Now 23, Harre says she is happier, more confident but most importantly, healthy.
In her first year of making a lifestyle change for the better Harre lost 40 kilo grams, losing another 15 kilos in 2014.
She credits a paleo diet, exercise and determination.
"I started with clean-eating and I really enjoyed that but I was still really searching for the thing that fit. You've got to choose what suits you and I had been doing cross-fit for a wee while and heard "paleo" being thrown around.
"Basically it went from there. Six months went by and I was fully paleo. I had made a goal back in January when I started losing weight - that I wanted to lose 20kgs by my 20th birthday in October... I text a friend a week before and told them "'It's my birthday next week and I've lost 32 kilos.' It's been an incredible journey."
In 2015 Harre travelled to the United States for a tummy tuck to remove excess skin.
"Dr Begovic saw a story about me that went semi viral after I showed my excess skin here on Facebook and donated her services."
Although technically the surgery itself was cost-free, the entirety of the trip wasn't.
"I paid for OR and anaesthetic costs as well as flights and accommodation.
"I think the whole trip cost me around $18,000 NZD from memory. My followers donated $14,000 and I paid for my boyfriend at the time to come out of my own money too."
It was worth it though, "It changed my life" she said.
Protein Breakfast Bowl with a little friend 🐱
Posted by The Shrinking Violet on Monday, 3 October 2016
Her Facebook page 'The Shrinking Violet' has over 40,000 likes and Harre has just released a book.
Her tips include making permanent changes and avoid procrastinating.
"It has to be a lifestyle change, people talk about it all the time but it has to be permanent, you can't sort of do something for a little while and then go back to old habits, because you'll end up sick again or unhappy so definitely have to make a lifestyle change, the best place to start is food, food is 80% of body composition.
"Start now. Start as soon as you are motivated, don't wait til Monday, don't wait til the next month, "start now, the next meal" is always my motto - you've got to strike while the iron's hot and when you've got that motivation."
Feeling super lean this week and I honestly attribute it to feeling far more relaxed about my food.
It's pretty...
Posted by The Shrinking Violet on Wednesday, 31 August 2016
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