I'm Living My Dream Life After Losing 203lbs | BRAND NEW ME

SAMANTHA Rawley, 31, from Orange County, had Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery after being 'big' her entire life. In school, Samantha wouldn't give in her homework as it meant her having to walk up in front of the class. At her heaviest, Sammi weighed 363lbs and maintains her current weight of 160lbs by working out and controlling food intake. The main reason she says she started her weight loss journey was because of her daughter; she wanted to "set an example for her and be a better person for her" and thought "if I can do this then she can do literally anything she puts her mind to". She has now lost over 203lbs and has a podcast all about weight loss with her best friend.

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Producers: Nosheen Hussain, Sarah-Jayne Galpin
Editor: Natalia Giorgi

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[awesome_comment]

My sister had this surgery and did not change her eating habits. Of course she had to consume less because her stomach was smaller but she still eats sugar, no vegetables and crap food. She lost a lot of weight and then started putting it back on. She didn't go back to what she was but she's still overweight. Good on this lady for changing not only what she eats and exercise is also a bit part. You don't have to be out running marathons but you really have to get yourself active. Even if it's a daily walk. Start out small and build up slowly. Sugar is really the enemy.

[silvernails]

It's crazy how losing weight changes you so much. They end up looking like completely different people.

[sophie-]

Well done Samantha. I've lost 80 pounds and have 'normal weight' and 'normal BMI'. I'm also so happy and doing so much more than what was before possible

[BeautyandDiBudget]

Very inspiring story... Bullying can hurt to the deepest level...glad she overcame... But why is Truly asking these persons to pose with the sodas and fast food that sent them spiraling in the first place? This can't be easy for them... What if they regress after, because of it? Anyway, my 2 cents... She looks like a younger version of herself... Like a different person!!! ❤️Great job💥💥💥

[jadesavedbygrace]

This helps me stay focused and embrace my own weightless jurney

[katharinapaulina]

I would appreciate if she would be honest about having surgical improvements done: excess skin removal, breasts, lips at least.
This does not diminish her achievement, though.

[MOBremember]

it's so weird that some ppl think getting fit is some how body shaming larger ppl. we live in a weird sensitive world

[italianlifestyle]

Shocking transformation to say the least... good for her! 💛

[EleeZia]

wow such an awesome transformation. Well done 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[keiiras.]

She looks amazing. More importantly she feels great and she has a better quality of life for herself and her daughter. I love this 💕

[Kc-dqzj]

Good for her!! She looks amazing and obviously feels amazing too!!

[xoxo]

Weight loss surgery is becoming a hot trend I see. I’m not downing it but just noticing most people doing the surgery to lose weight.

[galaxylucia]

She lost weight AND reversed her age!! What a way to save her life. I ❤️ these anecdotes so much because it’s such a reminder to just KEEP GOING NO MATTER WHAT.

[laurenschenck]

You are so amazing remarkable and inspiring wonderful role model look so beautiful amazing unbelievable xoxo ♥️

[juliaamanda]

Congratulations ❤️ super happy for this mama and the great role model she is for her daughter 💕💕💕

[laurenschenck]

INCREDIBLE job you are so amazing beautiful

[ladydiana]

You are beautiful.. That part she said she started posting ND pretending she was okay with her weight got me... In as much as being thick is beautiful, we have to maintain a healthy life, overweight causes a lot of health challenges that will affect one's life span. Am proud of her... You too can do it, go for it.. Am definitely going for mine.

[fluffypinkglitterwingz]

I'm so proud of her!!! 💪💪💪💪💪 You go girl!!!

[Ms.NoNo]

Instead of soda, I drink Kombucha… I even make my own. It really fizzy and you can ad whatever flavors you want if you make it yourself. It has stopped me from drinking so much soda. I still have a bit every now and again, but not nearly as much.

[robhersh]

Sorry about the bullying and judging. I hate it too .i think you look and are great either way.