I Lost Half My Bodyweight - In Just One Year | BRAND NEW ME

FOR years, Carla struggled with food addiction and negative self-talk. The 34-year-old from County Dublin, Ireland, started her transformation journey by tackling the self-critical voice before introducing a calorie controlled diet and walking on a daily basis. At her heaviest, Carla weighed 323.8lbs and over the course of 12 months, managed to lose 175lbs. This emotional and physical transformation journey has led to Carla feeling more self-confident and able to express herself through fashion. Before, she avoided wearing anything but black clothes but today she is trying on a gorgeous red dress for the first time. Carla told Truly: “I feel like this is the start of something. While kind of the end of my weight loss journey, it’s the start of a new chapter in my life.”

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Videographer / director: Daniel O’Connor
Producer: Emika Berry, Charles Richards
Editor: Sarah-Jayne Galpin

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[yourlocalgaybabysitter-]

I can tell you it’s not easy to work out or lose weight. I’m so proud for her!

[kristiesmithjohnson]

"When I look in the mirror now, I don't hate myself" --- wow, that's so powerful.

[Wakeupgrandowl]

I love her voice. So happy she's out living her best life now, unhidden, beautiful as she is.

[sylvestersalad]

She is beautiful. Get it girl! A whole new phase of life begins .

[jaimereynolds]

I love seeing someone achieve their goals. You look amazing, and I bet you feel so much better. Much love!

[hannw]

Just for the record, she’s always been really beautiful. ♥️

Well... After watching this, I cleaned out my pantry and refrigerator and I’m going to walk a hour a day. I need to lose this Covid weight. Thank

P.s. I walked 3 miles today!! Love these stories!

[sommy]

What a lovely sister she has, you an see how much she loves her

[rvpsmdsk]

Everyone talking about how good she looks, it's good to look good but more importantly is she is healthier physically and mentally.

[monroefamilygaming]

I am now 30 years and I always put myself down and think "if I lose weight I'm too old to dress how I want". She looks AMAZING and has convinced me that I too can wear what I want.

[Tawadeb]

She looks gorgeous. And talking about her inner critic was helpful

[arvyarvy]

Videos like this encourage me to continue on my journey to know that it's possible to get the body I want if I don't give up

[daisygsomething]

She’s so beautiful, and she has such a nice essence to her ✨ when she said the dress looks small and it actually fit her just right it reminded me of my post body dysmorphia that i had after weight loss. Mentally I thought everything would fit me tight when shopping bc I was so used to sizing up lol it’s an awesome feeling! 🥳 she’s so inspiring 🥲💓

[jemmaj]

she's gorgeous, face, body, voice and attitude 😍

[TheSweetForever]

A lot of people look better at a smaller size. I am one of them. The face changes so much when all that fat isn’t on it. And the collar bones look good haha. Not everyone can pull off being overweight.

[tracywillis]

She's got amazing inner strength. That had to take some serious will power. Good for her and for her sister's weight loss journey as well. Sister power!

[insanelyawesam]

She’s like a whole different person after that glo-up! You can actually see the confidence in her after she made it to her goal. So inspiring!

[raysa_n]

Beautiful lady. But losing the weight is letting her confidence shine through. Truely amazing what you can achieve if you set your mind.

Thanks for the likes!

[alexbitedominant]

GIRL- I lost my weight in just one year.

Me- I'm just gained more kilo in just one year and half because of the pandemic. Food is life.🤣🤣🥰

[EleeZia]

This got me emotional 😭 such as awesome achievement

[micadavis]

This has definitely motivated me to stay consistent with my weightloss journey