Exercise routine for beginners or meal ideas?

[luvmyseab 5]

Hi everyone! I was sleeved on Jan 6th and am down 24 lbs since starting my pre-op diet. I'm doing pretty good and my surgeon cleared me for the stage 3 diet with approval to introduce fish, chicken and soft foods. My fist question is exercise. I walk everyday for at least 30 min, but want to do more. I know running and cardio is out of the question since I was just sleeved; but, can you recommend any exercises that you've done that can fulfill that gap of wanting to do more? Also, being approved for stage 3 with the introduction of chicken, fish, and soft foods, what did you make that would fulfill your calorie and Protein needs, but also fill your family? Is there a cookbook or anything that you know of that can assist with changing it up while eating pretty much the same things? Thanks in advance, this place is wonderful!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I'm vegetarian so I can't help you with the chicken/fish recipes. As for exercise, I got some light handweights 2, 3, 5 lbs. and did arm reps while sitting down. You want to start light and be mindful of your incision sites. I have poor upper body strength and it's one of my goals to improve that.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Resistance bands are good.

Also, check out the blog, The World According to Eggface. Shelly has lots of Protein recipes, including ice cream!