Dani Barretto Boldly Shares Weight Loss Journey: ‘Entering 2023 As The Best Version Of Myself’

Dani Barretto lost 30 pounds in 2022 and she isn't shying away from sharing her journey. From posting a selfie showing her starting weight and boldly baring her tummy, to a video exhibiting how much space she can no longer fill in her XL pants when she began to slim down, to her last weigh in in 2022 clad in a black underwear set.  

“2022 taught me to love myself again. To begin again and finish strong,” she writes in her Instagram caption. 

“It has been quite a journey to self love, but it was so worth it. Entering 2023 as the best version of myself.” 

From 160 pounds at the start of her weight loss journey down to 129.6 pounds on December 31, 2022, her last check in for the year, Dani’s slimmer body could not be denied. 

One of Dani’s videos in the recent reel which showed how loose her XL pants have become was an old video posted three months ago. 

“I’ve been on a strict calorie deficit diet for more than a month now. This is the longest I have ever stuck to a diet. So proud of myself for finally taking this weight loss journey seriously,” she wrote on her Instagram caption. 

According to WebMD, a calorie deficit diet is taking in less calories than one burns. A calorie deficit diet can be done in two ways, either changing what and how you eat and exercise. “Most doctors and nutritionists suggest a combination of both for healthy weight loss,” reports the health-related site. 

Staying motivated 

In the same video posted three months ago, Dani shared that it was an emotional moment. “This morning was quite emotional for me, I was dressing up and its routine that when I wanna wear pants, this pair of black jeans is what I always wear because it’s the only one that fits me perfectly.  

“Minsan magbbelt pa ako para mukha akong payat. Hahaha! Its only now that I’m realizing how much weight I’ve lost in the past month. 

“It has been a tough journey, but seeing results fuels me to keep going. 

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While some commenters think posting about one’s weight loss journey is bragging, Dani’s honesty about it being a personal reminder to keep on going reframes why people are eager to share their exercise routines and mirror selfies. They are happy and proud of their progress. 

Dani uses the song “Unfiltered Me” Makiah Rea as the background music to her December 2022 reel. Its lyrics speak volumes: 

I'm my own worst critic sometimes/ I know how to tear myself apart/ Flaws in the mirror always seem so magnified/ Comparison twists like a knife inside my heart 

Self love is not what the weighing scale shows you 

We love that Dani’s message on self love isn’t about her weight, but about caring for her body. Rather than thinking that losing weight will help us love ourselves, let’s follow the example that taking care of our bodies is the expression of loving ourselves. 

A new year is when people often like to create plans and goals that include weight loss, but it’s also just as easy to lose motivation. According to Womens Health magazine, one way to keep at your weight loss goals is to start slow and stick to a consistent routine. 

Weight loss doesn’t have to be the only goal when it comes to fitness, you can also want to be healthier or live a less sedentary lifestyle. 

Be inspired by another celebrity mom’s slow and steady fitness journey after turning 40 here. 

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