This Couple’s Weight Loss Transformation Is Totally Unbelievable

• By Sara Salman
• December 31, 2017
• 8 minutes read

We all continuously wish to improve ourselves with time.

Most of the times we aim to do the impossible, but once we think realistic with determination, we are bound to reach our goals.

Among all the things that we decide to improve, changing your body always remains the toughest challenge. Muscle gain, weight loss or toning up your body in any way requires so much of extensive training, commitment, planning and long term-hard work. But if you achieve your goal, nothing can make you feel better.

We have a story on a similar body transformation achievement by an Instagrammer named Lexi (@fatgirlfedup). She and her husband Danny Reed (@discoveringdanny) were 485 and 280 pounds respectively. According to Lexi, they were fed up with the life they were living, so they made a New Year’s resolution at the start of 2016 to hit the gym and start their weight loss journey.

With intense hard work and staying true to their aim, the couple together lost 392 pounds (Lexi with 303 and Danny 89). Under two years, the couple became relationship goals.

The before and after comparison posted on Instagram by Lexi tells a lot about their hard work.

#transformationtuesday -392? since @dannyreed5 & I set a New Years Resolution together 1/1/16. We didnt have a meal plan, surgery, personal trainer, but what we did have was each other & the motivation within to work hard every single day. We wanted to be parents in the future and live a longer life together. We had no idea that in just over a year 6 months we would be a completely different couple. We may have lost the weight but we have grown closer together. Pound by pound, step by step, day by day – we have transformed our lives and molded our bodies into the people we’ve always wanted to be. This man has been by my side for the last 10 years and treated me no different at 485lbs than he does at 182lbs. We all deserve to live a life we are in love with and have people around that make it worth living. We hope others will hear our story & decide not to give up! ——————————————————————————— Dietbet just started but you can join for 14 days after! Time to get back on track! Thanksgiving is over – dont let Thanksgiving stop your goals! Fedup & ready to change? Time to finish 2017 strong! Time to reset after thanksgiving, win money for christmas & rock those outfits when you see all your family! Lose weight, share tips/recipes, giveaways including fedup tees, lulagems.com $100 wardrobe, @proteinmilkshake protein, & get paid!  Link in bio or dietbet.com/fatgirlfedup #goals #motivation #fit #fitfam #obesetobeast #weightloss #weightlossjourney #motivation #fattofit #fitcouple #dietbet #diet #selflove #plussize #effyourbeautystandards #fitspo  #countingcalories #motivation #fitness #gym #anytimefitness #fitspo #losingweight #weightlosstransformation #transform #gymlife #fitnessmotivation #diet #thickfit  #dietbet #fatgirlfedupsdietbet #extremeweightloss #anytimefitness

A post shared by Lexiiii ❤ (@fatgirlfedup) on Nov 28, 2017 at 7:57pm PST

They grew closer while losing weight.

#motivationmonday -392lbs ? with diet/exercise since 1/1/16. It’s the small things like fitting into a booth with my husband @discoveringdanny without my stomach sitting on the table, not fitting, or requesting a table to avoid the embarassment. It’s the small things like not feeling like a prisoner in my own body or like i’m just existing in my own life. The small things are the things that make me never want to go back to a 485lb life. Never forget how far you’ve come and enjoy all the non scale victories along the way. We may have lost 392lbs but we received a new healthy life. Don’t wait until the New Year to change your life – start today! #weightloss #weightlossjourney #gym #motivation #fitnesssmotivation #fattofit #obesetobeast #fatgirlfedupdietbet #dietbet #fitfam #weightloss #diet #losingweight #weightlossjourney #fitfam #couplegoals #relationshipgoals #swolemates #fitfam #transformation #extremeweightloss #weightlosstransformation

A post shared by Lexiiii ❤ (@fatgirlfedup) on Dec 4, 2017 at 5:59pm PST

 

When Lexi got engaged with Danny, she had such a horrible experience while shopping for her wedding dress.

“Nothing about shopping for a wedding dress at 485lbs was glamorous. Between not being able to find a dress to getting fitted for a bra – nobody knew how to treat a plus size bride. Nobody knew how to make me feel like a bride, and not my size. Thank god I was strong enough to know my worth, and kept searching for my 34W dress even though I questioned if I would ever find one.”

#throwbackthursday to 485lbs & @discoveringdanny proposing to me at sunset on Clearwater Beach. He never saw me as my size, asked me to change, or made me feel as anything other than beautiful. He treated me the same way at 485lbs that he does at 182lbs. Love doesn’t have a size or weight limit. He saw the person I was on the inside and supported me while I made that person on the side match my outside. Surround yourself with those who lift you higher and see the greatness in you even when you dont see it yourself! ❤ #weightloss #weightlossjourney #fatgirlfedupdietbet #love #florida #clearwaterbeach #sunset #fitspire #fitcouple #relationshipgoals #couplegoals #fattofit #obesetobeast #beastmode #fitfam #fitspo #inspire #motivation #fitnessmotivation #gym #wedding #engagement #transform #fitspo #diet #extremeweightloss #transformation

A post shared by Lexiiii ❤ (@fatgirlfedup) on Dec 7, 2017 at 5:58pm PST

The struggle for a wedding dress.

#throwbackthursday to my wedding bra & when they fitted me into a 52F bra. When I married @discoveringdanny on October 3rd, 2015 – I weighed 485lbs. I always wanted to lose weight, but it wasnt until January 2016 I fully committed & then lost 300lbs. Nothing about shopping for a wedding dress at 485lbs was glamorous. Between not being able to find a dress to getting fitted for a bra – nobody knew how to treat a plus size bride. Nobody knew how to make me feel like a bride, and not my size. Thank god I was strong enough to know my worth, and kept searching for my 34W dress even though I questioned if I would ever find one. I debated for a long time about opening my own plus size bridal shop after my experiences dress shopping, but nothing they said to me, and no judgemental looks could make me feel any less. Skinny or heavy I was getting to marry my bestfriend after 10 years. Skinny or heavy I knew I would feel beautiful on my wedding day. Skinny or heavy I knew it was going to be a day i’d never forger & one of the best days of my life. Skinny or heavy – I was worthy of someone who loved me for my heart and not my size. Never make anyone feel any less because they’re not a size 0 or what society says they should be. I CHOSE to get healthy because I loved myself enough to change my life. Not because I was unhappy with who I was before. I’m super proud of the girl who fought to get where i am now. I chose to get healthy for me, not anyone else. Love yourself enough to live your best life – start today! #obesetobeast #dietbet #fatgirlfedup #fedup #sweat #dance #goals #weightloss #gym #weightlossjourney #diet #extremeweightloss #swolemate #fitcouple #instafit #food #lowcarb #countingcalories #progress #plussize #effyourbeautystandards #wedding #selflove #weightlosstransformation #fatgirlfedupsdietbet #fattofit #transformation #fitspo #weightlosstransformation

A post shared by Lexiiii ❤ (@fatgirlfedup) on Nov 30, 2017 at 4:33pm PST

 

They wanted to lose weight primarily because they wanted to start a family by having kids while being healthy.

“We wanted to be parents in the future and live a long life together. We had no idea that in just over a year 6 months we would be a completely different couple.”

 

How she couldn’t be happy with herself even in selfies.

At 485lbs I was the girl that hid behind the camera or made a funny face. I was the girl that hid in all black clothing at the gym to look smaller and so others couldn’t see how much I sweat. I was the girl who hid in the bathroom at the gym to take selfies when there were too many people. I was the girl that hid behind many things in life to avoid standing out or being heard. Not because I didnt love myself or my body but because i was always the shy quiet girl that avoided being the center of attention. Not anymore. I was a prisoner in my own body & living as a slave to food for 25 years. I know now I was born to stand out, be heard, and change lives. Losing 303lbs not only saved my life, but the journey helped make me who I am today. 2017 isnt over yet & it’s never too late to be the best version of yourself. Start TODAY! ——————————————————————————— Dietbet starts TODAY but you can join us for 14 days after! Thanksgiving is over – dont let Thanksgiving stop your goals! LAST DIETBET OF 2017 STARTS IN LESS THAN 1 WEEK! Fedup & ready to change? Time to finish 2017 strong! Time to reset after thanksgiving, win money for christmas & rock those outfits when you see all your family! Lose weight, share tips/recipes, giveaways including fedup tees, lulagems.com $100 wardrobe, @proteinmilkshake protein, & get paid! Link in bio or dietbet.com/fatgirlfedup #goals #motivation #fit #fitfam #obesetobeast #weightloss #weightlossjourney #motivation #fattofit #swolemate #fitcouple #dietbet #diet #selflove #plussize #effyourbeautystandards #fitspo #countingcalories #motivation #fitness #gym #anytimefitness #fitspo #losingweight #weightlosstransformation #transform #gymlife #fitnessmotivation #diet #thickfit #gym #dietbet #fatgirlfedupsdietbet #extremeweightloss #anytimefitness

A post shared by Lexiiii ❤ (@fatgirlfedup) on Nov 26, 2017 at 8:53am PST

And then fitting into his arms.

From weighing 765lbs combined to fitting into @discoveringdanny arms. Together we have lost 392lbs but grown closer physically and mentally on a whole new level through our journeys. There are some things that in our 10 years together were never possible & the new feeling of him being able to wrap me up in his arms for the first time in my life will never get old. ❤ #weightloss #weightlossjourney #goals #love #swolemate #swolemates #love #provethemwrong #progress #happy #weightlosstransformation #transform #losingweight #diet #couplegoals #relationshipgoals #fitcouple #health #countingcalories #fitnessmotivation #motivation #dietbet #dress #ootd #gym #fatgirlfedupsdietbet #workout #exercise

A post shared by Lexiiii ❤ (@fatgirlfedup) on Dec 2, 2017 at 6:47pm PST

If you think you can or think you cannot, you are right.

In honor of gaining 10,000+ followers today I thought i’d do something I haven’t done in a long time – an about me! Thank you all for your support in my journey! Here we go: . – My real name is Alexis, but you can call me Lexi. I live in Indiana & im 27 years old. I’m a super friendly happy positive person & i’ll always try to push you to believe in yourself! – I’ve lost 303lbs naturally with counting calories and tracking my food on myfitnesspal. I didnt follow a meal plan & tried to eat higher protein less carbs. – I’m left handed. – My hobbies include shopping, working out, hiking, traveling, theme parks, hanging out with my friends, hosting dietbets to help others lose weight, zumba, writing, couponing, working on my bucket list, and just living life to the fullest. – My favorite place is the beach. Although i’ve only ever seen the ocean in Florida & recently North Carolina. – My favorite type of music is alternative rock. I love Concerts & went to Warped Tour 7 years in a row. Taking Back Sunday is my favorite band & Good Charlotte was my first concert. – My husband @discoveringdanny was my highschool sweet heart & we’ve been together for 10 years. We started this journey to be parents one day and are still planning Baby Reed in the future! – My favorite cheat meal is Pizza or Chinese food. – My favorite healthy meal is asparagus & blackened Salmon. – I plan on writing a book in 2018 about my journey. – I never planned to have more than 10 friends follow me on instagram and don’t consider myself ‘famous’ or anything like that. I’m just a girl who lost weight & hopes to inspire others to get healthy too. I started my instagram less than 2 years ago & its changed my life. – I love all animals & have 3 dogs 2 cats myself. I feel like there’s so much more I could ramble on, but if there’s anything you want to know leave it below and I’ll use it on my next youtube (fatgirlfedup) Q&A! Welcome everyone I am so overwhelmed with love today and blessed! #weightloss #weightlossjourney #fattofit #aboutme #fitfam #health #life #indiana #dietbet #instagood #instafit #ootd #kohls #ootdfashion #travel #adventure #explore #jacket #outfit #diet #healthylifestyle

A post shared by Lexiiii ❤ (@fatgirlfedup) on Dec 8, 2017 at 6:52pm PST

We hope that after reading their story, you will get a little inspired and have some resolution ready for yourself in the upcoming year. To know more about Lexi, you can follow her on her Instagram page @fatgirlfedup. Nothing is impossible!