Alongside her dad – who joined her weight-loss journey by shedding the pounds himself – she was able to slim down to 198Ibs through dieting alone.
She said: “Working out at the gym gave me the extra push to reach my goal weight.”
Instead of being a source of envy and depression, Instagram became one of Josie’s strongest motivators. She began to accumulate followers who not only wanted to see her transformation, but also take tips and advice.
“I shared my meals and progress on my Instagram account @nolongerfatjosie. My followers quickly grew, and each was more supportive than the last. ‘You look great!’ They wrote. ‘Mmm, do you have the recipe?’”
“With people from all around the world along for my journey, I never thought about quitting. Putting aside an hour each night, I responded to every person. Being in their position before, I now wanted to help as many people as I could. ‘Keep going,’ I would write back when someone thought they couldn’t do it anymore.”
The change
Today, Josie weighs in at around 138Ibs, less than half her previous weight. What was initially a diet ended up becoming a lifestyle alteration Josie has reaped the benefits of.Continue reading…
