Woman loses nearly half her body weight in a year

A 29-year-old woman named Mikaela Cameron has shared her incredible weight loss journey, shedding nearly half her body weight in just one year. Weighing over 20 stone (127.7 kg) at her heaviest, Mikaela felt "obese, depressed, and lost." In November 2023, she underwent gastric sleeve surgery, which helped her to lose 9 stone 10 pounds (61.7 kg). Mikaela emphasized that the surgery alone was not enough to keep the weight off. She believes a major part of her success came from changing her mindset and lifestyle. She trains five days a week, even when she lacks motivation, and has redefined her relationship with food. She now sees food as fuel and avoids binge eating. Starting 2024 at 17 stone 4 pounds (110 kg), Mikaela is now down to 10 stone 5 pounds (66 kg). She faced setbacks, including developing gallstones that required surgery, but she persevered. Mikaela encourages others to stay committed to their weight loss goals, saying that progress takes time and effort. Mikaela is now preparing for her first bodybuilding competition, where she will compete in transformation and bikini categories. She never expected to reach this point in her life. Mikaela has thrown away her old clothes and feels more liberated after losing weight. She acknowledges that losing weight has made her happier, allowing her to live life more fully. Mikaela's journey shows the power of hard work, a supportive network, and a determination to change.