DBubba

This is a big concern of mine. I am 4 days out from surgery and my biggest concern is losing too much weight. I work out regulalry and have good muscle mass but do not want to lose it all with the unwanted fat. My goal is to begin lifting as within the first 45 days so I can use the fat burining power to build the muscle. Anyone seen any good results lifting after to avoid the super skinny look?

I am one of those who encountered low test when I hit 40. I have noticed in the past when I dropped weight and was able to lift regularly my test went up a few points. I read up on it and it is my understanding that working the large muscle groups (legs) and arms can have a positive effect on your body producing T. Looking forward to after I get this weight off where my knees and ankles can handle squats and heavy leg workouts.

Great topic! I am 9 days from surgery and have been having the same thoughts about what I am going to tell friends and family. My buds are all big men like me and will probably be shocked and some may talk smack about it but will most likely understand: blood pressure, CPAP, ankle/knee problems taking more meds than we need to. I will probably struggle with the events where really bad food and drinking are involved more than I will with their initial comments/reactiions. For now I am going let it ride. Only a few close friends will know until I start losing. I have another procedure that I am having done same time so I have a valid reason for scar, weight loss and being out of work for a week. Great support here guys, thanks!