On here I frequently hear people asking why should they get the sleeve? Why did we make this decision? Should they go through with it? Can't they just lose the weight on their own? I know personally I could not. I was a very active fat person. I could usually out exercise most of my skinny friends. I was an active member of a boot camp group, competed in obstacle races such as the Tough Mudder and Spartan run, would run almost daily anywhere from 3-8 miles. I just had a big appetite. I could lose some weight and get down to about 160 (32.3 BMI for my height) but it would always creep back up the minute I exercised a bit less or couldn't be super strict with my diet.
Just thought I would share a picture from after my workout this morning. This is why I did it. To be fit, happy, and healthy. I have not looked this fabulous since before having kids. I had my first at 24. I am now 45. And I am not ashamed to say that I look amazing. I love what I see and how I feel.
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I will be 2 years post op on November 3rd. I have successfully kept off 99 lbs. I workout almost every day. I only take a break on occasion. I strength train, run, and walk. I make it a point to take the stairs and park farther away unless I am in a hurry. I have learned that I am a priority. This means I absolutely HAVE to make time to exercise and cook healthy meals. I now have an Instant Pot to help making healthy meals easier. Seriously, that thing has really simplified my life. Healthy meals are a breeze.
Bottom line...why get the sleeve?? To be a happier, healthier version of you. I would go back and do it all over again in a heartbeat. No regrets other than I would have done this YEARS ago. The sleeve helped me love myself again and I will never go back to hating myself.
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