Fitness & Exercise

Does anyone have any ways to fix posture after weight loss? It's hard to not stand like I still have an additional 185 pounds on me, but I don't know how to fix it. I saw a physical therapist for a few weeks to strengthen my core to prevent back pain and I know that can also help with posture.

Hey I live in Newark Nj and have a monthly membership for planet fitness . I am looking for a work out buddy I have 80 pounds to lose and build my muscle. Please let me know

Hey everyone. Before I had my kiddo and gained a bunch, I started running barefoot (with Vibrams.) I have gotten back into running buuut can't afford new vibrams. When I typed barefoot into Amazon, they came back with water shoes. Has anyone run in these? Is it similar to a barefoot shoe? I know they won't last as long but I'm ok seeing as they're cheap. SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!

How many people are now running since wls? I currently am walking but really would like to work up to running. Programs are plans you suggest that will take you from walking to running. I would like to do a 5k at some point. Any tips at all would be appreciated. Sent from my SM-J727T1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello Everyone. My name is Erica but in the social media world I go by the name Bariatric Butterfly. I’m a WLS Sister who had the Duodenal Switch in 2009. At my highest I weighed 399 lbs. On the day of surgery I weighed 384 lbs. Surgery got me down to roughly 210 lbs or so, but I managed to get myself back up to 230 lbs before getting real with myself. As of today, I’m weighing in at 164 lbs and have been able to maintain for a while all without starving and drinking shakes all day every day. Throughout my journey I’ve been asked many times how I’ve managed to maintain a healthy lifestyle and continue to be successful so many years out. I would say perseverance,…

Looking for an accountability buddy to make sure we go to the gym and eat healthy! I’m in Boston!

Is normal to not be under 200 pounds 8 months post op? I started off at 298. I am now 205. And i am at a stall

Age: 20 Sleeved: 10/17/17 HW: 300 CW: 228 I’m eating about 800 calories a day. How much should I be shooting to burn at the gym?

As we age, our bodies degrade. Some of the latest research shows that exercise can minimize this process. The study, published today in the journal Aging Cell, involved 125 healthy cyclists of both genders, between the ages of 55 and 79. They underwent physical testing to obtain a range of health data, whose results were then compared to those from two other healthy groups – aged 20 to 36, and 57 to 80, totaling 130 people in all – who were not physically active. Those in poor health, or adults who drank heavily, smoked or had high blood pressure, were kept from participating. Specifically, the scientists focused on the cyclists' thigh muscle, or VL for vastus …

Hey y’all! I used to be a personal trainer before I had gained all of my weight and I used to workout like crazy! I’ve started to get back into working out and I was doing 5 days a week! Unfortunately every time I would workout, I would weigh myself the next day (I know, I have a problem and I know I need to stop) and I would either have gained weight or stayed the same. This was going on for about 4 weeks! But the days that I didn’t workout, that’s when I lost weight. Did anyone else have this problem? If so, what did you do to continue to lose weight? Thank you in advance!! HW: 253 SW: 234 CW: 189 Sleeved: 10/23/17 Female, 5’6”, 22 yrs old

Hi all, I’m going to have surgery in a few days (yay!) and I’m realizing now that the pre-workout and aminos I use require a lot of liquid to be consumed, since it’s a powder you mix into 16 oz of water. Has anyone altered the supplements they use post-surgery or do you just consume them slower?

How did you choose your workout? What is your workout regime? I don't have much experience working out and I don't know where to start.I've had flares with my back last few months, so I've been limited. Now, I'm finally clear to give it my all. But, I don't know where to start. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 3 months out today, and starting in January I've gone back very slowly to lifting at the gym. A little background: I love lifting, and used to be pretty heavy into picking things up and putting them down again. About 4 years ago my husband and I started biking together, and my lift routine had to be cut back drastically so I could actually get my legs to cooperate on our routes. Sadly, I got heavier and we biked less and less and in November 2017 I had gastric bypass. SO, I have lots of questions for the lifters on here: 1. What is your current lift routine? 2. What was your experience starting after WLS, were you new to lifting or just getting back to business? 3. W…

So before surgery I was killing it with exercising. I did cardio 3 times a week and strength training 3 times a week as well. I was doing so good that during my bypass surgery, my surgeon said he was shocked at the amount of muscle he had to work through. Which made me feel a little bad ass. So here I am, 13 days after surgery and ready to get back in the gym but I'm wanting to be smart. I started today with 15 minutes on the treadmill and 5 minutes on the bike (which didn't feel great). I feel like I did nothing, didn't even break a sweat. So let me ask you guys, what are you doing? Can I push it harder? Am I being impatient? How do I know what's too much? Sent from my R…

I use MyFitnessPal to keep track of what I eat and everything else under the sun. Unfortunately, if you eat less that 1100 calories, it won't calc because it says you are not eating enough. So, the question is, does anyone know of a better app to use to track food that doesn't make you feel bad that you are under the calorie count?

Any preference? Being a mom, working, and having lots to do already just would like to hear how people fix exercising at the gym in vs exercising at home. My ideal workout routine would be to incorporate my family, but I am afraid I will get lazy. What works for everyone? Any suggestions? Right now my routine is work out from home I don’t have a consistent routine but I do work out 3-4 days a week at least 30 minutes at home.

So 3 weeks ago, I threw my back out. I don't even have a fun story. I pulled my chair in to a table and my back said "nah, I'm going to stay here." Cue agonizing pain. The worst part was that I was on a 3rd story rooftop bar with my friend, 9 hours from home. I learned the bar didn't have a service elevator, so I had to take a few shots to get downstairs. I could barely stand up, I needed something to dull the pain! The 9 hour drive home wasn't much better either. Fun times! ANYWAYS. I've been going to the gym 2-3 times a week like clockwork. I'll do Zumba, yoga and/or step class usually. I have now been unable to go for the past 3 weeks. Once upon a time, I wo…

Hello! I'm 2 months post-op and have been really successful so far, now it's time to up my activity level again. I had a FitBit Flex for a while, but it died recently. Any suggestions on what to get? I don't need a lot of bells and whistles. As long as it can keep track of my steps/mileage/calories burned I'm a happy girl.

Anybody else on Strava? Sent from my SM-G935P using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi, Looking for any locals with a 24 Hour Fitness membership that would like to meet to work out. Feel free to reply or send me a message.

I'm 45 & will be having gastric bypass on 2/5/18. I've started working out, 15 mins cardio & starting on weight machines until I feel comfortable mobbing to free weights, it's been a while since I've been in any kind of athletic shape besides round. I would like to get some muscle growth co compensate for the loose skin I'm going to have especially my arms and chest, I'd hate for my tats to look saggy. I know that I'm gong to be taking a lot of protein in the form of liquid supplements but I was wondering if Creatine is something to consider since I'm on the older side. If anyone has experience or hints I'd appreciate it.

So I'm starting to see a Fitness trainer tomorrow, and I'm wondering if anyone out there has also gone through a personal trainer during their journey. I'm not sure if I should tell them that I'm getting WLS, I already get talked down by other people who think I'm taking the easy way out but I really want to get a clear work out plan for post op body sculpting to lower the chances of lose skin. My insurance is covering the surgery but they will not cover anything they deem cosmetic. So I'm just wondering what everyones take on having a trainer has been.

I don’t know how long it’ll take but just one pull-up is my goal. More would be even better!

Hey all, I'm trying to find a workout partner who lives somewhat near me. I have a membership to 24 hour fitness, but am down for other activities also! Male or female, it doesn't matter i just would rather work out with someone. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I am 6 months post op and am considering restarting hot yoga once a week. I was wondering if this is okay to do or will it stretch my insides too much. I have started working out but nothing too vigorous yet. I used to do hot yoga before surgery. Any input is appreciated! Sent from my Pixel using BariatricPal mobile app

A new year. New goals. 2017 I maintained a active life. Now I am planning on the same plus biking my first century and upping my run from a 5 K in 26 minutes to a 10 k in - who knows? What about you? Inspire me with what you have achieved and where you will find wins in 2018.

Is eating whole eggs better than eating egg whites for muscle protein synthesis? An article that I read this morning points in that direction. People who do resistance training to get a more muscular physique are encouraged to eat protein-rich foods or supplements post-exercise to help add muscle. Since egg protein is about as good as it gets, conventional wisdom has been that you should eat egg whites (which contain about 60 percent of an egg's protein complement), but avoid the yolk. However, a recent study questions whether this is really the best advice. Writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Dr. Nicholas A. Burd from the University of Illin…

Sleeved 10/17/17 Age: 19 HW: 297 CW: 245 Doing some research on cardio exercises for the gym I came across something called “Fasted Cardio” which means working out in a fasted state, usually in the morning hitting the gym to do cardio before your first meal. Fasted Cardio is saying that doing this forces your body to not use your food for energy and goes straight to the fat source, along with explain components about insulin, glycogen levels, and carbohydrate utilization. Finding mixed research, some say it’s bogus, some swear by it. Looking for some advice

I am 8 weeks out today.? And I am having trouble deciding to join a gym. When I worked and was losing weight before, I loved going to the gym in the same city I worked in, used the treadmill, stationary bike, and weight machines and it felt great. I also walked during lunch with friends. My life right now as a noncareer person consists of raising two grandkids age 7 and 10 full time and square dancing a few times a month, living in a tri-level house doing chit-ton of laundry, and housework. (Also my husband is retired and home a lot.)I live on 10 acres 2.5 miles from a small town with a gym, and 10 miles from Anytime Fitness. My adult daughters think I should get a t…

Hiya, I'm quite new and pre-op, but would like to already get into good habits to make things easier after the OP, since it'll be hard enough I am 214.2 kg (472.23lbs) which means I can barely move, every move hurts and I can't stand for longer than 2-3 minutes without massive pain. I have a mini bike, that I can use when I sit in my chair but I can't get more than 5 minutes without pain. Can't go swimming even though that would be awesome for my joints because it's expensive and there are no swimming suits in my size - I live in Germany. Does anyone know what I could do that isn't going to cause me too much pain and make things worse? Any suggestion is welcome…

Just wondering if anyone is interested for 2018 Abs challange? Let’s share workout routines, meal plans so we all meet out goals ?????‍♀️??‍♀️??‍♀️

I’m two weeks post op (sleeved 12/14) and still on liquid diet. The dr and nutritionist said I need to be walking 30 min a day...but every time I try to I get fatigued in about 10 min. Is this normal for only be two weeks out or should I talk to my dr about it?

So I'm down about 105 lbs, still have another 100-125 left to lose. I'd like to start walking to gain strength in my legs and hopefully kick start the weight loss so more. Just curious if there are other exercises besides walking that will widdle down the front of my thighs. Those are the worst for me. I've always had a big leg (even when I was smaller) and even though I've gone from a size 32/34 jeans down to a size 24, my legs are still my downfall. I hate them. I'm also newly diagnosed with arthritis in my right knee.

Ran across an article on kettlebell exercise this morning that seemed interesting. [It was written by Erik Lief which reminds me of Lief Erikson who was a Norse explorer from Iceland - He was the first known European to have discovered continental North America (excluding Greenland), before Christopher Columbus. Hey, you can't go wrong with a Norse explorer. Anyways in a strange disconnected universe, these two individuals are probably blood related and therefore a reliable source.] According to the article the kettlebell is excellent at toning muscles all over, and it burns calories quickly and efficiently. And its use produces cardio and strength benefits at the…

Hi all, the ONE biggest mistake I made post op was not joining a gym and going hard core into gym life. I have regained a solid portion of my initial weight loss. I am struggling. New surgeon put me on Contrave for a few weeks to kick me in the butt. As part of this process, he also asked me to focus on eating 6-8 times a day, with dinner being the only 'meal' and all others being protein focused mini-meals such as a shake, a hunk of cheese, and a deviled egg, a quest bar, a few meatballs, etc. At the same time, I joined the local community center and had a trainer set up a program for me to get started. My ultimate goal is to get fiercely strong, buff and hopefully…

Hi, all! I had my surgery may 2016 and am doing great!(sw 347 cw 265) However, I am still struggling trying to find a form of exercise that I actually like! In the summer I I lean towards water sports (swimming, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding,) but those are not easily accessible all the time! I am trying to find a "normal," accessible exercise routine that I actually like! I have tried YOGA and Jogging and many youtube videos, but I'm still struggling! Could I just not be using the right tools/videos? Any input is greatly appreciated!

So, I remember looking up athlete body types a few years back. My focus was on comparing sprinters to long distance runners. I came across an interesting website that shows bodies from many different sports. http://physicalculturist.ca/the-body-shapes-of-the-worlds-best-athletes-compared-side-by-side/ Since we are all here to remake ourselves, I figured it is a good time to ask whether you would be influenced by the finished physique of those in a chosen sport. I know I would be. In college I had a dancer friend. Ballet, modern, etc. Her FEET! I never would want to do what she does (though I admire HER for it).

I'm starting to incorporate running into my routines - well, more like slow jogging at this point! I have been doing spinning for several months now and I swim periodically but I want to mix it up a little bit. Plus, I have a very lofty goal of maybe training for a triathlon some day. I have had slight knee problems in the past (prior to weight loss) so I want to get fitted for proper running shoes at some point but I'm nervous about going into the running store as a total beginner. I have read/heard that they watch you run to check your gait and recommend shoes - but how does that work when I honestly can barely run a minute right now? Do you just wait until …

Does anyone have opinions on the best time of day to workout? I have been told that the best is working out first thing in the AM prior to eating. So far, my body seems happy doing this. I use to workout around 4:30 PM since my job has a free gym but my body, even though I felt fine, wasn't dropping weight. Since I switched to AM I seem to have much more energy during the day and the weight is dropping again. Not sure if it really even matters or if it's just something that is different for everyone. Or why the AM seems to be working best.

What exercise/machines tone the upper legs?

So, I started with the Boulder County Bombers yesterday and I have to say... OW! My legs are so sore, it is unbelievable. Mostly, it's my hamstrings and I feel it in the inside (the adductors?) and somewhat in the back... though that could be because most of the times I fell last night, I fell backwards even though I was trying to fall forwards (reason being that all the protective gear has padding on the front, not the back). I had to take a work-at-home day at work today and I'm not going to be moving much today. Having said that, I'm going to be going back to the next practice on Saturday.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3376765/Why-t-blame-slow-metabolism-piling-pounds-s-excuse-use-unique-experiment-proves-s-poppycock.html#ixzz4hhw13mpn It is a pretty long read but they take 2 people, put them in a pod and monitor them for 24 hours. They feed them, make them exercise and monitor their sleep. 2 people obviously doesn't make for a study but the results are interesting to me. The guy weighs 182 at 5'11 and has 142 pounds of lean mass. They do not give a weight for the female reporter but her lean mass is 93 pounds. His BMR 1656 and hers is 1224. Over the course of 24 hours he burns 2098 calories and she burns 1638. (…

Excercises and yoga after 3months of post-op

There seems to be a lot of people interested in putting on running shoes after surgery. I did some research to see what might be the best way to tackle this endeavor. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23790819/ Alright, so I created this chart based on the recommendations in the article. This seems like it could be a very reasonable progression.. a bariatric couch to 5k, if you will. In approximately 7 months, a person following this plan can go from walking 2/3 of a mile at 2mph to running over 3 miles straight. The chart above shows a 10% progression (and indicates the quickest we should advance. More slowly is fine). Time allotted is 20 minutes. …

This takes crazy to a new level for me. This past weekend I completed the runDisney 2017 Infinity Gauntlet Challenge as part of the Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend. This was the last runDisney event scheduled for the Disneyland Resort as all future events have been canceled/postponed while construction work happens in and around the park. The event is 19.3 miles. It's two days running that combined the Thor 10K plus the Super Heroes Half Marathon. I have ran plenty or 10Ks and only one half-marathon, but never back to back. My game plan was to take it "easy" on the 10K and save myself for the half. However anyone that runs in these types of events kno…

I came across an article this morning that gave last minute tips on running the Marathon, more specifically the New York City Marathon. So I thought it might be of interest. https://www.acsh.org/news/2017/10/30/lessons-novice-marathoner-last-minute-tips-marathon-day-11960

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing a fitness challenge to complete 100 miles in 100 days. I've done one in the past and it helps keep you accountable for exercising. The one that I did in the past used twenty minutes of any exercise equaled a mile or actual walking or running distance. Though anyone interested could start on Monday Sept 11th which would go through to Dec 20th. Maybe post weekly totals and I will come up with a spreadsheet. HW-292 • SW (6/29/17) 256.6 • CW 219.8

I was debating whether or not to sign up for one, but I asked if my sister wanted to do one with me and she and my brother in law both were interested, so I decided to go for it. I'm excited! I have been running more lately and I already pretty much do 5Ks every time I run, but I haven't done an actual "race" since I was 14. When I registered, the application asked if I had an inspiring story, so I said that I was once 400 pounds after battling a decade-long depression, but have now beat depression and lost 180 pounds.

I have been working out since I went back to work after my surgery (3.21.17) and the good news is that I am getting much stronger and many of my ailments have significantly reduced. However, exercising has been posing some problems lately. I have huge hanging flaps of skin/fat flopping all over (arms, legs, abdomen, etc) and it's downright embarrassing when I'm trying to do push-ups in class and my stomach hits the ground before I even get halfway through. Ugh! I just keep focusing on crunches and hope for the best. I can't really run, or even do jumping jacks comfortably, everything jiggles and bounces with a lag (and I do have a very good sport bra). It's painful. So I …