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08 Mariah Stolfi lost 88 Lbs
Mariah Stolfi, who refers to herself as a “binge eater,” weighed in at 150 pounds.
The Wisconsinite was also battling health issues. In her teens, she was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and sleep apnea. “Weight loss and maintaining weight loss is very difficult for people with PCOS,” says Stolfi, whose wei ght peaked at 286 pounds at the age of 18. “The lack of good sleep made me drowsy, meaning I had no energy to exercise.”
In July 2017, at the age of 19, Stolfi decided to undergo Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery.
Now 84 pounds lighter — she hopes to lose another 60-70 pounds — she is sharing her journey on social media.
“Once I discovered the weight loss surgery community on Instagram, I knew I had to be a part of it,” says Stolfi, whose candid photos and videos have amassed over 14,000 followers on Instagram and YouTube.
As for her best advice for those struggling with weight: “This journey is 80% mental and 20% physical. If you don’t adjust your mindset, your weight loss journey will not be successful.”
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