When medical doctors advised Jennifer Baxter that her weight put her at elevated threat of great sickness or dying if she caught Covid, she knew one thing needed to change.
The considered leaving her two younger kids, aged two and 11, with no mum “terrified” her.
And after years of feeling embarrassed, ashamed and restricted by her physique, the surprising actuality pushed her to make a change that’s now inspiring folks around the globe.
The 31-year-old, from Walker, began sharing her weight reduction journey on social media to maintain herself motivated and maintain herself accountable for her physique.
But a TikTok video of her unbelievable 6st 1lb weight reduction has since obtained over 1.3 million views.
Jennifer mentioned: “I’m a carer to my son who has particular wants, and the considered leaving him behind because of my very own selfishness simply flicked a change inside my head.
“I knew I needed to shift the load as shortly as I might and that’s the way it all started.”
(Image: Jennifer Baxter)
Before she began her weight reduction journey, Jennifer weighed 19st 9lb and mentioned she was ashamed and embarrassed of the individual she noticed within the mirror.
She would disguise in her measurement 22 determine underneath layers of garments, even throughout sizzling, sunny days.
And she would act additional completely satisfied and loud to try to disguise her true emotions.
Jennifer added: “I had misplaced all of my confidence and was stopping myself from taking any alternative that will come up, as I might be too self-conscious.
“I all the time thought that individuals would choose me in the event that they noticed me. It stopped me from going to events, taking new jobs, going to public occasions and lots of different issues.
“I felt restricted, depressed and anxious the entire time.”

(Image: Jennifer Baxter)
Desperate for change, she discovered the boldness to start out sharing her weight reduction journey on social media, throughout TikTok and Instagram.
And now she has over 10,000 followers and frequently receives messages from individuals who she has impressed together with her story.
Jennifer, who works as a authorized advisor, mentioned: “Some folks have messaged me saying that they’re feeling so depressed and have nobody else who understands what they’re going by.
“I understand how persons are feeling and I’m able to put myself of their sneakers.
“In the start I had each excuse that you possibly can probably think about, and I understand how straightforward it’s to only proceed to be sad as a result of that’s your regular.
“I’ve been that lady, the one who feels misplaced and does not know who to show to, and I like the sensation that I’m the one that helps them by among the most tough occasions of their lives.”
Jennifer has slimmed from a measurement 22 to a measurement 12 by sticking to a calorie deficit and common train.
She has ditched her outdated consuming habits for a extra diverse food plan and now not skips breakfast and lunch, which she would substitute with snacks if and when she was hungry.

(Image: Jennifer Baxter)
The mum-of-two presently weighs 13st 8lb and wish to lose an extra 10kg to satisfy her goal weight.
And she has achieved her outcomes with the assistance of a diet and coaching plan from Food 4 Thoughts, which is co-founded by former Love Island contestant Scott Thomas.
Jennifer, who’s now an envoy for Food 4 Thoughts, mentioned: “I attempted to chop out the chocolate, biscuits and cheese, however I discovered it so tough and it did not take me lengthy to slide again into unhealthy habits.
“It was one night in August after I was on Instagram after I noticed a submit on Scott Thomas’ wall speaking about how he had modified his life for the higher with diet.
“It seems that clicking on that story was step one in altering my life too.”
She added: “I do not see myself as an inspiration in any respect and I do not assume I ever will. I’m simply an abnormal lady from Newcastle.
“But if I could make one different individual really feel higher about themselves than it makes all of it worthwhile.”