She lost 77 kg to live again!

Author: Ondra Marienka

For women Beginner Improving fitness

03.09.2025

4 minuty čtení

Imagine that you weigh over 147 kilograms and your life has been reduced to mere survival. That was Rachel Pashley's story until recently. But today, she is a woman who has not only lost an incredible 77 kilograms, but above all, has found the joy of life again and become the mother she always wanted to be. Her transformation is an inspiration to thousands of people, who she shows on social media that nothing is impossible.

The turning point at the theme park

Every great story has its turning point. For Rachel, it came at the theme park. She stood there with her children and was crushingly aware that for her alone, the fun was over. Due to weight restrictions and a huge belly she couldn't fasten her seatbelt over, she couldn't go on any of the rides.

"When we got there, I realized that this place wasn't really for me. My friend had to go on the rides with my kids,"

Rachel is quoted by the Daily Star. This feeling of helplessness was just the tip of the iceberg.

"I couldn't even walk up the stairs. I was so tired that I just took the kids to town for breakfast and then had to go back to bed right after," she recalls.

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Life in captivity of one's own body

Her unhealthy lifestyle cost her not only energy but also money. Rachel spent over 11,000 crowns a month on food delivery from restaurants because she couldn't even get there herself. And if she did, she'd have to take a taxi back.

But what bothered her most was her relationship with her children.

"I couldn't run after them. We never did anything together, we never even rode our bikes," she regretted.

This life, where she was more of an observer, she decided to change radically.

A new life, not just a new body

After months of hard work, changing her diet and incorporating daily exercise, she managed to lose almost half of her original weight. The transformation is astounding, but Rachel stresses that it's not just about the number on the scale.

"I used to be really depressed and had trouble buying clothes. Now I'm much more confident,"

says the woman who used to only frequent plus-size stores. Today, everything is different. Her days are full of energy and shared experiences.

"We go on hikes, spend our days at the gym or swimming," she smiles.

The change has not only taken place on her body, but especially in her mind.

"The best thing about this journey is not the weight loss itself, but the fact that I'm getting my life back. I can finally be with my boys, enjoy days out with them and be proud of the woman I have become.

I used to just exist. Now I finally feel like I'm really living."