Fitness & Fashion Become New Passions
Physical fitness has been another important piece of Sabrina’s ESG journey. In high school and college, Sabrina was always very active—running half marathons and being a part of both the high school track and dance teams. She and her husband had also once found a common bond in working out and being adventurous together. However, as she gained weight, Sabrina lost her ability to feel excited about fitness and adventure. She spent years shying away from anything that involved physical exertion.
“I got to the point where I wouldn’t even go on a bike ride with my husband because I was uncomfortable with how I looked and felt. I worried I would get too out of breath,” she explained. “Looking back, I didn’t realize how much I had stopped doing until after I lost the weight and started getting back out there.”
Sabrina is certainly back out there. Immediately after her procedure, Sabrina started walking for exercise and increased her intensity from there. She credits the Couch to 5K® Running App with helping her get back to her physical fitness goals one step at a time. Sabrina now exercises six days a week for 30 to 60 minutes, with activities including running, biking, and using her Peloton® machine. Every Saturday, she runs eight to 10 miles. Recently, she even completed a half-marathon and ran the entire way, something she had never done before.
“Now, I am up for anything! If my husband wants to go for a motorcycle ride, I will hop on the back. If he wants to go to the shooting range, I will absolutely join him,” she said. “My life has totally changed, and my marriage is now stronger than ever. It’s wonderful that my husband and I can be adventurous together again. We recently went indoor skydiving, and I was thrilled that I no longer had to worry about the weight limit.”
Sabrina’s new life also includes a reintroduction to fashion. She is now able to wear things that she once thought were off-limits but had always wanted to own, such as Lilly Pulitzer® dresses and Lululemon leggings.
“It’s amazing to get dressed now and to shop in boutiques knowing they will have my size,” she said. “I feel great in everything I put on!”
Motivated to Reach New Heights
Even though she has lost 60 pounds, Sabrina is currently working toward a weight of 145 pounds, which will give her some room to fluctuate. To reach this goal, Sabrina continues to work closely with her True You dietitian, Laura Sebring, MS, RD, LDN, and is grateful for the unlimited follow-up plan. Laura will meet with Sabrina as often as she requests, and she continues to give Sabrina helpful advice and guidance.
“This procedure has totally transformed my life, and I am so glad to have the continued support from my True You team,” Sabrina said. “With ESG, if you are completely committed to the process, you can be wildly successful.”
