never been happier 2 years later....almost.

[JAKE H 1,229]

Coming up on 2 years post op and life has never been better. The gastric sleeve opened up a world to me that i thought would never exist. Ive learned so much about health, nutrition and exercise, that i wouldnt have if i didnt take the first step with the sleeve. I have a healthy relationship with foods now. I try to keep myself to the 80/20 rule. But i probably am closer to 90/10. Make good choices 80% of the time, and enjoy some of my favorite things the other times. Its funny tho, a lot of my favorites have no become healthy choices. So that makes life easier. I started this journey first just focusing on losing the weight. So for the first year i ran a lot and set a goal to run a half marathon. i completed that last may and then began to switch my focus to putting on muscle. This was hard because it meant i had to up my calories which for anyone in our situation, is a scary thing. So i bought a WHOOP strap and really dialed in how many calories i was burning and spoke with my nutritionist about a plan to get where i wanted to go. (whoop strap is apparently the most accurate fitness tracker out right now and ive found that my apple watch says i burn 800 more calories then the whoop says. just a heads up. IT wasnt easy but ive been doing it and got on a great routine. My lowest weight was 208. i now hover between 225-230. i weigh every few weeks but dont get too obsessed with the scale anymore. i know that if i stay within my calories that im fine. Its been a process and i had to learn a lot. it wasnt all easy but 110% worth it. This surgery opened a whole new life for me. I am extremely greatful.

[lizonaplane 1,599]

Wow! Awesome!

[AnaBr 14]

Congratulations! You look amazing!

[WishMeSmaller 1,268]

Absolutely spectacular results! So much congratulations! 🎉

[BayougirlMrsS 3,932]

you are such an inspiration............

[kristieshannon 1,522]

Amazing ❤️

[GummyBearQueen 115]

Great job!

[SummerTimeGirl 580]

Congrats!!! Great results!!

[Anj0399 61]

You look amazing! Keep it up 👍🏻

[kellym1220 472]

Congratulations! You look amazing!

[GreenTealael 24,557]

Absolutely 🔥🔥🔥

[Iluvbats 51]

Coming up on 2 years post op and life has never been better. The gastric sleeve opened up a world to me that i thought would never exist. Ive learned so much about health, nutrition and exercise, that i wouldnt have if i didnt take the first step with the sleeve. I have a healthy relationship with foods now. I try to keep myself to the 80/20 rule. But i probably am closer to 90/10. Make good choices 80% of the time, and enjoy some of my favorite things the other times. Its funny tho, a lot of my favorites have no become healthy choices. So that makes life easier. I started this journey first just focusing on losing the weight. So for the first year i ran a lot and set a goal to run a half marathon. i completed that last may and then began to switch my focus to putting on muscle. This was hard because it meant i had to up my calories which for anyone in our situation, is a scary thing. So i bought a WHOOP strap and really dialed in how many calories i was burning and spoke with my nutritionist about a plan to get where i wanted to go. (whoop strap is apparently the most accurate fitness tracker out right now and ive found that my apple watch says i burn 800 more calories then the whoop says. just a heads up. IT wasnt easy but ive been doing it and got on a great routine. My lowest weight was 208. i now hover between 225-230. i weigh every few weeks but dont get too obsessed with the scale anymore. i know that if i stay within my calories that im fine. Its been a process and i had to learn a lot. it wasnt all easy but 110% worth it. This surgery opened a whole new life for me. I am extremely greatful.

Excellent! Very encouraging!

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[Arabesque 5,675]

Congrats, Jake. 🏆 And, man, look at your thighs. Phwaaa! We in your fan club have been ogling your arms for a while now as you know Jake, but OMG. 😁

[ShoppGirl 3,221]

Amazing progress. Live it up!!

[JAKE H 1,229]

On 6/4/2021 at 11:27 PM, Arabesque said:

Congrats, Jake. 🏆 And, man, look at your thighs. Phwaaa! We in your fan club have been ogling your arms for a while now as you know Jake, but OMG. 😁

This made me actually "lol" thank you!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂