Bariatric Walk Group – Update

Coach Jeff

I wanted to give a shout out to all of my Bariatric buddies out there. I know some of you are in a really tough spot right now being that elective surgeries are once again being put on hold.

I’m sure you’re very frustrated, but be encouraged as your day will come! Also, I know that many of you are interested in participating with us on Saturdays but are concerned about COVID and being in a higher risk group. I want you to know that your health is priority #1, and that I completely understand your situation.

Until you can join us, I encourage you to get out there and do some walking. Set a realistic goal for yourself, even if it’s just to walk around the block. Create a schedule for yourself where you walk on specific days, four days each week. Consider following the same pattern we’re currently using at Austin Fit. We work out on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays. And set a goal to slowly increase your workout by adding 5-10 more minutes of walk time to your routine.

Bariatric Tip of the week
So, you’ve tried multiple protein shakes and none of them excite you. Assuming you don’t have a peanut allergy, considering adding a couple of teaspoons of peanut butter when blending your shake. Trust me, a basic chocolate protein shake with a little bit of peanut butter makes for a nice Reese’s flavored, protein-filled surprise. Additionally, some of you may prefer to purchase premade shakes like Atkins, Premier, etc. I’ve learned to not refrigerate my shakes. Instead, pour them over a half cup of ice. Try it out for a great cool change!


Every step you take puts you closer to reaching your goals. Always feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or comments.

Coach Jeff P AKA “BigDaddy”

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