Xscape singer/”Real Housewives of Atlanta” star, Kandi Burruss, is a proud mother, filled with a mix of emotions today. She’s celebrating her 15 year old daughter, Riley’s, incredible weight loss, while simultaneously reflecting on the struggle and hate Riley had to endure prior to this point.
Kandi Reveals Before & After Photos Of Riley, Reveals Her Pain
Previously, Kandi has shared Riley’s workout dedication online, but never actually showed her full progress until now. On Thursday (June 28, 2018), Kandi took to social media to praise her baby for reaching a milestone she’s fought hard to reach ever since September 2017- a total of 52 pounds shed. Riley’s now gone from weighing 220 pounds to 168 pounds. Kandi shared before and after pics on Instagram, along with a lengthy message about Riley.
First Kandi big up’ed her daughter for her hard work:
“I’m so proud of my baby @rileyburruss! Last year (around September I think) Riley decided to get serious about being fit. With the help of her trainer @iamthekingoffitness she’s lost 52lbs!!!! & she did it the right way by working out 5 days a week & watching her calorie intake. Shout out to her friends @olivervett & @jake.vett who worked out with her & helped her to stick to it. They also lost between 40-50lbs.
Kandi then revealed the pain she endured as she watched the amount of negativity Riley oftentimes received from haters online about her weight throughout the years:
“Y’all just don’t understand how hard it is to grow up in front of the public eye & in front of social media trolls who make negative comments about kids weight. Luckily Riley has tough skin & doesn’t let it bother her but as her mom it used to piss me off when trolls would make negative comments about her size. Nobody knew she was over 200lbs because my daughter is tall. She’s 5’9. & to be honest she wouldn’t tell anybody how much she weighed but now she proudly shares it because she wants to motivate other people who are going thru the Weightloss struggle. Riley is still working out 5 days a week. I’m so proud of her dedication. Now she doesn’t need help to stick to it because she’s got that self discipline that I don’t even have… Riley wants to help other young people get fit & help them thru the challenges she faced. Stay tuned to what my young boss has coming next! #ProudMom ❤️❤️❤️”
Riley Burruss Thanks Her Supporters
After her mother posted her progress, Riley decided to thank her many supporters who have been flooding her social media timeline with encouraging words. She also showed love to her trainer and friends who helped her:
Riley Burruss: “I just really want to send a big shoutout to @iamthekingoffitness because having an amazing trainer was very helpful throughout this journey and motivated me to keep going. I also want to thank my friends @jake.vett & @olivervett for keeping me motivated as well. My journey is not over. I have larger goals I am trying to reach and I hope everybody follows me throughout my journey. I’ve been seeing peoples comments about them struggling with weight loss. I know the struggle & its real. But it can be done. Roll with me and lets do it together! & i just want to thank every one for your supportive comments!”
Riley, who at 5’9″ is much taller than her 5’3″ mother, was always a beautiful young lady at 220 lbs., just as she is now at 168 lbs. We love the fact that no matter what, she seems happy in her own skin and proud of herself. True inner confidence can only be earned and not given, which is precisely what Riley is proving to herself throughout her journey, from her hard work mentally, physically, and emotionally. Congrats Riley!
