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Update........ FINALLY!!!! Felt like I had to starve myself the past two months to make a push for goal weight...........but I finally made it (21 and a half months after my sleeve). I'm a little weaker since I've not lifted weights quite as often, upped my cardio and cut calories/carbs. So I'm going to get back to my normal routine of lifting more, a little less cardio and up my cals and carbs slightly and eventually settle back into the low to mid 220's. On the sliding type scale......it finally balanced just under 215 1/2 and closer to 215 1/4......so I'm rounding down and calling that my goal weight of 215. If I stripped all the way down I think I would have lost half a pound of clothes. I had to get down to my shorts and socks to get the 215 1/4. Since I was at the gym and the scale is located by the water fountain.....I couldn't strip any further. :wub:

Update........ FINALLY!!!! Felt like I had to starve myself the past two months to make a push for goal weight...........but I finally made it (21 and a half months after my sleeve). I'm a little weaker since I've not lifted weights quite as often, upped my cardio and cut calories/carbs. So I'm going to get back to my normal routine of lifted more, a little less cardio and up my cals and carbs slightly and eventually settle back into the low to mid 220's. On the sliding type scale......it finally balanced just under 215 1/2 and closer to 215 1/4......so I'm rounding down and calling that my goal weight of 215. If I stripped all the way down I think I would have lost half a pound of clothes. I had to get down to my shorts and socks to get the 215 1/4. Since I was at the gym and the scale is located by the Water fountain.....I couldn't strip any further. :wub: Before After......

Update........ FINALLY!!!! Felt like I had to starve myself the past two months to make a push for goal weight...........but I finally made it (21 and a half months after my sleeve). I'm a little weaker since I've not lifted weights quite as often, upped my cardio and cut calories/carbs. So I'm going to get back to my normal routine of lifted more, a little less cardio and up my cals and carbs slightly and eventually settle back into the low to mid 220's. On the sliding type scale......it finally balanced just under 215 1/2 and closer to 215 1/4......so I'm rounding down and calling that my goal weight of 215. If I stripped all the way down I think I would have lost half a pound of clothes. I had to get down to my shorts and socks to get the 215 1/4. Since I was at the gym and the scale is located by the Water fountain.....I couldn't strip any further. :wub:

Of course. It's a good protein!

I would go for the Porsche as well instead of that other stuff......good choice!

I appreciate that! I'll take Peanut Butter anytime......do accept COD? Maybe I will ask around and find someone who has one.

I don't have a Costco membership......perhaps I should get one. Been meaning to for a couple of years.

Here's a similar link that was started recently that may be a good resource as well.... http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/91070-fitness-plan-ideas/ I am about 21 months post op and my routine is in that link towards the end I think.

Laura......word on the street is that you show up to the gym in 80's style, color coordinated designer clothes with matching bling bling, makeup and hair spray.

Yep......that's a lack of consideration for others.....makes it hard for me to breathe.

Thanks SueJersey! Though I support their right to look artificial and stupid if they choose.......I have my own right to be grossed out by the excessive tanning and makeup. Natural looks better to me....but maybe that's just me. I get that people may want to get a "base tan" or whatever you call it. But I think that so many people don't understand the concept of moderation in regards to their looks....tan, makeup, hair color, etc. My personal preference is certainly NOT for the fake blonde, overly tanned female creatures that walk this earth with little dogs in their purse. And why they show up at the gym that way...........I have no clue. Though I haven't actually seen one bring their dog to the gym............but I'm sure it's coming.

It's hard for me to think that you've damaged something as a result of the surgery that far out. If there's damage, it may just be from doing something that you've not done before or dove in without easing into it....? If so, sounds like that would've happen pre or post surgery and not caused by the surgery. I'm really hoping it's just sore abs. I'm guessing there was a lot of core work involved with this and I'm guessing i'st just soreness. Is there any intense shooting pain involved? If it doesn't go away in 3 or 4 days, it could be some damage instead of soreness. I wish you the best with it and keep us updated!

Peanut Butter..........I partake almost every evening for my nighttime snack..........love it! Not sure if I'm supposed to eat it that often, but I do. I prefer the natural peanut butters and also like the almond butter too.........but only if it's on sale.......quite expensive.

I'll be two years out this coming November, still haven't gotten to goal weight. Just 2 pounds away ......... must .......... get ............ to ........... goal ........... Seriously, it's not all that terribly important to me since I've reached all of the other goals I wanted from the sleeve. But being this close......it still would be nice to get there. I want to get there, but it's not a deal breaker for me.

I have to change mine up every once in a while as far as routine and types of lifts. My muscles adjust and get used to them, so I have to wake them the heck up by showing them something new.....and they usually respond favorably. At the moment......here's my routine. Mondays Lower Body lifting with emphasis on hamstrings -Deadlifts -Straight leg deadlifts -Light deep squats that are light enough to NOT hit my quads (I do them on Thurs), but enough weight to when I get deep, my hamstrings/glutes have to work to get my legs back to parellel with the ground. Tuesdays Upper Body lifting with emphasis on shoulders,triceps and chest. Also cardio for active recovery. -Military press -Shrugs -Upright rows -dips -Skull crushers -Incline dumbbell presses -Sprints or stadium stairs. If too sore from previous day, I'll just walk or jog for about a mile or two. Wednesdays Core and explosive lifts. These lifts also give me a good cardio session. I go very light weight, but fast/explosive. -Power clean & jerk OR snatches -High pulls -Planks -Captains chairs -Sit ups with weights Thursdays Lower body with emphasis on quads -Squats -Front squats -Hack squat or leg press Fridays Upper body with emphasis on upper back/lats. Also cardio for active recovery. -Pull ups/weighted pull ups -Bent over t-bar rows OR dumbbell rows -Cable rear delt flies -Seated rows -Sprints or stadium stairs. If too sore from previous day, I'll just walk or jog for about a mile or two. Saturdays -Just stay active with yard work, chores or playing with kids, etc. -Makeup day for previous week or upcoming week if I had/have to miss a day due to work or appointments (rare) Sundays -Rest

And quite an impressive picture it is Laura!!!

Cardio is good and like the name suggests....it benefits your heart. So some cardio will always be beneficial. I also second what many posters are saying........it's better to add in weight training as well. Especially if you're one of those interested in aiding loose skin issues, physique, that kind of thing. And it (muscle) also helps to burn calories when you're resting....so many good benefits from lifting. If you're not familiar with lifting, a trainer would be very beneficial.....especially early on until you get some experience with resistance training and how to perform the different lifts. Just make sure to get a trainer that is a good fit for you and knows about your bariatric surgery history. Good luck and keep us posted!

I think it has helped me some. However, building muscles can only do so much towards helping with saggy skin issues. Large amounts of extra skin may be too much for a lifting program to really make a difference. But if it's just a minor problem, lifting can definitely help ease the amount of loose skin or maybe even eliminate it. If you try it, just be patient and stick to a lifting program and hopefully you'll see a differeance in a few months. Good luck!

Interesting article in regards to BMI charts...... http://news.yahoo.com/bmi-best-8-steps-healthiest-weight-op-ed-154110381.html

Lots of good carbs in this dish....which I fix about once a week. Lean sirloin, brown rice, broccoli and quinoa with organic teriyaki...but light on the sauce. Just enough to give it some flavor.

Broccoli....with a side of broccoli......topped with just a dash of broccoli. I love broccoli! Yeah, the long grain or brown rice is good too or sweet taters!

Haha! At first really dry and weird, but I like the oral fixation it helps me to get through by the longest chewing of the oats.

Casein is a Protein I use a lot at night since it's slow release. I've had good results from it and I think "Fiddleman" on here uses it as well. As I'm sure others do on here too. I've not heard any complaints. As for Creatine.....I've used it off an on, but I'm not 100% educated on it. What I know is this..... 1) Drink even more Water than the typical sleever as it redirects some water to muscles to help you get that extra rep or two and for repair afterwards. So you still want plenty of water left for vital organs and bodily functions. 2) You normally want to use it in the morning or after a workout and some people say that it needs to be taken with some carbs. I think I read that one member on here "Mark!" takes it before a workout too and I think he's had good results. 3) After taking it for a week or two, you will put on a couple of pounds.....but this will be water weight. Since you are consuming more water and retaining a little more, it's natural to put on a couple of pounds of water weight. But as quick as it makes the scales go up, it can make them go down too once you're off of creatine for a week or two.

What kind of lifts are you doing? Have you met goal weight....or still losing?

Isereno.....i had mine tested back in the Spring at a local university. They have an obesity/health center there and have three different methods of testing and i did all three including the water submersion one......which was quite interesting. The fee for all of it was $30. I plan to do it BEFORE the holidays.