4.5 year update with pics and running the boston marathon!

[NY Lou 204]

its now been 4.5 years since I was sleeved. my high weight was 323 lbs. my goal weight was low 180's. I did reach goal weight but over the years I realized that my desired goal weight was too low for me. now for the last 2 years ive steadily maintained a weight in the mid 190's and that appears to be where im supposed to be and im happy with that weight. today 10/1/17 I weight 195 lbs. I exercise 3-4 times a week and my choice of exercise is running. I will also be running the 2018 boston marathon and im so excited about being able to run this historic race! im running it for the jimmy v foundation for cancer research and ive committed to raising $6000 which is no easy task. if any of you have ever been affected by this terrible illness feel free to click the link after this post and make a 100% tax deductible donation to the jimmy v foundation for cancer research. every dollar donated goes to research. you will be supporting my run and a cause that affects everyone as everyone knows someone that has been affected by cancer. as far as my eating, I still have to be very mindful of what I put in my mouth. I can eat much more today than I could 2 years ago but still no where near what I could eat before having the surgery. hope everyone on their journey is doing well and feel free to ask any questions. im also attaching my before pic and a few current pics taken last week. have a great day! heres my donation link for anyone willing to support this wonderful cause: http://jimmyv.convio.net/site/TR/Endurance/General?px=1409952&pg=personal&fr_id=1370

Edited October 1, 2017 by NY Lou

[GotProlactinoma 458]

You look amazing and happy! Congrats on your wonderful success. This is a wonderful tool to help with Portion Control and we have to do the rest. You are living proof. Much success on your marathon!

[NY Lou 204]

that is so true, the surgery is just a tool and we really do have to do the rest or the surgery will have been for nothing. best of luck to you, looks like youre on your way!

[ornament17 15]

Wow! Boston Marathon thats amazing!!! Way to go! What an accomplishment!! I donated to your cause and will see tomorrow if this is a charity my company will match!! Best wishes!

[NY Lou 204]

ornament17, thank you so very much for your kind donation to such a worthy cause. that is very generous of you! I have sent you a more detailed email reply as I don't want to post too much info here in this forum. please check your email for the message I sent you. thank you again, youre awesome!

[PrayingForWeightLoss 337]

You look amazing. Well done!!!

[NY Lou 204]

thank you prayingforweightloss for your kind words. it can be done successfully, it just takes time and commitment to change your life and how you eat. and exercise helps a lot too. best of luck to you!