Harper's Down 100 Pounds and Has Wise Words For Staying Motivated

Anyone who's ever tried to lose weight — from one pound to 100 — knows that it's anything but easy. For Harper (a phenomenal hair stylist we came across on Instagram), when there were times that she felt unmotivated, she used this as motivation: "I take a look back at where I started and remember that I don't want to be that person again. I want to be better. I want to be greater! I want to watch my body transform! So I continue!"

Another reason why it's so important to take progress photos: they're a mark of where you've come from not just physically, but mentally as well. Looking back at photos can remind us of a time when we weren't the best version of ourselves and serve as a reminder to keep working hard. She shared that she "had VSG surgery September of 2016," which is a procedure that removes a large portion of the stomach. This procedure, alongside "healthy eating and a personal training," led Harper to lose 90 pounds in just six months. Though she's accomplished so much, her journey still continues, and she keeps the reminder of how far she's come in her mind to push through the unmotivated times that all of us inevitably face.