CrossFit, VSG, Calories In vs Calories Out

[May Hem 143 15]

Hey Everyone, I am 7 months post surgery and my current weight is at 138lbs, my goal is to get to around 121 / 127lbs. So I went out looking for some sort of exercise I’d enjoy so that it would be sustainable. I did a free CrossFit trial and I’m really enjoying it so I’ve signed up and have been doing it for a few weeks now.
I really struggle to get to 60 grams of Protein some days so extra Protein Shakes etc won’t be an easy task. Has anyone else found an intense sport post VSG that they really enjoy and have carried on with? How do you manage physically? Have you lost muscle (protein / calorie intake) ? Gained muscle?
Felt better? Worse? Some guidance would be really helpful!

Thank You in Advance.

[AZhiker 2,251]

5 hours ago, May Hem 143 said:

Hey Everyone, I am 7 months post surgery and my current weight is at 138lbs, my goal is to get to around 121 / 127lbs. So I went out looking for some sort of exercise I’d enjoy so that it would be sustainable. I did a free CrossFit trial and I’m really enjoying it so I’ve signed up and have been doing it for a few weeks now.
I really struggle to get to 60 grams of Protein some days so extra Protein Shakes etc won’t be an easy task. Has anyone else found an intense sport post VSG that they really enjoy and have carried on with? How do you manage physically? Have you lost muscle (protein / calorie intake) ? Gained muscle?
Felt better? Worse? Some guidance would be really helpful!

Thank You in Advance.

I started training for a triathlon when I was 7 months out (and finished it!!!). My challenge was to get enough calories in to sustain the exercise without losing weight. It's very hard when your tummy can only hold a little bit. I was already doing weights, a leg routine and lots of walking. My muscle mass was fine before and became more defined with the added swimming and biking. I had to drop the Intermittant Fasting because I simply could not get enough calories in an 8-10 hour window. So I started doing a Protein Shake for Breakfast. During the event, I ate RX bars (210 cal, 24 carbs, 12 protein) - good amount of Protein to balance the carbs, as I knew I couldn't eat a high carb load by itself - dumping would not be good in a pool or on a bike! I felt great afterward and am planning on a distance bike race next month and another tri in a few months.

I am transitioning to a whole food plant based diet, which has more carbs from grains and legumes. But I still struggle to maintain weight. I am stuffed full and never hungry, but still losing each week. As I increase my training, I will have to use more RX bars, I guess, to get some concentrated calories in.

I think it is important to keep your protein up. You don't want to skimp while you are training and increasing your workouts. I add Protein Powder to my smoothies, yogurt bowls, and Soups. I have no problem getting enough protein - just enough calories.