November 2010 Update

Nov 25, 2010

I know its been a long time since I updated and I figured nows as good a time as ever.

To start off, I cannot believe how much my life has changed over the last two and a half years. I've gone from being 350lbs+ with little self esteem to 205 lbs with loads of confidence. I went shopping for clothes for the first time since last Christmas and I couldn't believe what I could fit into. I'm down from a size 46 in pants to 34s and from a 3XL/XXL in shirts down to Large. Having gastric bypass was probably the greatest decision of my life. I went from being so shy in front of girls I could barely speak or make eye contact to having a wonderful girlfriend, now going on three months. I'm in my third semester at the University of Mississippi and believe I have finally found out what I want to do with my life: become a nurse. I got my first job back in February and now work full time and I love it most of the time.

I had gained back up to around 260 last spring, and decided to do something about it this past August. I've dropped an additional 55 lbs and I finally think that this diet can be a lifestyle, and not just a passing fad. I've cut out all sodas, alcohol (I know I'm underage and all but who didn't break that rule haha), junk food, and snacking. I replaced it with a new diet of water, veggies, chicken and fish. For the first time in my life I didn't get bored with it before it got started. I've started running 5 times a week and began lifting weights just a couple of weeks ago. I feel a lot better and now officially weigh the least I have since 6th grade.

While most of the last year or so has been amazing, it's also had some pretty bad times. I lost my great grandmother back in late February and am still trying to help my dad cope with that. My uncle, and inspiration for the surgery, also passed away this year, back on September 2. That was probably the hardest things I've ever had to deal with, and is the main reason I decided to get back on track.

I just decided to update everyone as I had a few people that had messaged me for an update and I figured it was time. I hope all is well with everyone who has checked in with me over the last year or so and I want yall to know I really do appreciate it.


By the way I also uploaded some newer pictures that are higher resolution than the one's below
in a new album entitled November 2010.

Jay Harper

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