I need some guidance....

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

I want to participate in this ride, this fall. http://www.skinnytireevents.com/page.cfm?pageid=20063

To do it, I am going to have to train like crazy, starting with a spin class 3 times a week. My problem is I don't know what I will be capable of with the reduced calorie intake from being banded. Now, I know I will be able to do this next year, if not this. BUT I do not want to set myself up for failure on a goal that is unobtainable.

So, does anyone have any experience being newly banded and training for an extreme sporting event?

BTW, the Dr. doesn't have any objections from a surgical standpoint.

[B-52 7,113]

I'm not sure i understand.....

Are you concerned, because of the band restricting your food intake, that you are unable to consume enough?

Or are you dieting, counting calories and afraid to consume too many calories and gain weight....

I have a few friends that do that sort of thing....one of them sponsored by a international company...and none of them are fat....last thing on their mind....

If I could have done that type of training,,activity, I don't think I would have needed to be banded.....

But now, being banded, I would be concerned I would not be able to consume enough....

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

I'm not sure i understand.....

Are you concerned, because of the band restricting your food intake, that you are unable to consume enough?

Or are you dieting, counting calories and afraid to consume too many calories and gain weight....

I have a few friends that do that sort of thing....one of them sponsored by a international company...and none of them are fat....last thing on their mind....

If I could have done that type of training,,activity, I don't think I would have needed to be banded.....

But now, being banded, I would be concerned I would not be able to consume enough....

I am afraid will not be able to consume enough calories to build the muscle necessary for the event. I am on track to loose 30 pounds my first month, with that type of weight loss, it seems counter intuitive to add another 1K of exercise a day.

As for gaining, right now that really isn't a fear unless I start eating butter with a spoon, I am just now starting to get 1300 calories a day in and my BMR is 2600.

Before the band, it didn't matter how much exercise, I could out eat it. But Road Cycling is a thin persons game.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Sounds iffy to me. I am not sure the band will allow you to eat enough to compensate for the extra calories burned, but I have NO experience, just an opinion.

[hely88 883]

maybe you can get more calories by choosing different food options. maybe meet with a nutritionist. Good luck I am very impressed.

[TracyW2 137]

I have been bulking and building muscle for about 6 months now. I was unable to get the amount of calories and types of food in that I needed to do that. So I went and had a little taken out of my band. I have put on 10 pounds during this time, but most of that is pure muscle.

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

Well, it is an annual event so like I said, if not this year than next. There is a 40 mile baby version of the ride that would still give me something to shoot for this year with out killing myself.

Thanks for the input.

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

Well, I think I have answered my own question. After 90 minutes of heavy physical labor clearing snow my body is screaming for nourishment and I simply can't get enough past Mistress Band quickly enough. I will catch up eventually, but I do not think I can do this on a regular basis. So, I will need to wait until more of my weight is off before attempting a century.

[willowcat 93]

Well' date=' I think I have answered my own question. After 90 minutes of heavy physical labor clearing snow my body is screaming for nourishment and I simply can't get enough past Mistress Band quickly enough. I will catch up eventually, but I do not think I can do this on a regular basis. So, I will need to wait until more of my weight is off before attempting a century.[/quote']

What about high-calorie, high nutrition Protein drinks? Not to encourage bad habits, but it seems like Mistress Band would have no say in the matter, and you could have your cake (figuratively!) and eat it too? No? I really don't understand what's involved in ultra sports. Good luck.

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

Willow as I start spin class and then road biking I have already come to the conclusion that I am going to have to start getting my calories in liquid form during and after exercise. I got behind last night, and Mistress Band was really firm about how fast she would let me get calories in today and my body wasn't happy about it. Funny thing is, I still wasn't stomach hungry, but boy I sure could tell that I had crossed a line. I had a second Protein shake on the way home from work, and I am currently eating eggs florentine to get even more Protein. This is going to work, I am just going to have to fine tune it.

BTW, in biking the ultra sports are the guys who race. I will can easily burn 6-700 calories an hour in my work outs. They will burn over a 1000. Last year I attended a race that they went up at 12 miles an hour, which frankly I didn't think was humanly possible because of the steep grade. That day, they did 135 miles, in 100+ temps and 3000 foot elevation gains. And that was the easiest day of a 6 day race.

[catfish87 3,471]

"That day, they did 135 miles, in 100+ temps and 3000 foot elevation gains"

Terry,

Last August I pushed a hard 40 miler (about 15mph) in about 95*F temp. Granted it was flat, but still a challenging ride for me. I thought I was drinking enough, but NOPE! Got my bike in the truck and the next thing I remember was waking up in the ER. Severe dehydration, and a monster goose egg (I had already taken off my helmet) with a moderate concussion. I can't imagine what a severe concussion would be like because that kicked my butt.

I haven't made a century ride yet, but even with a half, I HAVE to take in liquid protein/calories or I'm just exhausted about and hour or so after.

PS...After 34* and raining Sunday, today it was 72 in St. Louis. A great 1st outdoor ride of the year!

[willowcat 93]

Willow as I start spin class and then road biking I have already come to the conclusion that I am going to have to start getting my calories in liquid form during and after exercise. I got behind last night' date=' and Mistress Band was really firm about how fast she would let me get calories in today and my body wasn't happy about it. Funny thing is, I still wasn't stomach hungry, but boy I sure could tell that I had crossed a line. I had a second Protein shake on the way home from work, and I am currently eating eggs florentine to get even more Protein. This is going to work, I am just going to have to fine tune it.

BTW, in biking the ultra sports are the guys who race. I will can easily burn 6-700 calories an hour in my work outs. They will burn over a 1000. Last year I attended a race that they went up at 12 miles an hour, which frankly I didn't think was humanly possible because of the steep grade. That day, they did 135 miles, in 100+ temps and 3000 foot elevation gains. And that was the easiest day of a 6 day race.[/quote']

Terry, You sound like the kind of guy who's a good problem-solver and pretty darn determined--no wonder ultra biking appeals to you! BTW, I really enjoy bicycling, but any six-day race is five days too many in my book! Haha! Good luck with all your goals--lapband and others!