Kiwi paramedic student loses insane weight just "to get some abs"

Publish Date: Sunday, 26 March 2017, 4:33PM

New Zealand paramedic student Riley Hemson describes herself as "just a huge girl trying to get some abs" on her Instagram page.

The 21-year-old's starting weight was 114kg and she has lost 25kg in a year. She hopes to reach her goal of 70kg by the end of her weight loss journey.

With almost 24,000 supporters on social media cheering her on, Hemson regularly posts "Transformation Tuesday" photos to show her incredible progression.

Transformation Tuesday a day late sorry peeps. Not my biggest on the right but one of the many times I "started on Monday". I would take pics of myself and just be so unhappy. But then I would only last a couple of days eating healthy before I went back off track. My main issue was I would eat one bad thing and then go "oh well, may as well eat EVERYTHING BAD EVER and start fresh tomorrow" then this would happen day after day. As soon as I allowed myself to have a treat and then get back on track, not let 1 slip up ruin my day , I was away!!! I'm obviously trying to tense what I have in the second pic (bless 😂). And I've definitely still got all those stretchies and cellulite (just not as much ). But my insides are so much happier and healthier ❤️❤️❤️

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"My weight loss journey stopped and started many times. I was overweight as a child and I can't remember ever not worrying about my weight," she told Daily Mail Australia.

"For me sharing my journey was about accountability and I knew as soon as I started my account I absolutely had to stick to what I set out to achieve.

"I never actually thought it would be something I would enjoy. What I'm doing is not a diet or a chore anymore, it's just my life now and I love it."

Transformation Tuesday 🤗 so glad I made the change when I did! I've achieved this body transformation (and will continue to) through eating healthy and exercising. There are no short cuts or tips and tricks! It's all hard work and dedication 😊 fuel yourself with positive thoughts laydees and gents 😋 and you will find this whole process a lot more enjoyable ❤️❤️❤️

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#transformationtuesday ! It's never too late to start guys 😊 hard work pays off 👊🏽

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This article was first published on nzherald.co.nz and is republished here with permission.

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