Comedian and 51-year-old Loni Love shared a post on Facebook on September 8 to show off her 37-pound weight transformation over a four-month time frame; she posted a set of before and after pictures of her in similar body structures, pointing out the difference in her weight and motivating others to continue working towards their goals.
Love wrote above the photos, “To date, I’m down 37 lbs ( still a long way to go) .. the top pic filmed April 2022… the bottom pic was filmed Aug 2022.. @mentoringqueens will air. This weekend. Check your local listing. Take your time, make little changes. You can hit your goals.”
The post has over 55,000 likes and almost 10K comments. The comments range from praise and acknowledgment of Love’s transformation to people inspired to share their own journeys towards weight loss.
Some of the comments read, “You look fantastic. Thank you for being an inspiration.”
“You are so beautiful no matter what you weigh! Congratulations on your change, though. I know that it can be very hard to lose weight, but you are rocking it! Thank you for being someone who can motivate others, including me.”
“I know u are on a mission for self-betterment and health, and to that, I say CONGRATULATIONS, but really can I say that u are Beautiful at any size inside n out!”
“That’s awesome! Congratulations! I also lost weight, a total of 28 lbs in 2 months. It’s possible if you stay focused and be disciplined by eating right and exercising. It can be done!”
“That’s awesome! Congratulations! They say we look like twins, but this beautiful accomplishment exceeds anything that has happened with me! I’m still at it, though! BEST WISHES. GOD BLESS,”
“Loni, what an encouragement to others dealing with weight loss. You’re Absolutely Beautiful Before and After!!!”
“Go in then, Loni! We Love you regardless, but we love you more when you love all of yourself! Keep loving on yourself. We loving right with you! Keep up the good work!”
“Great job. Thirty-seven pounds is a big deal. Keep up the amazing work. We are proud.”