Why you should NOT work out after WLS

[jenniferinfl 3]

I watched the video, it's about the first 1-6 months. It's not 'don't exercise after weight loss surgery' it's don't bother exercising the first 6 months after because you can't consume enough calories to get a good workout in. That's true. He's not saying sit on a couch, just that you don't need to bother going to the gym because it will just make you hungrier and you don't have enough caloric intake for muscle recovery and you will feel like crap.

I've watched a bunch of his videos and haven't seen any MLM yet. He's mentioned his books, but, the videos I saw he actually holds up his book to the right page and tells you that you can screenshot it..lol

[FluffyChix 17,415]

1 minute ago, jenniferinfl said:

I watched the video, it's about the first 1-6 months. It's not 'don't exercise after weight loss surgery' it's don't bother exercising the first 6 months after because you can't consume enough calories to get a good workout in. That's true. He's not saying sit on a couch, just that you don't need to bother going to the gym because it will just make you hungrier and you don't have enough caloric intake for muscle recovery and you will feel like crap.

I've watched a bunch of his videos and haven't seen any MLM yet. He's mentioned his books, but, the videos I saw he actually holds up his book to the right page and tells you that you can screenshot it..lol

No it's just in the last few months he went down a rabbit hole...

[jenniferinfl 3]

1 minute ago, FluffyChix said:

No it's just in the last few months he went down a rabbit hole...

Ah, okay. That makes sense, all the videos I've watched from him so far have been awesome. Too bad he's a sellout now, but, I don't care, his old videos at least are great.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

18 minutes ago, jenniferinfl said:

Ah, okay. That makes sense, all the videos I've watched from him so far have been awesome. Too bad he's a sellout now, but, I don't care, his old videos at least are great.

I'm not so sure sell-out as "issues" and so he's scrambling? And who knows about other stuff.

[GreenTealael 25,352]

34 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

I'm not so sure sell-out as "issues" and so he's scrambling? And who knows about other stuff.

I'm still a subscriber 😂😂😂😂

[MeanSleevedMachine 277]

I’ve been working out since week 6. I still log and track every liquid and food that goes into my mouth; I hit my macro goals daily and limit my sugar to under 30 a day. It has worked well for me because not only have I shed tons of pounds I am getting excellent definition. I’ve averaged 26 lbs a month of loss the last 7 months and my pant and shirt sizes have went below the point I’ve ever worn my entire adult life.

So yeah, I think exercise is a big credit for that. Would I have lost weight anyway? Yes. Would I have lost this much, this fast? No. Would I have loose skin if I didn’t workout? I think so. Instead I have zero.

So, not sold. Not at all.

[GreenTealael 25,352]

21 minutes ago, MeanSleevedMachine said:

I’ve been working out since week 6. I still log and track every liquid and food that goes into my mouth; I hit my macro goals daily and limit my sugar to under 30 a day. It has worked well for me because not only have I shed tons of pounds I am getting excellent definition. I’ve averaged 26 lbs a month of loss the last 7 months and my pant and shirt sizes have went below the point I’ve ever worn my entire adult life.

So yeah, I think exercise is a big credit for that. Would I have lost weight anyway? Yes. Would I have lost this much, this fast? No. Would I have loose skin if I didn’t workout? I think so. Instead I have zero.

So, not sold. Not at all.

Pic or it didn't happen

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Edited December 14, 2018 by GreenTealael

[frankt04 80]

Personally I went from 404lbs the day of surgery down to 210lbs at 6’2” without a single minute of designated exercise. I just eat right after my Roux-en-Y. But the flip side is i have a very labor intense job so i had dense muscle already. Ladies and gents it’s important to have good muscle tone for this to work.

[Beta98 93]

I didn't read all the replies but I watched this video sometime ago and he didn't say never, he said until you get closer to your goal weight. If remember correctly I think he said walking was ok but its been a while since i watched. I did pilates and plan to continue with that and walking. It works better for me than the stuff the gyms push. But I'm older so that makes a difference as well.

[BlueCrush 408]

Why you SHOULD exercise after WLS. No way I'd look anywhere near this now without working out.

[Sarah M. 19]

I might not be ready 3 weeks postop yet, but definitely I will eventually have to, right now walking is good

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[nln0317 15]

I’m finally 1 month post op and I am clear to go to the gym. At what pace did everyone start out when returning to the gym? I was going to the gym for 1-2 hours before surgery and I know I’m no where near that energy level now ☹️