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Never be discouraged by weight loss stalls. They will happen, they will perplex, enrage and confuse you. Just stay the course.

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I know your question is in the pre-op. Pre-op, you eat a lot more food than post-op. Post-op I have been on normal foods for a long while now, and I generally eat right, so now I just mentally log my Protein (most important) and Water amounts on most days.

Resistance bands Sand bags Go to local machine shop or scrap metal place, they will probably be able to cheaper weld some stuff together. If not they can cut and duct tape does the rest

Start training with some "couch to 5k" plans, and don't be afraid to modify them. They are typically 9-12 week interval training plans. You walk a bunch, then jog a little for 25 minutes, 3 times a week. Then the following week, shorter walk and longer jog intervals for the 25 minutes.Then you get to when you jog 10 minutes, walk 30 seconds or a minute, then jog 10 minutes. Finally you just jog 20 minutes, then add time to it each week. I did it in about 16 weeks.If you can walk the 3 miles, you can start your interval training I also used MapMyWalk fitness app, and a TABATA timer app. The timer is nice to set it when you are doing something like 10 sets of jogging 2 minutes and walking 30 seconds for example. They give you 3-5 second alarms before the next section and even alarms at halfway points of walking and jogging.

You might need to change how you do your current exercises. "HIGH, WIDE" is what I know for glutes. For example, if using a leg press, keep feet high as possible, and keep they wide. Low narrow focuses on your quads. You may also want to change what sort of exercises you do on machines bas well. You might want to do low reps, high weights. Toning a small amount of muscle won't help your situation. Don't get rid of toning exercises, but add in some bulking ones. Just remember that reps, weight used and legs placement all have a factor. You'll get some Google hits for "how to bulk glutes"

I tried to emulate what I buy at the juice bar in LA Fitness Gym. Didn't work out well. It tasted good, but turned into a drink, more than a shake/smoothie. I need some ideas on how to "fluff" it up or other input. The PB and or cocoa powder powder also ended up "bubbling" at the top even after mixing. Ice also just disappeared as soon as I used the immersion blender on low. My chocolate PB "drink" 2 tbsp choc PB2 1 tbsp Ghirardelli cocoa 1 scoop GENEPRO Protein Powder flavorless (not the think bully whey type powder, this is "miconized" 8oz fat free milk, 3/4 cup ice cubes from machine 1 tbsp pure maple Syrup (too bitter without) 261 cal, 35g carb (28g sugar, 12 from milk) 3g fat, 43g Protein. Less PB2 powder? Less cocoa powder? More ice ratio? Thicker milk (fattier?)

I tried Bariastic, and stayed with MyFitnessPal. I even subscribe to MFP for the extra features. I prefer the MFP because it's simpler and less finger strokes to enter food, and I don't need to be hand held for chewing food.

Any good ideas for beef jerky, with The sauces/seasonings that are low carb, sugar and sodium? Never made beef jerky before.

I don't know if that is the best way to train. All plans I have seen are sets of equal time. Kind of like lifting weights for endurance. Here you just need to build up your ankles/calves and hips. I'd check with someone to see if you should change it to sets of 5 minutes, or sets of 10 minutes. The best place for free in person advice is the local running shoe store that sells to the local school students and runners.. the people that work there typically run too. I get my shores there and have gotten a lot of good advice.

Oh, you definitely need watch, or a smartphone with an app that is a TABATA Timer. You can set a warmup and warm down time, then set intervals or cycles or work/rest periods and it will set off alarms for you when to start and stop the run/walk periods, and even set an alarm for half way for each interval. When you go from 5 to 10 minute jogs, that halfway timer is helpful. One you get a 5k training g done, erase the app. You will have good days, and slow days... So unless you are still training for something and you need the timer, just to at your own brisk pace. I have my clock time set for just 20 minutes so I know about half way through about how I am doing, but that is it. One day, you just might be tired, or you body recovered more slowly from previous run (or other exercises), and if you artificially push yourself too hard, you will be in worse shape. I don't do it for racing, so I am not trying to keep a specific pace.

I just followed the Couch to 5K plans with my own variations. Basically, it's interval training that gets more aggressive each week, over the course of 9-12 weeks. You start out say, walking 5 minutes. The. You jog 30 seconds, then repeats it over a period of 25-30 minutes. 3 days a week (rest day between) Next week, you bump it up to jogging for a minute. Then the following week, you might reduce the walking to 4 or 3 minutes. Then another week increase the jogging to 2 minutes. Eventually i was on a plan that was at jogging for 5 minutes, walk 1, then jog 10 walk 1 then jog 12 walk 30 sec, then jog 20 minutes, then 25. Then I just kept going one day and crossed the 5k mark. I adjusted my plan and my plan turned out to be 14 or 16 weeks. Cold weather is difficult to run in. I still have to get some good clothes. I'll need a base layer clothing and some pants and a jacket to keep me just warm enough. Will also need gloves, head cover, and probably a scarf or something to cover my mouth to not breath in bitter cold air.

You should see a trainer that works at the gym you use. And ease into a steady workout as you get comfortable. For example, you should not do biceps, unless you are also doing tricep extensions, or leg extensions without leg curls because you build up one side of the appendage, a trainer can make sure you are doing the right sets at the right time. Also, it good to have an extra set of eyes on you to make sure you are lifting correctly, and not straining any muscles, even if using a machine, you need to have the right heights and chair settings. Everyday almost, I see someone doing a bench press machine sitting way too low, they are only hurting their wrists and not getting anything out of the machine. I strained a wrist on a bent over row using a Smith Machine because I didn't think to "pre-rotate" my wrists back when I did it by myself. Needed a wrist wrap for lifting for over a month because of that. Also, many exercises require proper form or you are just wasting the time... There is an eagerness to see results and increase weights. I found out once I was doing the pect flye wrong in the last reps, so I really had back the weight down. And, a leg press, is not just a leg press, it can be very different based on where you place your feet, if you are doing quads or glutes (and other variations). You should start with just a few groups, then add on to it. Just get your muscles used to some work, maybe sets of 12 reps before you start getting serious. Trainers can also come up with exercises you need. I am in a "combat" fencing sport known as HEMA, and my trainer gave me some specific exercises for close in sword work that I haven't seen anyone at my LA Fitness ever do, "reverse curls," and a couple other things. I probably would never have come across it on my own, or not for a long time. I actually sat down, and demonstrated movements, and he added to my list. Trainers are worth the money. And after a while, you'll be competent enough to not need to see one frequently. I started with a series of maybe 8-10 exercises, and my trainer has me up to 3 day cycles of 8-9 lifts/core per day, and I should be doing more! But, it would have been too daunting to start out with a list of 24 exercises. You should start with a small group so you know how much time you need. I used to be able to get to the gym and finish my day in an hour, but not anymore with 8-9 exercises with 2 minute rests between sets. The trainer also helped schedule them, I probably could have done it myself, but their input is good. For example, I keep my shoulder/chest/incline presses on different days, Otherwise, I'll be worn out by the time I got to the last one because the muscles they use do slightly overlap.

I need to start lifting for power for some martial arts competitions. So, I need to increase weight for few reps. But, wouldn't that require eating to bulk up and break the post op diet, or can I just increase protein? I don't need to "power" lift for all body, just upper body.

I intend to buy a Pixel 3/3XL this year. Can the Pixel do it's own fitness tracking, or is a separate fitness tracker better (if so, I'd get the Garmin Vivosport). I know earlier Apple phones had fitness tracking, but I don't know how well they worked. Online, it seems most people are looking for devices to connect to their Pixels, so perhaps the Pixels are missing some sensors like a pedometer? I am not looking so much for step counting, but a GPS and pace tracking.

Well, you know that sort of discussion parents might have with kids before they enter puberty? Well, you sort of entered something like that. You don't have an identity crisis, because you have a new identity actually. Your new identity is still evolving and forming, whether you like it or not. And by identity, I mean everything, not just your morals and principles or whatever people think of their "insides." You actually had some insides torn out and rearranged. One thing that is constant through human history, that you will have to experiences in, will be the economy. You will have access to new jobs you can participate in because you will be physically healthier, or jobs will be easier to perform. You will have new participation in the economy by having access to new forms and a greater variety of fashion because more clothes will fit you (not just fashion, but clothing for sports, work and fun). When you need to buy a lawn chair, or an office chair, finding the chair with a high seating load will no longer be requirement. You will be healthier and able to participate in more leisure activities, you'll be able to physically stand longer, walk farther and have more endurance. This expands your horizon, and the people you meet and the experiences you enjoy. Even fitting better in an airplane seat, or a bus, makes you more apt for travel. You will find entire ranges of sports now possible. Pre-op, I could not stand for longer than 30 minutes. Now, I can do back to back sword fighting classes. Never conceived the idea I would be able to be a first responder, now - I may be joining a volunteer fire fighting company. You will be seen differently by other people. This translates to every form of personal interaction, work, personal, love interests at all levels. I could go on and on. But all of this, put together will give you a new identity. You will be a different person because you will be engaged in society differently. It all boils down to one thing: Carpe Omnia (Carpe Diem is for pre-op....)

I believe in general, the sizes that manufacturers label their clothing with has changed. There is a chart linked in these forums that shows an incredible change in how women's clothing is now "measured" over time. You very well may be where you used to be at.

Trying to figure out what my waist size will be for the winter. I've gone from a jeans 56 slowing to a 42 (Duluth Trading). 6'1, 265. Lost 130lb so far. I fit a Duluth Trading 42, but use Large sized underwear from Duluth, and K-Mart dept store brands. I can get a 40 to be about an inch from forcing it to close, just can't fit into a 40 yet. But, something that might come about in a couple months? I am still averaging 3+ lbs a week loosing, but stalls are more pronounced.

If you are talking about post op and the typical 600-800 calories a day with a minimum amount of protein, then yes. I think some posters are assuming that. That is why I asked if pre or post op. But if pre-op, or even at maintenance, I think we can agree that one can't have unlimited fat and carbs if protein goals are met.

Pre or post op? Pre-op should be about 40% protein and 30/30%. I imagine you could also do 50% protein and 25/25%. Your current activity level could have an impact also. This is what my program stipulated.

I intend to get a Garmin Vivosmart. Built in GPS, step counters, heart rate....

Soon after surgery, its harder to get all the water in. But by this time, I was getting 64 oz in. You need to start as soon as you get up. And sip, sip sip all day. Don't forget to count everything you eat that is a liquid, as a liquid. If you consume a 11 oz protein drink, that also counts for 11 oz of water.

I am getting at least 80 gr of protein, and have been trying to push that to 100 on many days. I think I am going to have to try more stretching, definitely for running. But the prolonged soreness is only a recent thing for my gym workouts - but probably need to stretch for them too.

I just completed a Couch to 5K. After 20 minute run, they say to just increase the time for the following weeks. I had a weight plateau during that time also. I use a TABATA timer on my phone. I have it chime every minute. I completed it, but I think I made a mistake in doing so. I went from 20 to 25, then 28 minutes. The "plan"wanted incremental changes. But I just went from there to 35 minutes. Then on day, I had a very good mile, and was almost half way at the half-way timer, then I decided to pick up the pace, and was real close, and went for 36 minutes and got the 5K in. 2 days later, did the same thing. But - I am REALLY feeling it now in my legs. I went a little too aggressive either by picking up the pace, or just not being patient for another week - but in my mind, I wanted it done before the colder air in October comes. Its not a race, but I sort of made it out to be one. I am taking a few days off, then will just do it at a slow pace, without the timer, without my phone...