The first time I stepped foot in the gym and lifted a 5lb weight after explant surgery I was humbled.
I was exactly 6-weeks post explant and just received word that I was cleared to exercise by my surgeon.
That was 5 years ago.
I remember trying to do triceps,
And feeling a pull in my chest muscles.
Okay, can’t do that yet.
I remember trying to do anything overhead,
And feeling like my incisions were going to pop open.
Okay, definitely can’t do those yet.
As antsy as I was to start lifting weights again, I know my body and I know my limits.
No matter how advanced you were before surgery or how familiar you are with lifting weights… things will move and feel different after surgery.
This is why I created the Size: Happy Method – my 12-week post-explant fitness program.
I saw one too many posts from women sharing that they started to exercise after explant, but were left feeling extremely sore, swollen and discouraged.
Some even stated they were scared they ripped something.
When starting to do anything upper body, it’s SO important to:
- Take it slow,
- Use 1-5lb dumbbells at first to get an idea of how the weights feel,
- Exercise for no longer than 30 minutes,
- Approach weight lifting as a form of physical therapy for the first 4-weeks,
- Listen to your body. If you feel faint, weak or pain – stop immediately,
- Know what’s too much, too soon,
- Know when to stop lifting weights before it’s too late.
If getting back into the swing of things after explant surgery feels overwhelming,
If you’ve been holding off because you don’t want to hurt yourself,
If you are hesitant to start, reluctant to start or maybe you don’t even know where or how to start,
I GOT YOU.
Not only do I have the knowledge it takes to transform your body…
I have real world experience when it comes to safely starting an exercise routine after explant surgery.
It’s laid out here: https://sizehappy.net/method
**** I’m currently offering a free coaching call after you sign up. On the call I’ll help you customize the Size: Happy Method to fit YOUR goals. I’ll show you what to focus on in the gym and kitchen, especially if you are 1-6 weeks post-explant.
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A little background on me and my education:
I started lifting weights and running when I was 15 years old. I took it to an extreme, though, and did things all the wrong way.
In 2008 I became a certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine after seeing the results my friends were getting from me training them and them encouraging me to start making a career out of it,
In 2012 I moved my fitness coaching online after my son was born,
In 2013 & 2014 I competed in fitness competitions,
In 2015 I started to get sick. I had to slow down and quit competing. I often wonder what could’ve come out of that if I never got sick.
In 2018 I removed my breast implants and the rest is history.
