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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 1H 15M

Still Doing Cardio After Surgery? You're Missing THIS Fitness Hack

from Our Sleeved Life Podcast · host Melanie Gottfried

Epi 344If you're post-op and still grinding on the treadmill… stop right there! 👟In this powerful episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Mel welcomes back Kayla Girgen, RD, CPT, a leading bariatric dietitian and certified personal trainer, to reveal a low-impact, high-results fitness strategy: Rucking.Whether you're on GLP-1 medications, dealing with post-op fatigue, or looking to rebuild muscle and bone density, this episode delivers practical advice, honest insight, and motivation to thrive after weight loss surgery.💥 What You’ll Discover:Why rucking is better than cardio for many bariatric patientsHow to build bone strength, mental clarity & stamina post-opWhat dietitians really want you to know about fiber, protein, and blood sugarKayla’s perspective on GLP-1 meds, intentional eating, and long-term healthSneak peek of Kayla’s new book “RuckFit”🎯 Whether you're 3 months or 3 years post-op, this episode is your next step to real results.📚 Kayla’s Book “RuckFit” is now available🔗 Buy it on Amazon📸 Follow Kayla on Instagram👉 @kaylagirgenrd💬 Tell us in the comments:Have you tried rucking yet? What’s YOUR go-to post-op fitness hack?📲 Follow us @oursleevedlifepodcast🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts#BariatricSurgery #Rucking #KaylaGirgen #WeightLossJourney #GLP1 #RuckFit #BariatricFitness #BariatricDietitian #FiberMatters #PostOpSupport #OurSleevedLife Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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