JAKE H 1,230 Posted June 4, 2021 Coming up on 2 years post op and life has never been better. The gastric sleeve opened up a world to me that i thought would never exist. Ive learned so much about health, nutrition and exercise, that i wouldnt have if i didnt take the first step with the sleeve. I have a healthy relationship with foods now. I try to keep myself to the 80/20 rule. But i probably am closer to 90/10. Make good choices 80% of the time, and enjoy some of my favorite things the other times. Its funny tho, a lot of my favorites have no become healthy choices. So that makes life easier. I started this journey first just focusing on losing the weight. So for the first year i ran a lot and set a goal to run a half marathon. i completed that last may and then began to switch my focus to putting on muscle. This was hard because it meant i had to up my calories which for anyone in our situation, is a scary thing. So i bought a WHOOP strap and really dialed in how many calories i was burning and spoke with my nutritionist about a plan to get where i wanted to go. (whoop strap is apparently the most accurate fitness tracker out right now and ive found that my apple watch says i burn 800 more calories then the whoop says. just a heads up. IT wasnt easy but ive been doing it and got on a great routine. My lowest weight was 208. i now hover between 225-230. i weigh every few weeks but dont get too obsessed with the scale anymore. i know that if i stay within my calories that im fine. Its been a process and i had to learn a lot. it wasnt all easy but 110% worth it. This surgery opened a whole new life for me. I am extremely greatful. 24 6 11 1 dms75, Ready 4slim, Unclechaz and 39 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizonaplane 1,613 Posted June 4, 2021 Wow! Awesome! 1 JAKE H reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnaBr 15 Posted June 4, 2021 Congratulations! You look amazing! 1 JAKE H reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WishMeSmaller 1,274 Posted June 4, 2021 Absolutely spectacular results! So much congratulations! 🎉 1 JAKE H reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BayougirlMrsS 3,934 Posted June 4, 2021 you are such an inspiration............ 1 JAKE H reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristieshannon 1,668 Posted June 4, 2021 Amazing ❤️ 1 JAKE H reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GummyBearQueen 115 Posted June 4, 2021 Great job! 1 JAKE H reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SummerTimeGirl 582 Posted June 4, 2021 Congrats!!! Great results!! 1 JAKE H reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anj0399 61 Posted June 4, 2021 You look amazing! Keep it up 👍🏻 1 JAKE H reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellym1220 474 Posted June 4, 2021 Congratulations! You look amazing! 1 JAKE H reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,430 Posted June 4, 2021 Absolutely 🔥🔥🔥 1 JAKE H reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvbats 51 Posted June 4, 2021 Coming up on 2 years post op and life has never been better. The gastric sleeve opened up a world to me that i thought would never exist. Ive learned so much about health, nutrition and exercise, that i wouldnt have if i didnt take the first step with the sleeve. I have a healthy relationship with foods now. I try to keep myself to the 80/20 rule. But i probably am closer to 90/10. Make good choices 80% of the time, and enjoy some of my favorite things the other times. Its funny tho, a lot of my favorites have no become healthy choices. So that makes life easier. I started this journey first just focusing on losing the weight. So for the first year i ran a lot and set a goal to run a half marathon. i completed that last may and then began to switch my focus to putting on muscle. This was hard because it meant i had to up my calories which for anyone in our situation, is a scary thing. So i bought a WHOOP strap and really dialed in how many calories i was burning and spoke with my nutritionist about a plan to get where i wanted to go. (whoop strap is apparently the most accurate fitness tracker out right now and ive found that my apple watch says i burn 800 more calories then the whoop says. just a heads up. IT wasnt easy but ive been doing it and got on a great routine. My lowest weight was 208. i now hover between 225-230. i weigh every few weeks but dont get too obsessed with the scale anymore. i know that if i stay within my calories that im fine. Its been a process and i had to learn a lot. it wasnt all easy but 110% worth it. This surgery opened a whole new life for me. I am extremely greatful. Excellent! Very encouraging! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app 1 JAKE H reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arabesque 7,414 Posted June 5, 2021 Congrats, Jake. 🏆 And, man, look at your thighs. Phwaaa! We in your fan club have been ogling your arms for a while now as you know Jake, but OMG. 😁 4 JAKE H, learn2cook, LookingForward22 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShoppGirl 5,004 Posted June 5, 2021 Amazing progress. Live it up!! 1 JAKE H reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAKE H 1,230 Posted June 7, 2021 On 6/4/2021 at 11:27 PM, Arabesque said: Congrats, Jake. 🏆 And, man, look at your thighs. Phwaaa! We in your fan club have been ogling your arms for a while now as you know Jake, but OMG. 😁 This made me actually "lol" thank you!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂 1 Arabesque reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites