Woman Credits Instagram for Weightloss

Morgan Bartley says Instagram helped her lose more than 100 pounds.

The 20 year old woman from Southern California tells People that at her heaviest, she weighed roughly 300 pounds. She explains that during her teenage years, she battled depression and a binge-eating disorder. An ovarian torsion also led to her losing an ovary and developing menopausal symptoms.

To motivate herself to live a healthier lifestyle, she created an Instagram account called @morganlosing where she posted pictures keeping track of her journey to lose weight.

“If everyone knew I was trying to lose weight, I’d feel accountable,” she explains. In addition to posting photos, Bartley went on a high-protein, low-carb diet, hired a trainer and underwent a vertical-sleeve gastrectomy to reduce the size of her stomach. Her Instagram followers cheered her on the entire time. “At times the support I’ve received has been the only thing that’s kept me going,” she admits.

Back in 2016, Bartley had excess skin removed and plans to get a full body lift once she reaches her goal weight of about 145 lbs.

In the meantime, she’s happy working at a fitness studio while trying to get certification as a personal trainer.

“I want to help people change their lives,” says Bartley