Woman Shares Incredible Weight-Loss Story Online After Losing Almost 200 Lbs.

Accepting that your weight has gotten out of control is a hard realization that millions of people have to contend with at some point.

Whether it’s because you turned to food after a difficult loss or you brought little ones into the world, there are all kinds of reasons why your weight might get a little out of hand. Thankfully, for people who don’t have health complications and conditions that create hard-t0-lose fat, diet and exercise can work true wonders over time. One woman who lost nearly 200 pounds is a testament to that fact.

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Like so many women, 24-year-old the Imgur user was struggling with her weight and was worried about how it was going to impact her health as she got older.

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“I avoided any photos taken by other people at all costs and became pretty good at making myself look thinner in selfies so was in complete denial,” she said.

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Tired of feeling bad about her situation, she decided to make a change. Her starting weight as she began this journey was about 313 pounds.

Because her weight was so out of control, she decided to have gastric sleeve surgery in 2016. After the procedure, she happy to see that the first 115 pounds fell off.

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But after that, she realized that she’d have to kick things into high gear and use a healthy diet, including portion control, and exercise to lose the remaining weight.

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The process, as you might imagine, was slow-going for a while, but she committed herself to a new lifestyle.

It’s truly incredible what she accomplished, especially when you consider that she didn’t have a ton of support from friends. This made the process even more of a test of her willpower since sharing progress is often a huge motivator for long-term success.

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Instead, she tracked her progress on the image-sharing platform to keep motivation high. She had days where she felt kind of crappy, but she muscled through and achieved her goals. “I changed. I lost over 80kg and I don’t have friends to be excited about my change so I’m hoping one of you guys appreciate it,” she said.

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These days, this amazing lady is hardly even recognizable! In total, she lost over 170 pounds and altered the trajectory of her life forever. In her words, “I’m even smiling in photos now! Anyone thinking about losing weight there’s nothing stopping you except yourself! You can do it and it does pay off … I am so much happier and healthier and I value myself so much more now.”

 
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Her story is proof that hard work and determination can get you just about anywhere. What’s your biggest personal success story? Let us know and be sure to share this with your friends to keep that motivation going!