My Weight Loss Cured My Depression | BRAND NEW ME

A MOTHER of two refuses to hide her excess skin after losing 59lbs. Lidia, 27, from Texas, has gone from 201lbs to just under 142lbs after radically changing her lifestyle. Lidia’s diet consisted of fast food and soda but after noticing her weight gain was affecting her relationship with her husband, Lidia decided enough was enough and she started weight training. She also switched to healthy high protein meals with lots of fruit and veggies and lost 59lbs. Since she lost her weight, she has recovered from depression and her confidence has improved significantly - but on a downside, Lidia was left with a large amount of excess skin on her stomach. The 27-year-old decided to embrace her loose skin and says that it won’t stop her from reaching her goals: “Don't let that be an excuse to not change your lifestyle. Your loose skin will be part of your journey and will tell a story.”

Video Credits:
Videographer / director: Mikon Haaksman
Producer: Rafaela Kuznec, Nathalie Bonney, Ruby Coote
Editor: Ethan Edwards

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[fitnessful]

Losing weight is difficult. being over weight is difficult. Choose your difficult.

[denisemarshall]

The "I wish" part really hit home with me. How often have I "wished" I looked better so I could enjoy summer activities, or "wished" I felt more comfortable in my own skin. It stops you from living the life you want. Taking action is the only answer, just as she did. These videos are very inspirational - thank you!

[saritadeelvalleytx.]

She looks so pretty. Good job and congratulations for loosing all that weight. This stories make me so happy .

[deenachanelxo]

I lost 5 pounds in a week, I’m sooo proud of myself!! And I’m proud of you❤️❤️

[waitwhat]

She seems like she put everyone before herself and once she began to put herself first she began to see weight changes. And the excess skin tells me she's brought children into this world. I see no problem with the excess skin. It doesn't look bad at all. She looks great.

[underthestarsoverthemoon]

When I lose weight, my depression goes away as well and I feel so amazing.
Yesterday was actually my first day of eating healthy and I am not going to fail. 9 years of my life(I’m 27) I have struggled with keeping weight off because of my sugar addiction. But I am determined to not give up. Stress is one main cause of my sugar addiction. Mainly the stress of my family who gives me no support of anything and I felt my only happiness was sugary carb filled foods. I am taking my life back and I don’t care of anyone hates that I’m happy. What I do with my own life is all that matters to me.
No more getting taken advantage of. No more stressing. I am working on myself and getting my true happiness back, my life back.

[Keewaf]

she’s beautiful, this is inspiring! i hope i can continue losing weight, i started at 223lbs and i’m down to 202.5lbs. got about 80 more left!

[Life-ootr]

It's always amazing to me how when people lose weight, their entire face changes too. I'm really glad her depression is gone. Physical activity really helps you with negative thoughts. Having a healthy lifestyle is truly self love.

[OnlyBrenda]

My heaviest was 201 standing at 5’2! Crazy how all bodies carry weight differently! I’m down to 191 in just a week and still going strong! I’m doing this for all the right reasons this time. For my mental health and for me and self love! Wish me luck ❤️

[BooksToAshes]

Losing weight also helped my mental health (not 100% but by a whole lot). It won't work for everyone though. I'd suggest professional help for mental health with the weight loss alongside it

[Alex-ssvr]

I love how she is such a soft spoken, open, and kind person..this motivated me especially in this pandemic when my gym is closed and I gained some weight

[mareir]

Her loose skin looks more like it's from pregnancy than weight loss, especially as it's only on the tummy area. She looks great, hopefully she'll feel confident knowing how well she's done. 🙂

[KimBieske]

I used to follow female bodybuilders for inspiration. Once I went down the YouTube rabbit hole of transformations, I completely changed who I follow. Now when I see these amazing stories I find them on Instagram to continue to be inspired by them instead. 🙌🏼

[catchingblessings]

I went from 335 too 215. It's life changing anyone can do it! The desire too change has to come from within... Amazing Story!!!

[islandbeauty]

Her loose skin reminds me of every woman in my family that has ever had a child, its beautiful. Love inspriational stories like this.

[mightymystic]

How am I supposed to lose weight when everything taste so dam good

[bushrajawad]

what i like about her story is.. she did everything that was natural to get fit..and did not resort to a "tummy tuck" surgery to add the finishing touch!!
Inspiring coz she did not show "flat tummy=healthy you" look!!
thank you for sharing your journey!

[Sofiaemilyo]

I’ve been following her since around 2015 since and it’s crazy I remember her throwing away all the bad stuff in her fridge on Snapchat and always taking us along her journey on cooking healthy meals, she even made her son a healthier weight in a good way people! So don’t hate on that but overall she is so incredible!

[marthadelacruz]

I love the fact that she is setting a good example to her kid. There’s no better way to teach children to have healthy habits than doing yourself as a parent.

[natevic]

That’s not a huge amount of lose skin, honestly if she got naked in front of me I wouldn’t even notice the stomach