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How ODD that my story (450+ lbs) is in a magazine titled "Muscle and Body" LOL http://www.muscleandbodymag.com/your-body-your-life/in-sickness-and-in-health/

Hope in Your Future is Power in Your Present!

Lee

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That is a great article. Just curious did you have wls? I didnt see any mentioned in the article. Either way tis an amazing accomplishment!!

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Cool story!

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Well deserved......

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That is a great article. Just curious did you have wls? I didnt see any mentioned in the article. Either way tis an amazing accomplishment!!

Yes I have the Lapband without which I would not have had the "success" I am enjoying. I explained this to the author but they wanted to focus on the "work" involved, around nutrition, Exercise and sleep ALSO without which I would not have had the "success". It's really not an either/or (WLS or exercise/food plan) it's a BOTH. I view my Lapband like the glasses I need to read - without my glasses I can't read because my vision is blurry (where others don't need glasses) BUT once I put the glasses on I still have to READ (do the work) the book and comprehend it.

Lee

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Well said! Congrats.

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