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After bunion op...how to get muscle back!!!
I had the op just over a week ago so I have another 5 weeks of wearing an aircast boot. I was running and walking loads before the op and can already feel how my muscle tone has gone. I am going to start leg lifts and I know I have to be careful. I lost loads of weight through bariatric surgery so am watching my food just…
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Burst blood vessel in eye while lifting!!??
As above really. I wasn't lifting heavy but I do try to push myself. I walked 3 miles before the gym, cross trainer 30 mins quite hard then weights. I leg press 90kg, shoulder press 20 kg. Was leaving when caught sight of myself in the mirror. All is ok and eye has been checked out. I was told it is to do with raising…
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My op changed my life!!!!
Well yes I had bariatric surgery a year and a half ago. I have lost 11 stones which is 154lbs. I am now starting to run which I am finding an exhilarating challenge. My op not only saved my life it has allowed me to take my enjoyment of excercise to a new level. I went to the gym and ate healthily at 23 stones but…
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I never thought it would happen to me!!!
Well today I actually went for a jog/walk around the park and I did 5 miles in under an hour. Having been obese all my life and having lost 154lb in under 2 years thanks to diet and surgery I am now able to do things I never thought possible. I have never been able to run. I must admit I felt very heavy to start with as if…
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1 leg longer than the other, can I run??
I have lost ten and a half stone and am now ready to try running well jogging first! I have only recently found I have 1 leg almost an inch longer than the other which explains my clumsyness as a child an adult. I was diagnosed with dyspraxia but now this could explain a lot! My baalance is a lot better since I have lost…
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A funny nsv.....well I thought it was!!!!
I was walking home from the gym after quite a workout feeling a little bit tired. A man in a van drove past and shouted 'Nice a**e and legs'!! After looking around and realising he was talking to me I was of course suitably outraged being a modern feminine woman.......I then walked home with a big smile on my face. After…
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Can you make chocolate protein powder into hot chocolate???
As above really!!!! I have the holland and Barrats own brand protein powder and I fancy a hot chocolate. I have hurt muscles in my shoulder back and neck so want to up my protein.
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My nsv..today! Funny but amazing!!
I was doing my washing today and thought blimey these are small then realised they were my knickers!!! Having gone from a uk size 30 to a size 16 those slinky tiny undergarments bring me much joy!!!
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How to cope with........
Well no-one said it would be easy but I find the mental part of weight loss actually more difficult than the physical. My weight loss is really slowing now. I have lost no weight at all this week and am hitting my first plateau. I have 4 pounds to lose then I will have lost 10 stone so it is getting me down a bit. I find…
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Ouch my thighs hurt!!!!
I have been going to the gym for a while but I have been given some new excercises to do. Machine squats, box squats, oppositionals (opposite leg and arm raises while kneeling on the foor) and planks. I did this 2 days in a row and now my thighs are killing me!!! Oh well I am sure this will get better right????!!!!
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Getting my head sorted......
I had bariatric surgery late June last year. I lost 3 and a half stone before and have lost more since. I have now lost 8 stone 11 pounds and I am a very different person to the one I was a year ago. Now for the stupid bit. I have my 6 month check up on Wednesday next week and I really wanted to be at the 9 stone lost mark…
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Why is surgery considered so wrong???
Let me give a bit of info. I have been overweight my entire life. I have not been a reall overeater until I moved in with my OH. I have always tried to eat healthily especially since I got IBS 15 years ago. I tried WW when I was 10, doctors have put me on diets including the legendary cabbage soup diet. 4 years ago I spent…
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Ok then how does this work!!!
I have had bariatric surgery and am sorting my diet out so it is more balanced and I am back at the gym every other day. I am averaging between 7/800 calories each day, 50g protein 60g carbs and around 20g fat. I burn on average 350 cals cardio and do 25 mins weights to try to get my muscle mass up. I was losing around…
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A food challenge for you all!!!
I have to eat pureed food with as much protein as possible for the next two weeks. I need something that doesn't look disgusting or taste like baby food! Over to you!!!
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Had sleeve op and now home, now the hard work begins!!
As above really. The operation went well and the consultant seemed pleased. Am now increasing my liquids and trying to get my calories up over 200! I can't believe it has only been 2 days since I had quite major surgery. Now the journey really begins.
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on pre op diet for weight loss surgery its tough!
I am on a very restricted diet low fat low sugar and its a bit tough and I have two weeks of this!!!
