Having learned the value of a good support system, Lexi wanted more. Not only did she want the opportunity to receive support, but she also wanted to give support. So, in the fall of 2016, she set up an Instagram account to document her progress. Titled “FatGirlFedUp,” Lexi’s profile kept her accountable while also offering inspiration to others. She posted daily pictures along with motivational captions.
Lexi’s account blew up beyond what she ever expected. As of 2019, she has more than 1.1 million followers and is still posting daily. It’s truly amazing to scroll through her profile and see the massive journey she’s been on, all documented from start to finish.
Lexi Was Right on Track, but What About Danny?
We’ve heard a lot about Lexi, but how was Danny doing? As it turns out, Lexi wasn't the only one not fitting into her old clothes. Danny had been by Lexi’s side for every step of her journey and, by doing so, had made a massive impact on his own health and fitness.
From an initial bet with friends of just one month of healthy living, this inspirational couple persevered through 11 more months of hard work. After that year was up, Danny had dropped from his starting weight of 280 pounds to an impressive 190 pounds.
Lexi Needs a Whole New Wardrobe!
Of course, the couple did not give up after just one year and continually changed their life. It’s safe to say Lexi's life is now completely different. Her whole body now fits into just one leg of her old jeans. She had dropped 312 pounds from her starting weight which is truly a mind-blowing achievement.
It’s funny the things you notice when you lose weight. With a giggle, Lexi described going back to one of her favorite restaurants; one she used to frequent before starting her weight loss journey. The last time she’d been in there, her stomach was so big it rested on the table. Yet, this time, she actually had wiggle room.
From Instagram Fame to TV Shows
With massive support growing by the day on the internet, it wasn’t long before TV stations caught word of the buzz surrounding Lexi and Danny’s journey. The pair were soon being swamped with interview requests and enjoyed a number of television appearances, including a segment on The Rachael Ray Show where they shared their tips on cooking and eating healthy.
The strong and loving couple were still 100% down to earth, despite their sudden stardom. In fact, the humble pair were just thankful to all those who’ve followed them, as this has been a major factor in driving them forward in the latter stages of their journey (the time when it’s so tempting to think you’ve come far enough and then slip back into old ways).
A Gorilla Off Their Backs
Together, Danny and Lexi have now lost more than 400 pounds. That’s the size of a large male gorilla! Can you imagine lugging such a big beast around with you every day of your life? That’s basically what Danny and Lexi had been doing. Now, though, they are free of this oppressive burden and you can see the difference in their glowing faces.
Around the time this picture was taken, the happy couple went back to the same beach where Danny got down on one knee and proposed. Can you believe Lexi weighed close to 500 pounds that fateful day? This time, the pair ran down the same beach they’d once struggled just to walk down.