By: Daniela Jimenez
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| Sebastian Gomez's first stop was at Dunham's Sports here is Statesboro for a pump to put air in his ball. He usually gets it pumped at the RAC however since it was a little earlier than when he usually goes it was closed. |
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| Sebastian Gomez standing at the cashier once finding a pump for his ball in order to start the day. |
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| Sebastian enjoys playing at the RAC basketball court the most since he feels that there is always people around. |
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| Sebastian's essentials include, his packaback with a drying towel and extra water, and while he plays he keeps his speaker and other water handy. |
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| After pumping his ball, Sebastian was ready to start playing. |
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| Before playing a quick game by himself, Sebastian warms up for at least 10 minutes before starting. |
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| Through Sebastian's weight loss recovery, he claims how much of confidance he's gained even when it just means going out to play by himself. |
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| Sebastian tries to remind himself the importance of keeping himself hydrated while playing, but also of the overall impact that water has had on his weight loss recovery. Sebastian starts the day with two cups of water every morning. |
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| Since Sebastian started playing for fun about 3 years ago, he still beleives that the most satisfying part of playing is seeing the ball make the net. |
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| Sebastian contributes a solid half of the 25lbs he has lost to simply coming outside to get a good sweat in. |
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| One of the things Sebastian misses from the regular school year is the fact that he can do this with his friends, which is why he is always open to playing with others. |
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| Sebastian finds that basketball has probably been one of the main reasons why he has been so succesful losing weight. |
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| Sebastian has found that doing something he enjoys that requires physical activity is one of the easiest things for him to do in terms of his weight loss recovery. |
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| Sebastian finds that as he keeps getting older he enjoys more and more of his time alone, having this be one of his favorite hobbies. |
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| Despite the sweat, hot sun, and tiredless running, Sebastian always manages to keep a smile in his face. |
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| Sebastian also works during his technique at this time which he says he learns from YouTube videos. |
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| While Sebastian has never been on an actual basketball team, he strives to make shot after shot. |
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| After thirty minutes of playing in the hot sun, Sebastian claims that he feels as if he has gotten his workout in. He claims this is different than one of his regular workouts at the RAC Gym since being in doors makes a huge difference. |
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| Sebastian concludes his game time outside until he feels as if "he will throw up" |
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| Once done, Sebastian catches his breath and enjoys a few minutes appreciating the outdoors. |
