Confidence and body positivity are two interrelated subjects that affect so many of us. Here is one young woman who can definitely relate.
Kayla is a 22-year-old nursing student who was always told that she needed to be different.
The young woman explains in one of her Instagram posts, "Growing up I was always told 'You would be so much prettier if you just lost weight' or 'Can you imagine how hot you would be?'"
Although she didn't pay much mind to the bullies and overly-opinionated people around her, she decided to make a change for herself. She wanted to become a happier, healthier version of who she already was. That was the moment Kayla began her weight loss journey. Eventually, with hard work and a goal in mind, Kayla was able to overcome everything that had once held her back in life.
It wasn't always easy, but the blonde beauty stuck with it, keeping her past and future in mind at all times. She has begun spreading motivation for other through pictures documenting her old body and how she used to be. Today, she looks like a completely different person.
To see more of Kayla's amazing transformation photos, check out her Instagram page, @Kayla_GotFit. Now, keep scrolling to see this proud young woman's achievements in weight loss, health, and body confidence!
Kayla is a beautiful 22-year-old with dreams of becoming a nurse. The Canadian student, however, experienced a lot of body image issues and faced judgment by friends, family, and strangers. Luckily, harsh words became motivating factors in her life.
According to one of her Instagram posts, Kayla had been called a "waste of a pretty face."
She tells LittleThings, "The strain my weight was taking on my health and confidence were the ultimate motivators to begin my weight loss journey. I had always worn plus size clothing and felt bigger than all my peers. I didn’t “blend in” with everyone. My 18th birthday was the turning point. I decided that I was not going to let my weight dictate who I am or how I am going to live my life."
From that point on, Kayla began working hard at the gym. Soon enough, she started seeing progress during her weight loss journey, which pushed her to keep going.
Since the beginning of her weight loss journey, Kayla has lost nearly 100 pounds. Seeing how far she came and acknowledging the hard work she put in to get where she is today is the ultimate motivation.
She says, "Ultimately, you have to love yourself and the confidence will shine through! Once you truly appreciate yourself and know your self-worth, the emotional and physical gain of confidence will be amazing!"
Her determined spirit and willingness to share her story is really something to be admired. She says, "If someone would have told me two years ago that I would now be wearing a size 10 and weigh 170 pounds, I would have laughed at them and rolled my eyes. This journey has taught me that putting my mind and heart into something, I am capable of achieving anything! Me… I can do anything!"
Kayla's dreams are quickly becoming a reality. We wish the determined nursing student luck in her weight loss journey, pursuit for her degree, and all of her future endeavors. Check out the Daily Mail video below to watch Kayla show off her new figure and please SHARE her story if you're proud of how far she has come!
