GET UP AND GET MOVING!

Exercise is an important key when it comes to bariatric surgery and weight loss.  Its something you love or hate but regardless you have to do it to be successful in reaching your weight loss goals.  Some patients turn to gym memberships and use the equipment as their source of exercise or hire a personal trainer to assist them in learning what to do and having to "answer to someone" is the only way they will definately get it done.  Then there are individuals who want to exercise in a more fun, nontraditional way and attend classes for Pilates, Zumba, Kickboxing, and Aerobics similar to the craze of Jazzercise back in the 80s and 90s but with a kick! Check out some videos I found giving examples of a few ways you can lose weight and make it fun!

Zumba

Check out your local gyms for classes in your area.

Pilates

Check out local gyms to find classes in your area.

Regardless of how you decide to work out it is important to come up with a plan that works for you and your body.  Those individuals who work out after bariatric surgery has a larger success rate and weight loss after surgery then those individuals who do only the minimal requirements. Remember bariatric surgery is a LIFESTYLE CHANGE not a quick fix, and is only as successful as you allow it to be!

Finally I leave you with a few tips for becoming more active:

• Use a Pedometer it helps you track how many steps you take in a day, also giving you  a goal to reach of 10,000 steps per day - If you are a patient of ours we offer these to you free, just ask!
• Find a workout buddy to keep you motivated
• Mix it up - do different things to keep it fun!
• If you have joint pain, consider water aerobics and working with a physical therapist to find a way to be active that won't cause pain or injury.

Tell us how your staying active before, during, and after bariatric surgery.