They say living well is the best revenge, and that's certainly true for 26-year-old Jen Atkin, who was engaged to a guy back in 2015, until he dumped her when she gained weight. Sounds like a real great guy, huh? To call off an engagement over weight gain? What a winner.
Anyway, after that, Jen decided to take control of her life and get healthy. She started eating differently and exercising, and lost 112 pounds!
But that's not all!
She also started entering beauty pageants. A few days ago, she was crowned the new Miss Great Britain--in the UK, is pretty similar to winning Miss America. Kind of a big deal.
She also won best personality, and says that was kind of her secret weapon. "Although my body has changed so much, I don't think my personality has. And I think that's really helped me."
She's also been dating someone new, and says getting dumped ended up being the best thing that ever happened to her.
Get it, girl! Live your best life!
ps-- Jen is also pursuing a career in country music. I'm AMAZED that British people are starting to love country music as much as we do!
[NY Post]