http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2005/09/30/weight-loss-protein-drinks/ About types of surgeries available, dietary, family, work, emotional.. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:50:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2005/09/30/weight-loss-protein-drinks/#comment-2530 Neva Marjory Tue, 04 Oct 2005 12:41:38 +0000 http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2005/09/30/weight-loss-protein-drinks/#comment-2530 Hi, Jill. I'm sorry you're not losing as much weight as you hoped. I know you have arthritis, but have you considered water aerobics, swimming, water walking, or a stationary bicycle? Doing some kind of aerobic exercise does more than just burn calories. It changes the chemical balance in our bodies. It increases our metabolism and, in time, helps us increase the balance of lean body mass to fat. A little exercise is a whole lot better than none. For some people, especially right after they have the surgery, it's only realistic for them to do very light exercise, but it will really help your weight loss, mental outlook, everything. People who exercise also have better immune systems and better coordination than people who don't. It also helps prevent osteoporosis. I suggest you start taking waist measurements once a month, unless you're already doing it. From a medical standpoint, even reducing <!--more--> our waist measurements by a modest amount can really help our health, because fat around the waist is especially bad for us. In terms of protein, there are people who think there's some overkill about protein for weight loss surgery patients. There is very solid evidence that people who get extra protein during weight loss preserve more lean body mass than people who don't. I think some people overestimate how much protein they need. A few small protein rich snacks are probably a good idea, but I have heard from some people who sort of go overboard on the protein thing. (That's just a matter of opinion, and after all, I'm still fat.) In terms of carbohydrates, not all carbs are created equal. A handful of candy corn doesn't do the same for your body as an equal number of calories in carrots, oatmeal, or beans. Anyway, Jill, these are just ideas. Some people lose weight faster than others, and I know it can be very discouraging. Linda in St. Louis Hi, Jill. I’m sorry you’re not losing as much weight as you hoped.
I know you have arthritis, but have you considered water aerobics,
swimming, water walking, or a stationary bicycle? Doing some kind of
aerobic exercise does more than just burn calories. It changes the
chemical balance in our bodies. It increases our metabolism and, in
time, helps us increase the balance of lean body mass to fat. A
little exercise is a whole lot better than none. For some people,
especially right after they have the surgery, it’s only realistic for
them to do very light exercise, but it will really help your weight
loss, mental outlook, everything.
People who exercise also have better immune systems and better
coordination than people who don’t. It also helps prevent
osteoporosis.
I suggest you start taking waist measurements once a month, unless
you’re already doing it. From a medical standpoint, even reducing

our waist measurements by a modest amount can really help our health,
because fat around the waist is especially bad for us.
In terms of protein, there are people who think there’s some overkill
about protein for weight loss surgery patients. There is very solid
evidence that people who get extra protein during weight loss
preserve more lean body mass than people who don’t. I think some
people overestimate how much protein they need. A few small protein
rich snacks are probably a good idea, but I have heard from some
people who sort of go overboard on the protein thing. (That’s just a
matter of opinion, and after all, I’m still fat.)
In terms of carbohydrates, not all carbs are created equal. A
handful of candy corn doesn’t do the same for your body as an equal
number of calories in carrots, oatmeal, or beans.
Anyway, Jill, these are just ideas. Some people lose weight faster
than others, and I know it can be very discouraging.
Linda in St. Louis

]]> http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2005/09/30/weight-loss-protein-drinks/#comment-2522 norene120 Sun, 02 Oct 2005 05:30:35 +0000 http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2005/09/30/weight-loss-protein-drinks/#comment-2522 Jill Remember you lost almost 5 pounds per week so far..that is absolutely fabulous!!!!! Everyone looses differently. I happen to be one of those that loose slowly -- 85 pounds in 14 months, but I am so grateful cuz by now I would be 50 pounds heavier than I was. I now have my health and energy back...I am living where before I was just a painful lump of sick flesh. Hang in there ok. I found that I would loose and then not for 2-4 weeks but my body would go down a size in clothes even if the scale did not move or even went up. I think the body just has to have some time to adjust to its new weight and redistribute itself. Try not weighing yourself as often and get a pair of pants that you currently can not wear. Try them on every week and you will see a wonderful transformation. <!--more--> Hugs Terri in Temecula 322/238/140? Jill
Remember you lost almost 5 pounds per week so far..that is absolutely
fabulous!!!!!
Everyone looses differently. I happen to be one of those that loose
slowly — 85 pounds in 14 months, but I am so grateful cuz by now I
would be 50 pounds heavier than I was. I now have my health and
energy back…I am living where before I was just a painful lump of
sick flesh.
Hang in there ok. I found that I would loose and then not for 2-4
weeks but my body would go down a size in clothes even if the scale
did not move or even went up. I think the body just has to have some
time to adjust to its new weight and redistribute itself.
Try not weighing yourself as often and get a pair of pants that you
currently can not wear. Try them on every week and you will see a
wonderful transformation.

Hugs
Terri in Temecula
322/238/140?

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