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AT 354lbs, Kristen Bobo lived to eat. She had struggled with her weight from a young age but after losing her mother at the age of 13, food became a source of comfort. Kristen, of Wisconsin, described herself as a hermit, convinced she would not make it to 30. However, at the age of 25, Kristen had a ‘light bulb moment’ and decided that if she could cause herself to become overweight, she could get herself to a healthy weight. Ditching fast food and joining a gym have been transformative for Kristen. She lost 200lbs and found her confidence. Kristen told Truly: “In my opinion I look awesome. And nobody can tell me different no matter what, because I worked really hard for this.”
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“In my opinion, I look awesome” self confidence at it's finest
You definitely look amazing 😉
I am sure you do!! Stay positive
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She does look awesome - a winner!!
She’s right that she thinks she looks good, she does look VERY good
Pervert?
@@thehighestlevelbeing421 Way to jump from A all the way to Z, nice job 👍
Nobody seems like a simple compliment.
Minus the buck teeth and huge gap, must of been where she inhaled her McDonald's through.
Congratulations
This is the positivity that we need to have about our bodies
Absolutely, more people need to understand that we need to take care of our vessels and not trash them with overeating, especially junk food. What she has achieved is truly amazing --- it's so hard to lose weight for most people. Dedication and self control is key!
There is a simple, undeniable truth backed up by hundreds of years of science that demonstrates that being overweight is a predictor or poor health...no matter what the fat pride people say
Yes! This is what real body positivity looks like!
2:18 "Well if I can DO this to myself, then I can UNDO this to myself!"... That hit me ❤️ #realization #InternationalSupporter
That's right!
I wish many people think same way she does and not blaming anyone! You go girl! You look amazing!
#wow #amaze #wow
For sure!
It just woke me up!
My problem isn’t food but it still applies.
I am inspired to make a change
*TODAY* !
I need to show this to one of my family members! He just says he can’t do it and says that he “needs” flavored drinks instead if drinking water. Oh what can I do to inspire him to lose weight?
Her cheek bones are the prettiest I've seen in a while and of course all of her words and positivity and courage to do stuff that are hard. She's the best and she has great dad too
Agreed!
She kinda looks like Liv Tyler imo.
Right! Great natural bone structure 😍
Her self awareness and ability to be honest with herself is beautiful, we love to see women thriving physically and mentally
She went from eating all the snacks to being a snack. She is beautiful and such an inspiration! ♥️
Hey can we be friends
Yes!!! I Thank you!!
🤸♀️🤸🏽♂️🤸♀️🤸🏽♂️🤸♀️🤸🏽♂️🤸🏽♂️For your inspiration..
It truly inspires💥😁 me.. 🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️
God bless you.. All
👑💜😘
@@lelanddevonmelvin3413 calm down boy
@Lady Chakra
I'm so sorry, you feel that way..
Look in the mirror..
What do you see???
She’s not just a snack, she’s a whole gorgeous meal!!!
She is so pretty, and incredibly strong!
Side note: just noticed her cheekbones are what make her face so stunning💕
She is truly an amazing person inside and out.
She's got a model face now
i'm 375 pounds i weighed 436 in July fighting the fight every single day until I get healthy
Keep up the good work dear. Keep going, don't stop. You can do this. May God give you the grace to go through this journey until you reach your goal. You are awesome and are doing awesome. Blessings!!
Congratulations, how were you able to lose that much weight so quickly? I just started my weight loss journey 2 weeks ago. I need help. So anything you share I would really appreciate it.
@@ombreyarenee3826 i put all my food for the day in the drawer in the fridge at the beginning of the day. i don't cook it all at once, but i put all the food in the drawer. and walk as many miles as i can.
i can't walk very fast but if i pace myself can go many miles. good luck!
That’s amazing! Ppl like u are inspiring and make me try harder everyday.
Well done for losing weight .... How is it going ???
Her relationship with her dad is the most beautiful thing ever. I literally cried. So sweet! ♥️
You are amazing! I know how you feel because I was there too. At 5'2" I weighed 278 and was given 3 years to live at the age of 27. I lost 150 pounds. I am now 52 years old. No more diabetes, no more insulin, no more heart, kidney, liver issues, no more high blood pressure. And I reversed my premature menopause and actually gave birth at 39. I have lots of loose skin. That doesn't define me. You are awesome for owning your body and giving yourself a new lease on life. And you are an inspiration not only to your dad, but to the world.
Wow I’m about the same stats and 39. I really need to lost weight to be around for my children. How did you lose the weight if you don’t mind me asking? How long did it take you?
@@tamfam3071 I eliminated grains and starches. I only eat berries in terms of fruit...and in very limited quantities. I stick mostly to green vegetables. I have carrots and tomatoes every now and then, but in moderation. I eat lots of fatty avocado, some coconut, some walnuts and pecans, but mostly good fatty proteins like eggs, beef, cheese, fish. I have an enzymatic disorder, so my body doesn't really process vegetable proteins. That is the only reason I eat animal proteins. Otherwise I would likely be vegan...or at least vegetarian.
What an inspiring young lady! I’ve lost. 20 pounds since my husband left me and our 4 kids on June 1st. I have about 80 pounds to go. I just can’t wait to see me in the mirror again.
Hope you are doing well Tricia
Imagine seeing her at the gym everyday and getting to see her progress.
This is the type of workout partner you need in the gym, working out for all the right reasons. Her relationship with her dad is sweet.
Yep, it's a hard cycle to break.
She's amazing and she looks awesome. And her dad is too cute. Great father and daughter duo. Her mom is looking down and is so proud ❤
Finally someone who hasn’t had the skin removed and shows that you can have the confidence to own it and have it as a badge! This is the type of person I need to help me lose weight
You can achieve anything you want in life --- don't wait start today!
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Losing the weight is so worth it even if you end up with loose skin! I was at 300lbs twelve years ago and had just had my son.
I wanted to be a better, active mom so I started working to lose weight. It took me almost two years to reach my current weight, 120lbs and I have kept it off.
Sure I have wings on my arms, flapjack-titties and all that but I would never ever choose the weight instead of my excess skin, no thanks!
You need a strong motivation to succeed, find that and your golden!
This is Strange you have so much to be proud of, even the loose skin. 😊
@@TigerSeven86 at a certain point it doesn't matter how fast or slow you lose the weight, I have in total lost 180lbs, it isn't physically possible to lose that much weight and Not end up with loose skin. Facts.
Have you lost almost 200lbs? I have. And I did so over a two year period. Even though I was pretty young when I initially lost the weight (24y.o when I began my weight loss journey) I still ended up with loose skin.
If you blow up a balloon as big as you can and then deflate it, it Will never return to the exact same shape and size as it was before. No matter how slowly you release the air from the balloon.
Excess skin is just something you have to accept after extreme weight loss.
Besides there are a lot of different surgeries to remove the flabby skin, "losing weight slowly" can absolutely help to reduce the amount of excess skin but the only way to avoid it completely is not to become morbidly obese.
Facts.
Check out ObesetoBeast here on TH-cam. He lost 180lbs and hasn’t had the skin removed! Such a positive dude.
I already have some loose skin and I’ve only lost 20lbs... and have another 45 to lose, but I just haven’t been the same since having 3 kids 🤷♀️
I’m so happy for her! So inspiring!
I know exactly what you went through. I used to weigh 315 pounds and now weigh around 150 pounds. I have a lot of flabby skin and unlike this girl I am very self conscious of my hanging skin. But I am proud to have lost the weight of a second person. Thank you for such a great video 😊
Congratulations! You chose long lasting health and happiness and I applaud you for that.
At the age of 21 (i started slowly gaining after my Thyroidectomy at 18) I reached 194lbs at 5'4". I stopped myself in my tracks on the way back from that doctors appointment where they had weighed me and said I had reached the obese category. I was distraught but determined.
I had to accept that I couldn't get away with eating the same volume of food that I used to be able to eat without gaining before my Thyroidectomy. Plus I was in a toxic relationship where we just eat constantly and terrible junk food too, which I was ashamed of because unlike him I wasn't raised eating processed food and fast food etc.
We had other issues too ofc so I broke up with him and eventually got with someone else. This person was always so healthy and that inspired me, he would encourage me to move more, lift more and discover my own strength and he cooks such great healthy food.
He still does all those things, over the last 5 years of our relationshop I've lost 40lbs. I've definitely had setbacks, I used to still binge eat when I was stressed or upset but right now I'm back on track and being more consistent than I've ever been.
And I can attribute that extra boost to my therapist that I've been seeing for the last year now. I haven't binged in like 6 months which is crazy for me lol.
Sorry for my ramblings, I wish you luck and love! ❤
crusty bobusty I’m so proud of you. It’s never easy to change your habits or decide to start an exercise plan. It sounds like you have been through a lot in your life and to overcome junk food is a major step. I’m so glad that you found a partner that can support you and cook for you. I wish you both all the best of luck 🌈
Wow that‘s incredible you definitely can be proud 💓
Congrats & Hang in there
Internet User thank you so very much 👍
I am currently at the beginning of my weight loss journey. It has really helped me believe in myself to see someone so similar to me. Similar height, weight, losing our moms, and even a tooth gap. I hope I look as good as her if and when I become a healthy weight. I already feel great with my life style change. I can't wait to feel amazing and proud of how far I have come.
These stories are so inspirational to me ❤️ part of my weight loss journey started last year in August when I weighed in at 251(I'm 5'4" and 36 years old) and I cut out all sugary drinks and started drinking nothing but water and I dropped down to 234 three months ago. I started going to the gym 5 days a week shortly there after, my weight is now down to 210.5 (my goal weight is around 140-160lbs) it might not seem like much now but I am getting there slowly but surely 💪🏻🏋🏻♀️❤️
You can see how much her dad still loves her mom just talking about her 🥺
The changes then to now is ✨OUT OF THIS WORLD✨
"My dad... is something else"
I mean I really can relate and it's so great that this beautiful and strong lady has such a great relationship with her father. Like it's just in her voice. All the best for her and her family!
This woman is awesome. She said confidently “IMO, I look awesome”. Good for her. She’s worked hard and actually is proud of her achievements in a healthy mind frame. I love it.
So inspiring! I’ve had body image issues due to trauma all of my life and i don’t need to lose more than about 30-40lbs and i find it impossible. Good on her! She is naturally beautiful!
I feel bad for the people who never lifted weights in their life. You have no idea how great the rush, feeling, accomplishments that come with it
I have spine and neck problems. Herniated discs. I get a lot of pain while doing exercises while laying flat and not allowed to lift heavy things.😭 Is there a way I can lift?
@@vaisriv yikes, sorry to hear that. Im not a Doc but consult with them first. Your best bet would be isolation workouts rather than compound lifts. But your results may vary depending on the muscle worked, time under tension and consistency. Hope this helped
@@vaisriv Lift heavy weight with wearing belt. You can do weights for individual muscles like pect, bicep, tricep etc. For back, do more extension exercises. Work on ur core. If core is strong then you will experience less back pain. Do low back stretches before and after workout.
I love lifting weights. It is medicine from depression and it helps me to stay positive and healthy. Her story is so honest and encouraging. Kettlebells and dumbbells are my favorite tools in my exercise routine. God bless this lady and her dad is a good man who is so proud of her.
"When I was done eating, I was already planning what I wanted to eat next". Yeah. That statement did it for me.
I love her confidence and how appreciative she is of her dad. How inspiring!❤❤❤
I love the way you talk about your parents. You are stunning and so inspiring!
" In my opinion I look awesome"
Girl, in our opinion you look SUPER AWESOME ❤️
Totalmente de acuerdo saludos
Love her outlook on the loose skin part. Good for her. She's done a great job.
I love her confidence in how good she looks! Nobody’s opinion matters and that’s such an important realization! May she experience everything and more that she seeks to do!
I am so PHENOMENALLY proud of you and INSPIRED. I'm your height and 276. (I'm way older though)! Haha! But my goal is 185. I KNOW I can achieve this...because of goal crushers like you.
I believe in you beautiful! You got this 💕💕💕
@@gabsb5910 thank you!1😍
Just keep going and never give up!
Gigi Dayz you can do it!
I was just thinking the same! I love in Wisconsin, I'm about her age and the same height. I dont weigh as much as she did but this really inspired me!
Honouring your father is so wonderful and you’ve more than met your goals. Congratulations 🎉
So naturally pretty without a zip of make up. Wow! She is glowing x
omg her dad...you can tell how much she loves her... I'm crying
I love videos like this, showing that just because you got big, doesnt mean you can't take your life back..and you're mindset is totally the biggest part of it, you said you can and you did ! Congrats
This is soo wholesome, absolutely amazing. You should be so proud of yourself!!
What a beautiful and inspirational young lady you are!! I lost my mom to cancer and put on a lot of weight after, I’ve recently joined a gym and am trying so hard to get back to a healthy place. You’ve given me so much motivation!!! ☺️
her confidence is so 😍😍
I can imagine accomplishing a goal as tough as losing 200 lbs naturally would be huge boost to one's confidence.
@@lmoral222 I need this
Wow
I love her outlook on life! What a beautiful family. Talk about an inspiration!!
Heart warming story girl!
"Its a badge of honour" she's incredible
Nothing like self esteem
love her positivity
You can achieve anything you want in life --- don't wait start now!
Girl you do look awesome!! Loosing 200lbs is beyond amazing. You're an inspiration to me. I'm the same way with food...only thing I get excited about and cant wait to eat again
That's awesome u lost all that weight but always remember loving yourself is number 1 n the key to an happy life congratulations on loosing 200 n keep up the good work n stay strong
The way she feels about her loose skin is how I feel whenever I see someone with loose skin. It's literally just showing how hard that person worked to change their life.
This is amazing! She is going to inspire so many people. She looks amazing now! She’s so beautiful honestly before and after. but her mental health and her whole body is now so much healthier and that’s awesome!
I'm 13, and I was kind of on a roller coaster, and now I'm learning to find my way without living to eat; I was 5'4, 103+ pounds, and binging. Then I developed anorexia, and got down to 86 pounds. Now I'm 95 pounds, healthy, and an athlete. I'm still learning to listen to my body, and its hard, because I never had done so in the past.
I think her confidence also comes from the amazing amount of support she has from her father 💖 this one was very heart warming to watch because a lot of the major weight loss transformations I’ve seen, they blame their parents for their weight gain 😔 she’s so beautiful inside and out ❤️
This video and the other Truly weightloss videos are my favorite to watch. I watch to motivate me.💜
Her mom would be so proud of her.
I knew her in Instagram, and she is an inspiration for those people who want to change their future and start a new full life. Great woman. Respect.
I did exactly the same and lost 10 stone in weight and I love being small now, you have done so well and you look beautiful and amazing. It’s fantastic that you have your dad for support, your mom will definitely be extremely proud of you x
Wonderful! I have that amount to lose, so far 12kgs down.
She looks amazing. And the gap in her front teeth is adorable and I love it
"When I finish eating, I am already thinking about what am I going to eat next", I can relate to that lol
Yeah same. Sometimes that next meal or snack can be all you have to look forward to. Which is sad but happens.
She seems to have a different out look on life and it's refreshing and inspirational. She's beautiful
Beautiful story
What an adorable daughter and father. And she really does look stunning and radiates health and happiness. Truly inspiring.
Key to your light build moment was not blaming everyone else and circumstances for your weight but blame yourself for it and do something about it. That’s when your change came. Good job and keep up the good work!
GIRL IM 38 seconds into the video and YOUR RIGHT YOU DO LOOK GOOD!!! I don’t know you but I’m proud of you❤️THATS A WONDERFUL ACCOMPLISHMENT and goes to show ANYTHING YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO YOU CAN ACHIEVE ‼️💯
I love how she speaks about her dad ❤️
Man, I don't even know her and I'm super proud of her! I'm so glad she had such a supportive dad too! That helps A LOT!
So very sorry about your mom 🙏🏻
Congrats on your fitness and weight loss goals!! You look AMAZING!!!
What beautiful real people , love this daughter and father ,, such an amazing achievement 🥰
What a story! Speak of each other so lovingly! You rock girl, Bless you guys.
Inspiring 🌹. I really like how she appreciate her parents and value them. This girl has good family values too..you go girl👍
Beautiful inside and out! Way to go girl!
You look great! I was 240 in 2018 and turned my life around and I’m now 115 at 5’5. The loose skin on my arms and belly drive me crazy though omg.
Personally, I find the fact you did the hard part and turned your life around. To me, as a straight dude through and through, that's waaaay more sexier than some loose skin 👍
Its a badge of honor.i had twins.i have some loose skin and light stretchmarks. War wombs. Why compare ur body to celebrities? They get surgeries to look that way
Please tell me what you did to lose weight.i need help
@@feliciaallen9439 1. Weight watchers work
Or
2. Drink water only. Pirtion control. Palm of protein. Palm of carbs. Half the plate with vegs (corn, peas are carbs). Eat fruit and veg as snack
Respect, girl 👍. And you do look awesome. One thing you said that really resonated with me is when you said you have so much to make up for. I am at almost 100 lbs lost and I feel like I wasted the 20+ years since I was last in shape (army infantry). Don't waste any more time - get out there and do everything there is to enjoy in this negative world. I don't know you, but I'm proud of what you accomplished and your new view of life. Your story inspires
Just in tears. Love this. Down 144 and seeing you on IG and watching thia...just love you.
This is my favourite episode. She’s great 😊 carry on honey. These videos keep me going
This girls self awareness and humility is so attractive
I also love her teeth. She looks great and has great teeth - and she's right she has worked so hard!
You DO look awesome! Good for you!!! So proud of you....you're a beautiful young woman 🥰
I love this. I love this for you. I had a lightbulb moment as well when I realized I was in control. I am in control of me. Wonderful for you again. I appreciate your story.
She looks amazing, the loose skin is a reminder of how hard she has worked and what she has achieved, she has a great positive attitude too, well done on your hard work
I'm 97kg
I'm 20 years old,
I always claim I'll start the next day
and the next day comes i don't.
I hate that i did this to myself and i know i can change it, i just keep giving myself excuses upon excuses but this time i will start and i wouldn't stop until i wear a beautiful dress and i walk into a restaurant feeling so great about it that i do not get a panic attack before leaving !!!
thank you !!
She is so inspirational. She made my day! Excellent video!
So proud of you! Your story is very inspiring!
She looks absolutely phenomenal! Even before her weight loss.. her mental state is set to a 10 and beyond. I dont know her and im proud. Losing weight is hard. Its a life struggle.. something I've struggled with my whole life, too. Keep going girl.. and anyone who thinks they can't. You CAN.. You WILL!
The good food is everything! I think the world should be aware of this!!! I feel so good after eating healthy!!! Congrats! You are amazingly inspiring
She is beautiful. Realizing your personal responsibility is the biggest gift ever. It really is the best feeling!
Thank you for this, I can relate to weight gain from grief of losing my Mom too. I gained the weight, I can take it off. God bless ❤️ Congrats
This is so inspiring. She looks like a totally different person. Yes gurl you look awesome. I recently lost 30 pounds and shared how I did on my channel.
Love her confidence! You go girl very inspiring🔥🙏🏾🔥
Beautiful young lady! Your Dad is a very sweet man! You are inspiring! Great attitude!
It's amazing you recognized such a loss, on what it truily was. no blame, just is. So much respect!
You DO look AWESOME! Amazing young lady with an amazing father (how adorable is pops?!?).....and mother🙏🏻....truly an inspiration to all❤️💪🏼
Now this is hard work! Well done! The most beautiful act of self care/love.
When she said she would go to McDonald’s and pretend like she was ordering for a family, it reminded me of the Key and Peele sketch where Wendell is ordering pizza for all of his action figures 🤣🤣🤣
Anyway, she’s beautiful. I’m in love 😍
Beautiful woman and lovely father ❤️ I’m proud of this family
Her mentality is amazing!
You did a amazing job, congratulations!!!💪💪💪
Beautiful!! What an inspiration! She’s absolutely glowing!
She is a beautiful inspiration.
God bless your lovely dad, hope y'all live long long years happy together 🙏❤ I lost my dad 4 years ago and I feel how amazing is to have your dad beside you. I'm so proud of you and you look amazing, you're got a pure heart that's obvious
I love this channel, very motivating, always positive and that background music in these videos, oh man lifts me up, gives me hope, refreshes me, makes me happy.