JAKE H

The picture on the left came up on my memories from a year ago. I was 234 in that picture. The picture on the right is from today and im 235. I knew i wanted to build muscle, but the the thought of building muscle and watching the scale go up scared the hell out of me. But this is why pictures are important for us. I would much rather look like the 235 i am now, rather then the 234 i was a year ago. I know for me, i was so obsessed with the number on the scale, that i was starting to drive myself insane. Luckily i have an amazing nutritionist and life coach, who made me give up the scale and just take pictures once a week and trust her. I reluctantly did just that, and i couldnt be happier. YES the number on the scale is higher then it use to be. My low was 208 and ive now been between 225-235 for 4 months now. My waist is now smaller at 235 then it was at 208. My waist fits in a 32 size jean. Muscle really does weigh more. I just wanted to post this because i know i am not a lone. The scale can be scary, but it doesnt have to be. Building a healthy relationship with food and the scale have been difficult, but rewarding. Slowly but surely.

The picture on the left came up on my memories from a year ago. I was 234 in that picture. The picture on the right is from today and im 235. I knew i wanted to build muscle, but the the thought of building muscle and watching the scale go up scared the hell out of me. But this is why pictures are important for us. I would much rather look like the 235 i am now, rather then the 234 i was a year ago. I know for me, i was so obsessed with the number on the scale, that i was starting to drive myself insane. Luckily i have an amazing nutritionist and life coach, who made me give up the scale and just take pictures once a week and trust her. I reluctantly did just that, and i couldnt be happier. YES the number on the scale is higher then it use to be. My low was 208 and ive now been between 225-235 for 4 months now. My waist is now smaller at 235 then it was at 208. My waist fits in a 32 size jean. Muscle really does weigh more. I just wanted to post this because i know i am not a lone. The scale can be scary, but it doesnt have to be. Building a healthy relationship with food and the scale have been difficult, but rewarding. Slowly but surely.

lol this is a first but i see it hahaha

Has anyone ever told you that you resemble boxer Canelo Alvarez? LOL 😁

The picture on the left came up on my memories from a year ago. I was 234 in that picture. The picture on the right is from today and im 235. I knew i wanted to build muscle, but the the thought of building muscle and watching the scale go up scared the hell out of me. But this is why pictures are important for us. I would much rather look like the 235 i am now, rather then the 234 i was a year ago. I know for me, i was so obsessed with the number on the scale, that i was starting to drive myself insane. Luckily i have an amazing nutritionist and life coach, who made me give up the scale and just take pictures once a week and trust her. I reluctantly did just that, and i couldnt be happier. YES the number on the scale is higher then it use to be. My low was 208 and ive now been between 225-235 for 4 months now. My waist is now smaller at 235 then it was at 208. My waist fits in a 32 size jean. Muscle really does weigh more. I just wanted to post this because i know i am not a lone. The scale can be scary, but it doesnt have to be. Building a healthy relationship with food and the scale have been difficult, but rewarding. Slowly but surely.

The picture on the left came up on my memories from a year ago. I was 234 in that picture. The picture on the right is from today and im 235. I knew i wanted to build muscle, but the the thought of building muscle and watching the scale go up scared the hell out of me. But this is why pictures are important for us. I would much rather look like the 235 i am now, rather then the 234 i was a year ago. I know for me, i was so obsessed with the number on the scale, that i was starting to drive myself insane. Luckily i have an amazing nutritionist and life coach, who made me give up the scale and just take pictures once a week and trust her. I reluctantly did just that, and i couldnt be happier. YES the number on the scale is higher then it use to be. My low was 208 and ive now been between 225-235 for 4 months now. My waist is now smaller at 235 then it was at 208. My waist fits in a 32 size jean. Muscle really does weigh more. I just wanted to post this because i know i am not a lone. The scale can be scary, but it doesnt have to be. Building a healthy relationship with food and the scale have been difficult, but rewarding. Slowly but surely.

405 on the DL. Working for 500!!!

I have no hunger nerves waiting for them to come back, I actually get shaky and that is when i realize i need fuel.

7/10 was my surgery date. So i took these pictures on 7/9/2019. The after pictures are from 7/9/2020.

The sleeve was by far the best thing i have ever done. I used it for what it was, and that was a tool to kick starting a healthy life style. I had a plan in mind and i stuck to it. Ive become addicted to working out. Which is much better than being addicted to food like i was. Food has come fuel for me. Its a necessity and i treat it as such. But ive learned what, good quality foods to eat, and to help my everyday performance. For me this wasnt about being on a diet and then going back to how i was, and just eating less. I took this opportunity to learn and to build a new lifestyle for myself. I never told people i was on a a diet, I would simply say im trying a new way of life. Because i know i have to stay on this course to maintain what ive earned. I think a lot of people believe the sleeve is a quick fix and will just lose the weight for you. ANd it will at first. But that only last so long. I think a lot of people dont necessarily get that going into surgery. Overall, ive never been happier. This page has been a huge help and ive met some pretty awesome people on here. I love my new way of life and i wouldnt change it for anything. Cheers.

It's just all seems unbelievable to me, I just don't even know how to act. I want to embrace the new thinner me, but then I say stuff like hold on girl don't Celebrate too early. f**k it I'm happy and I can't keep it in anymore...... " happy dancing "
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Had my 10 year high school reunion this weekend. Finally a picture not in my work bathroom. lol

I have lost 225 pounds over the past year and just recently suffering from gas. Need to take gas pills for relief. Any suggestions?

So for all of you who had it done this year How was you first Eating Fest Holiday Survival? I saw all the posts prior to thanksgiving worried and confused as to how to handle it. Vets pass on your experiences also - So how did you first T Day go?
I will start Mine- Well this is my second thanksgiving so I new what to expect, Cooked 5 Turkeys feed the army of family friends and then vacuum sealed all the leftovers. I picked and nibbled but never even had a plate down just used a little ramicon throughout the day. No mental problems No issues. Way better the last year my first turkey day, was stressed and aggravated and mostly jealous of those pounding down pounds of food. Now not a issue
So Friday took all the college kids (had Notre dame, University of Florida, FGCU, Sienna, and Ohio state Represented) out fishing, Great more food and vacuum sealing. Just for the fun of it Fish picture Now Post op I am the one behind the two kids kneeling down and the other one is a PRE WLS pic photo - Now eating a pound of fried fish I do miss - Hope everyone had a good holiday

Had my 10 year high school reunion this weekend. Finally a picture not in my work bathroom. lol

Very similar here. I burn also burn 3000-3500. I’ve been able to maintain with 2200-2500 calories at 2 years out.
I follow a similar daily diet
Breakfast: Overnight Oats
Morning snack: Protein Shake & banana
Lunch: Power Greens, Cottage cheese, tuna, hard boiled egg
Pre-workout: Perfect Bar
Dinner: Salmon or chicken and green veg/sweet potato.

Evening Snack: Protein Muffin
I workout 3 days a week and run 3 days.
2 years out CW: 179

yup 10 years!! cant believe it. and no not my gf. very close friend of mine but she does enjoy the skinnier jake lolol

I had a gastric bypass in 2010. I was 32. I weighted 270 lbs. I had a few post surgery completed the first 2 years. I lost most of my weight in the first year. I have never gained any weight back. I currently weigh 138. I have had many ups and downs. If anyone needs advice I have plenty and willing to help!
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I hit 100lbs lost for my birthday back in September, and NOW, just in time for Thanksgiving, I've FINALLY reached onederland!!!!! I had to run out of my bathroom and cry into a pillow so I didn't wake my husband with my excitement lol. I still have a ways to go, but I haven't weighed this since I was a preteen, and... just... AHH!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I celebrated with air fryer shrimp and turkey bacon for Breakfast lol.

Hi Jake

Oh gracious! I missed a couple of days & I came back to lots of beauty.
greentealael you look gorgeous. That dress is fabulous on you. I call bell sleeves ‘so sorry I can’t help with the washing up’ sleeves. Tee hee.

Jake, I bet you were the centre of attention at your reunion. You look so hot ( & so does your girlfriend).

I love your jacket Wishmesmaller beautiful colour too. And congrats on your size 10 jeans. Woo hoo!
You had me at wine & cocktails too bayougirlmrss.
Sophie, your soft pink tree is beautiful. Love your roses too. I think the pants are a bit loose because they are a stretch fabric & have given a bit. I’m hoping they’ll return to their true size when washed. Fingers crossed. I don’t think I’ve seen size 4 (US0) clothing in Aust so I hope I don’t need to drop down to that size. I have a dress & a pair of pants I’m going to have taken in. Straight seams so they should be simple jobs. The dress will have to have the side zip removed but the neckline is big enough to go on without needing too unzip. A few of the pieces I bought last summer are too big but they seem to be the easiest to alter. Sigh.
Mmmm. Looks like I have to lock up my Witchery tops otherwise we’ll start seeing pxts of Sophie & ms.sss in my blouses.
I like Witchery too daisyJayne. They’re the best for pretty tops & blouses that are just that bit different & they go down to size 6 & xxs. Woo hoo.

Had my 10 year high school reunion this weekend. Finally a picture not in my work bathroom. lol

hahaha nooo not at all. its all good fun and i appreciate the compliments. 😘

hahaha nooo not at all. its all good fun and i appreciate the compliments. 😘

Had my 10 year high school reunion this weekend. Finally a picture not in my work bathroom. lol

hahaha nooo not at all. its all good fun and i appreciate the compliments. 😘