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Meet: @Sleeve_Queen I’m Ellie after suffering a stroke at age 16, suffering depression & anxiety & hitting my highest weight of 345 pounds at just 23 years old after the loss of my father from an overdose, I knew it was time to make a major lifestyle change. In April of 2016, I made the decision to have vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery. This was not just a surgery, but a complete lifestyle change for me. Following the procedure, I began exercising on a regular basis and following a ketogenic diet. The diet, which combines a low intake of carbohydrates mixed with high volumes of protein and fat, has helped me burn fat while building and maintaining muscle. Since April of 2016, I have lost over 10 pants sizes, 4 shirt sizes, over 70 inches and a total of 210 pounds, going from a size 24 to a 4. Being “Body positive” is a mental state you must learn. No matter your size, love yourself. Be good to your body, take care of you. Starting tip: 90% of this process for me was mental. Teach your mind to focus on the main goal you want to accomplish and you can and WILL do it! Set one goal at a time and strive everyday to reach your dreams. This isn’t a quick fix but a complete and total lifestyle change. #wlstories ________________ DON’T FOLLOW US UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO SHOW SUPPORT TO OTHERS! YouTube Channel 👉 wlstoriestv .com Motivation 👉 @wlinspired New page 👉 @wlstories8 “The Ocho” Wlstories shirts 👉 @wlshirts Editor 👉 @6months100pounds ________________ #weightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #fitchick #weightlossmotivation #rny #fitspo #vsglife #vsgsupport #fitness #vsgcommunity #gastricsleeve #sleeved #bariatricsurgery #bodypositive #vsggirl #transformstiontuesday #bariatricbabe #nsv #newme #healthychoices #instamom #mom #momlife #yestothedress #lifestylechange #sweatingforthewedding #happilyeverafter (at Chattanooga, Tennessee)

Meet @sunkiss.my.fitness "WATCH OUT FOR THE BIG GIRLS", but I couldn’t recall the last time I watched out for MYSELF. Of course, I chanted “Big is Beautiful” & “Fat Girls Rock”, but truth is, I was unquestionably and undeniably lackadaisical. Refused to stomach change & too lethargic to accept the challenge. Petrified of fast food backslides, junk food withdrawals & "rabbit food” proportions, but after my physical Sep 2013, I understood something imperative. I was only 25, facing MULTIPLE health issues. Pre-diabetic. Sleep Apnea. High blood Pressure. High Cholesterol. Gynecological issues. Chest/Joint pains. Oct 2013, I accepted the challenge. We are SEXY, but you know what looks even SEXIER though? BETTER HEALTH. That's when I made the decision to have the Gastric Sleeve; an impeccable TOOL to AID in weight loss, but NOT the SOLUTION to weight loss. I kickbox, strength train, eat clean(er)...etc. Starting Tip: Changing bad habits & altering lifestyles is essential. Weight loss ain't easy, but NEVER give up. Put your excuses to the side & remember..."YOU ARE CAPABLE". Be STRONGER than your EXCUSES". #wlstories ________________ DON’T FOLLOW US UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO SHOW SUPPORT TO OTHERS! YouTube Channel 👉 wlstoriestv .com Motivation 👉 @wlinspired New page 👉 @wlstories8 “The Ocho” Wlstories shirts 👉 @wlshirts Editor 👉 @6months100pounds ________________ #healthy #weightloss #weightlossjourney #bodsquad #weightlosstransformation #facetofacefriday #fitchick #weightlossmotivation #rny #vsglife #vsgsupport #fitbit #vsgcommunity #gastricsleeve #sleeved #bariatricsurgery #bodypositive #vsggirl #facetofacefriday #bariatricbabe #nsv #newme #mealprepsunday #healthychoices #healthiswealth #momlife #instalove #bodybuilding #girlsthatlift (at Detroit, Michigan)

Meet @melanievsg I have struggled with my weight all of my adult life. I tried countless diets and exercise programs, but could never stick to them. I would lose 20-40 pounds then give up and gain it all back. In January of 2015 I decided to take my life back into my own hands and have the gastric sleeve done. I was tired of feeling defined by my weight, and I felt like this was the tool I needed to get the weight off. Here I am 3 years later and I have lost 110 pounds. I went from a size 2X to a size Small. I never dreamed I would ever be a small. A lot of people think weightloss surgery is the easy way out, but it is absolutely not. I work so hard everyday to keep my weight off. It is a tool that helps you reach your goals and live a healthier lifestyle. I can truly say I have changed my life for the better thanks to my weightloss surgery. Starting tip: don’t be unrealistic with your weightloss goals, but don’t sell yourself short either. If you have a goal set your mind to it. You will get there, and sometimes you will even exceed your own expectations. #wlstories . . . More of this transformation on our snapchat; username: wlstories ________________ DON’T FOLLOW US UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO SHOW SUPPORT TO OTHERS! YouTube Channel 👉 wlstoriestv .com Motivation 👉 @wlinspired New page 👉 @wlstories8 “The Ocho” Editor 👉 @6months100pounds ________________ #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #weightlossmotivation #rny #igmom #instamom #vsglife #vsgsupport #fitness #vsgcommunity #gastricsleeve #sleeved #texas #bariatricsurgery #bodypositive #vsggirl #transformstiontuesday #tbt #bariatricbabes #nsv #instagood #better #newme #mealprep #fitmom #bodsquad #fitchick #girlsthatlift #obesetobeast (at Waco, Texas)

Meet: @banded_mal I’m Mallory, I’m 32 years young, & I am 4 years post op with a Lapband. I have lost 125 pounds. For as long as I can remember, I was on some sort of diet. I was tired of yoyo-ing in my weight loss & being constantly disappointed. I was extremely uncomfortable & usually dealing with chronic pain. I was depressed because I was losing hope, & I just didn’t like what i saw in the mirror. After seeing 318 pounds on the scale & doing a lot of soul searching, I decided to take the plunge into weight loss surgery. I have never looked back, & I have zero regrets! I hope that I can inspire others looking into the gastric band procedure, & I want to be a support & motivator for others, no matter what weight loss journey you’re taking. That’s the whole reason I started my IG account. This community is awesome, & I just want to give back! If I can help just one person, it’s all worth it! Starting Tips: drink your water, move your body, watch your portions, and never EVER compare yourself to others. You got this! #wlstories . . . More of this transformation on our snapchat; username: wlstories ________________ DON’T FOLLOW US UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO SHOW SUPPORT TO OTHERS! YouTube Channel 👉 wlstoriestv .com Motivation 👉 @wlinspired New page 👉 @wlstories8 “The Ocho” Editor 👉 @6months100pounds ________________ #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #weightlossmotivation #rny #igmom #instamom #vsglife #vsgsupport #ukfitfam #fitness #vsgcommunity #gastricsleeve #sleeved #bariatricsurgery #bodypositive #vsggirl #transformstiontuesday #bariatricbabe #fatloss #nsv #instagood #better #newme #wcw #mealprep #lapband #banded (at Chattanooga, Tennessee)

Meet: @jackies_strength I started my weight loss journey in 2016 after my Dr. brought my weight to my attention. I was in denial about how big I was, I didn't think I was "that bad". I was actually offended at first. I had gone through a rough couple years, losing my dad to cancer, being diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroid disease and getting pregnant all in one year. All contributed to my weight gain in a major way, I gained over 100lbs. When I decided to go through with VSG surgery I took to Instagram for motivation, hope and reassurance. I decided I would make my own weight loss page in hopes of giving back what I received from this amazing community. I've lost 120lbs in the first year of my journey. I've been going to the gym 4x a week since I was cleared. I am at my goal but I'm not done, I am always improving. Body positivity is extremely important to me. No matter your shape or size, you have to love yourself. I encourage everyone to love their bodies and all their imperfections. Starting tip, don't measure your success by the scale alone. Enjoy every little NSV along the way! #wlstories . . . More pics of this transformation available on our snapchat; username: wlstories ________________ SUBSCRIBE to our new YouTube Channel; wlstoriestv .com Motivation: @wlinspired Recipes : @wlrecipes Pinterest/wlstories ________________ #weightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #facetofacefriday #fitcouple #weightlossmotivation #rny #fitspo #vsglife #vsgsupport #ukfitfam #fitness #vsgcommunity #gastricsleeve #sleeved #bariatricsurgery #bodypositive #vsggirl #transformstiontuesday #bariatricbabe #StrongSmartCapableWorthy #fatloss #nsv #fatloss #relationshipgoals (at New York, New York)

Meet: @kristiesjourney I've always been called the "big" girl. Ive been over weight half my life. I was a yo-yo up and down with weight. I tried every diet pill and diet that was out there. I felt like such a failure. Two years ago after I had my son I seen a picture of myself and was heart broken at how bad I let myself go. My heaviest weight 334. May 2016 I decided enough was enough. I would start the process to have VSG (Gastric sleeve). Dec 2016 was my start to a brand new life. Ive not looked back. Ive had ups and downs and falling off track BUT I jumped back on and kept it moving. Best decision I ever made for myself. Im proud of how far Ive come. Im down 137 pounds in 11 months. Ive ate right, worked out 3-4x a week and I ran my 1st 5k this year. Its very important to have a support team that will push you when you feel like giving up!! Im so proud of myself. I proved to myself that I could could do hard things! Starting tip: Starting tip: don’t focus on the numbers. The scale won’t always be your friend. Find small victories in your life that you haven’t been able to do before. Sometimes those count more. #wlstories . . . More of this transformation on our snapchat; username: wlstories ________________ DON’T FOLLOW US UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO SHOW SUPPORT TO OTHERS! YouTube Channel 👉 wlstoriestv .com Motivation 👉 @wlinspired Recipes 👉 @wlrecipes ________________ #weightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #facetofacefriday #hope #weightlossmotivation #rny #fitspo #vsglife #vsgsupport #ukfitfam #newyearsresolution #vsgcommunity #gastricsleeve #sleeved #bariatricsurgery #bodypositive #vsggirl #fatloss #transformstiontuesday #bariatricbabe #StrongSmartCapableWorthy #fatloss #nsv (at Lexington, Kentucky)

Meet @Zu_glam I’ve always had a huge personality & have always been very body positive. I have struggled with my weight since my childhood. Always an up & down struggle,but I never let my weight define who I am as a person. As I headed to my late 20's the weight started piling on. My feet started hurting from walking a few blocks, I was out of breath all the time. I wasnt even able to wear heels anymore! Can you imagine? LOL. My biggest motivator in getting bariatric surgery was being pre diabetic. My health was finally at jeopardy. I put all fears aside & went for it. Starting Tip: If you are contemplating surgery. Go for it! I went to my 6 month weigh ins still unsure if I was going to go through with it. You will know if this decision is for you when the time comes. Never let anyone elses opinion dictate your choices. Opinions dont pay bills, & they dont make you healthy! #wlstories . . . More pics of this transformation available on our snapchat; username: wlstories ________________ SUBSCRIBE to our new YouTube Channel; wlstoriestv .com Motivation: @wlinspired Recipes : @wlrecipes Pinterest/wlstories ________________ #weightloss #pcos #newyear #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #facetofacefriday #loopds #weightlossmotivation #rny #fitspo #vsglife #vsgsupport #ukfitfam #fitness #vsgcommunity #gastricsleeve #sleeved #bariatricsurgery #bodypositive #vsggirl #transformstiontuesday #bariatricbabe #StrongSmartCapableWorthy #fatloss #nsv (at New York, New York)

Meet: @BRISJOURNEY2015 I started in Oct 2015. I had seen a few other people around me have surgery but was scared my mom wouldn't be okay with it. I finally approached her with the idea. She was thrilled that I wanted to help myself and do this! I had to go to my primary care physician first. I remeber walking to get weighed. They had an old fashion weight machine and as I stepped on I prayed. They could not get an accurate weight on me because I was TOO heavy. I then had to know my starting weight. We headed over to my moms gym where her personal trainer had a scale that would weigh up to 500lbs. I stepped on dreading what came next.....3.6.2...... I dont know why but I sighed relief that at least I wasnt 400lbs. I have always been a horse back rider. And the dream was crushed at 362lbs. But with the help of my horse and bariatric surgery I have been able to lose 180lbs (almost half my weight!!). My horse and fiancé have been the biggest motivation for me. I want to become the most healthy version of me (because I only have 1 life and 1 body).. I'd hope that my profile could help someone find their ultimate dream used to help them lose the weight to be able to accomplish that dream/goal!! Love your body and by losing the weight is the highest form of respect to it as well! Starting tip: Take baby steps. Focus on taking that ONE step at a time! It may be (at first) a ten minute walk a day... but sure enough it will end up as bigger and bigger steps and goals!! Enjoy the journey and TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES! #wlstories . . . More pics of this transformation available on our snapchat; username: wlstories ________________ SUBSCRIBE to our new YouTube Channel; wlstoriestv .com Motivation: @wlinspired Recipes : @wlrecipes Pinterest/wlstories ________________ #weightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #mealprep #fitchick #weightlossmotivation #rny #fitspo #vsglife #vsgsupport #ukfitfam #fitness #vsgcommunity #gastricsleeve #sleeved #bariatricsurgery #bodypositive #vsggirl #transformstiontuesday #bariatricbabe #StrongSmartCapableWorthy #fatloss #nsv #fatloss #newyearnewme (at Niagara Falls, New York)