Seek Exercise Before Surgery……..

I know this is a  very sensitive topic for people who have  opted  for a “quick fix” over exercise. Lets be clear,  I am not writing this to pass judgement or criticize anyone for making a decision to go under the knife, my sole purpose is to inform people that there are plenty of options you can try before laying on the surgery table.

There is a growing trend of women and men  making surgery their first choice over exercise. I urge everyone to try a membership at the gym and/or personal training before risking your life for a problem that can be fixed through hard work and dedication. I completely understand that everybody is not a  huge fan of the gym, however be aware of that their is a larger likelihood of something going wrong from surgery than from exercise. You’ve seen and read some of the horrific results that have happened from a “Botched Surgical Procedure”.  Of course, I would never oppose anyone undergoing surgery for health reasons, however when it comes to a matter of weight loss I encourage a “Kick-Butt” workout plan and a “Strict” Diet regimen.  Listen, I know it’s not always convincing  to hear a fitness expert tell you to exercise and forget about going under the knife. Some people figure that Personal Trainers or Fitness Experts don’t understand the plight of  losing weight which is absolutely WRONG. Many personal trainers were in your  exact same shoes, however they made the decision to exercise and learn the ropes to living a healthier lifestyle. In essence, life is all about decisions and you are free to make your own choices, however be aware that there are consequences behind every decision that you make. If you’re going to give yourself a fair chance at beating your “weight demons” then  explore all the possibilities. Surgery should ALWAYS be the last resort.  In addition, personal training is alot more cost-effective than surgery. Would you rather spend $6000 on lipo-suction or  invest  %10 of that towards personal training?

As  I said before, if you’ve opted for gastric bypass because of impeding health issues then your responsibility is to take care of matters before they get worse. Of course, in that circumstance, several months of exercise might not be your best option.

In the end, I encourage you to be patient before deciding to seek surgery over exercise. With exercise, the worst thing you can feel, with the assistance of a  good trainer, is muscle soreness from an intense workout out that can go away within a a day . Unfortunately if you make the decision to undergo surgery, the consequences can be alot more painful and frightening. Do your body a favor and workout FIRST before you decide to go under the knife, atleast then you can say you’ve explored all your best options.

As always,  do your research and find out the best health options for your stubborn pounds. There are hundreds of new methods to losing weight, Be cautious and Be Smart!

xoxo Nigerian Powerhouse

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