I was sleeved June of 2013….this is me ten years later!

Amazing & inspirational!

Congratulations!

You are truly an inspiration for the long-term success, and look fantastic!

Here’s to another 10 and to a long, prosperous and healthy life! Cheers!

Congratulations!

You are truly an inspiration for the long-term success, and look fantastic!

Here’s to another 10 and to a long, prosperous and healthy life! Cheers!

Congratulations on your spectacular success. Could you post on how you have kept at this weight for so long. Do you have to watch what you eat ? Do you still feel a restriction ? etc TIA

Yes I'd be really interested to hear about any ups and downs along the way. It's amazing to see someone who has done so well - thank you for sharing!

08/17/2023 07:05 AM, summerseeker said:

Congratulations on your spectacular success. Could you post on how you have kept at this weight for so long. Do you have to watch what you eat ? Do you still feel a restriction ? etc TIA

When my doctor told me to change my eating habits within that first year or 2 of major restriction, I took it seriously. I learned how to make better choices 80% of the time. Don’t get me wrong, I eat chips, dips, pizza, cake & all the other bad stuff. I even drink beer. However, I eat and drink in moderation and I do it occasionally. I stay away from sugary drinks and those extra calories that add up quickly—most of the time. I  do indulge occasionally. I also learned easy swaps when cooking to help reduce calories. For example, I cook with cooking spay, not oil. I use lean ground turkey meat, chicken breast, and other lean meats. I still wake and go with a Greek yogurt for Breakfast, and I will add Protein Powder in the mix & top with fresh fruit. I love eggs in so many combinations, and if I want eggs with bacon or cheese (or other high calorie toppings/sides, I’ll use egg whites instead of the whole egg. I do zucchini noodles instead of pasta…all these little things that have become habitual are what make a BIG difference in the long run. I literally changed my eating lifestyle.

The 2nd component was body composition. I started lifting weights. Heavy weights…for me. The heavy lifting helped me add muscle and lean out at the same time. I don’t do cardio…or, I hardly EVER do cardio. I hate it. My fitness is purely from heavy weightlifting. It became another aspect of my lifestyle. I have lifted 4-6 days a week…Consistently…Year round…Since I was sleeved & released for physical activity. If I’m on vacation, I’m on vacation. If there’s an emergency, there’s an emergency. However! Tired. Not tired. I go to the gym. I think of it as my job. Whether I want up go or not, I have to work.

And yes, I still have restriction 10 years out! But sliders are definitely still a thing, and if I stick to my Protein, veggies, and complex carbs, I don’t really crave or care to indulge in those sliders too often!

Bottom line. It’s a lifestyle change. Change your habits. Be consistent.

14 hours ago, Kat2013 said:

Bottom line. It’s a lifestyle change. Change your habits. Be consistent.

amen.

Congratulations Kat.

Good luck,

Tek

We’re kinda twins! I’m july 2013! Congrats to us!

Fantastic!