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Woman’s Ex-Boyfriend Didn’t Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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Loving yourself and your body is very important. If you’re not happy with the way you are, you should probably change something, or your mental health and self-love will suffer. That’s exactly what this single mom from the United States named Samantha Rawley did. After she found out her then-boyfriend was keeping her a secret from his parents because of her weight, she decided to lose 200 pounds to get revenge. But it wasn’t all about him—she mentioned that a lot of failed relationships later, she finally decided to find herself and who she really is, deciding that she first has to love and respect herself.

Samantha used to weigh about 363 lbs. After trying, again and again, to lose weight in the traditional ways and failing, she decided to get an operation done. After spending 20,000 dollars on gastric sleeve surgery and other expenses, she lost over 200 pounds and looks absolutely stunning. On her social media, she shares that the journey was difficult and it took a lot of work to get to where she is now.

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This is Samantha, a single mother that lives in the US. She used to weigh about 363 lbs

Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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We got an interview with Samantha and she told us more about herself: “I’m 30 years old, I live in Orange County, California. I am a single mom to an 11-year-old daughter. I work in real estate full-time and I have an Instagram show called VSGTea that I have created with my best friend Bre. Growing up, I always wanted to inspire people and find my ‘why,’ and it wasn’t until I found this community of people in the weight loss community that I really discovered my ‘why.’ I love talking to people about weight loss surgery and plastics after surgery and just helping them along their journeys!”

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After her now ex-boyfriend was too ashamed to introduce her to his parents and ghosted her for another girl

Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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Samantha decided to start living for herself and losing weight

Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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We asked Samantha some questions about what inspired her to go on her journey: “I was inspired because I finally decided to start living for myself and stop pleasing other people. I felt like I reached my ceiling on life and I wanted a fresh start!”

She tells us more about the procedures she went through: “I’ve spent 20k on surgeries. And I’ve had a tummy tuck, an arm lift, a thigh lift, and a breast lift with augmentation. The most painful one was my thigh lift, honestly. But the other ones were a little easier! So worth it though to have my dream body!”

Samantha started to notice a difference and changes in her body. She was finally getting rid of the extra weight she’d wanted to lose for so long

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Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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“I have been ‘dieting’ since I was 12. I’ve tried pretty much everything from weight loss pills to Weight Watchers. I would lose some weight, but just gain it right back and then some.” Samantha finally decided enough was enough and in September 2018, she got gastric sleeve surgery, which changed her life completely. She told us about her family’s reaction to her getting the operation: “I have had all really positive reactions to my weight loss and my decision to have weight loss surgery. I am so lucky to be surrounded by so many supportive people.” Samantha also mentioned that she always felt pretty healthy, even when she was bigger.

Soon she was 200 pounds lighter and was so happy with the way she looked and felt

Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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Samantha shared the struggles and the toughest part of weight loss: “I would say the mentality behind it. There are days where I still feel like I am 363 pounds and I’m not proud of myself. But then there are days where I am so confident and want to tell the world what I’ve done. It’s a crazy journey with your mindset truly.”

Samantha now weighs about 160 lbs and she feels amazing

Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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Samantha feels much happier now that she has had the operation and lost all the weight: “I’ve proven to myself that I have done this. I wasn’t sure I was capable of something like this, honestly. I would always think that it could never be me. And because I changed my mindset as well, that’s really brought some amazing people into my life and that makes me happy.”

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This is Samantha and her beautiful 11-year-old daughter

Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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We asked Samantha to tell us about the whole ex-boyfriend situation: “So it’s not just all about him and he’s not the reason I had my surgery. When I actually got out of the relationship is when I realized that I could finally focus on myself. I was kept a secret by not just him, but other guys I’ve dated as well. Being a big girl, some guys only like you in private and that’s it. And that can really mess with someone’s confidence. So I dated him for about 2 years and never met any one of his friends or family members and we started to fade apart and he basically ghosted me and posted another girl on social media a few weeks later. This unfortunately isn’t the first time this has happened to me, though, with guys. And honestly, it affects my mindset in the dating world now. I am happy in a relationship, but those insecurities from the past sometimes make themselves present in my current relationship and that’s something I have to work on almost every single day.”

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“I finally decided to start living for myself and stop pleasing other people”

Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

Image credits: therealslimsammii

Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

Image credits: therealslimsammii

Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

Image credits: therealslimsammii

Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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Here’s some advice from Samantha if you’re thinking of losing some weight: “You do you, boo! I’m an advocate for losing weight or not losing weight. Love yourself no matter what and love yourself through the journey!”

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“I’m an advocate for losing weight or not losing weight. Love yourself no matter what and love yourself through the journey!”

Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Didn't Introduce Her To His Parents Because Of Her Weight, She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge

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My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

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Philly Bob Squires 3 years ago

She really lost about 400 pounds. 200 of her own and 200 of her former asshole boyfriend! LOL! She was pretty even when heavy.

132points

Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago

Agree. The boyfriend didn't deserve her.

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Chris 3 years ago

Wait, so your saying fat shaming works? I'm confused.

53points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

In most cases fat shaming does not work and often has the opposite effect.

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Arawn 3 years ago

Sure it can work if you have 20 000 usd to shell into gastric bypass surgery. Most fat people don't have that money.

17points

Who? Me? 3 years ago

Solely depends on how one wants to tackle the situation

17points

ScagtheLione 3 years ago

No, not at all! The whole point of her story is that once her boyfriend broke up with her, she focused on her mental health to decide what she wanted to do. She decided that she did want to lose weight, but other people in similar situations may decide they don't want to. She was trying to get across a message of taking care of yourself and do what will make you happy!

11points

Ms.GB 3 years ago

Not really....the bf is history

3points

Ileana Sky Aviles 3 years ago

It works. I was depressed after being fat shamed and i wasn't even fat at 120lbs but he wanted me at 85. It took me months and im still struggling with the mental trauma. The only way to feel good was to lose. Unhealthily. Did everything. Everyone says Ive lost now but i feel my mind is still broken.

1point

s. vitkovitsky 3 years ago

Revenge works.

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Allen John 3 years ago

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Belandriel 3 years ago

To be honest... it's a good example, people with healthy weight DO look prettier. Don't care what everybody else says.

34points

Petra Schaap 3 years ago

thats your opinion. And that of many others, but still an opinion.

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Petra Schaap 3 years ago

okay so she litteraly said "he’s not the reason I had my surgery" so Bored Panda, your title is misleading. Revenge should have been if she left him for a super awesome person who loves her for who she is, incl her curves. Plus, losing weight for someone else is not really a great message. Having said that, she lost a lot of weight, its not easy, good on her!

22points

Arawn 3 years ago

She says that and then has a LONG comment about being hidden by her ex-bfs due to her size. So, to be honest, I feel like her statement of him not being the reason is misleading. Sure, he wasn't the sole reason but it seems like he was one of the reasons. Well, not him as a person as much as being part of the pattern of how people treated her as a bigger girl. However, in no way did she insinuate she did any of this as a revenge. But that ofc makes a much more juicy title...

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Marnie 3 years ago

On a side note: The whole "curves" thing is silly. She's just as curvy now as before she lost the weight. I've gained a lot of weight the last two years and am now less curvy (because when I'm chubby, I'm shaped like a candied apple).

0points

Full Name 3 years ago

How would that be revenge? It's only revenge if the guy wished he still had her, but if she was still big he wouldn't want her.

0points

Stille20 3 years ago

"Samantha decided to start living for herself and losing weight"... then why is the title "She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge"

8points

daroun 3 years ago

Stille20 +

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Solrac 3 years ago

Misleading title. In revenge? Or for herself? And still there seems to be a lot of filters on some photos which I think it's unfortunate because it perpertuates the trend to hide real life "imperfections" that we all have.

8points

ask 3 years ago

Solrac +

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Who? Me? 3 years ago

Imagine her self confidence 🤗

8points

DC 3 years ago

I have a very dear friend who went on a similar journey ... multiple surgeries, to start losing weight and to get rid of the excessive skin afterwards ... 200 kg down to some 65 or so ... and she's also a lot happier, more active, she's like a better version of herself, primarily TO HERSELF, too - I'm happy for her, too, of course. Now I can even expect her attending my funeral more likely than the other way round (I'm a few years older, she doesn't smoke, ...). Fat shaming ... does it work ... well, it is rude anyway, so I'm not a fan of it ... rudeness usually requires a reason that is more relevant than being fat, and then it doesn't need to reference being fat - and unjustified rudeness is just shitty.

6points

htmhyn 3 years ago

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Stille20 3 years ago

It's her right to do all this, I'm not going to judge, but I am also not going to praise someone who spent thousands of dollars on elective surgery to get skinny. There is nothing wrong with it, but it's not inspiring.

5points

Tamsin Far 3 years ago

She already had a very beautiful face and smile before. I even like her before-face more, but this might be just the pictures, as especially the new ones seem to use a lot of makup and/or filtering. The older ones are just more glowing with her nice personality. Anyways, its good that she is now happier and I guess her life is easier and healthier too. A more positive reason for the change would have been nice, but I guess that's life...

5points

Aamna Shah 3 years ago (edited)

What more positive reason for change do you want other than her saying she did it to boost her self confidence and do it for her own self? Why is it only positive when a person lists the exact same reasons for losing weight as you want to hear? Her reasons were pretty positive and uplifting to me.

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BG 3 years ago

I've lost 150lbs. I'm healthier, but I think I looked better before the sagging skin... especially around my face. I know lots of folks who've had gastric bypass and their faces look ghastly. I also think that she looked better a lil' chunkier, but I'm happy for her.

2points

Stille20 3 years ago

Yea, I'm with you on, I glad she is happier and hopefully healthier, but the make up and filters and her daughter sort of shoved in the background... it just feels off.

1point

The only Plueschopossum 3 years ago

Great work losing that much weight!! Her body looks way healthier now :) But tbh I liked her face before much better. She looked really pretty and natural. Her "new" face looks quite artificial... vorher-nac...ae-png.jpg

4points

Martha Meyer 3 years ago

That's just because of more make-up in the thin pics, I think.

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Iva Kazalova 3 years ago

It was money well spent, she looks amazing and i’m sure it’s done wonders for her quality of life (potential breathing and cardiac issues) and her self-confidence

4points

psygo 3 years ago

Iva Kazalova lol

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Si 3 years ago

Great revenge movie idea. Get Tom Cruise to star in it.

4points

Annette Easton 3 years ago

"Love yourself no matter what" says the woman who had $20k worth of surgery to change her appearance. Nope, that just doesn't sit well with me.

3points

Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago

Man, carries her weight really well! I would never have guessed she weighed that much at her heaviest. She still carries it well, and looks smaller than the number now too. She’s gorgeous at both weights too. Her ex-boyfriend can go f**k himself for concentrating on the superficial and not appreciating her wonderful intrinsic value. Hope he’s with a skinny bitch who’s making him miserable now.

3points

MiniMaus 3 years ago

When you lose that much weight, you have a lot of loose skin to deal with. Did she also have surgery to reduce that? btw I weigh 160 pounds and there's no way I'm that skinny. She looks like she weighs about 130 or else there is photo shop involved

3points

BG 3 years ago

If you look at the pic where she's holding her arm up, she's showing the HUGE scar from her "body lift" surgery.

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Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago

I'm confused, if he was embarrassed by her weight - why was he with her? She's definitely better off without him.

2points

Cassie 3 years ago

The story is a bit more wholesome than the title seems to indicate. If the title were wholly accurate, that's not a healthy reason to lose weight, nor does it effectively enact revenge.

2points

Altea 3 years ago

Good for her. Much healthier, not prettier though, WAAAAY too much make up.

2points

virginia-ema 3 years ago

Altea good

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Mladen Jankovic 3 years ago

I hate the fact that she did it because of revenge - and that it came to that point that she's doing it out of revenge... We should do things like this because of us, not because somebody else likes it or not. The god thing is she ditched asshole, I hope she have a great life, without negative people in her life.

2points

rabbitsrabbit 3 years ago

IMO, motivation enough to change ur entire lifestyle isnt easy to come by. And towards the end, she was empowered and confident of herself for herself - so what does the starting point matter anyway?

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lammemineshaft 3 years ago

Mladen Jankovic what

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chonster 3 years ago

Mladen Jankovic easy

-1point

Torchicachu 3 years ago

i want to know what the boyfriend thinks now

1point

Luke Oakridge 3 years ago

He probably thinks "If she had lost weight when she was dating him, he would have stayed with her." What's the point in dating someone who only loses weight if you break up with them?

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Rainbow Panda 3 years ago

She is beautiful. ❤️

1point

Mustn’t eat the mango 🥭 3 years ago

That takes a lot of self motivation, and hard work too.

1point

Luke Oakridge 3 years ago

Mostly it just took money. It was the surgeries that did it.

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Adriaan Verhelle 3 years ago

Not really sure how this is revenge on him. Her weight loss has had absolutely no negative effect on her ex-boyfriends life. It did however have a very positive effect on hers. For starters, she achieved a huge health and longevity benefit. Secondly, the fact that she went through this not just out of revenge, but also for herself, shows that she was not happy with the way she looked either. So in essence, her ex-boyfriend actually gave her that last push she needed to take control of her health again. Despite the heartbreak, he actually did her a favor in the long run.

1point

StealTheFruit 3 years ago

She's so pretty! I think the most beautiful thing about her is her determination, confidence, and smile. <3

1point

CeeJay 3 years ago (edited)

Aye... she lost 200lbs by getting rid of a cheating ungrateful asshole! That's first and foremost! And also no revenge cause she is and also has always been a pretty woman!

1point

Luke Oakridge 3 years ago

He didn't cheat. He left her before dating anyone else.

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Hayley Benoit 3 years ago

she looks happier. probably because she decided to do what she wants.

0points

Irene Walton 3 years ago

What a great story, I'm so happy for you! Your the picture of health, thanks for sharing. And your daughter must be so proud of you!!

0points

Amaranthim Talon 3 years ago

I found her pretty at both weights. I do question all this tongue sticking out thing though!

0points

Loraine MacGinness 3 years ago

All this losing weight, yes I need to lose weight, the way public media is going we all need to lose weight , Why ? because all they take any notice of are us persons with a raised BMI ! Why don't you all focus on those skinny folk who resemble wire coat-hangers and only good for draping clothes on ! Ashley, Amanda.Megan even Catherine who I admire.Look at their skinny ankles could topple over on the high stilettos, In trousers their legs are like matchsticks with the wood scrapped off ! Enough ! Enough ! Why not accept us all for who we are, look into us not AT us,

0points

ROBERT NELSON 3 years ago

in one of the photos af before and now the tattoos were different and getting a tattoo removed is alot of money

0points

mrrsearch 3 years ago

ROBERT NELSON what

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Anna Salerno 3 years ago

Good job 👏 you look fabulous!

0points

Veronica Vatter 3 years ago

Sounds like he can suck her lady-balls and go screw himself. She's better off without him!

0points

Diandra “Mss Didi” Blackthorn 3 years ago

May she teach her daughter to make positive life changes for HERSELF AND HER HEALTH instead of using revenge as a motivator.

0points

Tugrul Nohutcu 3 years ago

It's better to lose weight to be healthy, not to get revenge. Such feelings like holding grudge or taking revenge is not good for mental health.

0points

davidredge87 3 years ago

Tugrul Nohutcu follower

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Karen Klinck 3 years ago

She still weighs 363--it's just that most of it is makeup now. Honestly, she looks like it goes on with a trowel. If this is what losing weight does, I'll stay fat.

0points

1337 3 years ago

such a sweet lady

0points

Robert Thompson 3 years ago

While excess weight does create some health concerns that I would not wish on anyone, I thought that she was much prettier in the before pictures.

0points

Thurid Couick 3 years ago

Robert Thompson follower

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Kim Lorton 3 years ago

I had gastric bypass three years ago. Best thing I ever did. But I was 58, and really wish I had done it when I was younger. It saved my life.

0points

Neil Scott 3 years ago

Pity the inspiration had to be a clown, but it doesn't really matter how or why you decide to make yourself happy one day and do whatever that is, by yourself for yourself. Having said that, I don't think this page should be tearing apart a person who decided not to be in a relationship they weren't happy in or with a person they were not attracted to. Let's hope the chap in the equation went on to grow and learn new ways of dealing with people that didn't leave them feeling down after his interaction with them, shall we? Ok that's my internet rant for this decade, I now return to my cave where I'm painting pink fluffy bunnies chasing unicorns around rainbows, and stuff.

0points

Stefanie Guerra 3 years ago

So now that she's thinner she has value?

0points

KttyMazMeow 3 years ago

I'd say that she looked amazing both before and after her weight loss!! So happy for her!

0points

shredderjet 3 years ago

KttyMazMeow like

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Brian Dunphy 3 years ago

Good for you your shithead ex gave you a goal that you certainly accomplished!

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footedevin 3 years ago

Brian Dunphy love

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Malcontent 3 years ago

How is this 'revenge'? if anything, her ex did her a favour and helped her avoid an early death caused by being morbidly obese.

0points

Anna Repp 3 years ago

That boyfriend is disgusting. She was good enough for him to have sex with but not good enough to introduce her to his parents? Good riddance on her part!

0points

bill marsano 3 years ago

She should thank her ex for dumping her. If he hadn't, she'd still weigh 363 lbs.

0points

Bacony Cakes 3 years ago

...aeeeeuueaeh?

0points

Abhainn 3 years ago

Wait- what was the scar on her arm in one of the last pics? also, she had such a lovely smile!

0points

Erin Ward 3 years ago

She had an arm lift. That's what the scar was from.

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Michel Camacho 3 years ago

She even lost her tattoo and got a new one .

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coyager 3 years ago

Michel Camacho follower

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Among Us 3 years ago

At least she isn't one of those stupid instagram influencers with those awful PS skills

0points

Ms.GB 3 years ago

It's a lot easier to stick to a diet or healthy eating habits if you're happy with yourself so no fat shaming does not work...you'll notice she decided to lose weight after she dumped her bf she probably felt a lot better about herself already.

0points

s. vitkovitsky 3 years ago

She accomplished something amazing, and whatever her motivations, good for her. I don't think it's up to anyone to judge her reasons why. If fat shaming is wrong, then certainly fat-loss shaming is also wrong.

0points

Exotic Panda 3 years ago

how can you loose weight i need to know i need to lose weight.

0points

Austin Evans 3 years ago

I bet the man wants her back now xD

0points

markthomasc 3 years ago

I guess it's true what they say - you don't lose weight for the person you're with - you lose it for the person you want. She lost it for herself and dumped he boyfriend.

0points

Guy on the internet 3 years ago

Congrats! You lost a million pounds! 200 from you, and 999800 from the asshole "boyfriend" of yours. (No literally, that guy was weight on her chest.)

0points

serenagun 3 years ago

she deserves to be happy, but not shamed for how she looks, this woman's boyfriend was a horrible person and he didn't know how to break it off so he ghosted her. I'm proud of her for living her life

0points

Martha Meyer 3 years ago

Can we stop calling 30 year olds “girl“, please?

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JessG 3 years ago

The definition of ‘girl’ is literally a young female person. We say “girlfriend” not “woman friend” and various other examples. Imo, it’s fine to call young ladies ‘girl’ and we even call ourselves girl. What’s so offensive to you? It’s just such a ridiculous thing to be mad at. ‘Girl’ is not a slur for crying out loud. I could give two shits about being called girl as a female person.

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Kent Fishburn 3 years ago

Interesting fivehead. Tyra Banks would be jealous.

-1point

kyletallent 3 years ago

Kent Fishburn yes

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ministryofcleaningau 3 years ago

Kent Fishburn +

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chonster 3 years ago

Kent Fishburn easy

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Damon Tripodi 3 years ago

She did what he wanted!

-1point

Wim Cossement 3 years ago

That's cheating... If I got a gastric bypass it would help me get skinny way more than my wonky will or self discipline. I always wonder how people get that fat, because this does not happen over night.

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lucysalazar9 3 years ago

Wim Cossement -

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Starlee87 3 years ago

She is now my goal trainer..... My husband says.i look fine but I don't feel it when I'm About 190 I'd love to go back to 150 again

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Luisa Vasconcelos 3 years ago

She needs to start eating healthy now that she lost so many kgs, because her daughter is also a little bit large and she just set a good example of determination.

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Raymond Avila 3 years ago

Why would she be his girlfriend in the first place? Phony! Fake!

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beeneed 3 years ago

Raymond Avila love

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Shull GaRett 3 years ago

If the only way for her to loose that much weight was to be dumped than i guess it worked wonders. So in the end this probably saved her life or at least her health. And from the photos im afraid her kid also could use some help. You may down vote but im writing from personal experience. Big is definitely not healthy. And it takes a lot of hard work to get back in shape.

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louvrehvsem 3 years ago

Shull GaRett good

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Kim 3 years ago

Kid’s still fat. 😭

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Pandana 3 years ago (edited)

oh wow how insperational. Anyways, bored panda, can you post something that isnt this? Ive seen this s**t so many times. I hate this whole stuff, because ive seen it so many times. Also shes wearing alot of makeup. Glowups arent makeup and a hair cut. A glow up is learning to accept yourself.

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Altea 3 years ago

Good for her. Much healthier, but not prettier, WAAAAY too much make up.

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Daria Z 3 years ago

I read it like this: "She had liked her body before but then her boyfriend made her hate herself and she decided to lose weight to prove him wrong". But all in all, it's a great achievement. Got rid of both her a**hole of a bf and extra weight. Cool!

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Full Name 3 years ago

So she liked her body before, yet put in the money and effort to make it smaller? That makes no sense. And you agree with the boyfriend that she should've lost the weight before, yet he's an asshole?

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Lærke Littlebird 3 years ago

She feels so good now, she has to wear tons of makeup?

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Philly Bob Squires 3 years ago

She really lost about 400 pounds. 200 of her own and 200 of her former asshole boyfriend! LOL! She was pretty even when heavy.

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Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago

Agree. The boyfriend didn't deserve her.

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Chris 3 years ago

Wait, so your saying fat shaming works? I'm confused.

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

In most cases fat shaming does not work and often has the opposite effect.

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Arawn 3 years ago

Sure it can work if you have 20 000 usd to shell into gastric bypass surgery. Most fat people don't have that money.

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Who? Me? 3 years ago

Solely depends on how one wants to tackle the situation

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ScagtheLione 3 years ago

No, not at all! The whole point of her story is that once her boyfriend broke up with her, she focused on her mental health to decide what she wanted to do. She decided that she did want to lose weight, but other people in similar situations may decide they don't want to. She was trying to get across a message of taking care of yourself and do what will make you happy!

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Ms.GB 3 years ago

Not really....the bf is history

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Ileana Sky Aviles 3 years ago

It works. I was depressed after being fat shamed and i wasn't even fat at 120lbs but he wanted me at 85. It took me months and im still struggling with the mental trauma. The only way to feel good was to lose. Unhealthily. Did everything. Everyone says Ive lost now but i feel my mind is still broken.

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s. vitkovitsky 3 years ago

Revenge works.

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Belandriel 3 years ago

To be honest... it's a good example, people with healthy weight DO look prettier. Don't care what everybody else says.

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Petra Schaap 3 years ago

thats your opinion. And that of many others, but still an opinion.

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Petra Schaap 3 years ago

okay so she litteraly said "he’s not the reason I had my surgery" so Bored Panda, your title is misleading. Revenge should have been if she left him for a super awesome person who loves her for who she is, incl her curves. Plus, losing weight for someone else is not really a great message. Having said that, she lost a lot of weight, its not easy, good on her!

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Arawn 3 years ago

She says that and then has a LONG comment about being hidden by her ex-bfs due to her size. So, to be honest, I feel like her statement of him not being the reason is misleading. Sure, he wasn't the sole reason but it seems like he was one of the reasons. Well, not him as a person as much as being part of the pattern of how people treated her as a bigger girl. However, in no way did she insinuate she did any of this as a revenge. But that ofc makes a much more juicy title...

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Marnie 3 years ago

On a side note: The whole "curves" thing is silly. She's just as curvy now as before she lost the weight. I've gained a lot of weight the last two years and am now less curvy (because when I'm chubby, I'm shaped like a candied apple).

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Full Name 3 years ago

How would that be revenge? It's only revenge if the guy wished he still had her, but if she was still big he wouldn't want her.

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Stille20 3 years ago

"Samantha decided to start living for herself and losing weight"... then why is the title "She Lost 200 Lbs To Get Revenge"

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daroun 3 years ago

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Solrac 3 years ago

Misleading title. In revenge? Or for herself? And still there seems to be a lot of filters on some photos which I think it's unfortunate because it perpertuates the trend to hide real life "imperfections" that we all have.

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ask 3 years ago

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Who? Me? 3 years ago

Imagine her self confidence 🤗

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DC 3 years ago

I have a very dear friend who went on a similar journey ... multiple surgeries, to start losing weight and to get rid of the excessive skin afterwards ... 200 kg down to some 65 or so ... and she's also a lot happier, more active, she's like a better version of herself, primarily TO HERSELF, too - I'm happy for her, too, of course. Now I can even expect her attending my funeral more likely than the other way round (I'm a few years older, she doesn't smoke, ...). Fat shaming ... does it work ... well, it is rude anyway, so I'm not a fan of it ... rudeness usually requires a reason that is more relevant than being fat, and then it doesn't need to reference being fat - and unjustified rudeness is just shitty.

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Stille20 3 years ago

It's her right to do all this, I'm not going to judge, but I am also not going to praise someone who spent thousands of dollars on elective surgery to get skinny. There is nothing wrong with it, but it's not inspiring.

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Tamsin Far 3 years ago

She already had a very beautiful face and smile before. I even like her before-face more, but this might be just the pictures, as especially the new ones seem to use a lot of makup and/or filtering. The older ones are just more glowing with her nice personality. Anyways, its good that she is now happier and I guess her life is easier and healthier too. A more positive reason for the change would have been nice, but I guess that's life...

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Aamna Shah 3 years ago (edited)

What more positive reason for change do you want other than her saying she did it to boost her self confidence and do it for her own self? Why is it only positive when a person lists the exact same reasons for losing weight as you want to hear? Her reasons were pretty positive and uplifting to me.

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BG 3 years ago

I've lost 150lbs. I'm healthier, but I think I looked better before the sagging skin... especially around my face. I know lots of folks who've had gastric bypass and their faces look ghastly. I also think that she looked better a lil' chunkier, but I'm happy for her.

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Stille20 3 years ago

Yea, I'm with you on, I glad she is happier and hopefully healthier, but the make up and filters and her daughter sort of shoved in the background... it just feels off.

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The only Plueschopossum 3 years ago

Great work losing that much weight!! Her body looks way healthier now :) But tbh I liked her face before much better. She looked really pretty and natural. Her "new" face looks quite artificial... vorher-nac...ae-png.jpg

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Martha Meyer 3 years ago

That's just because of more make-up in the thin pics, I think.

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Iva Kazalova 3 years ago

It was money well spent, she looks amazing and i’m sure it’s done wonders for her quality of life (potential breathing and cardiac issues) and her self-confidence

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psygo 3 years ago

Iva Kazalova lol

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Si 3 years ago

Great revenge movie idea. Get Tom Cruise to star in it.

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Annette Easton 3 years ago

"Love yourself no matter what" says the woman who had $20k worth of surgery to change her appearance. Nope, that just doesn't sit well with me.

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Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago

Man, carries her weight really well! I would never have guessed she weighed that much at her heaviest. She still carries it well, and looks smaller than the number now too. She’s gorgeous at both weights too. Her ex-boyfriend can go f**k himself for concentrating on the superficial and not appreciating her wonderful intrinsic value. Hope he’s with a skinny bitch who’s making him miserable now.

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MiniMaus 3 years ago

When you lose that much weight, you have a lot of loose skin to deal with. Did she also have surgery to reduce that? btw I weigh 160 pounds and there's no way I'm that skinny. She looks like she weighs about 130 or else there is photo shop involved

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BG 3 years ago

If you look at the pic where she's holding her arm up, she's showing the HUGE scar from her "body lift" surgery.

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Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago

I'm confused, if he was embarrassed by her weight - why was he with her? She's definitely better off without him.

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Cassie 3 years ago

The story is a bit more wholesome than the title seems to indicate. If the title were wholly accurate, that's not a healthy reason to lose weight, nor does it effectively enact revenge.

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Altea 3 years ago

Good for her. Much healthier, not prettier though, WAAAAY too much make up.

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virginia-ema 3 years ago

Altea good

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Mladen Jankovic 3 years ago

I hate the fact that she did it because of revenge - and that it came to that point that she's doing it out of revenge... We should do things like this because of us, not because somebody else likes it or not. The god thing is she ditched asshole, I hope she have a great life, without negative people in her life.

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rabbitsrabbit 3 years ago

IMO, motivation enough to change ur entire lifestyle isnt easy to come by. And towards the end, she was empowered and confident of herself for herself - so what does the starting point matter anyway?

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lammemineshaft 3 years ago

Mladen Jankovic what

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chonster 3 years ago

Mladen Jankovic easy

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Torchicachu 3 years ago

i want to know what the boyfriend thinks now

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Luke Oakridge 3 years ago

He probably thinks "If she had lost weight when she was dating him, he would have stayed with her." What's the point in dating someone who only loses weight if you break up with them?

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Rainbow Panda 3 years ago

She is beautiful. ❤️

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Mustn’t eat the mango 🥭 3 years ago

That takes a lot of self motivation, and hard work too.

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Luke Oakridge 3 years ago

Mostly it just took money. It was the surgeries that did it.

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Adriaan Verhelle 3 years ago

Not really sure how this is revenge on him. Her weight loss has had absolutely no negative effect on her ex-boyfriends life. It did however have a very positive effect on hers. For starters, she achieved a huge health and longevity benefit. Secondly, the fact that she went through this not just out of revenge, but also for herself, shows that she was not happy with the way she looked either. So in essence, her ex-boyfriend actually gave her that last push she needed to take control of her health again. Despite the heartbreak, he actually did her a favor in the long run.

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StealTheFruit 3 years ago

She's so pretty! I think the most beautiful thing about her is her determination, confidence, and smile. <3

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CeeJay 3 years ago (edited)

Aye... she lost 200lbs by getting rid of a cheating ungrateful asshole! That's first and foremost! And also no revenge cause she is and also has always been a pretty woman!

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Luke Oakridge 3 years ago

He didn't cheat. He left her before dating anyone else.

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Hayley Benoit 3 years ago

she looks happier. probably because she decided to do what she wants.

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Irene Walton 3 years ago

What a great story, I'm so happy for you! Your the picture of health, thanks for sharing. And your daughter must be so proud of you!!

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Amaranthim Talon 3 years ago

I found her pretty at both weights. I do question all this tongue sticking out thing though!

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Loraine MacGinness 3 years ago

All this losing weight, yes I need to lose weight, the way public media is going we all need to lose weight , Why ? because all they take any notice of are us persons with a raised BMI ! Why don't you all focus on those skinny folk who resemble wire coat-hangers and only good for draping clothes on ! Ashley, Amanda.Megan even Catherine who I admire.Look at their skinny ankles could topple over on the high stilettos, In trousers their legs are like matchsticks with the wood scrapped off ! Enough ! Enough ! Why not accept us all for who we are, look into us not AT us,

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ROBERT NELSON 3 years ago

in one of the photos af before and now the tattoos were different and getting a tattoo removed is alot of money

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mrrsearch 3 years ago

ROBERT NELSON what

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Anna Salerno 3 years ago

Good job 👏 you look fabulous!

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Veronica Vatter 3 years ago

Sounds like he can suck her lady-balls and go screw himself. She's better off without him!

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Diandra “Mss Didi” Blackthorn 3 years ago

May she teach her daughter to make positive life changes for HERSELF AND HER HEALTH instead of using revenge as a motivator.

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Tugrul Nohutcu 3 years ago

It's better to lose weight to be healthy, not to get revenge. Such feelings like holding grudge or taking revenge is not good for mental health.

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Karen Klinck 3 years ago

She still weighs 363--it's just that most of it is makeup now. Honestly, she looks like it goes on with a trowel. If this is what losing weight does, I'll stay fat.

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1337 3 years ago

such a sweet lady

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Robert Thompson 3 years ago

While excess weight does create some health concerns that I would not wish on anyone, I thought that she was much prettier in the before pictures.

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Thurid Couick 3 years ago

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Kim Lorton 3 years ago

I had gastric bypass three years ago. Best thing I ever did. But I was 58, and really wish I had done it when I was younger. It saved my life.

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Neil Scott 3 years ago

Pity the inspiration had to be a clown, but it doesn't really matter how or why you decide to make yourself happy one day and do whatever that is, by yourself for yourself. Having said that, I don't think this page should be tearing apart a person who decided not to be in a relationship they weren't happy in or with a person they were not attracted to. Let's hope the chap in the equation went on to grow and learn new ways of dealing with people that didn't leave them feeling down after his interaction with them, shall we? Ok that's my internet rant for this decade, I now return to my cave where I'm painting pink fluffy bunnies chasing unicorns around rainbows, and stuff.

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Stefanie Guerra 3 years ago

So now that she's thinner she has value?

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KttyMazMeow 3 years ago

I'd say that she looked amazing both before and after her weight loss!! So happy for her!

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shredderjet 3 years ago

KttyMazMeow like

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Brian Dunphy 3 years ago

Good for you your shithead ex gave you a goal that you certainly accomplished!

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footedevin 3 years ago

Brian Dunphy love

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Malcontent 3 years ago

How is this 'revenge'? if anything, her ex did her a favour and helped her avoid an early death caused by being morbidly obese.

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Anna Repp 3 years ago

That boyfriend is disgusting. She was good enough for him to have sex with but not good enough to introduce her to his parents? Good riddance on her part!

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bill marsano 3 years ago

She should thank her ex for dumping her. If he hadn't, she'd still weigh 363 lbs.

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Bacony Cakes 3 years ago

...aeeeeuueaeh?

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Abhainn 3 years ago

Wait- what was the scar on her arm in one of the last pics? also, she had such a lovely smile!

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Erin Ward 3 years ago

She had an arm lift. That's what the scar was from.

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Michel Camacho 3 years ago

She even lost her tattoo and got a new one .

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Among Us 3 years ago

At least she isn't one of those stupid instagram influencers with those awful PS skills

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Ms.GB 3 years ago

It's a lot easier to stick to a diet or healthy eating habits if you're happy with yourself so no fat shaming does not work...you'll notice she decided to lose weight after she dumped her bf she probably felt a lot better about herself already.

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s. vitkovitsky 3 years ago

She accomplished something amazing, and whatever her motivations, good for her. I don't think it's up to anyone to judge her reasons why. If fat shaming is wrong, then certainly fat-loss shaming is also wrong.

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Exotic Panda 3 years ago

how can you loose weight i need to know i need to lose weight.

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Austin Evans 3 years ago

I bet the man wants her back now xD

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markthomasc 3 years ago

I guess it's true what they say - you don't lose weight for the person you're with - you lose it for the person you want. She lost it for herself and dumped he boyfriend.

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Guy on the internet 3 years ago

Congrats! You lost a million pounds! 200 from you, and 999800 from the asshole "boyfriend" of yours. (No literally, that guy was weight on her chest.)

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serenagun 3 years ago

she deserves to be happy, but not shamed for how she looks, this woman's boyfriend was a horrible person and he didn't know how to break it off so he ghosted her. I'm proud of her for living her life

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Martha Meyer 3 years ago

Can we stop calling 30 year olds “girl“, please?

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JessG 3 years ago

The definition of ‘girl’ is literally a young female person. We say “girlfriend” not “woman friend” and various other examples. Imo, it’s fine to call young ladies ‘girl’ and we even call ourselves girl. What’s so offensive to you? It’s just such a ridiculous thing to be mad at. ‘Girl’ is not a slur for crying out loud. I could give two shits about being called girl as a female person.

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Kent Fishburn 3 years ago

Interesting fivehead. Tyra Banks would be jealous.

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kyletallent 3 years ago

Kent Fishburn yes

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ministryofcleaningau 3 years ago

Kent Fishburn +

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chonster 3 years ago

Kent Fishburn easy

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Damon Tripodi 3 years ago

She did what he wanted!

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Wim Cossement 3 years ago

That's cheating... If I got a gastric bypass it would help me get skinny way more than my wonky will or self discipline. I always wonder how people get that fat, because this does not happen over night.

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lucysalazar9 3 years ago

Wim Cossement -

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Starlee87 3 years ago

She is now my goal trainer..... My husband says.i look fine but I don't feel it when I'm About 190 I'd love to go back to 150 again

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Luisa Vasconcelos 3 years ago

She needs to start eating healthy now that she lost so many kgs, because her daughter is also a little bit large and she just set a good example of determination.

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Raymond Avila 3 years ago

Why would she be his girlfriend in the first place? Phony! Fake!

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Shull GaRett 3 years ago

If the only way for her to loose that much weight was to be dumped than i guess it worked wonders. So in the end this probably saved her life or at least her health. And from the photos im afraid her kid also could use some help. You may down vote but im writing from personal experience. Big is definitely not healthy. And it takes a lot of hard work to get back in shape.

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louvrehvsem 3 years ago

Shull GaRett good

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Kim 3 years ago

Kid’s still fat. 😭

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Pandana 3 years ago (edited)

oh wow how insperational. Anyways, bored panda, can you post something that isnt this? Ive seen this s**t so many times. I hate this whole stuff, because ive seen it so many times. Also shes wearing alot of makeup. Glowups arent makeup and a hair cut. A glow up is learning to accept yourself.

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Altea 3 years ago

Good for her. Much healthier, but not prettier, WAAAAY too much make up.

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Daria Z 3 years ago

I read it like this: "She had liked her body before but then her boyfriend made her hate herself and she decided to lose weight to prove him wrong". But all in all, it's a great achievement. Got rid of both her a**hole of a bf and extra weight. Cool!

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Full Name 3 years ago

So she liked her body before, yet put in the money and effort to make it smaller? That makes no sense. And you agree with the boyfriend that she should've lost the weight before, yet he's an asshole?

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Lærke Littlebird 3 years ago

She feels so good now, she has to wear tons of makeup?

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