I was sleeved Feb 7, 2017. In efforts to capitalize as much as I can in the 1st year, I started really working out. I walk 5-10mi/day. My speed was 23min/no. Now it's 17min/no.

In efforts to keep the muscles I had carrying around the old weight, I started to carry a frame pack with 25lbs of kitty litter.

What are you all doing to get the weight off? Only monitoring the food? Did you pick up new hobbies?

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Walking along with the usual weighing all my food and tracking.

I used to walk with weights until I injured myself. Not worth it for me, an injury sets you back. And my Dr friend told me off about doing. It isn't really necessary.

I maintained my muscle by eating 1 gram of protein for 1 pound of lean muscle mass, every day. I've lost 180 pounds and only 10 of that has been muscle. I still have 125 pounds of lean mass.

4 hours ago, mbuczkowski said:

In efforts to keep the muscles I had carrying around the old weight, I started to carry a frame pack with 25lbs of kitty litter.

Soon that 25 lbs will be nothing. Good for you hon. I prefer to weight lift to maintain my muscle, just as soon as I'm cleared. Keep at it!

I actually do a 5 mi walk in the AM and weights at the gym after work. But REI just opened near me. I plan to hike part of the Apalacian Trail later this Year. So, I figure incorporating weights with walking are good training.

Also, the more muscle, the faster the fat burn

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48 minutes ago, mbuczkowski said:

Also, the more muscle, the faster the fat burn

Absolutely! the fat melts and your physique changes. I love it! Have fun with your walks and hikes!

On 5/23/2017 at 1:38 PM, mbuczkowski said:

I actually do a 5 mi walk in the AM and weights at the gym after work. But REI just opened near me. I plan to hike part of the Apalacian Trail later this Year. So, I figure incorporating weights with walking are good training.

Also, the more muscle, the faster the fat burn

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How much weight have you lost since your surgery to date?

How much weight have you lost since your surgery to date?

I am down 65lbs total. I love my sleeve and forget I have it sometimes. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I am 3.5 mo out.

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I am loving yoga now. I do some sort of walking/jogging, yoga, and/or interval training each week and actually enjoying it. Last summer I struggled thru some hiking on vacation. This year I'm actually looking forward to it. Life is good. Love the kitty litter idea.... very resourceful.

I love hiking!!! My dh and I plan our vacations around great places to hike. I like your idea of using kitty litter ha ha very resourceful!

Awesome! I am still acquiring my stuff to do overnight packing. I love doing day hikes. My 1st trip will probably be at the start of the AT in GA

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Walking along with the usual weighing all my food and tracking.
I used to walk with weights until I injured myself. Not worth it for me, an injury sets you back. And my Dr friend told me off about doing. It isn't really necessary.
I maintained my muscle by eating 1 gram of protein for 1 pound of lean muscle mass, every day. I've lost 180 pounds and only 10 of that has been muscle. I still have 125 pounds of lean mass.

not to sound stupid, but does that mean you eat about 125 gm of protein a day?

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Managed an 8+ mi hike with my 30lbs pack on Sun. The Mon and Tues were 4+ mi with pack. I question how my legs were able to carry me before when I was 65 lbs heavier

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