Fitforme UK (2025)

09/04/2023

HAPPY EASTER! 🐣

Have you taken your vitamins today? 💛

05/04/2023

🐣 GIVEAWAY! 🐣

The easter are upon us, so we think it’s a good time for you + a friend to win a basket of goodies from !

To enter the competition you need to do these 3️⃣ things…👇

1️⃣ Like this picture

2️⃣ Tag a friend who you want to win the prize together with 👯

3️⃣ Save this post by clicking the save symbol below the image

⭐️ Share the post on your story for an extra star!

Pssssst - You can enter as many times as you like! 😉

The competition ends on Monday 10/04 at 23.59 and the winners will be announced via DM the day after.

Note: only European friends can win 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇳🇴
The competition is not sponsored, administered or associated with Facebook and/or Instagram.

Good luck! 🤞

23/03/2023

Why do I have hair loss after WLS, and what can I do about it?

In simple terms, hair loss is largely due to the body prioritizing non-essential items to save energy when you lose weight quickly.

Do you want to know more about hair loss after your bariatric surgery and what you can do to help your body maintain your hair?

swipe through the posts above! ⬆️➡️

Have you experienced hair loss after your bariatric surgery? 💇‍♀️

19/03/2023

Do you agree that Bariatric surgery is not a shortcut?🙅‍♀️ It can be a struggle in more ways than one!

BUT for now, we want to take a moment to highlight the possitive aspects of having a gastric bypass or gastric sleeve!👇

🙌 Did you know that life expectancy increases by 5-9 years by having WLS 🤯 What is better than that?!

🙌 You become more agile and mobile making many activities more enjoyable, thus creating a healthier life! 💪

🙌 Diseases and conditions you had before surgery improve or resolve!

What positive changes have you experienced since your surgery?👂👇

17/03/2023

After weight loss surgery, it can be difficult to get all the necessary nutrients from your diet alone + you don't have the same capacity to absorb them like you had before your WLS.

One of these nutrients that is important is calcium! ☝️

Swipe to learn more about calcium after WLS! ⬆️

04/03/2023

Today is the 🌎 World Obesity Day 🌎 and the theme this year is: Changing Perspectives: Let's Talk About Obesity!

So let's take a moment to reflect on this disease ⤴️

What can you do today to raise awareness about obesity and reduce weight stigma? 🫶

27/02/2023

Iron deficiency is a side effect that results from the changes made during the wight loss surgery.   Most of the iron from foods is absorbed in the first part of your small intestine (duodenum). But after a gastric bypass procedure, food bypasses the duodenum. This can lead to iron deficiency and other nutrition problems.

The amount of iron in a standard multivitamin (18 mg) may not be enough to prevent anemia if you have this kind of surgery. You will need to take more iron if your iron is low after a Weight loss surgery.

If you eat Baricol complete you can relax, because then you get 50 mg / day! 🫶

Take your bariatric vitamins and get the most out of your WLS! 🙌

22/02/2023

GOOD MORNING! ☀️

We’re wondering – How are you doing with your water intake? 👀

We know it can be tricky to get in enough water after WLS. But starting your day with small, achievable hydration goals can make all the difference since we need water for:

💦 Our metabolism to function properly
💦 Transporting nutrients around the body
💦 Clearing out waste products
💦 Lubricating our joints

And much more!

Do you find it difficult to reach your recommended water intake every day? 🤔 ⬇️

14/02/2023

Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love and appreciation, and what is better a day like this than to focus on the love for yourself!?

As we know, for most people weight loss surgery is an amazing tool that has a huge impact on your life! And many things that come with doing the surgery affect your life in a healthy and good way.

BUT a healthy relationship with yourself is not "solved" by undergoing weight surgery. WLS, as we all know, is not a miracle solution.

Remember – YOU are the most important person to you!

So here are 3 tips to help you build a better relationship with yourself.

Happy valentines day! ❤️

09/02/2023

Cold hands and feets? 🥶
It could actually be a sign that you have an iron deficiency.

Iron deficiency is one of the most common deficiencies after weight loss surgery.

One of the main challenges with iron is it can be hard on your stomach, especially a stomach that can be extra sensitive after surgery anyway. There are a few things you can do to help soften the blow.

👍 Take your vitamins/iron with food.
👍 Spread your doses out during the day.
👍 Take your vitamins/iron before going to bed.

⬆️ ➡️ Swipe trough the pictures above to learn more about Iron and don’t forget to save this – you never know when you might need a little reminder! 💙

05/02/2023

Raise a hand if you are feeling more frozen after your bariatric surgery! 🖐

Many express that they get cold a lot more easily after having their gastric bypass or gastric sleeve. And it’s not just because you are losing weight!

One of the main reasons for this is that you are eating less which reduces the amount of heat your body produces during digestion, plus your body is conserving energy and putting less effort into keeping you warm.

So put on some extra layers, wrap yourself in a cozy blanket, and be kind to your body. 💙

Does this sound familiar? Share in the comments 👇

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02/02/2023

Nausea, vomiting, incapacitated and/or stomachaches – Has this hit you lately? 😣

Then you've probably experienced dumping! 👇  Most dumping episodes happen when sugary and/or fatty foods are "dumped" directly from the stomach into the small intestine without it being sufficiently processed.   Dumping is most common among gastric bypass surgery, but even those who have undergone gastric sleeve sometimes describe similar feelings.  
There are two types of dumping syndrome: early and late.

⏳ Early dumping occurs 10-30 minutes after a meal. With early dumping, what you have eaten is quickly "dumped" into your gut. To compensate for this, the body reacts with the intestines sensing that the intestinal contents are too concentrated which releases intestinal hormones. Your body reacts by moving fluid circulating in the bloodstream to the inside of your gut. As a result, your intestines become full and bloated. Diarrhea often occurs 30 to 60 minutes later. In addition, certain substances are released from the intestine that affects the heart rate and blood pressure, causing many of the symptoms of early dumping.

⌛️ Late dumping occurs 1-3 hours after meals and is caused by different mechanisms. It is not due to food/drink going down the gut too quickly but to the increased and rapid uptake of glucose in the gut which produces a rapid blood sugar response and triggers a disproportionate release of insulin and a lower response to counter-regulatory hormones. This later results in low blood sugar which causes physical symptoms.

In the post above ⬆️ you will find 3 tips on how to deal with dumping in the future.

Have you ever experienced anything like this?

23/01/2023

The sun is struggling at this time of year ⛅️ And so are we, with getting enough vitamin D!

It's certainly wonderful that it is getting brighter and brighter every day! BUT – during these months when we don't see as much sun, it is important to take your bariatric multivitamins that contain extra vitamin D.

If you've also had weight loss surgery, it's even more important to get extra vitamin D now, as you're getting less from your food than you did before!

Are you taking Baricol daily? Then you can relax – you're getting enough vitamin D! 🙌

Not taking a bariatric multivitamin? Then it's time to start! 💙

13/01/2023

Congratulations to us – we made it to Friday! 🥳

Friendly reminder – Bariatric surgery is not about losing weight quickly. It's about establishing a sustainable lifestyle with healthy habits.

✔️ Eat Protein
✔️ Drink Water
✔️ Take your Vitamins
✔️ Exercise

To name a few important ones!

What habit do you want to adopt after your gastric bypass or gastric sleeve?

02/01/2023

Good morning and congratuatlions - the first Monday of the year is here! 🥳

Have you taken your vitamins this year? 😏

We would like to know what time of day you take your vitamisn (Psst..it doesn't have to be Baricol 😉)

Is it with breakfast, around lunch, in the evening, or some other time?

Let us know in the comments 👇🥰

20/12/2022

How do you stay active this time of year? 🤔

It’s easy for exercise and physical activity to take a backseat during this busy time of year. And the long nights and cold days just add to it.

However, staying active not only helps with keeping our weight in check after WLS, it also helps with stress relief, supports our immune system, and tames sugar cravings.

Whether you use it as alone time to get away from the hustle and bustle or have active outings with family and friends, there are many ways to keep your body moving during the holiday season.

What are some of your favourite ways to stay active this time of year?
⛸ 🎿 ⛄️ 🧘🏾‍♀️🏋🏼🗻 🐕

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