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50 Amazing Before & After Weight Loss Pics That Are Hard To Believe Show The Same Person
Weight gain and obesity are almost an epidemic in our society. And it's not because we have all turned into gluttonous eating machines, but maintaining the weight is coded into our DNA. And with the unlimited supply of fast and processed foods, it is a slippery slope from a few excess pounds to being overweight. The saddest part is, that those pounds come together with other health issues and weight loss is no picnic. In fact, you could argue that embarking on a weight loss journey is even harder than to stay motivated during the cold time of the year. But whether you're shedding pounds or simply trying to stick with a healthy lifestyle, Bored Panda has put together a list of incredible before-and-after photos of people's weight loss success stories to keep your motivation burning.
Featuring guys and girls who lost 175 lbs, 200 lbs, or even 295 lbs, this series of weight loss pictures proves that nothing is stronger than a determined mind. So turn on Eye Of The Tiger, turn away from that croissant, and scroll down to collect your daily dose of calorie-burning weight loss transformation inspiration. Extreme weight loss is arduous work, but it is so, so worth it in the end!
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#1
My 600-Pound Life - Before And After
Amber started her weight loss journey carrying more than 600 pounds. Because of her weight, she couldn't shower or bathe herself and was barely walking. She worked hard and lost enough weight for gastric bypass surgery after that she continued with her weight loss plans by eating healthy and exercising. She has lost more than 400 pounds and has changed her life completely.
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#2
I'm Finally Where I Want My Body To Be And I'm Happily Maintaining What I've Got. It Only Took Just Under 9 Years, It's Been Hard, But Now I'm Just Glad I'm Here
I'd have to say my weight loss journey it's going pretty damn well! My definition is getting better, the stomach is more trim and I'm even confident enough to let people see the midriff. It only took just under 9 years, it's been hard, but now I'm just glad I'm living healthy.
#3
45 Pound Weight Loss In One Year
One year and minus 45 pounds! I've changed my bad habits completely - I'm now eating healthy, exercising and feeling better than I ever did.
#4
Combined Regular Cardio And Weight Training, Helped Me To Reduce My Weight From 223 Lbs (101 Kg) To 144 Lbs (65 Kg) In Slightly Less Than 2 Years
I've always had low self-esteem due to my weight and appearance, but a couple of years ago I decided to start my weight loss journey in hopes to feel better about myself. Not believing in strict diets, I chose to exercise instead and after two years I've shed about half of my weight.
#5
So I Lost 295 Lbs In The Last Decade. Pics Or It Didn't Happen
It took me a decade of changing habits and being a healthier version of me, but it was totally worth it. If not for pictures, nobody would believe it's possible to lose so much body weight!
Beaver-Moose 8 years ago
at first i thought the left and right pics on top were the before and after, and i was like, 'oh, well, ok...' then i scrolled down and i was like, THAT MAKES SENSE OOOOOOOH
#6
177 Kg Lost Between Us Both And We Still Ain't Done Yet
I look back on the changes we have both made physically, mentally, and emotionally and I couldn't be more proud. 177kg of body weight lost between us both and we still ain't done yet!
#7
80 Lbs To 145 Lbs. Quit Drinking One Year Ago This Weekend
A year in progress after I quit drinking, started eating healthy and exercising. I'm feeling so much healthier and happier now!
#8
135 Lb Weight Loss
Changing habits can transform you into a whole different human being. I couldn't be more proud with what I've achieved by eating healthy and sticking to an exercise program.
#9
Christine Lost 175 Pounds And Learned To Love Her Stretch Marks
Have you ever been afraid to start your weight loss journey for fear of stretch marks, scars, and loose skin?
So was I.
Weight loss, it's about health. It's not about acceptance by others...it's about learning to accept who you are in this moment and who you are becoming.
#10
William Guinn Lost 230 Pounds In Order To Join The Army
Some lose weight in order to feel better about themselves or be healthier, but William did it because he had a dream to join the army. After losing 230 pounds not only his dream became a reality, but he also found a new love for living healthy and exercising.
Angela Risk 8 years ago
That’s fantastic. Not only on losing weight but also serving in the Forces. Thank you for your service to Britain’s Cousin, the Amazing America. I tip my hat to you Sir.
#11
I Have Been Overweight All My Life. I've Also Been On Diets All My Life. I Decided It Was Time To Change. So After Drastic Changes And Working Out 4 To 5 Times A Week, I Have Now Lost A Total Of 170 Pounds
#12
I'm 55 Years Old And I Weigh 105 Lbs Less Than I Did Last Year. My Wife Lost 61 Lbs. No Tricks, Just Ate Better And Exercised
#13
360 Lbs To 230 Lb In 24 Months. Face Gains!
#14
Pictures Can Only Show So Much. It's Remarkable How My Body Has Been Able To Withstand All The Weight, All The Stress Of The Weight & The Bouncing Back As I've Lost Hundreds Of Hundred Of Pounds Of Fat
#15
Today Is 5th Year Of My Weight Loss Journey
#16
Lost 100 Lbs, And This Happened To My Face
#17
Jonah Hill Is Weight Loss Goals
#18
Progress: Started Out At 298,8 Lbs, Now It's 193,8 Lbs
#19
200 Pounds Lost
#20
From 220 Pounds (100 Kg) To 110 Pounds (50 Kg)
#21
Halloween Transformation, 2015 - Now, From Shrek To Moana
#22
340 Lbs Lost In 3 Years
#23
130 Lbs Lost
#24
Two Years Ago, I Decided To Make A Change. 50 Lbs Later, I'm Training For A Half Marathon And Wore This To Work Today
#25
This Couple From China Shed Half Of Combined Weight So They Can Have A Healthy Baby
#26
Still The Same Girl, Just Less Than Half Of Me And A Hell Of A Lot More Respect And Gratefulness For Life, Health And Exercise. From 135 Kg To 65,7 Kg In 13 Months
Sara Duckett 8 years ago
Amazing how the tatoos moved around on her body with the weight loss.
#27
Before And After Getting Fit
#29
After Years Of False Starts, Broken Self Promises, I Finally Did It And Hit My Weight Loss Goal. 122 Lb Down As Of Yesterday
#30
Weight Loss, From 298 To 238 Pounds
#31
100 Lbs In A Year
#32
One Year Of No Alcohol Has Changed My Life. I Lost 53 Pounds And I'm 1000 Times Happier. I Tried To Recreate My Bloated Pic
#33
One Year And 200 Pounds Later - I Went From Not Being Able To Stand As A Spectator To Running The Same 10k
#35
Weight Loss Over Time. From 342 Pounds To 153 Pounds Down
#36
My Weight Loss Journey, 382 Lbs To 240 Lbs In A Year And A Half. This Is Me At My High School Graduation Vs My Tech College Graduation Yesterday
#37
From 210 To 137 Pounds
#38
120 Pounds Lost This Year So Far. From 400 To 280 Pounds
#39
In The Last Year I Have Lost Over 200 Lbs From Exercise And Gastric Sleeve Surgery
#40
90 Lbs Lost
Final score:
141points
#41
My Starting Weight Was 356 Pounds And I'm Currently 181 Pounds
#42
Transforming Yourself Mentally Or Physically Is Not A Race, Don't Worry About How Long It Takes You – Forward Is Forward
#43
In 10 Months I Lost 60 Kg. And Now I've Been Maintaining For A Year
#44
From Fat To Fit At Fifty. Around 2013, Nearly 220 Lbs. I've Lost 159 Lbs Total, And I Get Mistaken For Being 15 Years Younger All The Time
#45
My Weight Loss Journey. From Nearly 500 Lbs To A Solid 195
#46
85 Lbs Lost And A New Life Gained. Bring On The Next Adventure!
M O'Connell 8 years ago
Congratulations on your achievement! How on earth did you lose all that weight, but manage to hang onto 100% of your boobs? What sorcery is this?
#47
I've Lost Over 160 Lbs Since 2014 And Run In My Third Ultra Marathon In 23 Days!
#48
35 Lbs Down In 20 Months. 1 Year To Lose The Weight, 1 Year Of Maintenance. Same Phone And Headphones!
#49
My 121 Lb Body Transformation
#50
Lost 70 Lbs After Being Diagnosed With Celiac And Cutting Gluten. Got Serious In The Past Year And Lost The Remaining Weight By Tracking Macros And Lifting 5x/ Week
#51
Lost 115 Lbs. Can Now Walk Up A Flight Of Stairs Without Completely Dying
#52
Almost 8 Months And 53 Pound Difference
#53
70 Lbs Lost. Always Told Myself I Would Do It, Finally Happened Senior Year Of Highschool!
#54
150 Lbs Lost In 15 Months. Half My Original Body Weight As Of This Morning
#55
I Lost 65 Pounds. Can’t Find Them Anywhere
#56
It Didn't Feel Like It Was A Choice. Getting Healthy Was An Obligation I Owed To Myself. I Had Done Enough Damage To My Body, So I Owed Myself The Repair
#57
190 Lbs To 130 Lbs In 2 Years. Still Have 20 Lbs To Go But Lots Of Progress So Far!
#58
240 Lbs Lost In 3 Years. 100% Diet, 100% Exercise And 100% Hardwork
#60
My Progress So Far, Started By Simply By Playing Pokemon Go Exactly 1 Year Ago
#61
100 Pounds Lighter
#62
Before October 2014 220 Lbs After October 2016 135 Lbs
#63
I Was Told Growing Up In Might Never Have Children As I Suffer From PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) And Never Had Periods. After Losing 4 And A Half Stone I Managed To Magically Get Pregnant On My Birthday!
#64
Half My Body Weight In A Year
#65
Never Forget How Hard You've Worked! 140 Pounds Lost!
#66
I Have Officially Lost 100 Lbs
#67
Weight Loss And Depression Successes. From 155 Lbs To 108 Lbs In 6 Years
#68
Before And After Weight Loss. I've Lost Exactly 152 Pounds And I'm Super Happy
#69
Lost 84 Pounds And Still Going Strong!
#70
300 Lbs To 150 Lbs In 2 Years. A New Life!
#71
One Year Down On My Weight Loss Journey
#72
400 Lbs To 211 Lbs. Still Going
#73
My Mom Found An Old Picture Of Me. It's Been A Year And 100lbs Lost. I'm Feeling Great
#74
95 Lbs Have Been Lost
#75
70 Lbs Lost, And Keeping It Off For 7 Years
#76
Made A Deal With This Little Guy. For Every Lbs He Gained, I Lost One
#77
Found Some Old Pants
#79
5 Years Of Diet And Exercise Helped Me Lose 321,6 Lbs That I'm Never Gonna Find Again
#80
From Size 26 To Size 8
#81
From ~220 To 160 Lbs. Proud Of Myself
#82
Lost 125 Pounds And Still Going!
#84
Lost 105 Pounds
#85
Before And After. 187 Pounds Lost
#86
309 Lbs To 168 Lbs In One Year! Can't Believe How Far I've Come Physically And Mentally
#87
365 Days Of Keto, Intermittent Fasting, Hiking And Powerlifting = 105 Lbs Loss And Completely Seizure-Free
#88
We Began Our Weightloss Journey April 15, 2015. Through Diet And Exercise, We've Lost A Combined 290 Pounds
#90
340 Lbs To 225 Lbs In 13 Months
Celestial Lynx 8 years ago
I swear my legs just turned to noodles looking at the after picture 😍 amazing transformation 😊
#91
150 Lbs Lost - I'm Half Of Who I Used To Be!
#92
Weight Loss Transformation, From 180 To 130 Lbs In 14 Months
#93
Goal Is A Dream With A Date
#94
240 Pounds To 148 Pounds. Size 18 Pants To Size 3 Pants. Happier, Healthier, Stronger
#95
Waited A Long Time To Post This. 120lbs Down. Just Diet And Exercise
#96
110 Lbs Lighter
#97
Before And After. Mike Vaughan Lost 12 Stone In 18 Months
#98
Weight Loss Progress (8 Months)
#99
Just Under A Year Of Weight Loss Progress (245-140)
#100
I Did It And So Can You
#101
I Just Want To Be The Healthiest And Happiest Version Of Myself, The Most Accomplished Version, I Want To Feel That The Walk Despite Obstacles Is Worth It, Because Yes It Is Worth A Lot
#102
I've Dropped 185 Lbs Since July 2016
#103
On The Right, I Was 345 Lbs, Depressed, And Convinced I Was Stuck Like That Forever. The Left Pic Was Taken Yesterday, 1,5 Years Later, Down To 246 Lbs, Never Been Stronger, Never Been Happier. I Found My Passion
#104
33-Year-Old Emily Hit 20 Stone After Being Bullied At School. She Has Shed 7 Stone Of Weight And Become A Gold Medal-Winning Rower
#105
Healthy Is The Best Lifestyle To Live
#106
After 7 Months, I'm Down Nearly 80 Lbs
#107
So These Two Photos Were Taken 28 Days, 44 Lbs And 0 Haircuts Apart From Each Other. A Good Start To A Better Life
#108
425 Lbs (193 Kg) To 175 Lbs Weight Loss. One Year Done In Maintenance
#109
This Couple Renewed Their Vows After Ten Years, So They Cat Take New Photos After Losing 14 Stone Between Them
#110
83 Lbs Lost In 21 Months
#111
35 Kg Lost And Never To Be Found And Feeling The Fittest, Healthiest And Strongest Ever
#112
I Lost 63,5 Kg On My Own Through Exercise Eating Well And Pure Determination To Be The Best Version Of Me! So Never Give Up Even Through The Toughest Darkest Days, Keep Going, Its So Worth It
#113
290 Lbs To 184 Lbs Lean. A Lot Of Hard Work And Clean Eating All Done At Home. I Couldn't Stand Not Being About To Run Around Without Getting Winded. I Had No Life Anymore. Made A Decision And 11 Months Later There I Was
#114
85 Lbs Lost. Being Able To Grab An XS Dress Off The Rack And Have It Fit Perfectly Was The Best Feeling!
#115
At My Heaviest I Was 142 Kg (313 Lbs), I've Now Lost 35 Kg (77 Lbs) And Still Doing Strong
#116
218 Lb To 168 Lbs In 18 Months. Do It For Yourself!
#117
1 Year Of Progress - 60 Lbs Down
#118
55 Lbs Weight Loss In 9 Months
#119
Left Is Me At What I Believe Was My Heaviest, Around 230-235 Lbs. Right Is Me At Around 140 Lbs
#120
When You Focus Upon How Good The Good Is, The Good Gets Better. From 311 To 165 Pounds
#121
From 220 To 140 Pounds
#122
My Weight Loss Journey Has Ended Today And I Couldn't Be Happier! From Approximately 310 Lbs To 155 Lbs
#123
22 Months Into My Weight Loss Journey
#124
Before Weightloss - 235 Lbs (2013), After Substantial Weightloss - 170 Lbs (2016)
#125
Much Healthier And Happier On The Right
#126
Replacing A Food Addiction With A Gym Addiction Is The Best Decision I Ever Made
#127
Thought I’d Share My Progress Too, From 2016 To 2017 - From 335 Lbs To 190 Lbs
#128
80 Pounds Down Today! New Years Resolution Success
#129
Progress (70 Lbs Down)
#130
270 Lbs To 160 Lbs In 16 Months. The Face Progress Is Impressive!
#132
73 Pounds Lost In Less Than A Year
#133
Weight Loss Journey
#134
Keto Progress - 48 Lbs
#135
Started At 310 At The Beginning Of April. 110 Lbs And One Lasik Operation Later, And I’m Feeling 100% Better
#137
Your Goals Are Made With Small Daily Choices That You Make
#138
100 Lb Lost In 8 Months And 6 Days
#139
Almost 80 Lb Down Now, Trying To Keep Motivated
CelSlade 8 years ago
Great job! What often helps me is thinking: Time is gonna pass anyway no matter what you do. In 3 months you will either be proud at the changes you made, or disappointed that you quit. The choice is yours. Another thing that motivates me is seeing people like yourself who have made such amazing progress. Thank you :).
#140
Everything Stars With The First Step
#141
Before And After Weight Loss
#142
One Year - 192 Pounds
#143
180 Pounds Lost In 7 Months
#144
275 Lbs To 198 Lbs Weight Loss Progress
#145
I Lost 130 Lbs In 2 Years And I Have Never Felt Better
#146
55 Pounds Lost. Never Thought I Could Do It
#147
Weight Loss. From 315 Lbs To 190
#148
To Be Honest, I Couldn't Of Done It Without A Cheat Day And 100 Calorie Oreo Packs
#149
From 323 To 183 Pounds. My Goal Is To Get To 150 So Only 30 More To Go
#150
Ya Girl Lost Weight, 45 Lbs To Be Exact
#151
On The Left I Was At Least 340 Pounds, Now I'm Down To 250
#152
180 Lbs To 138 Lbs - 1 Year In And I'm The Strongest I've Ever Been
#153
4 Years Ago I Took A Picture In The Same Bathroom, Used The Same Pose, But I'm Definitely A Different Woman
#154
Still Chasing My Goals. I’m Down To 246 Lbs From 365 Lbs
#155
This Is Me At The Middle Of Last Summer. I Was Fat, Unhappy And Tired All Of The Time. 240 Pounds Was Where I Started, I'm Currently 190
#156
235 To 175 Pounds In 6 Months
#157
From 5k (252 Lbs) To Marathon (168 Lbs) Just Over 7 Months
#158
118 Kg To 68 Kg
#159
Heaviest I Was 26 Stone, Healthiest 17,5 Stone. I Think It’s Like 165 Kg To 111 Kg
#160
After Finally Convincing Myself That I Needed To Change My Lifestyle For Good, Instead Of A Week Or Two, The Rest Just Felt Like What I Was Meant To Do
#161
I've Been Heavy My Whole Life And In Early 2016 At My Heaviest Weight Of 210 Lbs I Decided To Make A Change. Fast Forward To Now And I'm Down A Total Of 67 Lbs
#162
I Lost Over 60 Pounds Within 6 Months (Rob Ford For Scale)
#163
192 Lbs To 179 Lbs. 7 Years Progress
#164
12 Weeks Apart. No More "Dad Bod"
#165
Getting In Shape. I Was 112 Kilos 4 Months Ago, And Today I'm At 85
#166
Weight Loss Journey
#167
The Sky Is The Limit
#168
7 Months And 106 Pounds Later
#169
I Went On A Eat-5-Times-Per-Day Diet That Cuts Carbs Completely Unless I'm Working Out For An Hour And Lifting Heavy. I'm Not Breaking Any Records But 60 Lb Down In 9 Months Isn't Too Bad
#170
280 Lbs To 218 Lbs - 62 Pounds Lost, 40 More To Go, But Extremely Happy With The Results So Far
#171
70 Lb Lost Gradually Over Several Years. Almost Didn't Notice The Difference In Myself Until I Saw Two Pictures Side By Side Like This
#172
Weight Loss From 195 Lbs To 148 Lbs
#173
35 Kg Gone. I Finally Did It!
#174
100 Pounds In Less Than A Year. No Free Weights. All At Home. All Determination
#175
Down 50 Lbs In 5 Months. Feels Good To Smile And Mean It
#177
16 Months Apart And 15,5 Stone Lighter Between Us
#178
Progress Pic After 4 Months On Keto
#179
My Brother Lost 100 Lbs In Under A Year. From 285 To 175 Lbs
#180
Down 75 Lbs And Feeling Great
#181
I Finally Reached My Stretch Goal. I've Lost 150 Lbs So Far! From 380+ To 230
#182
170 Lbs To 124 Lbs. My Fiancé Was My Inspiration
#183
I Lost 87 Pounds In A Year. I Feel Fabulous
#184
I Lost Some Weight! Went From Over 300 Pounds To 230
#185
21,5 Lb Weight Loss
#186
From 180 Pounds To 140
#187
From 185 To 146. Shed Some Lbs And Gained Some Ink
#188
200 Lbs To 172 Lbs In 8 Months. Still Cutting
#189
Two Months Diet, Weight Loss
#190
I’ve Lost 86 Lb In 9 Months. Haven’t Seen My Self Like That In 15 Years
#191
My 6 Months Weight Loss Progress. 27 Lbs Lost. 30 More To Go
#192
Year Of Weight Loss, And A Career Change Along The Way. From 302 To 198 Lbs
#193
Decided I Wanted To Look Good In My Wedding Dress. Lost 48,5 Pounds
#194
Christmas 2015 Vs Christmas 2016; What A Difference Two And A Half Stone (32 Lbs) Weight Loss Makes
#195
1 Years Weight Loss
#196
In 8 Months I Went From 225 To 175. No Going Back, Only Forward
#197
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Miradona Balog 8 years ago
Much respect! It's a damn hard road, I have myself as an example, from 120 kilos to 58 kilos in 1 and a half years... 18279019_1...d54805.jpg 
Miradona Balog 8 years ago
Much respect! It's a damn hard road, I have myself as an example, from 120 kilos to 58 kilos in 1 and a half years... 18279019_1...d54805.jpg
Mr.Fly 8 years ago
THIS IS BODY POSITIVITY. Where they do something positive about their body and stay positive about it! Nothing but respect for these heroes!
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