Drew Barrymore is everything. This week, the Santa Clarita Diet star shared her health and fitness journey, revealing that she’s lost 25 pounds! 

The mother of two shared the news to give a positive message. Despite how much social media emphasizes physical perfection, it’s not always easy to prioritize taking care of yourself.

This is why Drew is everything! 

“When I look at Instagram, I am made to think I should be at my best self. But most days, I lack consistency due to real life,” she wrote, adding that sometimes people need assistance from professionals. “With the right people (@marniealton) we can make our goals a reality…”

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#TheWayItLooksToUs: WELLNESS … @marniealton When I look at Instagram, I am made to think I should be at my best self But most days, I lack consistency due to real life. Solution: with the right people (@marniealton) we can make our goals a reality… Here is me in a before pose and then 25 pounds later in the same place. You can tell my face is so much thinner! This takes me so much work. Diet and exercise and fighting like a lion for it! Damn you genetics! And yet thank you for all the good stuff. I love where I come from (JOHN ETHEL LIONEL) and whatever package it comes in. I just know that I have the control to be what I want. Even if it is hard AF! At least I know there are experts I can turn to for help. I mean look at what Marnie helped me do in three months! When i have time off in 2019…I’m comin for ya! PS may I just say I want to be these ladies on the front page. You are my spirit animals and my goal posts!

A post shared by Drew Barrymore (@drewbarrymore) on Dec 20, 2018 at 3:24pm PST