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This is what I have learned over the past 6 years post op! Your sleeve is a tool. It's not the end all. You must watch what you eat. I was horrified that I had lost weight from 213 to 162 lbs and then went back up to 195 (July 2018) Currently, I am at 169 lbs (01/05/2019) and more fit. When you are able to eat solid food, I recommend a group on Facebook called Push For Your Better by Amy Smith. I am still a sugar/carb addict. This is the main reason why I gain ...
Welcome visitors, I've been asked questions regarding exercising before and after being sleeved to help tone. PRIOR TO STARTING TO WORKING OUT, YOU MUST CHANGE YOUR EATING HABITS: Stop eating the crack food (high carbohydrates, sugars, sodas, chips, candy, bread, etc). START: High, clean protein (lean meats/protein shakes), vegetables. WATER, WATER, WATER...do don't forget the WATER! FATS: Health fats are the key to keep fat off ...
I've been requested to post before and after photos. I am the one on the furthest right in the group shot. I don't know how to add additional photos. It only allows me one photo at a time. The before shot was taken August 2012 at my 30 year reunion with a high school friend (4 months prior to my surgery December 7th, 2012). Have a great week everyone! AngelNP (Jen)
This is article is by Luncas Dyer, Certified and Licensed Sports Nutritionist in the magazine Jiu-Jitsu: I'm going to give the reader's digest version of the article. You body can only absorb 42 grams of protein at one meal unless you have a digestive problem, then you will absorb less. The need factors range from 0.5 (sedentray, no sports training) to 1.1 (heavy weight trainer, athlete doing "2 a days training"). Even though your body will absorb this much protein, ...
Originally Posted by AngelNP I spent 6 hours with horses yesterday (feeding, grooming, and a three hour ride). Oh, man was I sore last night over my entire body! I lost one lb from last week and excited! I am only 5 lbs short from when my profile was taken in 2009! I'm in a medium tee shirt which I haven't done since high school! Zumba tonight for one hour & possibly hitting the gym (eliptical 30 min, light weights for arms, and ab workout!). Looking forward to starting my week off right!