'm sure I was whining about it a lot. Exercise keeps me sane & that was a really tough couple of months for me. But I am so in love with my body that it is worth it!
I think it is great that you are waiting until you have maintained for so long -- I did not have the patience.
VSG: 12/12/13, LBL, small TL, BL/BA: 11/7/14 Twins 12/9/18 HW after Twins 260. 5'10 37 years old - Stacy_WLS (MFP)
I try to drink as much as I can every day, so I guess exercise doesn't change that. But, yes, drinking more to compensate for fluid loss through sweat is wise.
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)
Well put...per usual from you. I will move how and when I eat depending what exercise I'm doing. Monday I'm running a 10K my meals and snack time will change to accommodate me. I don't add anything extra into what I eat on days when I have longer runs!
Age: 40 Height: 5'8" Highest Weight: 325 Starting Weight: 291 Current Weight: 166 Goal Weight: 160
VSG 10/24/14 with Dr. David Chengelis
Nice job making exercise a priority! I am a clinical exercise physiologist - just be sure to watch for signs of over-training. Here is a good journal article on what to look out for More is not Always Better
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
One of the signs of working out too much is absence of menstruation. I guess I have been working out too much my entire life. 
Surgery Date 04-22-14 HW 2011 388(lost 60lbs on WW, regained 40) Surgery Consult Weight 1/10/14 - 367 SW 357 - CW 9/15 210.
Stalls are your body's way of telling you not to get too cocky.
5K - 1st 59:00(9/14) PR 33:45(9/15)
10K - 1:14(10/15) 1/2 - 1st 3/20/16
Thanks! That's a great article. Overtraining and exercise addiction are definitely things I'm trying to be on the lookout for so I appreciate the nudge.
What is the education/certification path to become a clinical exercise physiologist? I'm starting college in the fall to pursue an AA in exercise and sport science, so I'm curious!
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)
I have a Master's Degree though there are Bachelor's programs out there too. On top of that I have a certification of Clinical Exercise Physiologist through ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) - they have several levels of certification. Your path really depends on what you want to do with the degree. I work in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. I'll be honest, most exercise science careers require at least a Bachelor's Degree - it is an exciting and ever growing field to work in though.
Paula
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
