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Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Couple reveals simple steps they took to lose a combined 160 pounds ahead of their wedding
A couple has shared their shocking wedding transformation... revealing together they lost a combined 160 pounds ahead of their big day. Matthew Coffey, 22, and Alex Coffey 23, from Morehead City, North Carolina, wanted to 'look and feel their best' when they tied the knot. So the pair, who weren't 'very active' before, decided to get in shape together. In the months leading up to their April 2025 nuptials, Matthew shed 50 pounds while Alex lost a whopping 112 pounds. Now, they have opened up about their impressive weight loss journey exclusively with Matthew explained that before they dropped the weight, neither of them prioritized exercise or paid much attention to their diets. 'We were just busy with everyday life and did not put our diet and exercise as a priority,' he explained. But as their wedding day loomed, the couple decided they wanted to lose weight. A couple has shared their shocking wedding transformation... revealing how they lost a joint 160 pounds ahead of their big day. They're seen before (left) and after (right) their weight loss Matthew, 22, and Alex Coffey 23, wanted to 'look and feel their best' when they tied the knot. So the pair, who weren't 'very active' before, decided to get in shape together They started about a year before the nuptials, and Matthew explained that the first step was to start paying attention to their 'calorie and protein intake.' '[First, it was about] trying to make healthier choices and really focusing on what we were putting in our bodies,' he continued. 'We never cut anything out, just had it in moderation.' After they got their diet in better shape, he started 'running or working out five days a week.' As for Alex, she 'focused on strength training and walking around two to three times a week.' 'But our main source of exercise was just being more active by going on walks nightly, playing pickleball, and just getting outside more,' he added. According to Matthew, 'supporting each other through the journey' made it so much easier. 'We understood what we were both going through,' he gushed. When it came time for their wedding last month, Matthew was down to 175 pounds from 225 pounds, and Alex was down to 138 pounds from 250 pounds. In the months leading up to their April 2025 nuptials, Matthew shed 50 pounds while Alex lost a whopping 112 pounds. They're seen before (left) and after (right) their weight loss Now, they have opened up about their impressive weight loss journey exclusively with They're seen at their wedding Matthew explained that the first step was to start paying attention to their 'calorie and protein intake.' They're seen (far left and far right) before their weight loss He said they 'felt great' as they exchanged vows, and were immensely proud of how hard they had worked. At the wedding, some of their friends and family members who hadn't seen them in a while didn't even recognize them. They recently shared their transformation on TikTok, where it went viral, raking in eight million views. 'We are both pretty shocked and excited by the reaction the video has had,' Matthew said. 'We definitely didn't expect it to go viral or anything. But we just want people to know that anyone can do it. You just have to stay committed and not give up.'
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Couple reveals simple steps they took to lose a combined 160 pounds ahead of their wedding
A couple has shared their shocking wedding transformation... revealing together they lost a combined 160 pounds ahead of their big day. Matthew Coffey, 22, and Alex Coffey 23, from Morehead City, North Carolina, wanted to 'look and feel their best' when they tied the knot. So the pair, who weren't 'very active' before, decided to get in shape together. In the months leading up to their April 2025 nuptials, Matthew shed 50 pounds while Alex lost a whopping 112 pounds. Now, they have opened up about their impressive weight loss journey exclusively with Matthew explained that before they dropped the weight, neither of them prioritized exercise or paid much attention to their diets. 'We were just busy with everyday life and did not put our diet and exercise as a priority,' he explained. But as their wedding day loomed, the couple decided they wanted to lose weight. They started about a year before the nuptials, and Matthew explained that the first step was to start paying attention to their 'calorie and protein intake.' '[First, it was about] trying to make healthier choices and really focusing on what we were putting in our bodies,' he continued. 'We never cut anything out, just had it in moderation.' After they got their diet in better shape, he started 'running or working out five days a week.' As for Alex, she 'focused on strength training and walking around two to three times a week.' 'But our main source of exercise was just being more active by going on walks nightly, playing pickleball, and just getting outside more,' he added. According to Matthew, 'supporting each other through the journey' made it so much easier. 'We understood what we were both going through,' he gushed. When it came time for their wedding last month, Matthew was down to 175 pounds from 225 pounds, and Alex was down to 138 pounds from 250 pounds. He said they 'felt great' as they exchanged vows, and were immensely proud of how hard they had worked. At the wedding, some of their friends and family members who hadn't seen them in a while didn't even recognize them. They recently shared their transformation on TikTok, where it went viral, raking in eight million views. 'We are both pretty shocked and excited by the reaction the video has had,' Matthew said. 'We definitely didn't expect it to go viral or anything. But we just want people to know that anyone can do it. You just have to stay committed and not give up.'
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bride and Groom Go Viral for 100-Lb. Wedding Weight Loss Transformation: 'Could Barely Recognize Us' (Exclusive)
Before getting married on April 26, Matthew Coffey and Alex Burnsides decided to lose weight together The couple's drastic weight loss transformation photos have gone viral on TikTok "They could barely recognize us," Coffey tells PEOPLE of his wedding guests' reactionsNewlyweds have gone viral on TikTok for their wedding weight loss transformation. After getting engaged on April 15, 2023, Matthew Coffey, 22, and Alex Burnsides, 23, knew that they wanted to look and feel their best at their wedding two years later on April 26. So, the couple decided to lose weight together. "When you take the wedding diet a little too seriously," Coffey wrote in the caption and in an onscreen text overlay over before and after photos posted of him and Burnsides on TikTok. Since being posted on May 4, his slideshow has amassed more than 8 million views and 1 million likes. The groom included the hashtags "#100lbs down and counting" and "#150poundsdowntogether" in the post's caption. In the after photos, the North Carolina-based couple appear drastically slimmer. Some TikTok users even argued that they now look years younger. Coffey tells PEOPLE that a handful of his wedding guests were in such disbelief by his and Burnsides' leaner physical appearance that they could hardly tell they were the same people. "[Some were] surprised after not seeing us for a while," he remembers. "They could barely recognize us." Coffey and Burnsides — who met on the dating app Tinder and started dating on March 19, 2022 — began their wedding diet in early 2024. "We didn't start losing weight and dieting until last year," Coffey explains. "We somewhat started in the new year with 'Dry January,' but didn't really take it super seriously until February-March with watching our calorie and protein intake." Losing weight can be difficult, but having "very supportive" family and friends helped the pair work toward their goals. The duo were also grateful to be able to lean on one another. "It definitely wasn't easy at times because you want to see instant results, but I'm glad that we stuck with it to see where we are now," Coffey says. "It definitely was easier having someone going through it with you and supporting each other." Thousands of people in Coffey's comments section asked for the secret to shed pounds and "the diet word for word." Nearly 33,000 people saved his post and 40,000 sent it, which indicates mass interest in his weight loss advice. "CALORIE DEFICIT!!" Coffey wrote in a pinned comment with more than 100,000 likes. "All you gotta do is cut out the processed foods and prioritize higher protein meals. Throw in 30-45 mins exercise daily and the scale will start dropping fast." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! He noted in his TikTok bio, "No Ozempic here." Coffey reiterates to PEOPLE that he and his wife "lost the weight by being in a calorie deficit and working out." "Just by making healthier choices," he adds. "We never cut anything out, just had it in moderation." He advises soon-to-be brides and grooms who also hope to lose weight before their wedding to "just do your best and keep working hard it will be a magical day no matter what!" Read the original article on People
