Former 'Weight of Life' Contestant Shares Her Greatest Success: Becoming a Mother
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Gabrijela Crnjac, a former contestant on the reality show 'Život na vagi,' shared an intimate moment with her baby daughter, highlighting motherhood as her greatest achievement.
- Crnjac, who lost 137 kilograms after appearing on the show with a starting weight of 183 kg, expressed that becoming a mother is more fulfilling than her significant weight loss journey.
- She shared touching posts about her daughter Ella, emphasizing the profound love and happiness she found in motherhood, which she described as her greatest success.
Gabrijela Crnjac, a former participant in the reality television show 'Život na vagi,' has captivated her followers by sharing deeply personal moments of motherhood. Crnjac, who famously shed 137 kilograms after her appearance on the show, where she weighed 183 kg, revealed that her greatest life accomplishment is not her physical transformation but becoming a mother.
She recently posted an intimate photograph of her baby daughter, Ella, sleeping peacefully on her chest. Accompanying the image was a heartfelt message: "The greatest success in my life is not all that I have achieved, but that I became your mother..." This sentiment resonated deeply with her audience, underscoring a profound shift in her priorities and sense of fulfillment.
The greatest success in my life is not all that I have achieved, but that I became your mother...
Crnjac's journey on 'Život na vagi' was a significant public event, with her dramatic weight loss inspiring many. She began the show at 183 kg and at one point weighed 225 kg, but through determination, she managed to lose 137 kg. However, her recent posts suggest that the joy and love she experiences as a mother far surpass any previous victories.
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She further elaborated on the impact of her daughter's arrival, writing, "In just one month, you have taught me more about love than I learned in all the years before you. In just one month, you have managed to turn my world upside down – but in the most beautiful way possible. I am tired, confused, it is difficult for me, but I have never been happier. You are my heart, my peace, and my most beautiful miracle."
Crnjac confirmed her pregnancy in late 2025, expecting a baby girl named Ella. Despite the challenges of new motherhood, she expressed immense happiness, calling Ella her "heart outside of me, my reason for living and for every smile." Her story highlights a powerful personal triumph, celebrating the profound and transformative experience of becoming a mother.
In just one month, you have taught me more about love than I learned in all the years before you. In just one month, you have managed to turn my world upside down – but in the most beautiful way possible. I am tired, confused, it is difficult for me, but I have never been happier. You are my heart, my peace, and my most beautiful miracle. You are my heart outside of me, my reason for living and for every smile. I love you with a love that has no boundaries. You are my heart, my peace, and my most beautiful miracle.
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.