Jessica Simpson Gets Candid , About Weight Loss Journey.<br />CNN reports Jessica Simpson says <br />she has lost 100 pounds, but it <br />did not happen overnight.<br />During an appearance on "The Real," .<br />Simpson remarked it took almost three years and "determined patience" to attain her weight loss goals.<br />I believe in setting small goals for yourself because in my life and how I’ve done it ... , Jessica Simpson, appearing on "The Real," as reported by CNN.<br />... there’s easy ways to <br />throw in the towel and just feel like it’s impossible. , Jessica Simpson, appearing on "The Real," as reported by CNN.<br />So the small goals for<br />me are what helped me achieve the main goal. , Jessica Simpson, appearing on "The Real," as reported by CNN.<br />Earlier this month, Simpson posted a photo on her verified Instagram account sporting a bikini.<br />I have gained and lost 100lbs 3x so I never thought this moment could or would happen ... , Jessica Simpson, via Instagram.<br />... but I’m finally spring breakin’ wearin’ a BIKINI!!!!!! , Jessica Simpson, via Instagram.<br />The caption continued, “Hard work, determination, self-love.” .<br />I enjoyed a good <br />proud cry today. , Jessica Simpson, via Instagram.<br />Though Simpson adds “being in a bikini was never my goal,” she was proud of herself for losing the weight she gained while pregnant.<br />I celebrate pregnancy, but this last pregnancy was really hard for me. , Jessica Simpson, appearing on "The Real," as reported by CNN.<br />I don’t know if it was because I was older, hormones and all kinds of stuff, but whoa, Birdie gave me a brutal stretch. , Jessica Simpson, appearing on "The Real," as reported by CNN
