Achieving good health is the number one reason to lose weight. But dropping unwanted pounds comes with other benefits. For one thing, it transforms a person’s appearance. For another, it helps boost self-esteem.
Instead of ignoring the needs of your body, start 2021 with a new attitude and goal. Even if you fail a time or two along the way, keep pushing ahead and you’ll get there. Remember, excess weight is hard on the body and the cause of things like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, bone, and joint problems, and more.
These 50 individuals are proof that self-love, hard work, and determination can lead to dramatic change.
As you can see, this man began his weight loss journey weighing 764 pounds. In just a little over two years, he’s now at 299. Although he’s not quite done, kudos to him for such remarkable results.
Seriously, if you knew this guy before he lost weight and then ran into him on the street afterward, you’d probably just keep on walking. At 5’11”, he went from 313 to 130 pounds. He’s a new person.
Before losing 145 pounds, you could see the sadness in this woman’s eyes. Honestly, she looks miserable. But now, she’s simply beautiful.
This is what a 100-pound weight loss looks like. She’s so young. Yet somehow, she appears even more youthful and vibrant in her after photo.
5. Discipline and motivation
When asked how she went from 240 to 140 pounds, those were the words this gal used. At just 5’2”, the extra weight made her look even larger. But in one year, she reached her goal.
6. Awesome transformation
Not only did this woman drop 130 pounds but she changed her entire lifestyle. At one point, she was obese. Today, she’s a bona fide bodybuilder.
Do you remember when we said that you might fail a few times while trying to lose weight? Well, that’s what happened to this woman. But after three years of picking herself back up, she finally lost 65 pounds.
8. From walking to running
At 360 pounds, this lady could barely walk. She’d get winded and her joints hurt. Now 190 pounds lighter, she runs two miles a day. She looks so incredibly happy.
Although this guy is 6’4”, the 550 pounds he was carrying around were taking their toll on his body. But once he lost 242 pounds, he looks like a completely different man. His secret…he followed the Keto diet.
10. Same chair…different body
For this man, his 317-pound weight loss was the result of sticking with a high protein and low carbohydrate diet. Thanks to a combination of healthy eating and exercise, he’s at 12.2 percent body fat. Way to go.
11. Significant difference
For this person, losing 350 pounds changed the way he looks and feels. While at 500 pounds, he was pretty much bedridden. But these days, he stays active doing things he missed out on before.
When this girl weighed 227 pounds, you couldn’t tell how petite she was. At just 5’ tall, her body couldn’t handle all the weight. She hit her goal and now weighs 103 pounds, which for her frame is ideal.
This lady explained that she got tired of being obese. So, she did something about it. Not that she wasn’t pretty before but going from 233 to 130, she’s gorgeous.
14. All things are possible
For this woman, her weight loss journey started by adopting a new mindset. After 24 months of hard work, she dropped down to 210 pounds from 480 pounds. She went through a physical and mental overhaul that suits her well.
At her junior prom, this gal looked super cute. But at her senior prom, she was stunning. What’s cool is that she went with the same guy both times, showing he cared for her even when she was 75 pounds heavier.
16. Is that the same person?
It’s hard to believe but yes, that’s the same person. She stated she wanted to lose another 25 pounds. But the 85 she’s already lost has made a huge difference.
Even a 7XL shirt barely fit this guy when he weighed a whopping 605 pounds. After losing 230 pounds, he’s now in a 2XL. While’ his journey continues, he’s made amazing progress and should feel very proud.
For years, this woman would browse through the photos of her weighing 317 pounds and cry. But today, she’s down to 140 pounds and never looked better. Check out those abs.
At her heaviest, this young woman weighed 255 pounds. But recently, she celebrated hitting her target weight of 125. Unbelievably, she now wears a size two.
While it took three years for this gal to drop from 313 to 177 pounds, she did it. Instead of struggling to do basic things, she’s become quite the athlete. Last year, she ran her fifth half marathon.
21. Watching the pounds melt away
Even at 6’ 3”, you can tell in the first photo that at 520 pounds, this man’s back was under tremendous strain. That had to be painful. But for three years, he kept working hard until finally reaching 215 pounds.
With a good diet and workout regimen, this woman went from overweight and sloppy to slender and toned. Initially, her weight was 246. But by never giving up, she’s down to 146.
At 217 pounds, this lady used one of the oldest tricks in the book…hiding beneath a swimsuit wrap. But she was also dealing with health issues. Her hard work paid off, putting her at 122 pounds and in her city’s fashion week runway show.
This guy’s weight loss was so drastic that when he ran into a friend, they refused to believe it was him. He had to show them his driver’s license to prove it. With a 105-pound weight loss, he could be on the cover of a men’s magazine.
For this young man, all it took to drop 160 pounds was a combination of running and counting calories. At 172 pounds, he looks great. And he says he’s never felt better.
She might be 6’ tall but at 225 pounds, this woman was miserable. So, she decided to get into shape. She’s now at 158 pounds and thrilled with her life.
After getting his new security badge at work, this man was astounded. He knew he’d lost 83 pounds but didn’t realize how much it changed his appearance. He almost didn’t recognize himself.
Knowing they both needed to lose weight to improve their health, this couple joined forces. Ultimately, he lost 140 pounds and his wife, 100 pounds. Together, they can accomplish anything.
For years, people called this man horrible names for being gay and heavy. But he showed them. He’s now a svelte 175 pounds and looks good enough to model.
30. A better version of himself
This man deserves a lot of praise. First, he went from 253 pounds down to 176. Second, he got sober. Today, he looks amazing and both his mind and body are healthy.
31. How is that possible?
To go from the man on the left to the one on the right in just over a year seems impossible. But this guy knew what he wanted and he didn’t stop until he got it. He reached his goal of 171 pounds, down from 418.
At 444 pounds, this lady knew she had to make some serious changes in her life. And she did. At 190 pounds, she’s sexy. Even so, she stated she still has more weight to lose.
This photo pretty much says it all. Would you look at that? From 326 to 167, she’s half the person she used to be.
Wow. When this gal weighed 309 pounds, you couldn’t see her incredible bone structure and gorgeous eyes. But now at 159 pounds, they stand out.
At 275, this man’s uncle could barely get his arms around him. A year later while enjoying their traditional steak dinner, things were different. At 175, hugging is no problem.
36. Maintaining his humor
When this guy weighed 280 pounds, he used humor to survive people’s brutal comments. Now, he’s 175 pounds. And instead of hiding with humor, he makes fun of his past self because he can.
This gal reminds other people battling weight that if she can drop unwanted pounds, so can they. On top of excess weight from eating too much, she was carrying around quite a bit of post-pregnancy fat. With it all gone, she’s at 138 pounds.
This woman has always had a zest for life. But at 313 pounds, she tried to hide it. At her current weight of 178 pounds, her personality shines.
This woman proves two things. First, you’re never too old to lose weight and get healthy. Second, losing 50 pounds goes a long way in changing the way you look.
A new hairstyle, glasses, and 35-pound weight loss make this lady look at least 10 years younger. She also looks much happier. And you can bet her body is healthier.
This young gal had no idea how big she was until she came upon the photo of herself on the left. She was mortified. So, she focused on her weight and health for three years and went from 230 to 127 pounds.
While this young lady isn’t finished with her weight loss journey yet, she’s come a long way. She started at a staggering 436 pounds on a 5’1” frame. But in just seven months, she’s already down 82 pounds. Keep up the great work.
This guy’s weight loss progress was slower than he hoped. But instead of getting frustrated, he kept moving forward Today, he’s at 160 pounds from his starting point of 270.
This is cool. Wearing the same jacket, this lady took photos of herself as she lost 20, 40, 60, 80, and then 100 pounds. At her current weight of 183 pounds, it fits perfectly.
45. Head to toe improvement
With a 101-pound weight loss, this woman’s entire body changed. That includes her booty, stomach, legs, and even posture. She looks like she’s ready to take on the world.
46. Ready for his closeup
The difference in this guy’s before and after photo is insane. Initially, he weighed 280 pounds. Now, 182. And with his new hairstyle and ginger beard, he could have a successful career as a professional model.
47. Overcoming depression and anxiety
For most of his life, this man struggled with both depression and anxiety. Recognizing he needed help, he sought it. Then, he started working to lost weight. In only four months, he’s dropped 50 pounds. He should feel great about his progress.
48. Three years in the making
Rather than push too hard, this young gal took her time to lose weight. After three years, she hit her target of 150 pounds down from 350. She looks so vibrant.
Knowing she needed to lose excess weight, this woman put a lot of pressure on herself. After breaking away from drinking while in her 20s, the next step was to tackle her weight. And she did…going from 200 to 126. Congratulations.
For a long time, this woman was addicted to junk food. Realizing it was affecting her health and causing her to gain an enormous amount of weight, she made some major changes. By giving up her old habits, she went from 322 to 132 pounds and became a fitness junkie.
