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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
I lost 22st WITHOUT fat jabs, my body is covered in loose skin but it's better than being dead before I turned 30
A WOMAN said she felt like a prisoner in her own body after hitting 34st in weight. But Lexi Reed, 34, was determined not to feel the same this summer and went on a massive weight loss journey without using fat loss jabs. Advertisement 4 Lexi Reed before her weight loss journey Credit: Jam Press/@fatgirlfedup 4 The 34-hyear-old has since lost 22st and can finally wear a swimsuit Credit: Jam Press/@fatgirlfedup 4 Pictured with her husband, Lexi says shes proud to show off her loose skin Credit: Jam Press/@fatgirlfedup Now, Lexi has shed over 22st and is now proudly flaunting the excess skin she has been left with in swimsuits – but still can't go into the water due to her rare illness. Lexi, who lives with her husband Danny Reed, 37, weighed 34.6st at her heaviest and has gone viral on social media for sharing her incredible weight loss journey. The 34-year-old also battles with a life-threatening condition called calciphylaxis, which causes calcium and phosphate to build up in her blood vessels. While Lexi can now wear the swimsuits she always dreamed of instead of covering up, she cannot go swimming as her illness leaves her with open wounds. Advertisement READ MORE WEIGHT LOSS STORIES She said: '[Before I lost weight], I'd started to avoid wearing bathing suits due to my size and stayed at home most days in the summer, because I was always too hot due to my size. 'I refuse to hide any longer or to not be grateful for all this body has done for me. 'People will judge you, but that doesn't mean that they know your story and you shouldn't say things to yourself you wouldn't say to someone you love or judge yourself.' Lexi, who lives in Indiana, US, admits that she finds it difficult not to be able to go swimming as she used to love it – but is simply 'making the best' of her situation. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Speaking to NeedToKnow, Lexi added: 'I'm currently covered in loose skin, varicose veins, scars and calcium deposits - but all of those things tell a story of battles that I've faced and won. "At 485lbs, I wasn't worried about loose skin; I was more worried about not living to see my 30th birthday and forever feeling like a prisoner in my own body. 4 Lexi says she did it all without using weight loss jabs Credit: Jam Press/@fatgirlfedup How to give yourself a £400 'weight loss massage' at home for free 'As far as my scars, every scar was once an open wound that now reminds me of what I went through and how lucky I am to have survived.' Advertisement The influencer who has 1.2 million Instagram followers started her weight loss journey nine years ago – after a friend challenged her and Danny to 30 days of 'no eating out, no cheat meals, no soda/alcohol and going to the gym five times a week for 30 minutes'. Lexi dropped 22st by herself in two years and underwent skin removal in 2018. But she was then diagnosed with calciphylaxis, which put her fitness journey on hold. She now fights every day to maintain her healthy lifestyle. Lexi added: 'I lost all my weight with diet and exercise. 'No meal plan, no trainer, no surgery and no medication. Advertisement '[I am] fighting for my health and this new healthy lifestyle daily because I never want to go back to being almost 500lbs. 'I love this body for all it's done for me and despite any skin or scars, I'm just so grateful to be healthy, happy, and alive every single day.' The 5 best exercises to lose weight By Lucy Gornall, personal trainer and health journalist EXERCISE can be intimidating and hard to devote yourself to. So how do you find the right workout for you? As a PT and fitness journalist, I've tried everything. I've taken part in endless fitness competitions, marathons and I maintain a regime of runs, strength training and Pilates. Fitness is so entrenched in my life, I stick to it even at Christmas! The key is finding an activity you love that can become a habit. My top five forms of exercise, especially if you're trying to lose weight, are: Walking Running Pilates High-intensity interval training (HIIT) Strength training
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I lost 22st WITHOUT fat jabs, my body is covered in loose skin but it's better than being dead before I turned 30
Read on for more ways to lose weight without fat jabs NO WEIGH! I lost 22st WITHOUT fat jabs, my body is covered in loose skin but it's better than being dead before I turned 30 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN said she felt like a prisoner in her own body after hitting 34st in weight. But Lexi Reed, 34, was determined not to feel the same this summer and went on a massive weight loss journey without using fat loss jabs. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Lexi Reed before her weight loss journey Credit: Jam Press/@fatgirlfedup 4 The 34-hyear-old has since lost 22st and can finally wear a swimsuit Credit: Jam Press/@fatgirlfedup 4 Pictured with her husband, Lexi says shes proud to show off her loose skin Credit: Jam Press/@fatgirlfedup Now, Lexi has shed over 22st and is now proudly flaunting the excess skin she has been left with in swimsuits – but still can't go into the water due to her rare illness. Lexi, who lives with her husband Danny Reed, 37, weighed 34.6st at her heaviest and has gone viral on social media for sharing her incredible weight loss journey. The 34-year-old also battles with a life-threatening condition called calciphylaxis, which causes calcium and phosphate to build up in her blood vessels. While Lexi can now wear the swimsuits she always dreamed of instead of covering up, she cannot go swimming as her illness leaves her with open wounds. She said: '[Before I lost weight], I'd started to avoid wearing bathing suits due to my size and stayed at home most days in the summer, because I was always too hot due to my size. 'I refuse to hide any longer or to not be grateful for all this body has done for me. 'People will judge you, but that doesn't mean that they know your story and you shouldn't say things to yourself you wouldn't say to someone you love or judge yourself.' Lexi, who lives in Indiana, US, admits that she finds it difficult not to be able to go swimming as she used to love it – but is simply 'making the best' of her situation. Speaking to NeedToKnow, Lexi added: 'I'm currently covered in loose skin, varicose veins, scars and calcium deposits - but all of those things tell a story of battles that I've faced and won. "At 485lbs, I wasn't worried about loose skin; I was more worried about not living to see my 30th birthday and forever feeling like a prisoner in my own body. 4 Lexi says she did it all without using weight loss jabs Credit: Jam Press/@fatgirlfedup How to give yourself a £400 'weight loss massage' at home for free 'As far as my scars, every scar was once an open wound that now reminds me of what I went through and how lucky I am to have survived.' The influencer who has 1.2 million Instagram followers started her weight loss journey nine years ago – after a friend challenged her and Danny to 30 days of 'no eating out, no cheat meals, no soda/alcohol and going to the gym five times a week for 30 minutes'. Lexi dropped 22st by herself in two years and underwent skin removal in 2018. But she was then diagnosed with calciphylaxis, which put her fitness journey on hold. She now fights every day to maintain her healthy lifestyle. Lexi added: 'I lost all my weight with diet and exercise. 'No meal plan, no trainer, no surgery and no medication. '[I am] fighting for my health and this new healthy lifestyle daily because I never want to go back to being almost 500lbs. 'I love this body for all it's done for me and despite any skin or scars, I'm just so grateful to be healthy, happy, and alive every single day.'
Forbes
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
When Crop Tops Go Viral: The Story Behind CSB
Rachel Dillon, founder of CSB, Photo Credit: Courtesy of CSB When Rachel Dillon launched CSB in 2019, it started with just three crop tops. What she didn't anticipate was how two of them — the now-iconic Lexi and Sierra — would go viral and kickstart a global obsession. Five years later, the brand that began as a side project born out of the gym has grown into a fashion-forward athleisure empire, including matching sets for the gym and for lounging. In the past twelve months alone, CSB has seen over 113% growth, with a community spanning Australia, the U.S., and beyond. Now, Dillon is taking the momentum offline, bringing her digitally native brand into physical spaces with localized activations. This July, CSB opened its first-ever U.S. pop-up on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles (running through July 27). The 10-day activation features unreleased collections, exclusive merch, and custom styling appointments, all designed to bring the CSB universe to life. In a full-circle moment, the brand is also gifting 500 Lexi and Sierra crops to community members: a tribute to the two viral pieces that helped put CSB on the map. 'Those crops were a turning point,' Dillon shares. 'They were fashion-first in a category that had long prioritized function. We knew we were on to something when customers started asking for them in every color.' The "Lexi" crop by CSB, Photo Credit: Courtesy of CSB Before CSB, Dillon's life revolved around fitness, first as a passionate gym-goer, then as a trainer introducing women to weightlifting during a time when few were lifting heavy. 'I was that girl in the early 2010s showing up to the gym in a crop top I bought from a fashion store, because I couldn't find anything that felt flattering or stylish,' she recalls. What began as a frustration and a void in the market, turned into a vision. 'I wanted to create pieces that made women feel good, like they could walk into the gym and then to brunch, without needing to change. There was this huge gap between style and performance, and CSB was my way of filling it.' Dillon launched CSB (short for Crop Shop Boutique) with a tight edit of cropped silhouettes. Leggings and sets came later, as the community and category evolved. Today, the brand is known for its sculpting fits, capsule color palettes, and fashion-forward yet functional approach to activewear. One of its most buzzed-about innovations? The Invisible Scrunch Legging: a sculpting design that enhances shape without any visible scrunch. 'We wanted to offer that flattering lift, but in a more elevated, subtle way. It's been one of our fastest-selling pieces,' Dillon says. 'It's about giving women the best of both worlds. Style that works hard in and out of the gym.' CSB's "Scrunchie" leggings, Photo Credit: Courtesy of CSB CSB's tagline, 'Wear With Confidence,' isn't just marketing lingo: it's a reflection of Dillon's philosophy. 'To me, confidence means showing up for yourself regardless of external noise. It's about doing what you say you're going to do, and being proud of how you move through the world,' she shares. That mindset is embedded into every piece CSB creates, from how it fits and flatters to how it transitions between workouts and real life. 'I always say CSB is more than just a product. It's a feeling. Our community isn't just wearing leggings, they're wearing a lifestyle that supports who they are and where they're going.' While product innovation drives virality, it's community that fuels CSB's staying power. From early days spent in group chats with customers to modern-day partnerships with fitness personalities and stylists alike, Dillon has prioritized authenticity at every turn. The brand's Creative Partner, model and content creator Isabelle Mathers, has become a core collaborator, co-designing capsules, campaigns, and even a minimalist swim drop that quickly sold out. Another standout partnership is with Karin Gonzalez, the LA-based makeup artist whose signature glam-meets-fitness aesthetic mirrors CSB's runway-meets-recovery style. Looking ahead, CSB will be heading to New York Fashion Week this September, with a series of events for its East Coast community and the launch of a new capsule with Mathers. Described as 'designed for movement and momentum,' the collection leans into city-ready staples, further blurring the lines between performance and lifestyle. Building a fashion brand in today's market isn't easy. But Dillon credits CSB's sustained growth to focusing on the long game, tight creative control, and knowing when to say no. 'We've always prioritized quality over speed. If something isn't right, it doesn't go out,' she explains. 'I'd rather take an extra few months and deliver something our customers will live in than chase a quick trend.' She's also unapologetically hands-on. 'I test everything in the gym myself. I need to know: can I actually lift in this? Run in it? Does it move with me and make me feel confident?' Her advice to emerging founders? 'Don't underestimate the power of partnerships and product. The right collab, the right crop — those are what spark connection. But what keeps people coming back is how you make them feel. That's what we focus on at CSB: wear with confidence, and build from there.'
The Irish Sun
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Amanda Holden's lookalike daughter Lexi goes public with boyfriend in steamy snaps – as BGT host shares her thoughts
AMANDA Holden's teenager daughter Lexi Hughes did not hold back when going Instagram official with her boyfriend. Lexi, 19, is currently on holiday with her famous mum and new man in Greece, and shared photos of the loved-up pair enjoying a snog on a luxury boat. Advertisement 4 Lexi Hughes with her mum, Amanda Holden Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 4 Lexi went Instagram official with boyfriend Credit: Instagram 4 The TV family are currently on holiday in Greece Credit: noholdenback/Instagram The "Vitamin D and a little PDA," Lexi captioned the Instagram post. She was inundated with comments, including from Britain's Got Talent judge mum, who posted a love-heart eye emoji in reply to the photo. Another person commented: "oh get it get it." Advertisement amanda holden "HELLO," added another. Before their trip, Lexi and Amanda , 54, were recently spotted in Wimbledon looking glamourous while watching the tennis on Centre Court. The Britain's Got Talent judge put on a stunning display in a yellow sleeveless dress and giant sunglasses. Lexi wore a white crop top and pinstripe trousers, accessorising with mirrored shades. Advertisement Most read in TV Exclusive Exclusive While Lexi is often compared to her TV mum, Amanda revealed that her oldest daughter finds it embarrassing when people compare them. 'I think they find it a bit embarrassing,' Amanda told Amanda beams with joy as Lexi finishes school 'Lexi said that there are a lot of people at uni who make cheeky comments, which I find very flattering. 'Hollie doesn't really give a damn. But I do have to walk behind her. She doesn't want anyone to know I'm her mother!' Advertisement Amanda also admitted to struggling with the fact Lexi has flown the nest and is now at university. 'I miss her like crazy and it's really weird sitting down to a family meal with just the three of us. The house does feel a bit empty, so I'm just gradually filling it up with more pets," Amanda said. "We've recently rescued a dog from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and I'm planning to rescue another one in September. We've also got a cat and another dog.' Amanda is realistic about her daughters getting older and is proud of how Lexi, who also Advertisement 'I do miss her but, at the same time, it's really nice seeing her become a little bit more independent,' she explains. 'She's all loved-up. She's got good friends and I like her strong morals.' 4 Amanda admitted to missing Lexi now that the teen is at university Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Amanda Holden's lookalike daughter Lexi goes public with boyfriend in steamy snaps – as BGT host shares her thoughts
See what her famous mum had to say about the photo sunny snog Amanda Holden's lookalike daughter Lexi goes public with boyfriend in steamy snaps – as BGT host shares her thoughts Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AMANDA Holden's teenager daughter Lexi Hughes did not hold back when going Instagram official with her boyfriend. Lexi, 19, is currently on holiday with her famous mum and new man in Greece, and shared photos of the loved-up pair enjoying a snog on a luxury boat. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Lexi Hughes with her mum, Amanda Holden Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 4 Lexi went Instagram official with boyfriend Credit: Instagram 4 The TV family are currently on holiday in Greece Credit: noholdenback/Instagram The model and content creator wore a yellow bikini as she lay back on the bow of the boat and her unnamed boyfriend leaned over her to kiss her. "Vitamin D and a little PDA," Lexi captioned the Instagram post. She was inundated with comments, including from Britain's Got Talent judge mum, who posted a love-heart eye emoji in reply to the photo. Another person commented: "oh get it get it." "HELLO," added another. Before their trip, Lexi and Amanda, 54, were recently spotted in Wimbledon looking glamourous while watching the tennis on Centre Court. The Britain's Got Talent judge put on a stunning display in a yellow sleeveless dress and giant sunglasses. Lexi wore a white crop top and pinstripe trousers, accessorising with mirrored shades. While Lexi is often compared to her TV mum, Amanda revealed that her oldest daughter finds it embarrassing when people compare them. 'I think they find it a bit embarrassing,' Amanda told The Sun's Fabulous magazine in April. Amanda beams with joy as Lexi finishes school 'Lexi said that there are a lot of people at uni who make cheeky comments, which I find very flattering. 'Hollie doesn't really give a damn. But I do have to walk behind her. She doesn't want anyone to know I'm her mother!' Amanda also admitted to struggling with the fact Lexi has flown the nest and is now at university. 'I miss her like crazy and it's really weird sitting down to a family meal with just the three of us. The house does feel a bit empty, so I'm just gradually filling it up with more pets," Amanda said. "We've recently rescued a dog from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and I'm planning to rescue another one in September. We've also got a cat and another dog.' Amanda is realistic about her daughters getting older and is proud of how Lexi, who also works as a model for the agency Storm, has embraced her next chapter. 'I do miss her but, at the same time, it's really nice seeing her become a little bit more independent,' she explains. 'She's all loved-up. She's got good friends and I like her strong morals.'
