Work out Ideas .. ?

ashley4336

So I have lost 40lb's in 6 months , but now since I have had surgery done, and got my gallblader taken out, and moved away for college, I have noticed, it looks like I am gaining weight back. And this is something I didnt want to happen, once moving away.
I dont have equipment, but if anyone could help, and give me some ideas on how to lose the weight again, in my room. And have any good ways of staying motivated, and wanting to do this every day ? Would love the help, I kind of really want to just lose this weight, and any belly fat around my stomach.

SeaChele77

Keep moving!!

Walk/Jog/Run when you can
Push ups / Sit Ups / squats / lunges/ Jumping jacks/ Plyo ....all can be done w/out equipment

You can buy 5-10lb weights pretty cheap or look on craigslist

Maintain/log your calories

Drink lots of water

californiagirl2012

Gaining fat is more about too much food than exercise. If you don't exercise you have to eat less, but at the same time if you have significant weight to lose you can ignore exercise calories. So it really depends on how close you are to being lean (12% BF for females).

Separating out the the two things worked for me:

1) Eat less to lose fat.

2) Exercise to gain or maintain lean body mass.

If you are not doing a weight training routine you need to start one and do it the rest of your life to ward off osteoporosis.

Lift weights is KEY. I recently had my DXA scan done and at 51.5 years of age I have the bone density of a super athletic 30 year old. That is a direct result of lifiting for over 30 years. Now if that is not scientific proof that lifting weights keeps you younger I don't know what is!

I love my exercise program and it cost $40 and can be done at home or at a gym, but apparently others have programs much cheaper and in their opinion better so hopefully they will chime in for you.

ChinUp4Life

but now since I have had surgery done, and got my gallblader taken out, and moved away for college, I have noticed, it looks like I am gaining weight back....
Would love the help, I kind of really want to just lose this weight, and any belly fat around my stomach.

Hey Ashley,

I would like to help you frame your goals in a broader perspective. I know you are quite aware, but having your gallbladder removed is serious business. Your digestive function will be affected for the rest of your life. Related to that, the health of your digestive system will likely be related to the amount and ability for you to reduce body fat.

You are going to have to do things a little differently than a lot of the people here. I want you to think of that as a gift, because if you dedicate yourself to understanding the digestive process, your knowledge will be invaluable for the people close in your life.

IMO, some things you should focus on for long-term results

1. Promote absorption of healthy fatty acids

Due to gallbladder removal, the ability to absorb fats is reduced. Fats, of course, are ESSENTIAL to life. The most important fats are Omega-3 fatty acids because they help with inflammation and blood sugar support -- two very important things for weight loss.

2. Promote gut health: intestinal environment with healthy microflora

You may have heard of probiotics, which are the healthy bacteria that do many good things in our bodies. In fact, our bodies contain more bacteria cells than actual human cells (yes, literally trillions).

Studies indicate that the balance of bacteria play an important role in fat loss. Obese people tend to have less of the good bacteria and more of the bad bacteria.

Taking probiotics as a supplement may be a good option for you, especially given everything else involved. I'd also highly recommend Raw Kefir if you are willing to go hardcore natural health (the benefits are real).

3. Fiber, fiber, fiber

Aside from reducing incidence of colon cancer, fiber supports healthy digestion. Some fibers are pre-biotics, meaning that the beneficial bacteria in your gut will feed upon the fiber (which would otherwise be indigestible). Fiber also regulates the digestive process and allows more time for your body to absorb nutrients. For example, eating leafy green vegetables + salmon is a great combination. The fiber from the vegetables will slow down the digestion of the salmon and hopefully your body will be able to absorb as much Omega-3's as possible from the salmon.


Anyway, I could go on and on Ashley. I am very passionate about natural health approaches so I hope my perspective gives you some insight. I can't possible stress how important digestive health is as it relates to fat loss -- especially for you.