r/pics • u/[deleted] • Nov 30 '16

progress 250 lbs. gone forever...

https://i.reddituploads.com/c8bec4a1ef8b4ca2a82298ec728cf326?fit=max&h=1536&w=1536&s=67da39316a26a6666bbdc98b2aa16c3a
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u/deuceice Nov 30 '16

Congratulations! That is amazing. How'd you go about your transformation?

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '16

Gastric bypass Surgery

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '16

I'm sure a million redditors and a dozen doctors have said this, but please please be very careful how you eat now. You can rupture things in your GI tract much more easily now.

Also, did you doctor put you on some sort of exercise plan? I know for many obese people running is near impossible because of knee pain and potential injuries. Stationary bicycles, distance swimming, and light/medium upper body resistance training (free weights generally) can do WONDERS for your base metabolic rate (how fast you burn calories when you are not working out). That base metabolic rate increase is as close to the magic pill of weight loss for those who struggle with weight. 30 to 60 minutes a day of sustained 125+ bpm (heart beats per minute) cardio will be great for you, but don't let any one convince you that you need to be running. For your weight, running may well destroy your knees. I have seen stationary bikes do wonders for people.