12 Inspiring Slim Downs That Prove It Doesn’t Matter How Long It Takes to Lose the Weight

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Andrea lost 157 pounds in a little over a year

She's down to 144.9 pounds (even lower than in this pic!) from 302.

Jennifer Ginley lost 126 pounds in 20 months

She's trimmed down from a UK size 24/26 to a UK size 8/10.

Ashley lost 70 pounds in 2 years

She swears by only hard work and perseverance when it comes to weight loss.

Heather Crockett lost 82 pounds in 20 months

She said that when she started, she never could have imagined being where she is today.

Emily lost 103 pounds in 2 years

She dropped from 246 pounds to a svelte 143.

Jess lost 106 pounds in 2 years and 8 months

She's now training for her very first marathon.

Katherine Anaya lost 108 pounds in 7 years

She's down to a trim 127 pounds from where she started, at 235.

Lauana lost 181.6 pounds over several years

She's down to 155 pounds from 336.6 after losing weight and getting excess skin removed in TLC's Skin Tight.

Sandra lost 102 pounds in a year and a half

And she did it without giving up things like ice cream, donuts, and chocolate.

Laura lost 66 pounds in 20 months

This bride-to-be is honest about her slip ups, and simply goes right back to her healthy lifestyle afterwards.

Phoebe Court lost 140 pounds in 2.5 years

She's down from a UK size 22/24 to a svelte UK size 12, and still rocking the floral prints.

Tanya Rybakova lost 121 pounds and has maintained it for 2.5 years

She's now a certified nutritionist and personal trainer after dropping from 231 pounds to 110.