Gastric Bypass Tips for Fitness Success

Today I would like to share a couple nuggets I picked up from a discussion I had with a lady who had undergone gastric bipass surgery.

From this conversation I picked up a couple very interesting pieces of information:

1. After the surgery they directed to consume only protein shakes for some period of time; and while I am not sure of the amount of time I would assume that it is probably a month or so.

2. From the point they are start consume 'real' food again the are encouraged to consume their source of protein first, followed by vegetables, and then any other calorie bearing food.

So what does this information for the regular person just wanting to drop 5, 10, 0r 20lbs.

Here's what it says to me, the medical weight loss community beleives that protein is an extremely important food source as matter of fact I will go out on a limb and say that as it relates to calorie restriction and weight loss it is highly likely the most important nutrient.

Why else would it be the only macro- nutrient consumed; and proceed to become the #1 priority macro-nutrient.

While there may still be a few skeptics out there, I sure hope this little bit of information helps ad to the pile of proof that protein is a very important macro-nutrient.

The reason that I wanted to share this with you today is that protein is probably the most under-consumed food source, especially when it comes to the female demographic.

Most women that I consult with are taking in only 30-40% of the protein that should be consume; which has profound effect upon the fat loss results or lack there of.

My recommendation and that which my most successful female and male clients follow is to aim to eat 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight along with plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Hopefully this little tip from medical weight loss world can help you get some traction towards fat loss success.


Troy M Anderson

Tempe Fitness Boot Camp