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NurseMichael got a reaction from Frustr8 in Overtraining & Stalls???? Frustrated.....
Oh my....finally......i have found my people!!!!!
So... i had surgery in 2016 (sleeve). Went from 356 to 179. At 179 my doc told me to hit the gym (probably 8 months post). I too found the guru that is Jim Stoppani and started following his programs. I started putting on weight and got terrified. I added 30lbs!!! But wait....my waitsline didnt change...WOOHOO!!!
So yes, i doo agree that dieticians and nutritionists have no idea what to do with those of us who train for strength but have a physical nutritional restriction. So thats where we have to help each other! Since surgery i have run over 10 obstacle course races (Spartan, Tough Mudder, etc) of lengths from 3 miles to 13 miles. I also participated in my first half marathon.
But now....I am a powerlifter!!! My lifts currently are bench-215, Squat-315, DL-405. I eat a ton!!! 3000 cal a day. Its a job in and of itself as i probably eat 7 meals a day as well as supplementation with shakes. Its not easy, but to build the size and strength i need, its neccessary.
We should totally start a group for bariatric lifters / bodybuilders.
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NurseMichael got a reaction from Sosewsue61 in Struggling with eating when busy
So, is the issue that you are not getting enough nutrition, or your not getting enough calories for fitness purposes? They really are 2 different ideas.
If its about general nutrition, then you have got to supplement somehow. An extra Protein Shake, a Quest bar. Something you can keep with you and eat on the fly.
If its about competition nutrition, you might want to consider mass gainers. Yes...i know...talking about a mass gainer in a bariatric forum is like talking about the bible in a brothel (not something that is easily done, but could produce some great results).
Im curious what your overall goal is here.
Nurse Mike
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NurseMichael got a reaction from Cheeseburgh in Tabata
Tabata base workouts are great! We can do anything for 20 seconds at a time.
You are not wrong. It is scary. It is hardcore. The fact is, this type of High Intensity Interval Training has been proven to have some of the best fat loss benefits of any cardio based workouts. Add some resistance training to the HIIT and you increase the benefit.
You should absolutely try it and let us know what you thought.
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NurseMichael got a reaction from CCJC in New Podcast for Bartiatric Fitness?
Hey guys. I was wondering, if there was a podcast that focused on Bariatric fitness and nutrition once we get to maintenance, would anybody listen? I feel like trainers and nutritionists that understand caloric needs for a Bariatric patient who wants to excel at physical fitness are hard to come by.
So I had the idea of starting up a podcast to talk about it. A little info, some guests, discuss some research, whatever. What do you guys think?
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NurseMichael reacted to anaxila in New Podcast for Bartiatric Fitness?
Great idea! I would totally listen, and wold love to contribute too. I’m 4.5 years post-RNY and ran my first marathon yesterday. I try to stay engaged with the patient group from my surgeon, to both give and receive support, but there’s no one else like me there and most are in a very different part of their journey. The Bariatrics specialists haven’t been any help in my journey since I hit my goal weight, and the non-Bariatrics nutritionists and trainers haven’t had much idea what to do with me either. PM me if you want to talk more.
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NurseMichael got a reaction from CCJC in New Podcast for Bartiatric Fitness?
Hey guys. I was wondering, if there was a podcast that focused on Bariatric fitness and nutrition once we get to maintenance, would anybody listen? I feel like trainers and nutritionists that understand caloric needs for a Bariatric patient who wants to excel at physical fitness are hard to come by.
So I had the idea of starting up a podcast to talk about it. A little info, some guests, discuss some research, whatever. What do you guys think?
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NurseMichael got a reaction from CCJC in New Podcast for Bartiatric Fitness?
Hey guys. I was wondering, if there was a podcast that focused on Bariatric fitness and nutrition once we get to maintenance, would anybody listen? I feel like trainers and nutritionists that understand caloric needs for a Bariatric patient who wants to excel at physical fitness are hard to come by.
So I had the idea of starting up a podcast to talk about it. A little info, some guests, discuss some research, whatever. What do you guys think?
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NurseMichael reacted to PWMDMD in Gastric sleeve, heavy lifting, calorie intake and over-training.
Thanks for all the replies! Sorry, it's been a little while since I've checked the forum.
I'm at about 2200 calories (2500 on lifting days and 2000 on rest days) and doing ok but really feel like the tank is empty after a heavy lifting day. I have no problem with the actual lifting but later that day and into the next day feeling exhausted. Right now I just power through it but as my working set weights go up I think I'm going to have to increase calorie intake. There is some weird mental block as far as increasing calorie intake...I'm trying to just be logical about it.
The surgery program dietitian has been great. I went for a follow up recently and after the look of total disbelief that I was eating 2000-2500 calories per day (surgeon's recommendation is no more than 1300) she said I'm one of the best looking post-op patients she's ever seen and there's no data on calorie requirements for people like me and to keep doing what I'm doing. She was eager to share my case with the surgeon both for the benefits of lifting heavy and higher caloric intake.
I may bump up to 2500-2800 calories and see what happens.
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NurseMichael got a reaction from SeattleLady in Is it possible to build muscle after the sleeve? I'm about to find out.
405 on the DL. Working for 500!!!
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NurseMichael got a reaction from justmetj in Power lifters, bodybuilders, strength trainers, OCR runners!!!
Had bariatric surgery and now you want to become a beast of physical fitness? Let’s use this are to share workout ideas, diet plans, goals and accomplishments!!!
About me... HW 356
Gastric sleeve - May 2016
CW 214 and 14% body fat
Lifts currently
Squat - 315
Bench - 205
DL - 405
Let’s get this going!!!!
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NurseMichael got a reaction from justmetj in Power lifters, bodybuilders, strength trainers, OCR runners!!!
Had bariatric surgery and now you want to become a beast of physical fitness? Let’s use this are to share workout ideas, diet plans, goals and accomplishments!!!
About me... HW 356
Gastric sleeve - May 2016
CW 214 and 14% body fat
Lifts currently
Squat - 315
Bench - 205
DL - 405
Let’s get this going!!!!
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NurseMichael got a reaction from justmetj in Power lifters, bodybuilders, strength trainers, OCR runners!!!
Had bariatric surgery and now you want to become a beast of physical fitness? Let’s use this are to share workout ideas, diet plans, goals and accomplishments!!!
About me... HW 356
Gastric sleeve - May 2016
CW 214 and 14% body fat
Lifts currently
Squat - 315
Bench - 205
DL - 405
Let’s get this going!!!!
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NurseMichael got a reaction from justmetj in Power lifters, bodybuilders, strength trainers, OCR runners!!!
Had bariatric surgery and now you want to become a beast of physical fitness? Let’s use this are to share workout ideas, diet plans, goals and accomplishments!!!
About me... HW 356
Gastric sleeve - May 2016
CW 214 and 14% body fat
Lifts currently
Squat - 315
Bench - 205
DL - 405
Let’s get this going!!!!
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NurseMichael got a reaction from BigViffer in Power lifters, bodybuilders, strength trainers, OCR runners!!!
Did my first meet yesterday. Check it out here. https://youtu.be/vEd0rgGA8ws
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NurseMichael got a reaction from BigViffer in Power lifters, bodybuilders, strength trainers, OCR runners!!!
My OHP sucks. Primarily because it’s not a focused lift of my competitions. OHP is more for strongman as opposed to powerlifting. Right now my OHP is only around 125lb.
And tomorrow row is my first ever powerlifting comp. looking for 1000lb total but will be pleased with 950.
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NurseMichael got a reaction from justmetj in Power lifters, bodybuilders, strength trainers, OCR runners!!!
Had bariatric surgery and now you want to become a beast of physical fitness? Let’s use this are to share workout ideas, diet plans, goals and accomplishments!!!
About me... HW 356
Gastric sleeve - May 2016
CW 214 and 14% body fat
Lifts currently
Squat - 315
Bench - 205
DL - 405
Let’s get this going!!!!
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NurseMichael got a reaction from justmetj in Power lifters, bodybuilders, strength trainers, OCR runners!!!
Had bariatric surgery and now you want to become a beast of physical fitness? Let’s use this are to share workout ideas, diet plans, goals and accomplishments!!!
About me... HW 356
Gastric sleeve - May 2016
CW 214 and 14% body fat
Lifts currently
Squat - 315
Bench - 205
DL - 405
Let’s get this going!!!!
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NurseMichael got a reaction from justmetj in Power lifters, bodybuilders, strength trainers, OCR runners!!!
Had bariatric surgery and now you want to become a beast of physical fitness? Let’s use this are to share workout ideas, diet plans, goals and accomplishments!!!
About me... HW 356
Gastric sleeve - May 2016
CW 214 and 14% body fat
Lifts currently
Squat - 315
Bench - 205
DL - 405
Let’s get this going!!!!
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NurseMichael got a reaction from SeattleLady in Is it possible to build muscle after the sleeve? I'm about to find out.
405 on the DL. Working for 500!!!
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NurseMichael got a reaction from justmetj in Power lifters, bodybuilders, strength trainers, OCR runners!!!
Had bariatric surgery and now you want to become a beast of physical fitness? Let’s use this are to share workout ideas, diet plans, goals and accomplishments!!!
About me... HW 356
Gastric sleeve - May 2016
CW 214 and 14% body fat
Lifts currently
Squat - 315
Bench - 205
DL - 405
Let’s get this going!!!!
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NurseMichael got a reaction from justmetj in Power lifters, bodybuilders, strength trainers, OCR runners!!!
Had bariatric surgery and now you want to become a beast of physical fitness? Let’s use this are to share workout ideas, diet plans, goals and accomplishments!!!
About me... HW 356
Gastric sleeve - May 2016
CW 214 and 14% body fat
Lifts currently
Squat - 315
Bench - 205
DL - 405
Let’s get this going!!!!
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NurseMichael got a reaction from justmetj in Power lifters, bodybuilders, strength trainers, OCR runners!!!
Had bariatric surgery and now you want to become a beast of physical fitness? Let’s use this are to share workout ideas, diet plans, goals and accomplishments!!!
About me... HW 356
Gastric sleeve - May 2016
CW 214 and 14% body fat
Lifts currently
Squat - 315
Bench - 205
DL - 405
Let’s get this going!!!!
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NurseMichael got a reaction from belikewater in Gastric sleeve, heavy lifting, calorie intake and over-training.
Oh my....finally......i have found my people!!!!!
So... i had surgery in 2016 (sleeve). Went from 356 to 179. At 179 my doc told me to hit the gym (probably 8 months post). I too found the guru that is Jim Stoppani and started following his programs. I started putting on weight and got terrified. I added 30lbs!!! But wait....my waitsline didnt change...WOOHOO!!!
So yes, i doo agree that dieticians and nutritionists have no idea what to do with those of us who train for strength but have a physical nutritional restriction. So thats where we have to help each other! Since surgery i have run over 10 obstacle course races (Spartan, Tough Mudder, etc) of lengths from 3 miles to 13 miles. I also participated in my first half marathon.
But now....I am a powerlifter!!! My lifts currently are bench-215, Squat-315, DL-405. I eat a ton!!! 3000 cal a day. Its a job in and of itself as i probably eat 7 meals a day as well as supplementation with shakes. Its not easy, but to build the size and strength i need, its neccessary.
We should totally start a group for bariatric lifters / bodybuilders.
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NurseMichael got a reaction from SeattleLady in Is it possible to build muscle after the sleeve? I'm about to find out.
405 on the DL. Working for 500!!!
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NurseMichael got a reaction from SeattleLady in Is it possible to build muscle after the sleeve? I'm about to find out.
Blue! Killing it brother.
I am 3 years post and have been powerlifting. This is after 2 years of doing OCR! I think we need to start a bariatric strength group!
The stats: HW 356, CW 214
Lifts: Sw - 315 Bench - 205 DL - 405 (also going for the 1000 total. First comp in 2 weeks!!!)