Emily Simpson Reveals 16-Pound Weight Loss: "It’s Been a JOURNEY"

Emily Simpson has very open about her fitness journey with trainer Paulina Taylor Hefferan over the past year: She's let us in on her high-energy beach workouts, morning cardio sessions, and her eating habits. Recently, Emily took to Instagram to share an update on her progress and her future plans. 

Along with a photo of herself looking as fit as ever, Emily wrote, "It’s been a JOURNEY to get to this point right here. Ups and downs. Gains and losses." She continued, "Currently 16 pounds down. Body fat percentage 10% lower than last year. And no longer categorized as 'obese'".

"There’s no right way to start. There’s no magic plan or magic pill. You just have to dig deep and make yourself a priority," she explained. "My first step was contacting @paulinastein and asking for help. Sometimes we become too overwhelmed with life, kids, depression, weight gain, hormones, relationships, illness etc ... but you have to start somewhere. Make today that day. A year from now will pass by regardless. Might as well make it your healthiest yet."

As for her own future plans, Emily shared that she has "more work to do to get to [her] ultimate goal." She added, "But I’m enjoying the journey and relishing in the successes. And I still enjoy an Egg McMuffin occasionally too (it’s all about balance!)."

In addition to her fitness objectives, Emily revealed, "Hair extensions are gone and soon these implants are about to be evicted."

"I feel lighter. Free. And Maybe someday I’ll be brave enough to share the “Before” photo with you all ... until then make YOU a priority."