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by Jim Coughlin I was talking to a client the other day and she was telling me about someone she knew who was contemplating gastric bypass surgery. She told me that she was 230 pounds (100 pounds overweight) and she had tried EVERYTHING. Hold up...Everything? Let's go down the possible list. She's probably tried every diet under the sun... She's probably bought every gadget/contraption known to man... She's probably joined numerous gyms but ended up quitting after a month or two... There are many other things they she may or may have not tried...but why in the world would she even consider gastric bypass surgery? I'm sure you've heard the many success stories that have evolved from this latest quick fix miracle such as "Al Roker" of NBC, "Randy Jackson" of American Idol, "Carnie Wilson" of former female trio Wilson Phillips and many others all praising their weight loss results. But what you don't hear is that they now can't enjoy their food because there stomach has been reduced from size of a football to an egg. You don't hear that the surgery costs between $15,000 and $20,000. (I know this is nothing to celebrities...but to the average American...alota dough) You don't hear that the surgery risks include bleeding, infections, and other respiratory problems. You don't hear that the procedure requires a 3-4 day hospital stay. You don't hear it might be difficult to eat anything without feeling uncomfortably full, because your stomach is still very tender. You don't hear it will take six to eight weeks before you are able to digest complex carbohydrates and protein without vomiting. You don't hear that it will be difficult for you to digest large amounts of fat, alcohol, or sugar. (Not that you should...but in moderation) You don't hear that most patients ONLY lose an average of 10 pounds per month, and reach a stable weight 18 months after surgery. AND last but certainly not least... in some cases many clients GAIN THEIR WEIGHT BACK EVEN AFTER SURGERY!!!
I could give you dozens more reasons but hopefully I've convinced you...Gastric Bypass Surgery is NOT a good idea to lose weight...PERIOD! Instead of the lady I mentioned earlier or anyone you know that is in the process of even considering this procedure or in my opinion - possible death sentence - why not hire a personal trainers first... I'll give you a couple reasons why...ok, maybe more than a couple... You'll Lose Weight the Right way NOT quick or dangerously! You'll improve your Nutrition NOT completely avoid it! You'll Increase Endurance... You'll Increase Muscle Definition... You'll Improve Muscle Imbalances... You'll Increase Flexibility... You'll Decrease Risk of Injury... You'll Improve Coordination & Balance... You'll Increase Metabolism... You'll Improve Overall Health... You'll Increase Strength... You'll Decrease Body Fat... You'll Improve Posture... You'll Strengthen Lower Back... You'll Increase Bone Density... You'll Decrease Risk Of Diseases... You'll Increase Cardiovascular-Endurance... You'll Get rid of Aches & Pains... You'll Improve Motivational Habits... You'll Improve Confidence & Self-Esteem... You'll Improve Sleep... You'll Improve your sex life... And I could keep going...Bottom Line: Personal Training kicks Gastric Bypass Surgery's arse six ways from Sunday for getting you the body and most importantly the life you want!! Click this link for living proof as to why my procedure is far superior to the gastric bypass procedure - http://www.fitnessandresults.com/testimonials.php Jim Coughlin is a personal trainer and the owner of Coughlin Fitness & Results, a nationwide personal training company. He is also the author of The In-Home Personal Trainer, a helpful guide to successful in-home personal training in addition to other products and many other popular fitness articles. Jim is very passionate at motivating people to empower themselves to live a healthy lifestyle through consistent exercise and proper nutrition. He has free weekly success tips which you are welcome to subscribe to on his website http://www.fitnessandresults.com
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