Teen's Dramatic Weight Loss Makes Her An Instagram Celebrity

By Dave Basner

November 15, 2018

High school can be a difficult time for teens, especially if they are the victims of bullying. Josephine Desgrand had it especially bad. At 279 pounds, she easily became the punchline for many of her classmates' jokes. However, rather than shutting herself in, Josie decided to lose the weight. Over a two year period, she dropped a whopping 132 pounds - enough weight so that by prom she could confidently wear a form-fitting dress, and the transformation immediately silenced her bullies.

Now, Josie has become an inspiration to other victims of bullying, and her Instagram following is exploding as her fans learn more about the teen's low carb diet, as well as her outlook on life.

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Happiness is when you feel good about yourself without feeling the need for anyone’s approval. You are amazing, strong, brave and wonderful. Never forget that. 💗 #positivity #happiness #loveyourself

A post shared by Josephine Desgrand (@nolongerfatjosie) on Nov 12, 2018 at 1:13am PST

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I’m blown away by the progress in my back! Taking the picture on the left wasn’t easy. I hid it on my phone so no one could see it apart from me. I’m so glad I made the decision to share my progress with you all. I’ve been so honoured to have inspired other people and help motivate them throughout their journey’s like others did for me. I love you all! Thank you for being along on this ride with me. 💕 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The sweat, the time, the dedication. It pays off 💪🏼🙌🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I was so strict for the first six months. If you’re wondering what I ate to lose the weight - my menu plan includes all the meals I ate during my journey. It’s located on the link in my bio 😌 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #backtransformation #weightlossjourney #motivation #healthyliving

A post shared by Josephine Desgrand (@nolongerfatjosie) on Nov 3, 2018 at 5:59pm PDT

Along with some before and after shots, Josie writes about her weight loss, which she doesn't see as a journey, rather a lifestyle change. She explains about her bad days and how she stays positive. She also encourages others who are struggling, and motivates followers with her wise words.

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I love recreating these before and after photos as it reiterates just how far I’ve come. I definitely still have insecurities about myself - something I’m working on now - however, the feedback and positivity I receive from you all, gives me the courage to continue to share my story and progress. It’s amazing what you can do when you learn to love yourself ❤️ #transformations #weightlossjourney #weightlossinspiration #weightlossmotivation

A post shared by Josephine Desgrand (@nolongerfatjosie) on Aug 15, 2018 at 1:48am PDT

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The pic on the left was taken at my Aunties beach wedding - it was an awesome day but I will never forget how I felt. As we walked along the pier to have our photos taken, I was so aware of the creaking of the wooden boards under me and I was so scared I would break them! I had so many moments of feeling so self conscious - choosing to stand at parties in case I broke the chair, not involving myself in certain games so I didn’t get embarrassed and always walking behind so people didn’t focus on me. I knew I had to do something about my weight so that I didn’t spend my life hiding in the shadows. You’re never going to be 100% ready and it’s never going to be just the right time. If you want it, you just have to do it. Have a fabulous Friday everyone! #weightlossinspo #weightlossjourney #weightlossinspiration #transformationpic #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss

A post shared by Josephine Desgrand (@nolongerfatjosie) on Jun 15, 2018 at 1:01am PDT

Josie has even created an online meal planner app to help others lose weight, even revealing her healthy living itinerary so fans can follow in her footsteps. Check out more here.

Photo: Instagram/NoLongerFatJosie