Chubarella

Yes...I'm game!!! The thing with squats....if you're not used to doing them.....embrace the muscle pain/soreness and push through.....you'll be glad you did. Now I'm talking about muscle as it pertains to quads and maybe a little hamstrings, not joint or back pain. From my experience, doing pretty much anything lower body releases those "feel good endorphins" and though I may be a little physically tired, doing squats puts me in a great mood! Use good form, stretch properly and let's get to it!!

Nothing wrong with big bottoms!
The posters on here bring up a good point, when your body loses fat, it loses all over pretty much equally. I guess the only way to spot reduce is to get liposuction (spelling?) and I wouldn't recommend that.

I'm addicted to Zumba as well. I do it 3x's a weeks and weights 2x's a week before this surgery I would have never been so active.

I love my zumba playlist!!! Anything by Pitbull ( he's all over my playlists). Daddy Yankee song Gasolina is fun. Boom boom pow by black eyed peas, and Hips don't lie by shakira are some of my favs.

Love me some Zumba!

I would just focus on cardio routines for awhile. Targeting specific areas is mainly for muscle development. You can't work an area to lose the fat there. It just doesn't work that way.
Cardio will get you burning more calories and help your weight loss efforts. Get into this routine before you hit the machines. Find a gym that offers a variety of exercise classes. They are fun and motivating.

Agreed, you can't spot reduce fat. You need to focus on doing cardio for a couple weeks and get use to going to the gym almost every day. Once you feel comfortable working out incorporate some type of resistance training. I would go online and research some type of workout routine to help you through the motions on what exercises to do and on what days.
Good luck

Agreed, cardio is king. There are a lot of classes That make cardio fun, think Zumba, hip hop dance, there are also boot camps that incorporate cardio and toning.

Mine is shrinking but the skin isn't. It's all stretchy and loose like a scrotum.

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/07/08/why-you-need-squats-in-your-workout-and-how-to-do-them-right/
That's a pretty good blog, and there's good information on squats in taht link. there's also a video on how to do a proper squat

Hips and legs. I had a rather large "apron" due to having 2 csections and that was the first to go, thank God!

This is me, 7 months post-op..79lbs lost

Kidneys are filters, if they are inflamed , they don't work as well so you are probably holding Fluid. After surgery, we aren't drinking much so the body knows to hold onto the fluid it has. The bladder doesnt empty as often so germs grow freely. Once we are well hydrated, body says ok now pee. Fun fluid facts!

pizza. I know I'll be able to have some again someday... just differently.

Adding you

I didn't think Google Docs were still available? Congrats on your loss!

Thanks for this, maybe now I can stop worrying about this

I have hypothyroid, and my weight loss has been steady! Today is my 1 year anniversary...lost 177lbs!

I was sleeved on 1/30 and feel normal. Walk LOTS and am able to easily get in my Protein, fluids and Vitamins. I have lost 13 lbs in 14 days and countless inches so I have nothing to complain about. Since I'm a self-diagnosed datawhore here is the nitty gritty of my weight/inches/size loss on a weekly basis if you're curious: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtW90JQQyIegdG1wZFpQemNDZTkxR1lodDRzdnoyaEE&usp=sharing

I truely hate my surgeon

update on me: feeling GREAT! however I lost 14 lbs my first week and nothing since. I'm two weeks out and I guess my stall hit early! I'm not down about it though, I read everywhere how these things happen Able to drink more now so I've been focusing on getting more Water in and drinking my Protein Shakes. Love my sleeve!

Question
Soy: Does it worsen hypothyroidism?
Is it true that people who have hypothyroidism should avoid soy?
Answer
from Todd B. Nippoldt, M.D.
Whether people who have hypothyroidism should avoid soy is a topic of considerable debate.
Hypothyroidism is generally treated with synthetic thyroid hormone — and soy has long been thought to interfere with the body's ability to absorb the medication. However, there's no evidence that people who have hypothyroidism should avoid soy completely.
If you have hypothyroidism, take thyroid hormone replacement as directed by your doctor — typically on an empty stomach. Generally, it's best to wait four hours after taking thyroid medication to consume any products that contain soy. The same guidelines apply to other products that may impair the body's ability to absorb thyroid medication, including high-Fiber foods, Iron and Calcium supplements, and antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium.
Source;
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyperthyroidism/AN00454

What is the relationship between soy and thyroid function?
The relationship between soy and thyroid function has been studied for more than 70 years. Research in animals has raised concerns that the isoflavones in soy may interfere with the synthesis of thyroid hormones. However, overwhelming clinical evidence (intervention studies) clearly shows that in individuals whose thyroid function is normal, consuming even large amounts of isoflavones, either from soyfoods or supplements, doesn’t adversely affect the thyroid.1 This evidence includes studies as long as three years in duration and that involved subjects consuming isoflavones in amounts at the very high end (~four servings per day) of the dietary range.2
A second concern is that soyfoods may interfere with the absorption of synthetic thyroid hormone, which is taken by hypothyroid patients. Many foods, herbs and drugs are thought to interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormone. However, even if soy is one of these, there is no need for hypothyroid patients to avoid soyfoods. The key is to maintain consistency in medication administration;3 that is, to be consistent in taking the medication in either a fasted or fed state and with or without soyfoods.
There is also concern that soy may be harmful to subclinical hypothyroid patients. Individuals with subclinical hypothyroidism have normal levels of the two main thyroid hormones, but elevated levels of a hormone that controls the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Over time, anywhere from 2 to 5 percent of patients with this condition will progress to overt hypothyroidism per year and require medication.4 Only one small study has examined the impact of soy on thyroid function in subclinical hypothyroid patients. This preliminary study found that about 10% of the patients converted to overt hypothyroidism in response to soy Protein containing isoflavones.5 However, in the group overall, there were dramatic reductions in inflammation, insulin sensitivity and blood pressure. Thus, in 90% of the subclinical hypothyroid patients, soy actually reduced risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
In conclusion, even the consumption of large amounts of soy for several years does not impact thyroid function in healthy people. Further, there is no reason for hypothyroid patients to avoid soyfoods. Although a small percentage of subclinical hypothyroid patients may be adversely affected by soy, in the vast majority of these patients, soy appears to be extremely beneficial.
Source;
http://forums.menshe...47/m/9881051593 Via http://soynutrition.com/?s=thyroid

I was sleeved a week ago and am now on a full liquid diet. I have no idea if I'm drinking enough or too much, so what is your full liquid meal for the day like?