male only Jean size target?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Thats a good question and I can give you my "assumption" or you can wait for marks replies lol. I know he's into power lifting but I would assume he can give good insight... also ask your instructor. I guess I was under the impression you wanted to get big up top' date=' thinking bodybuilder type, If you just want a little bulk and definition I am sure your main focus can be running while reconditioning your upper body.

I would tell your goals to your instructor and get his opinion, but remember its only his opinion haha. Hope he give good advise because I have heard some pretty useless stuff coming out of the trainers at my gym; they all contradict eachother. More then one way to skin a cat so find out what works for you. Please report back with what he advises you.

Good luck....[/quote']

I sure will and am glad we can help each other as we go through this learning process of post op VSG.

[JeffA70 200]

I'm 6'6". At my highest, I was a size 56. That was 1999. When I walked into my doc's for the first time in December 2011, I was a 52. Today, 42s are feeling a little loose. My own goal is to get into 38s, which is what I wore in college. I'm really hoping to not go below that.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Still waiting for a response from Mark! Lol.

[fazekasr 30]

I started at a tight 50 and now can wear 38s that fit good luckily I have uniforms at work and going to a 38 next lost approx 80lbs since nov 2012 starting to see definition in arms but I do definitely need to lift more good luck.

[mark! 449]

Sorry sorry, haven't checked in on this thread, haha. I keep my lifting days completely separated from my cardio days. My cardio day lasts around 30 minutes, and my lifting days last about 1.5 hours or longer. As Mike said, you have to go in to lifting with the same mentality and intensity as running. I've noticeably lost strength, unfortunately, but I honestly expected that. It's just going to happen. Not getting as many calories, and having to take 8 weeks off lifting heavy can take a toll on things. In my past, I've been able to take a month or so break and come back strong and work my way past any barriers, I'm hoping I have the same luck once I start hitting my grooves on my lifts.

Look at some of the cross fit elite guys. They look amazing, and have stamina to run marathons in above average times, it's no where near impossible to do. They're not the strongest, but for GPP (general physical preparedness) they can handle anything that comes their way. I'll give up a little strength to be quicker on my feet, and as long as I drop weight to a lower weight class I'll still be good to go.

[Tapdancincowpiez 31]

I am just content to reach my feet, see all of Mr. Happy when naked and not having my thighs go "tworthph tworthph" when running naked through house. Screw the jean size and enjoy the simple pleasure of being the best you that you are at this moment!!