Should I eat more? Less? Exercise more? If so, what? I want to do it RIGHT! :D

Andreake08 wrote: »

Push ups? I don't think I've ever done one... ;'(

That's ok. Everyone starts from the beginning. A good start off with push-ups (and I recommend starting on your knees) is 10 a day. For squats, I recommend 15-20 a day for a start off. Slowly increase both each week. I increase mine anywhere from 2-5 every week but if you want a slower increase, that's fine. Everyone has their own pace. It's about finding what works for you. As for the dumbbells, bring the weight up a tiny bit every other week (3 or 3.5 for the next increase) and increase your reps the most (each week). Reps are the main key for getting lean. Give yourself 1-2 rest days per week.

Andreake08 wrote: »

Thank you so much!!!!! So glad I opened this thread...

You're welcome. Remember to eat healthy though. Because if you don't, it defeats the purpose of working out in the first place.

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Andreake08 wrote: »

@Childfree1991‌: can you suggest exercises that can be done at home? I'm currently lifting 2.5lbs dumbbells (biceps curl, triceps dip, triceps extension). And yes, you're totally right: that's what my gastric bypass surgeon told me ("lift like a MOFO!"! lol)

OP, your questions should really be aimed at your surgeon if you didn't get this information during your pre-op appointments!
Its important that you seek info from your medical staff.

Andreake08 wrote: »

Merkavar wrote: »

Andreake08 wrote: »

Does anyone have ideas on strength/cardio exercises I could do with 2x1kg dumbbells and a stepper?


THANK YOU ALL!!!

Do you have a medical condition? 1kg weights sound like nothing? Way to small for an adult I suspect.

I would try push ups, sit ups, squats, walking round the block,

Don't really need equipment to exercise, at least not in the beginning, just move about.

Can't do a proper push up? Do it on your knees instead of toes. Still to hard? Do them against some stairs or a wall so your not horizontal and more on a 45 degree angle.

No, just the ones from my husband I had around... I'll have to purchase proper material!! lol

4lbs? 6lbs? I'm at loss...

The hand weights I have are adjustable. Guessing the bar is 1 kg then it comes with like 1, 2, 5 kg weights or something like that. I think enought to make two 20 kg weights so 44 pound.

Bought from Kmart so it's not like a specialty fitness item or hard to find.

I would start lower weight so you can focus on technique so your not hurting or twisting something and add weight every week or two. What I hear is say you doing 3 sets of 10 reps, if you can't make it to 10 your lifting too much and if you can make it to 15+ your lifting to little.

Google a fitness plan there seems to be millions.