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My name is Jennifer, I am 36, and I have 3 kids. It was so difficult to do things with my kids and I would struggle just trying to go on bike rides with them. I felt ashamed and ashamed for my kids. I couldn't even walk up stairs without taking a break halfway up. I couldn't stand for too long and had to sit down. I would breathe heavy. Oh and because I'm so short, I had to put my seat so close to my steering wheel in my car and my belly would hit it all the time, that was embarrassing. I wanted to show my kids that being healthy was important.

I made my life changing decision February of this year. I had my laparoscopic Gastric Bypass surgery April 19th 2016 and it's the best decision I ever made! On the day of my surgery, I weighed 244 pounds. Today, I weigh 169. My family and my neighbors tell me I'm melting away everytime they see me. Such an amazing feeling to hear them say that. I feel amazing! I know it's still going to be a long road but I am thankful to have this new start in my life.

I am now an ABA therapist for kids with Autism and a Distributor for Itworks! Global. Before I joined itworks!, I experimented with using their tummy wraps, greens and stretch mark cream because I had loose skin from losing so much weight. Let me tell you, best things I've ever used. I loved my results so much that I decided to become a distributor and help others who are going through the same thing as myself. Promoting products would be hard to do unless you actually use them yourself so I use my before and after pictures to show my progress.

I now can go on bike rides with my children and run up those stairs of mine and I feel great! If you are even just thinking about doing the surgery, I can just tell you that for me it's the best decision I've ever made. I know I have a long journey still to come and would love to share my journey with everyone along the way. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my journey. :)post-300748-14746760142856_thumb.jpg

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Congratulations, Jennifer. Your story is inspiring, and I wish you all the best as you continue your journey!

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My name is Jennifer, I am 36, and I have 3 kids. It was so difficult to do things with my kids and I would struggle just trying to go on bike rides with them. I felt ashamed and ashamed for my kids. I couldn't even walk up stairs without taking a break halfway up. I couldn't stand for too long and had to sit down. I would breathe heavy. Oh and because I'm so short, I had to put my seat so close to my steering wheel in my car and my belly would hit it all the time, that was embarrassing. I wanted to show my kids that being healthy was important.

I made my life changing decision February of this year. I had my laparoscopic Gastric Bypass surgery April 19th 2016 and it's the best decision I ever made! On the day of my surgery, I weighed 244 pounds. Today, I weigh 169. My family and my neighbors tell me I'm melting away everytime they see me. Such an amazing feeling to hear them say that. I feel amazing! I know it's still going to be a long road but I am thankful to have this new start in my life.

I am now an ABA therapist for kids with Autism and a Distributor for Itworks! Global. Before I joined itworks!, I experimented with using their tummy wraps, greens and stretch mark cream because I had loose skin from losing so much weight. Let me tell you, best things I've ever used. I loved my results so much that I decided to become a distributor and help others who are going through the same thing as myself. Promoting products would be hard to do unless you actually use them yourself so I use my before and after pictures to show my progress.

I now can go on bike rides with my children and run up those stairs of mine and I feel great! If you are even just thinking about doing the surgery, I can just tell you that for me it's the best decision I've ever made. I know I have a long journey still to come and would love to share my journey with everyone along the way. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my journey. :)attachicon.gif 1474657777666.jpg

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Wow I felt like I was reading my own life, my name is also Jennifer I'm 35 and have 3 kids, I'm at 248, goal of 165ish! I'm at the very beginning of this journey , congrats to you!!

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Wow Jennifer, that's so funny! My goal is 120 because I'm so short lol. You will do amazing on your journey. My advice, just follow doctors orders or else you won't be healthy and things won't go smoothly. Vitamins, Water, and Protein most important. I hope to be able to follow your journey. Maybe we can keep in touch?

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Wow Jennifer, that's so funny! My goal is 120 because I'm so short lol. You will do amazing on your journey. My advice, just follow doctors orders or else you won't be healthy and things won't go smoothly. Vitamins, Water, and Protein most important. I hope to be able to follow your journey. Maybe we can keep in touch?

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I'd like that :)

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