I am really struggling with this! I am about 5.5 months post op. The first three months I worked out a lot, hated every second of it, but I did it. Here I am a month and a half later really struggling to continue working out. I didn't for a long time, and this week I did 40 minutes 4 days a week on the arc trainer. I got done today and seriously asked myself if this is something I can see myself doing long term realistically. The answer is no. If I can make myself continue to do it, it will be til I get to goal weight and then I will just rely on nutrition. Since I really don't plan on working out consistently forever, should I just stop now and take the slow weight loss instead of getting to goal by working my rear end off and then stopping? I'm just babbling. Is anyone losing weight without working out?

Something I've used to motivate me in the past is listening to audiobooks while I walk/swim/etc. I purchased a waterproofed iPod shuffle from Amazon to listen to books in the pool. I truly hate sports and most exercise, but adding something I enjoy, made it interesting.

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Does anyone know how many calories to eat after 4 months surgery... I'm not exercising and I think I'm eating too much. Please help

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Don't think of it as exercise.....think of it as actively burning off that disgusting FAT!

The more you're moving, the more FAT will burn off and disappeare.

And what you do burn off, don't replace it!

Don't think of it as exercise.....think of it as actively burning off that disgusting FAT!

The more you're moving, the more FAT will burn off and disappeare.

And what you do burn off, don't replace it!

Well said !!!!!

Thanks Dub.

Does anyone know how many calories to eat after 4 months surgery... I'm not exercising and I think I'm eating too much. Please help

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No one can give you a firm number...

Couple reasons ..

Every Nut and Dr have different guidelines

Which surgery did you have?

My NUT basically said she wasn't giving me a number...that if I followed plan, ate the prescribed amount ( 4oz- no more) that it all works out. She basically said calorie counting doesn't come into play until much further down the road.

Me being me, I needed a number. So I averaged out what my meals totaled and shakes, and it was sitting squarely at 800 calories.

Others might disagree, and discuss setting your metabolic needs too low which all makes sense. But at 7 months I'm almost at goal, have not stalled and feel great. Now that I'm getting closer to the brass ring, loss has definitely tapered. We shall see what the next few months bring...

And right around that point I'll be seeing my team for the one year check up.

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Wow!!! Congrats Lisa... I did the gastric bypass... I'm barely losing, I'll call my NUT cuz I'm lost for now but thank you for taking the time to reply to me. I'll go back to 800 calories, I think I'm doing more.

Wow!!! Congrats Lisa... I did the gastric bypass... I'm barely losing, I'll call my NUT cuz I'm lost for now but thank you for taking the time to reply to me. I'll go back to 800 calories, I think I'm doing more.

My NUT and surgeon both say to remain at 800 calories until maintenance. I had RNY.

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I'll do the same then, thanks.

You don't have to train for a marathon or anything, but you do need to be active everyday. In the summer I walk almost every day and in the winter I try to be active 5 days a week, through step, Pilates and an exercise bike.

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Maybe overstepping but...have you had a depression screening lately? I have a very had time moving when I am depressed especially in the dark days of winter.

There have been times that I couldn't make myself stand up to get the TV remote, forget about going to the gym.

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I get 600-700 calories a day, no more that 25 grams of carbs so mostly from Protein and fat. I did have 800 calories a day while we were on vacation but I was walking at least 5 miles a day and actually lost 3 pounds in 5 days.

There are lots of things, like current weight, age and activity level to consider so consult your NUT or PT to see what's best for you.

I write down everything and that really helps at my WLS follow up appointments.