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I was approached by a trainer at my gym who recognized me from when I was large. He asked me how much I've lost (100+lbs). He gave me a big high five and disappeared. He came back with a flyer and said he'd like to enter me in this contest. I'm pretty excited about it, but my mom thinks I should tell them I've had the sleeve. I think 2 half marathons ( 3 after next week) are more than enough! I've worked hard to lose this weight. And I'm working that much harder to keep it off. What do you think?

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Awesome! I wouldn't nemtion it unless you want to. You have worked damn hard to "transform" your body and you deserve the recognition. If they specifically ask on the registration form, I'd be honest, but I wouldn't necessarily volunteer the information. Good luck with the contest.

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I won a contest at my gym....it was for who could improve the most on situp's, pushup's, squats, bench press, and rowing over the period of 6 weeks. I won 3 months of free membership. I didnt tell them about my surgery. Its none of their business! :)

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I don't think they would expect everyone to disclose all details regarding their weight loss. Whether it was Weight Watchers, Atkins, prescription appetite suppressants, etc. my point being NOBODY losses 100 ponds and transforms their body easily- regardless of the tools they use. Enter the contest and win if you can (and I hope you do!). This is what I, myself, believe.

That being said, non surgical people do think we've taken the "easy" way out. And I've been told that by saying I've lost my weight through smaller portion sizes and working out is a lie of omission. That hurts. The only thing I've left out is that I had surgery to help with my portion sizes.

I still think, for your situation, (just based on body transformation) I wouldn't say anything about the surgery. I mean really-the question (contest) is-did your body transform more than other bodies, right?

Go with you gut and good luck with the contest!

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I say go for it... the transformation is about your body... not everyone who loses 100lb and then some can run like you do!! You've worked so hard to gain your fitness... you deserve it! I say go for it... I agree with Nancy, the sleeve is a tool and how we chose to use it is individual... good luck! x

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I'm going for it!! The manager at the gym is so excited because she thinks I have a fantastic chance from the entrants that have entered so far!!!

Wish me luck!!!

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