Woman Who Used To Weigh Almost 500lbs Recreates Her Old Photos After Extreme Weight Loss, And Its Hard To Believe Its The Same Person
Many people make New Year’s resolutions, and many people break them, but as you can see from these incredible pictures, some people don’t just stick to them. They smash them!
Lexi Reed, also known under the pseudonym of Fat Girl Fed Up, from Terre Haute, Indiana, weighed 485lbs back in 2016 while her husband Danny tipped the scales at 280lbs. Together they decided to get into shape, and just eighteen months later the pair has lost almost 400lbs (almost 180kg) together! “We didn’t have a meal plan, surgery, personal trainer, but what we did have was each other and the motivation within to work hard every single day,’ she wrote on Instagram. “We wanted to be parents in the future and live a long life together.”
The couple, who wed in 2015, used to eat a total of around 8000 calories per day, but after giving up junk food in favor of home-cooked meals and starting to hit the gym five to six times per week, Lexi and Danny Reed shed around half of their body weight in just 12 months. During their incredible weight loss journey, Lexi has amassed almost 500k followers on Instagram (@fatgirlfedup), many of whom have been inspired by her hard work and determination. Scroll down to see the results of her incredible perseverance, and remember, New Year’s Eve is just around the corner…
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“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable & always push yourself to step out of your comfort zone!”
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That’s the philosophy of Lexi Reed from Terre Haute, Indiana
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She and her husband Danny used to weigh over 700lbs until they decided to get into shape
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They made a New Year’s resolution in 2016 and since then they’ve lost over 400lbs together!
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“We didn’t have a meal plan, surgery, personal trainer, but what we did have was each other”
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The couple, who wed in 2015, used to eat a total of around 8000 calories per day
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They gave up junk food and started cooking meals at home
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They also began hitting the gym 5-6 times per week and also doing Zumba classes
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In just 12 months they lost half of their body weight!
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“You don’t have to live this way for the rest of your life Lexi,” she told herself
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“You are in charge of your future so go in that gym and show every single person that stares or doubts you what you’re made of”
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“Prove them wrong & lets do this once and for all”
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“Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life”
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“Are you going to just keep talking about losing the weight or are you just going to do it? No more excuses. No more fear”
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“This man has been by my side for the last 10 years and treated me no different at 485lbs than he does at 182lbs,” she said of her husband
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“He never saw me as my size, asked me to change, or made me feel as anything other than beautiful”
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“Love doesn’t have a size or weight limit”
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“Surround yourself with those who lift you higher and see the greatness in you even when you don’t see it”
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Share on FacebookThat must’ve taken so much effort and perseverance! I can’t even be bothered to walk downstairs and get my phone
I just want to know(genuinely, and not trying to be rude), what happens to the wrinkly skin? I weigh more than I should, and it's impossible for me to join a gym a right now, or for next 8 months as a matter of fact. But I do get depressed about my weight. I also think about what will happen after I lose all the excessive fat. I am genuinely asking you people, how does one get rid of those wrinkles. I mean they are everywhere, not to mention stretch marks.
You don't need a gym and special equipment to start. Walk, walk, walk to get started. You don't have to count calories to start, just look at what you are eating and go for healthier options. Find out what a serving size is of what you want to eat and only have that much. I think a serving of Doritos is like 11 chips or something. You can only have a serving, not the entire bag at one time. Really simple things like this can make a huge difference. Remember you didn't put on the weight in 2 weeks and it is going to take longer than 2 weeks to loose that weight and keep it off. Good Luck!
Load More Replies...Good for them! I bet she feels a lot more comfortable without having to lug around all that extra weight. Not to mention how good this is for her health.
She can feel so happy about her man! What I liked the most is that if he l
Sorry, hit enter accidentally. So, if he loved her being overweight, he still loves her being thin. I am thin and don't I dare to gain some extra kgs, then boys would be 'you should go to the gym more' or so.
Load More Replies...AMAZING...just amazing on both their parts! She is absolutely beautiful!
So inspiring! I need to lose 30 lbs, and will use their story as inspiration- ( especially during those trying times when it's easier to slide back into old/unhealthy habits...) Congratulations on your incredible transformation and beautiful relationship-Your success will help many many people
How can you eat each an average 4000 calories a day? Just in quantity that's so much food! Is this a mistake in the text? I don't think I could fit so much in my fridge, let alone my stomach :O
you could easily rank up 2000 in just a single fastfood meal.
Load More Replies...Huge shout out to Lexi and Danny! That takes some real determination and hard work to achieve what they both have. I'll bet they feel so much better! What an inspiring story.
Wow! This must have been an awesome challenge for you both! You are not only strong in body but also in mind. Your love for each other has been the key, I'm certain of that. May you both enjoy your life together and be blessed with the children you've always wanted.
yep...eat right and exercise that is all it is...calories in verses calories out
Im looking for the name of the machine at the gym that she loved in the beginning
Lexi had weight loss surgery. My doctor is amazed that I lost 140 lbs in 3 years time and I was told that all the other people who lose that much weight is almost ALWAYS because of surgical intervention. But Lexi Ohl woke up on a Jan 1st and lost 312 lbs (almost one lb a week) in a years time? Okay. Love her surgery scars that match up perfectly with the typical location for a gastic bypass that she blamed on jean button abrasion. While saying she never wore jeans while obese while claiming her new pair of jeans as a "no scale victory" in a recent IG post
Unbelievable. You two are amazing, and I wish you both a lifetime of good health.
No doubt she got a lot of hate from third-wave feminists who believe losing weight is "betraying" yourself.
Incredible! Like everyone else (I'm sure), I'm really impressed. However, your face looks totally different; I wouldn't recognize you as the same person in a million years! How is that possible?
It would seems that all you have to do is not being lazy douche and cook your meals sometimes, who knew
This really is inspirational. I don't know how she could have gone to the gym, I feel too uncomfortable in the gym because people literally laugh at you. Obese people are told to exercise and yet when we try people make fun of us.
You are an inspiration to me, who is starting out on a massive weight loss journey! Congratulations.
He never used my weight against me. But now, it is against me, and living without pain, and a walker! I’m down 56 pounds my first month. But have dealt with awful nausea. The surgery is just a tool, to help me get there faster, but...I’m older and I have about 40 good years left, and I want to be able to use them all! You are an inspiration and a wonder of a woman! I’m so proud of you, for getting this done in your youth, so you can have children and be healthy and happy! I wish I could hug you! Keep up the good work, and please, be happy and healthy! I wish you all the very best life and love have to offer for you and your amazing husband! I’m going to follow you on Instagram! I am sure this old dog can learn some new tricks from a youngster, like you! Thank you, for being you !
Lexi! I think you are amazing! What you both did, is not easy in any way, shape or form. But you did it together, and it got you both to where you are now! I’m so proud of you. I’m 58 now, and so very much wished I had done this same thing, when I was younger, and not any of the health issues I’ve got now. I’m glad you did it and are young! I just had gastric bypass surgery on 11/08/17. It was the best. Hockey for me, as my arthritis in my back became so bad, I could barely walk, and to live, and be healthy, I had to chose this way. It’s not the easy way out, as there were three months of hard work, as I was in charge of making and keeping all my appointments, support groups, and lose 20 some pounds before the surgery! Without doing anything but walking with my walker. Even that, was painful. But I did it. And now I’m on my own journey to become healthier and weigh less, so I can live to a ripe old age, with my husband, who is like yours in that he saw me, not my weight.
Many congratulations to this young couple as I know how hard it is to lose weight especially when you are super morbidly obese like this lady was. But I would also like to say that she picked a real gem for a husband. Not many men would look beyond the weight to see the real lovely person underneath. Most just laugh and walk away. I wish you both many years of happy healthy living together.
The best story yet! I love how these two did it!! They look very healthy now
I adore this couple! Their story made me tear up as I read about how they accepted each other back in the beginning, both not so perfect in size, but in love they showed 100%. When you have someone like that by your side, it shows you really can do anything you chose to do. Even something as difficult as totally changing your entire life style! Hooray for you both! You are so inspiring!
it's made them both look so much younger, also, that it's easy to think the thin pictures are the "before" rather than the "after". Congratulations to both of them. It shows what you can do when you put your mind to something.
Well done to both of them. They must feel so much lighter and full of energy now, especially her with having lost 2/3rds of her body weight - to have effectively been carrying around a couple of extra people. I guess you must actually be quite physically strong to do that in the first place.
What an accomplishment! I'm happy for you both! Not only do you feel and look better from losing all the weight, but you will live longer as well for each other, possibly for your kids and grandkids! Always look towards the future, and that will help to succeed in life in whatever you do!
You two were beautiful before. I admire what you have done, and it gives me hope. Keep on kicking a*s!!!
Wait a minute ! Didn't I recently read about a fat blob who everyone (except me) thought should be a Victoria's Secret model ? How come you same people aren't skinny-shaming this couple and encouraging them to renounce their lapses in judgement and get back to 700-pounds to look better ? You miserable bunch of hypocrites !
This is AWESOME and she's exactly right, surround yourself with people that see YOU. 300 lbs is a huge achievement. Congratulations!
They look great! They must feel so much healthier, too. Congrats to them for sticking to their plan. It was worth it.
This deserves so many more upvotes. What an amazing woman, and what an amazing couple! You have absolutely blown it out of the water! Lots of love and laughter in to your future, keep being good to each other! x
That girl is adorable, a cutie beauty. I can see the confidence & happiness on her face too. It's so beautiful that she & her partner were able to take the journey together & form an even stronger bond.
How does the body adapt to that much weight loss that fast? Your heart used to have to pump way, way more blood around and your joints used to have to accommodate so much more weight. Just cutting off long hair can make your head and neck feel crazy so I can't imagine what being literally half the person you used to be would feel like. I'm sure they'll keep it up. Being lean and mean feels so damn good. Way better than the feeling a bag of chips can give you.
Lexi and Danny are quite young, which means that their skin has not lost elasticity like that of older people. Hitting the gym and working so hard means that their skin would bounce back a considerable amount, however if you look at Lexi lying down, you can see the rolls of tummy skin under her top. Side on she has a small "apron" low down on her tummy and the photo of her with her back to the camera, clearly shows small bulges under her arms and excess skin on her upper arms. I greatly admire Lexi and Danny for their dedication to each other and determination to succeed against what would appear to be huge odds, especially for Lexi
Lexi and Danny are quite young, which means that their skin has not lost elasticity like that of older people. Hitting the gym and working so hard means that their skin would bounce back a considerable amount, however if you look at Lexi lying down, you can see the rolls of tummy skin under her top. Side on she has a small "apron" low down on her tummy and the photo of her with her back to the camera, clearly shows small bulges under her arms and excess skin on her upper arms. I greatly admire Lexi and Danny for their dedication to each other and determination to succeed against what would appear to be huge odds, especially for Lexi.
Out of all the feel good story's iv read over the last couple years ,this is the one that really mad me believe 2 very important tthinkgs. 1.if you believe in your self and are will to do the work,you can do ANYTHING. 2.Real honest to God UNCONDITIONAL ,TRU LOVE does exist. 3.She look's like the HAPPIEST girl on earth .
I would like to know their diet and workout plans they did, more so the workouts they did. I have always watched my weight growing up but over 6 years ago I got hypothyroidism and at about 3 years ago it started affecting my weight. :( I use to could diet and workout and be fine, but now my thyroid makes weight retention easier and my energy levels and ability to loose weight low to almost nonexistent. It's very frustrating. Anyone with a similar issue figured out how to break the ice and get their metabolism running good again?
This couple is an inspiration! Good for you! I'm getting the feels at work *sniff sniff*!
I love that she and they seemed genuinely happy before the weight loss. She seems so sparkly in the before and after pictures. She said her husband loved her the same at any weight (and they've been together at least 10 years) and from the pics I can absolutely believe it They are an adorable and loving couple.
Amazing! I really hope she can keep the weight off as it can be hard to stay that motivated once you're maintaining and it's a boring long term thing. And her husband must have a heart of gold!
Wow! She looks incredible! What a transformation in such a short time! Amazing dedication.
Hey Ankan Banerjee .. not to go on details to bore you .. there are good milkshakes that really does work by burning some of the inner fats within certain areas .. it does not goes away completely but it does wonders. Besides burning the fats with the extreme gym tools must have a very positive mind and its surroundings. Wishing you the best .. first step is the one that counts.
CONGRATULATIONS! You must feel like you're on adrenaline with the energy difference! LOL
This gave me all the feels!! Amazing. Proof that you can do whatever you set your mind to.
That must’ve taken so much effort and perseverance! I can’t even be bothered to walk downstairs and get my phone
I just want to know(genuinely, and not trying to be rude), what happens to the wrinkly skin? I weigh more than I should, and it's impossible for me to join a gym a right now, or for next 8 months as a matter of fact. But I do get depressed about my weight. I also think about what will happen after I lose all the excessive fat. I am genuinely asking you people, how does one get rid of those wrinkles. I mean they are everywhere, not to mention stretch marks.
You don't need a gym and special equipment to start. Walk, walk, walk to get started. You don't have to count calories to start, just look at what you are eating and go for healthier options. Find out what a serving size is of what you want to eat and only have that much. I think a serving of Doritos is like 11 chips or something. You can only have a serving, not the entire bag at one time. Really simple things like this can make a huge difference. Remember you didn't put on the weight in 2 weeks and it is going to take longer than 2 weeks to loose that weight and keep it off. Good Luck!
Load More Replies...Good for them! I bet she feels a lot more comfortable without having to lug around all that extra weight. Not to mention how good this is for her health.
She can feel so happy about her man! What I liked the most is that if he l
Sorry, hit enter accidentally. So, if he loved her being overweight, he still loves her being thin. I am thin and don't I dare to gain some extra kgs, then boys would be 'you should go to the gym more' or so.
Load More Replies...AMAZING...just amazing on both their parts! She is absolutely beautiful!
So inspiring! I need to lose 30 lbs, and will use their story as inspiration- ( especially during those trying times when it's easier to slide back into old/unhealthy habits...) Congratulations on your incredible transformation and beautiful relationship-Your success will help many many people
How can you eat each an average 4000 calories a day? Just in quantity that's so much food! Is this a mistake in the text? I don't think I could fit so much in my fridge, let alone my stomach :O
you could easily rank up 2000 in just a single fastfood meal.
Load More Replies...Huge shout out to Lexi and Danny! That takes some real determination and hard work to achieve what they both have. I'll bet they feel so much better! What an inspiring story.
Wow! This must have been an awesome challenge for you both! You are not only strong in body but also in mind. Your love for each other has been the key, I'm certain of that. May you both enjoy your life together and be blessed with the children you've always wanted.
yep...eat right and exercise that is all it is...calories in verses calories out
Im looking for the name of the machine at the gym that she loved in the beginning
Lexi had weight loss surgery. My doctor is amazed that I lost 140 lbs in 3 years time and I was told that all the other people who lose that much weight is almost ALWAYS because of surgical intervention. But Lexi Ohl woke up on a Jan 1st and lost 312 lbs (almost one lb a week) in a years time? Okay. Love her surgery scars that match up perfectly with the typical location for a gastic bypass that she blamed on jean button abrasion. While saying she never wore jeans while obese while claiming her new pair of jeans as a "no scale victory" in a recent IG post
Unbelievable. You two are amazing, and I wish you both a lifetime of good health.
No doubt she got a lot of hate from third-wave feminists who believe losing weight is "betraying" yourself.
Incredible! Like everyone else (I'm sure), I'm really impressed. However, your face looks totally different; I wouldn't recognize you as the same person in a million years! How is that possible?
It would seems that all you have to do is not being lazy douche and cook your meals sometimes, who knew
This really is inspirational. I don't know how she could have gone to the gym, I feel too uncomfortable in the gym because people literally laugh at you. Obese people are told to exercise and yet when we try people make fun of us.
You are an inspiration to me, who is starting out on a massive weight loss journey! Congratulations.
He never used my weight against me. But now, it is against me, and living without pain, and a walker! I’m down 56 pounds my first month. But have dealt with awful nausea. The surgery is just a tool, to help me get there faster, but...I’m older and I have about 40 good years left, and I want to be able to use them all! You are an inspiration and a wonder of a woman! I’m so proud of you, for getting this done in your youth, so you can have children and be healthy and happy! I wish I could hug you! Keep up the good work, and please, be happy and healthy! I wish you all the very best life and love have to offer for you and your amazing husband! I’m going to follow you on Instagram! I am sure this old dog can learn some new tricks from a youngster, like you! Thank you, for being you !
Lexi! I think you are amazing! What you both did, is not easy in any way, shape or form. But you did it together, and it got you both to where you are now! I’m so proud of you. I’m 58 now, and so very much wished I had done this same thing, when I was younger, and not any of the health issues I’ve got now. I’m glad you did it and are young! I just had gastric bypass surgery on 11/08/17. It was the best. Hockey for me, as my arthritis in my back became so bad, I could barely walk, and to live, and be healthy, I had to chose this way. It’s not the easy way out, as there were three months of hard work, as I was in charge of making and keeping all my appointments, support groups, and lose 20 some pounds before the surgery! Without doing anything but walking with my walker. Even that, was painful. But I did it. And now I’m on my own journey to become healthier and weigh less, so I can live to a ripe old age, with my husband, who is like yours in that he saw me, not my weight.
Many congratulations to this young couple as I know how hard it is to lose weight especially when you are super morbidly obese like this lady was. But I would also like to say that she picked a real gem for a husband. Not many men would look beyond the weight to see the real lovely person underneath. Most just laugh and walk away. I wish you both many years of happy healthy living together.
The best story yet! I love how these two did it!! They look very healthy now
I adore this couple! Their story made me tear up as I read about how they accepted each other back in the beginning, both not so perfect in size, but in love they showed 100%. When you have someone like that by your side, it shows you really can do anything you chose to do. Even something as difficult as totally changing your entire life style! Hooray for you both! You are so inspiring!
it's made them both look so much younger, also, that it's easy to think the thin pictures are the "before" rather than the "after". Congratulations to both of them. It shows what you can do when you put your mind to something.
Well done to both of them. They must feel so much lighter and full of energy now, especially her with having lost 2/3rds of her body weight - to have effectively been carrying around a couple of extra people. I guess you must actually be quite physically strong to do that in the first place.
What an accomplishment! I'm happy for you both! Not only do you feel and look better from losing all the weight, but you will live longer as well for each other, possibly for your kids and grandkids! Always look towards the future, and that will help to succeed in life in whatever you do!
You two were beautiful before. I admire what you have done, and it gives me hope. Keep on kicking a*s!!!
Wait a minute ! Didn't I recently read about a fat blob who everyone (except me) thought should be a Victoria's Secret model ? How come you same people aren't skinny-shaming this couple and encouraging them to renounce their lapses in judgement and get back to 700-pounds to look better ? You miserable bunch of hypocrites !
This is AWESOME and she's exactly right, surround yourself with people that see YOU. 300 lbs is a huge achievement. Congratulations!
They look great! They must feel so much healthier, too. Congrats to them for sticking to their plan. It was worth it.
This deserves so many more upvotes. What an amazing woman, and what an amazing couple! You have absolutely blown it out of the water! Lots of love and laughter in to your future, keep being good to each other! x
That girl is adorable, a cutie beauty. I can see the confidence & happiness on her face too. It's so beautiful that she & her partner were able to take the journey together & form an even stronger bond.
How does the body adapt to that much weight loss that fast? Your heart used to have to pump way, way more blood around and your joints used to have to accommodate so much more weight. Just cutting off long hair can make your head and neck feel crazy so I can't imagine what being literally half the person you used to be would feel like. I'm sure they'll keep it up. Being lean and mean feels so damn good. Way better than the feeling a bag of chips can give you.
Lexi and Danny are quite young, which means that their skin has not lost elasticity like that of older people. Hitting the gym and working so hard means that their skin would bounce back a considerable amount, however if you look at Lexi lying down, you can see the rolls of tummy skin under her top. Side on she has a small "apron" low down on her tummy and the photo of her with her back to the camera, clearly shows small bulges under her arms and excess skin on her upper arms. I greatly admire Lexi and Danny for their dedication to each other and determination to succeed against what would appear to be huge odds, especially for Lexi
Lexi and Danny are quite young, which means that their skin has not lost elasticity like that of older people. Hitting the gym and working so hard means that their skin would bounce back a considerable amount, however if you look at Lexi lying down, you can see the rolls of tummy skin under her top. Side on she has a small "apron" low down on her tummy and the photo of her with her back to the camera, clearly shows small bulges under her arms and excess skin on her upper arms. I greatly admire Lexi and Danny for their dedication to each other and determination to succeed against what would appear to be huge odds, especially for Lexi.
Out of all the feel good story's iv read over the last couple years ,this is the one that really mad me believe 2 very important tthinkgs. 1.if you believe in your self and are will to do the work,you can do ANYTHING. 2.Real honest to God UNCONDITIONAL ,TRU LOVE does exist. 3.She look's like the HAPPIEST girl on earth .
I would like to know their diet and workout plans they did, more so the workouts they did. I have always watched my weight growing up but over 6 years ago I got hypothyroidism and at about 3 years ago it started affecting my weight. :( I use to could diet and workout and be fine, but now my thyroid makes weight retention easier and my energy levels and ability to loose weight low to almost nonexistent. It's very frustrating. Anyone with a similar issue figured out how to break the ice and get their metabolism running good again?
This couple is an inspiration! Good for you! I'm getting the feels at work *sniff sniff*!
I love that she and they seemed genuinely happy before the weight loss. She seems so sparkly in the before and after pictures. She said her husband loved her the same at any weight (and they've been together at least 10 years) and from the pics I can absolutely believe it They are an adorable and loving couple.
Amazing! I really hope she can keep the weight off as it can be hard to stay that motivated once you're maintaining and it's a boring long term thing. And her husband must have a heart of gold!
Wow! She looks incredible! What a transformation in such a short time! Amazing dedication.
Hey Ankan Banerjee .. not to go on details to bore you .. there are good milkshakes that really does work by burning some of the inner fats within certain areas .. it does not goes away completely but it does wonders. Besides burning the fats with the extreme gym tools must have a very positive mind and its surroundings. Wishing you the best .. first step is the one that counts.
CONGRATULATIONS! You must feel like you're on adrenaline with the energy difference! LOL
This gave me all the feels!! Amazing. Proof that you can do whatever you set your mind to.
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