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This couple proves it's way easier to lose weight with a partner in crime

This couple Lexi and Danny Reed are #swolemates.
This couple Lexi and Danny Reed are #swolemates.
By Evin Billington
Feb 7, 2017

Last year, Lexi and Danny Reed turned date night on its head. Instead of heading to their favorite all-you-can-eat buffet, the married couple started cooking food at home. And rather than lounging and watching Netflix, they headed to the gym.

At one point, Lexi weighed 480 pounds, and Danny tipped the scales at 280. Together, they've lost more than 300 pounds and documented every step of the way on Instagram—talk about some serious #couplegoals. Their story shows the power of having a workout buddy and someone to hold your hand on your healthy(ish) journey. Because we could all use a pep talk on those days when we don't want to go to the gym and someone to commiserate with when we're not feeing another salad.

Now that the Reeds are healthier, they can be more active. For their anniversary last weekend, they went go-karting and climbed the stairs to the top of a monumnet—two things they couldn't do before.

Take a look at some of the #swolemates’ photos below.

-242lbs since January 1st, 2016. I have almost lost half my body weight & went from 485lbs to 243lbs with diet & exercise. My main factor in my success is I am consistent. I make sure I set goals to keep myself motivated. I eat healthy more than I eat unhealthy. I workout more than I rest. I'm active more than I nap or watch television. I'm just your average girl that was fedup with talking about losing weight & decided to go for it. You can have anything youre willing to work for. ❤ #transformation #transform #transformationtuesday #extremeweightloss #weightloss #fattofit #obesetobeast #news #losingweight #cardio #lift #squat #elliptical #grind #eatingclean #effyourbeautystandards #plussize #motivation #gym #workout #fitnessmotivation #beastmode #fitfam #fitness

A photo posted by Lexiiii ❤ (@fatgirlfedup) on

Anniversary getaway with my #swolemate. We rented a jacuzzi room to rest our muscles from the last 13 months, had a cheat meal, & will be getting in some steps at the casino later! Planning on trying some things we couldnt do when we were heavier tomorrow such as a indoor trampoline park, climbing the stairs to get to the top view of a monument, or even indoor go carts. We'll see what happens! Love being able to be adventerous with this man & nobody else i'd rather share this journey with. Reward yourself for all the hard work youre doing & enjoy the journey. ❤ #fit #fitfam #fitcouple #losingweight #weightloss #indiana #indyfitness #indianapolis #adventure #hotel #getaway #plussize #curves #effyourbeautystandards #happy #strong #motivation #gym #married #husband #fattofit #obesetobeast #kohls #fitnessmotivation

A photo posted by Lexiiii ❤ (@fatgirlfedup) on

#facetofacefriday -298lbs total in 13 months! 10 years ago today when I was 16, I was asked by this man to be his girlfriend. Being an overweight teenager I hadn't had any serious relationships prior & didn't know much about love. I worried his friends/family may judge me before they even knew me for my weight & questioned why he chose me. Danny has never seen me as the almost 500lb girl, but for my heart. He has always made me feel beautiful no matter what size & never asked me to change. Never let somebody make you feel like you're not worthy due to your size. You're beautiful the way you are, & it's okay to want to be your best healthy self too. We all deserve love & to find that person that will always support us no matter what. ❤ #weightloss #goals #fitfam #fit #weightloss #love #progress #provethemwrong #positivevibes #eatingclean #fitspo #motivation #fitnessmotivation #plussize #curves #loveyourself #weightlossjourney #lift #cardio #swolemate #happy #healthy #gym #workout #fattofit #obesetobeast

A photo posted by Lexiiii ❤ (@fatgirlfedup) on

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