Lexi y Danny son una pareja de enamorados oriunda de Terre Haute, Indiana. Juntos, enfrentaban un grave problema de salud: la obesidad extrema.

Y es que la pareja acumulaba más de 347 kilógramos que, según reconocieron, generaban diversos problemas en su vida diaria.

Eso, hasta que en pleno año nuevo, el 1 de enero de 2016, decidieron comprometerse en un desafío: el de bajar de peso.

Fue más de un año y medio de someterse a ejercicios físicos y dietas. “No teníamos un plan de comidas, cirugía, entrenador personal, pero lo que sí teníamos era el uno para el otro y la motivación interna para trabajar duro todos los días”, relataron en su cuenta de Instagram.

Y es que la mujer, con 26 años, llegó a pesar 220 kilos y él, con la misma edad, 127 kilos.

Sus razones eran claras: la paternidad. “Queríamos ser padres en el futuro y vivir una vida más larga juntos. No teníamos idea de que en poco más de un año y seis meses seríamos una pareja completamente diferente. Puede que hayamos perdido peso, pero también nos hemos acercado más”, relataron.

#transformationtuesday -392👇 since @dannyreed5 & I set a New Years Resolution together 1/1/16. We didnt have a meal plan, surgery, personal trainer, but what we did have was each other & the motivation within to work hard every single day. We wanted to be parents in the future and live a longer life together. We had no idea that in just over a year 6 months we would be a completely different couple. We may have lost the weight but we have grown closer together. Pound by pound, step by step, day by day – we have transformed our lives and molded our bodies into the people we've always wanted to be. This man has been by my side for the last 10 years and treated me no different at 485lbs than he does at 182lbs. We all deserve to live a life we are in love with and have people around that make it worth living. We hope others will hear our story & decide not to give up! ——————————————————————————— Dietbet just started but you can join for 14 days after! Time to get back on track! Thanksgiving is over – dont let Thanksgiving stop your goals! Fedup & ready to change? Time to finish 2017 strong! Time to reset after thanksgiving, win money for christmas & rock those outfits when you see all your family! Lose weight, share tips/recipes, giveaways including fedup tees, lulagems.com $100 wardrobe, @proteinmilkshake protein, & get paid!  Link in bio or dietbet.com/fatgirlfedup #goals #motivation #fit #fitfam #obesetobeast #weightloss #weightlossjourney #motivation #fattofit #fitcouple #dietbet #diet #selflove #plussize #effyourbeautystandards #fitspo  #countingcalories #motivation #fitness #gym #anytimefitness #fitspo #losingweight #weightlosstransformation #transform #gymlife #fitnessmotivation #diet #thickfit  #dietbet #fatgirlfedupsdietbet #extremeweightloss #anytimefitness

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Respecto de la relación de pareja, Lexi escribió que “este hombre (Danny) ha estado a mi lado durante los últimos 10 años y no me ha tratado diferente por mi peso”. “Todos merecemos vivir una vida de la que estamos enamorados y tener gente a nuestro alrededor que haga que valga la pena vivirla”, sentenció.

Lo cierto es que el cambio es completamente radical. Al menos así lo ha mostrado la pareja en sus redes sociales.

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#swolematesaturday -392lbs 👇 since we set a New Years Resolution 1/1/16. From getting rejected due to my size on a rollercoaster when we first started dating to finally being able to visit Universal Studios and live a new adventerous life together. Every single step of the way @dannyreed5 has supported me and loved me no matter what size. Losing weight can either make or break a relationship and for us our journey brought us closer together. This journey started because we wanted to be parents one day and turned into so much more. Not only is that goal possible now but so is a life growing old together. Surround yourself with those who push you to be better and support your goals no matter how big or small. ——————————————————————————— LAST DIETBET OF 2017 STARTS IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS! Fedup & ready to change? Time to finish 2017 strong! Time to reset after thanksgiving, win money for christmas & rock those outfits when you see all your family! Lose weight, share tips/recipes, giveaways including fedup tees, & get paid! Link in bio or dietbet.com/fatgirlfedup #goals #motivation #fit #fitfam #obesetobeast #weightloss #weightlossjourney #motivation #fattofit #swolemate #fitcouple #dietbet #diet #selflove #plussize #effyourbeautystandards #fitspo #countingcalories #motivation #fitness #gym #anytimefitness #fitspo #losingweight #weightlosstransformation #transform #gymlife #fitnessmotivation #diet #thickfit #gym #transformationtuesday #dietbet #fatgirlfedupsdietbet #extremeweightloss #anytimefitness

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#transformationtuesday My names Lexi & in just over 1 year 6 months – I lost 303lbs. I didnt follow a meal plan, have surgery, hire a trainer, or take any pills. I couldnt afford any of those things, terrified of needles, and I knew I had to find a diet I could stick with long term. I found out there is no secret diet, but a lifestyle change. I found out that I was in charge of saving my own life and fell in love with taking care of myself. I found the secret to weight loss was working hard in the gym 5x a week for 30 mins or moving more. I found that I could take the unhealthy foods I loved and make them into healthy versions. I found that by focusing on each day not the 300+lbs I had to lose the days added up & I was making progress. One step at a time, one workout at a time, one day at a time, one pound at a time – I chiseled out of the prison that was my body into a new life. I am proof that if you are willing to focus on healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle – you can change your life. Start today! ——————————————————————————— LAST DIETBET OF 2017 STARTS IN LESS THAN 1 WEEK! Fedup & ready to change? Time to finish 2017 strong! Time to reset after thanksgiving, win money for christmas & rock those outfits when you see all your family! Lose weight, share tips/recipes, giveaways including fedup tees, & get paid! Link in bio or dietbet.com/fatgirlfedup #goals #motivation #fit #fitfam #obesetobeast #weightloss #weightlossjourney #motivation #fattofit #swolemate #fitcouple #dietbet #diet #selflove #plussize #effyourbeautystandards #fitspo #countingcalories #motivation #fitness #gym #anytimefitness #fitspo #losingweight #weightlosstransformation #transform #gymlife #fitnessmotivation #diet #thickfit #gym #dietbet #fatgirlfedupsdietbet #extremeweightloss #anytimefitness

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#throwbackthursday to 485lbs & @discoveringdanny proposing to me at sunset on Clearwater Beach. He never saw me as my size, asked me to change, or made me feel as anything other than beautiful. He treated me the same way at 485lbs that he does at 182lbs. Love doesn't have a size or weight limit. He saw the person I was on the inside and supported me while I made that person on the side match my outside. Surround yourself with those who lift you higher and see the greatness in you even when you dont see it yourself! ❤ #weightloss #weightlossjourney #fatgirlfedupdietbet #love #florida #clearwaterbeach #sunset #fitspire #fitcouple #relationshipgoals #couplegoals #fattofit #obesetobeast #beastmode #fitfam #fitspo #inspire #motivation #fitnessmotivation #gym #wedding #engagement #transform #fitspo #diet #extremeweightloss #transformation

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