Seeing as I turn 19 in 9 days I’ve decided to shed some light on the last year of my life.

When I turned 18 I decided that I wanted to take all actions to better myself. For me that meant changing my diet, exercising, and removing myself from less than helpful situations. After graduation I moved to Texas and on June 10th, 2016, the picture on the left was taken. In June I weighed 270.6 pounds. I wore a size 22w jeans and a 2XL t-shirt. I felt tired and unsatisfied with myself. I didn’t understand how I had almost managed to let myself become 300 pounds. Seeing that picture of myself really opened my eyes to the kind of future I would inevitably have if I didn’t make some type of change.

Fast forward 8 months to today and the picture on the right. Today, February 9th, 2017, I weigh 218.6 pounds. I wear a size 14 jeans and a medium t-shirt. I don’t feel tired or unsatisfied with myself. I’m down 52 pounds and I feel comfortable enough to wear crop tops and show my stomach. I don’t shop strategically: no more are the days of high waisted jeans and undershirts that contour. No more are the days of “man I wish I could wear that.” No more.

These are my family-friendly progress shots. The ones I wanted to post likely would’ve sent my dad into cardiac arrest and my aunt’s into yelling at me on the phone. However, the point of posting these pictures is to document my journey and share the pride that I feel when it comes to who I am and what I have managed to become this past year.

I’m not where I want to be but I’m not ashamed of where I am. // 9 Feb 2017

Two disabled friends build a forest around their village

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Turn out gear representing every single firefighter lost on 9/11. Today we remember the day that changed most of our lives. An attack happened, thousands were killed. Then countless acts of bravery took place. The nation rallied. Our enemies unleashed hell on us for one terrible day. To those lost on 9/11 and the years after, we owe you a debt that we can never repay, but we will never forget.

So what? 😂

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Sw: 275 Current: 159 1 year of Keto! 1 year of gym! A year goes by faster then you think. All you have to do is start! Follow my journey on Instagram: danisprouts

@mechanicali My name is Jaclyn. 70 pounds lost between April 2015 and April 2016. Weightlifting, and low carb, high protein. I’m 5'9, currently 240 pounds, used to be about 313. I still have a ways to go (180 is my goal weight) but I am getting closer everyday. Never give up!

Slightly embarrassing to post this, but I’ve come back from Glastonbury Festival feeling down about my appearance because I ate badly whilst there. I just thought I’d check out some before pics and forgot that this one existed!!

Not 100% sure on the weight in the left pic, but I’m assuming around 230-240lbs, UK size 18-20 (not my heaviest). The right pic was taken about a week or so ago, getting ready for the festival (hence the wellies lol) and I was 163lbs and a UK size 10-12.

It’s taken me approx 6 months to lose 80lbs, although admittedly this past month I’ve been much less strict on myself (hay it is Summer afterall).

Plenty of veg and even more water 💦

Hopefully this will give a couple of u the motivation to keep going! It does get easier and it is SO worth it.

If you have any Qs, just hit me up and I’d be happy to answer ☺️

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