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97 Unbelievable Before & After Fitness Transformations Show How Long It Took People To Get In Shape
A couple of years ago, at the height of the notorious 'dad bod' craze, people started to realize that Drake was ripped. He had been training for over three years, but the world only noticed when his Instagram page suddenly started heating up. Of course, like most other things, Drake has turned into a trend, and his followers flocked to gyms around the world on a body transformation quest to get 'swoll' like Champagne Papi.
Now, this is not to say that everyone who takes the benefits of exercise seriously these days is doing it because of Drake, but it's clear that 'making gains' is back in style, and people are going from skinny to shredded faster than half of us can blink. If it's done right, building muscle mass can actually give a lot of health benefits - prolong your lifespan and improve cardiovascular and bone health - as well as increase your chances of people sliding in the DM. Faster isn't always better, though. Each person inherits different strengths and weaknesses from the gene pool, so it's important to take your time and found out what gym workout is best for your unique body. To dispel that last little thought in your head, no - steroids are never a good option unless you want to add the increased risk of heart disease and stroke to your exercise routine.
Here at Bored Panda, we decided to compile a list of people who bulked up big-time and barely look like the same people in their 'before' photos, from women fitness maniacs to guys who have managed to get ripped using no exercise equipment at all. We've also included the timespan of their progress, but keep in mind that everyone builds at a different pace!
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#1
2 Years Progress
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#2
3 Years Of Transformation
#3
6 Months, 24 Years Old, From 137lbs To 160lbs
#4
4 Years And 40 Pound Difference
#5
After Having 3 Surgeries, I Finally Got Back To Doing What I Love... Back In The Gym And Playing Football. One Month Apart
Katie Smith 8 years ago
Congrats and props to you sir. Life with a stoma is HARD. And you are kicking a*s. You are an inspiration, thank you for sharing xx
#6
4.5 Month Body Transformation
Max Roma 8 years ago
Please stop telling people they can achieve this result in such a short amount of time, unless you want to suggest the use of illegal (and dangerous) stuff. This will demotivate anyone that will try to improve their body when facing the harsh reality: gaining mass in a natural way requires A LOT of time.
Θωμάς Γιόρκης 8 years ago
this one, is maybe the only one that can be done. The guy had no fat at all. The only thing he had to do, is eat loooots of quality food and train a lot. I don´t think that steroids were essentials for him.
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Sebastian Bizzy 8 years ago
man that some b******t...4,5 months...it took me over two years to gain 9-10 kg
Dave 4 years ago
I’ve done 20 lbs in under 4 months maintaining my bodyfat. Have gone from 170 to 190lbs maintaining a 12% bodyfat. Using large amounts of protein 3500 calories a day training 4-5 times a week and taking protein shakes with creatine daily. Also eating testosterone boosting foods. This is the initial gain though and I know I’m plateauing now
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Daniel Wentzel 8 years ago
Being someone who both gains and loses considerable muscle mass in short periods of time, this is highly doable for that body type without chemical means.
Jackie Daniels 5 years ago
That’s steroids or other supplements. Claiming it not to be is dangerous and misleading. Even in the most genetically fit only around four pounds of leanudcle is possible, this looks like he gained at least 20 or more pounds of lean mass and not much fat at all, which lean gains are even slower than ones where people gain body fat with surplus calories as well.
Melvin Helton II 10 months ago (edited)
Brother let them hate bc I did this with 3 months of pain and discipline and no days off every night at 3 am these cowards who hate and think this is fake get hurt bc they give up alot when trying to workout or they do it and give up on there diet and protein and heavy lifting so trust this is real and I did this with experience. So get hurt, but hurt, or even bs to people and make them lazy like you but this is possible and it is painful to see the disrespect of real men and women who make transformations like this one happen get hated on and told they are lying. Like come on open ur eyes get a life and stop hating and get to work I have experience and I mean alot of painful experiences so if your gonna hate and call lies then get tf out the gym you disrespectful rats
inlockdown love 3 years ago
This is actually well documented this was done in a short amount of time with a program called Freeletics which I am also apart off. I have had similar results well in 6 months. Dont go on discrediting other peoples hard work without knowing the effort and pain theyve gone and put in, just because you can't.
Jason Lee 5 years ago
Just to let you know, the one on the left and one on the right are different people. They are the twins and worked out together for five month. The one on the left did not become the one on the right, but achieved some muscle gain definitely. This was just the youtube thumbnail to fish people for view to show the dramatic change which did not actually happened. The one on the right had been working out before the shoot too. If you see the youtube, you can both of them.,
Dom Trussardi 6 years ago
The shoulders say ROIDS. No natty man has shoulders that round and disproportionate, especially no that skinny prick.
Dom Trussardi 6 years ago
Pretty suspect. Dude has horrible bone structure and puts on muscle that quick? I don't think so...the delts and traps give it away too: STEROIDS!
Sven Loch 8 years ago
This one looks photoshopped around neck and shoulders. Area around adam's apple looks smaller/thinner than on the right. There is no fat to burn or muscle to gain in that area. I don't doubt that this guy improved himself, but the picture on the left looks a bit "worked on". Just IMHO
Jos van Hout 8 years ago
Right Sven, the shape of his face has changed and his hip bones have wided too. The left photo is clearly scaled horizontally, to create an extra before/after effect.
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Nicole Holt 8 years ago
My son just came back from 13 weeks of Marine Boot Camp. Lost 20 lbs while building impressive muscle. Let me tell you: A big change in a short period of time IS possible.
Angie Chan 8 years ago
My parents said the same to me when I started at a military school. I saw them after 3 or 4 months, and they both froze. My Mom started poking at me because my baby fat had disappeared and I had toned up.
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Marco Andreas 8 years ago
4.5 month with a lot of testosterone and other chemicals. Fixed the title for you.
Ben Hunter 2 years ago (edited)
This transformation is very misleading, and maybe even fake. I started off very similar to this guy. No fat, but also no muscle. Ever since I stepped into the gym, I did as much as I could to learn how to maximise my gains. And I did it. No alcohol, tracked my calories, ate protein, slept well, maintained proper form, lifted the right amount of sets, etc... I made MASSIVE progress. But regardless of this, it still took me 9 MONTHS to make a transformation that looked anything close to what you see here. It might just be because he had a good build to begin with, but making this sort of progress is almost IMPOSSIBLE without steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs.
Dean Noack 2 years ago
Quite frankly, I like the body on the left. There is absolutely nothing that needs to change. We don't need to see a quick body change to make our life more satisfying. Just what will you do with all those added muscles. What's in your head is reality. If you plan on posing everytime you hop into bed that may be your goal, but I bet the individual that you hop into bed with is looking for something more.
Blackie Dawson Rangimoeakau 3 years ago
Was it hard at all to make yourself feel how you are now no you look good it looks like you just needed to put on a bit of weight and strengthen yourself and strengthen yourself in a gym or something did you do that
Josh H 3 years ago
This guy was already muscular before going skinny so he had good muscle memory which helped this happen. Fake news. Would only be possible from scratch with a cycle of sarms.
Mike Leeming 4 years ago
It is very doable, but maybe not realistic for most people. It helps when you already have some muscle and fairly lean. Also easier to accomplish as a young man, great genetics and a high metabolism. But you can’t expect these kind of results from someone very out of shape who just works out 30-45 mins 3-5x a week. It would need to become practically a full time job to get to the final photo. It would involve eating many times a day, probably between 6-8 meals (you’re in a constant state of food prepping, cooking and eating) and completing several sessions of weight training/cardio/hiit and core per day. Basically, your day is focused almost completely on fitness and nutrition and then sleep and rest and recovery. If you have a demanding full time job, a family, or other work and social obligations - it would be almost impossible to get results that fast. Wish everyone luck in their transformations - stay consistent and take it one day at a time. Even if takes 1-3 years!
Gabriel Simoes 4 years ago (edited)
To achieve this naturally it would take about a year or more of intensive trainning.
Gabriel Simoes 4 years ago
To achieve these results in 4 months it can ONLY be achieved by using shortcuts. Uou can still do it naturally but it will take a full year at least.
Rita Pizarro 8 years ago
Great job, you are a motivation to other young people who want to get fit, keep up the excellent training and diet and keep sharing so other can be positively influenced by your efforts!
#7
From 42 Kg To 53 Kg. When I First Started Working Out I Just Transformed My Obsession For Food Into An Obsession For Fitness And “Living Healthy”
#8
From 100lbs To 140lbs In 2 Years
#9
3 month Transformation Of A Father-Of-Three, 45 Years Old
#10
2 Years And About A 5lb Difference Between Pictures
#11
4 Years Of Lifting
#12
5 Years Transformation
Antonio Luiz 8 years ago
It's is "normal", a 5 year transformation, no one get a transformation in 3 months without drugs or surgery.
#13
1.5 Years Of Lifting, Never Skipping A Workout, Barely Drinking Alcohol And Eating A Ton Of Food
#14
My 6 Month Transformation From 105 To 140 Lbs
#15
1.5 Year Transformation
David James 5 years ago
I don't think that's the same guy - check out the moles - no mole on stomach, no mole on cheek and no mole under left tit
#16
2 Years Of Training With No Days Off
#17
6 Year Transformation. High School Graduation To Now. I Was Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes A Few Months After My Graduation
#18
From 59kg To 78.5kg In 2 Years
#19
I Am 25 Years Old In The Left Photo, Living In London, Working Hard And Partying Harder. On The Right - Me At The Ripe Young Age Of 33
#20
2 Month Transformation
Julie Julie 8 years ago
Nope. Pushing his stomach out on the first photo. No beer-bellied man had transversus like that.
#21
5 Years Of Training
#22
1 Year And 3 Months Trasformation
Flora Polvado 8 years ago
You can gain up to a full cup size by working the pecs and obliques. Firms and enlarges the underlying muscles.
#23
3 Year Transformation
#24
3 Years And 12kg
#25
My 2.5 Year Vegetarian Bodybuilding Progress
#26
From Game Addict To Sponsored Athlete. 8 Years Body Transformation
#27
4 Years Between These Photos And Nearly A 40 Pound Difference, All Done Vegan
Edyta Złotucha 8 years ago
I just started going to the gym to gain some pounds too, while being vegan as well:) thank you for the motivation!
#28
From 60kg To 71kg In 1 Year
#29
4 Month Transformation
#30
Tom Ward, Who Works At Men's Health Magazine, Transformed His Body In 2 Month And Appeared In The Pages Of The Same Magazine
#31
1 Year Progress
#32
5 Year Difference
#33
Chris Mantovani 2 Year Transformation (13-15)
#34
3 Month Transformation
#35
2 Years Body Transformation
#36
3 Years Transformation
Theresa Andrade 8 years ago
PERFECTION, like seriously...whole package, face body hair just perfect :-)
#37
3 Years Difference
#38
3 Years Of Hard Work
Katie Smith 8 years ago
This is way, way too much, and kinda scary. Looks like his muscles are on the outside of his body :/
#39
1 Year Bodybuilding Transformation
#41
Cris Heria Incredible Natural (Calisthenics) Body Transformation
#42
1 Year Bicep Progress, Newbie Gains
#43
3 Month Transformation
#44
1.5 Year Into Weight Lifting, A Year Into Healthy Eating, And 3 Months Into Psychotherapy
#45
Week 1 Vs Week 18
#46
From 160lbs To 180lbs. 1 Year Of Working Out
#48
3 Months Muscle Building
#49
My Several-Year Transformation From A Skinny 145 Lb Teenager To A Working 190 Lb Fitness Model
#51
Me At 16 And At 23 With About 6 Years Of Lifting In Between
#52
1.5 Year Transformation. From Skinny To Muscular
#56
3 Month Of Hard Work
JillVille Child Care 8 years ago
What a great smile! Someone is pleased with all their hard work! Great job!
#58
Over 2 Years Progress
#59
1 Year And 3 Months Apart. 110 Lbs On The Left And 140 On The Right
#60
3 Months Training
Carlos Juarez 4 years ago
Not gonna lie your abs are very perfect and what I mean is your abs are the same shape and they are put even by your workouts.And what type of workouts did you do?
#62
3 Months Transformation
#64
3 Year Transformation. 130 Lbs To 160 Lbs
#65
3 Months Training
#66
Fitness Transformation In 2 Months
Naima Ivansdóttir 8 years ago
finally a realistic progress related to declared time span! :) congrats!
#67
6 Month Transformation. From 136.6lbs To 167.4 6lbs
#68
Skinny To Shredded: Natural 1 Year Transformation
Zied Rezgui 8 years ago
Hey panda, if you watch until this page then you have the ability to do like them.
#69
1 Year Calisthenics Transformation. 16 Years Old
#73
19 Years Old - 3 Years Of Lifting Weights
#76
3 Month Body Transformation
Owen McCormack 8 years ago
kinda reminds me of a muscley version of the villain from who framed roger rabbit
#77
4.5 Years And 2lbs Difference
#78
5.5 Month Progress. Gained 15kg
Rick Bond 5 years ago
It doesn't say 15kg of muscle guys. He made good progress. Why the negativity in so many of these posts? There's probably only 2..maybe 3 at the most who used PED. These are all naturally attainable in the times displayed lol. A lot of you negative posters don't get these results all because of the exact mindset you's are displaying in your posts haha.
#79
Insane 4 Month Body Transformation (Freelettics)
#81
2 Years Progress
#83
3 Years And 4 Months Of Progress
DaBoizMaccasRun 3 years ago
This is a fake, this is from the movie "Going Down in La-La Land" look at the movie poster and it's obvious
#84
5 Years Transformation
#86
1 Year Optimal Training And Nutrition
#87
This Is My 1 Year Body Transformation. Only Street Workout
#88
Day 1 - 143 Lbs And 16% Body Fat And Day 180 - 176 Lbs And 14% Body Fat
#89
2 Years Of Training
#91
3 Month Transformation
#92
My 2.5 Year Transformation
Roxanne Doe 8 years ago
There is a meme that says<, " she can have a tummy and still be yummy..."
#93
2013 Vs. 2016
Shi Cruisin' 8 months ago
I'd be ok with it, if I couldn't see your boob implants so clearly. Another case of going way overboard with the muscle building. You looked just fine before! A normal, healthy, pretty, girl's body. Why change it this much?
#94
2 Year Transformation
#95
6 Months Training
#96
3 Month Progress
#97
3 Years And 3 Months Into Lifting
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Antonio Luiz 8 years ago
Some changes can't be made in 3 months, without drug, every one who's been to a gym knows that, makes me sick this people who keep saying that they did a huge transformation in 3 months without any drug or surgery.
Daniel Losinger 8 years ago
The term “in shape” is generally considered to mean in good physical condition. Why do you consider huge muscles to be your definition of in shape and want people to “bulk up big-time”? Do you think huge muscles are natural? If so, then why don’t people have them naturally? If you think huge muscle are what classifies a person as being in shape, then do you think Bruce Lee was not in shape? Do you think Olympic marathoners and Olympic gymnasts are not in shape?
Sofia Bellavista 8 years ago
And ballet dancers!They have long lean muscles, flexibility, posture and elegance. So much better than the grotesque ungraceful bodybuilders
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Lena Sterling 8 years ago
I don't know why now everybody has to have huge muscles to look good.
Sofia Bellavista 8 years ago
Because pumping muscles is easier than developing a charming personality.
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Volkan Başoğlu 8 years ago
Most of them smells like steroids... Having a body just in 3-4 months? You'll lose them as fast as you gained them the moment you stop working out.
Sofia Bellavista 8 years ago
Good for them, but they look so grotesque and unnatural to me. Swimmers and dancers look healthier, naturally fit and WAY more elegant.
Sofia Bellavista 8 years ago
Beauty is not just about posing flexing muscles, it's also how you move. Bodybuilders look so rigid, heavy and ungraceful in their movements
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Sheila Robinson 8 years ago
I'm not buying many of these photos. I spend a lot of time in the gym, and I have never seen anything like it. Yes, you can change your shape but it is much slower than this.
AnnieLaurie Burke 8 years ago
Most of these are great transformations. They look healthier and more attractive. Not muscle-bound, not extreme, just fitter and happier. And, yes, anyone, and I do mean anyone, can get fitter. There have been numerous studies where chair-bound women in nursing homes, in their 80s and 90s, have lost fat, gained muscle, and improved their mobility, balance, and health, with moderate exercise.
Crystal Flores 8 years ago
A couple of these look n sound unrealistic the other are people who were super skinny and gained mass.
Rachael Marrast 8 years ago
Why does it take a guy so little time to achieve his goals and woman it seems like it takes forever!
chrisown bey 2 years ago (edited)
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chrisown bey 2 years ago
thank buddy for this kind of step One day i will be best personal trainer carrollton tx body builder
Marrie William 6 years ago
Inspiring body transformations of people. I wish I could also achieve my weight loss goals through a lipotropic liquid supplement. My friend has achieved her weight loss goals through hard efforts. She took a detox diet and weight loss supplements to get a fit body. I have ordered my supplement from buymicb12.com ezgif-1-80...48035e.jpg 
Marrie William 6 years ago
Inspiring body transformations of people. I wish I could also achieve my weight loss goals through a lipotropic liquid supplement. My friend has achieved her weight loss goals through hard efforts. She took a detox diet and weight loss supplements to get a fit body. I have ordered my supplement from buymicb12.com
Samantha Garibay 6 years ago
This is so inspiring! Also going through a body transformation journey! Check my blog out to be a witness of my journey to getting back into shape! https://danisturf.home.blog/2019/04/23/30-day-challenge-butt-and-gut/
Sondre Strøm Linde 8 years ago
There is a LOT of steroids involved here. The absolute maximum gain in a year naturally is just over 20 lbs of pure muscle. So yeah. Not that this list says it's natural or anything, but keep it in mind. You won't change your body in a couple of months.
Agnes Jekyll 8 years ago
Some of these people went from really, really thin to very muscled. Is this another form of anorexia that goes unnoticed because muscles are assumed to be healthy?
Brendan McNeil-Spence 8 years ago
Yeah some of these def require some sort drug. but hey what do I know. Can some pass me a soda please?
Andrea Jones 8 years ago
The really hard work is maintaining that diet, that exercise regimen, that lifestyle. Change your body in a few months, but you need to be prepared to change yourself habits for life.
sscha005 8 years ago
Here's mine: you can read my journey through here: http://refinebynature.com/how-to-naturally-change-your-body-shape-into-an-hourglass-shape/ natural_ho...51ada2.jpg 
Michel M. Prins 8 years ago
This list is very amazing to see and it's lovely to know that they have put so much effort into their transformation. There will always be the possibility that some use steroids (like some of the 3 month transformations), which is fine if they themselves are fine with it as well, but it does not fit the "natural" way of working out. However, some of them can make natural changes in a short amount of time, because of genes, consistency and also very important: a healthy food schedule.
Janice Foster 8 years ago
Well... this has been an education - I had no idea such massive changes could be made so quickly!
Antonio Luiz 8 years ago
Some changes can't be made in 3 months, without drug, every one who's been to a gym knows that, makes me sick this people who keep saying that they did a huge transformation in 3 months without any drug or surgery.
Daniel Losinger 8 years ago
The term “in shape” is generally considered to mean in good physical condition. Why do you consider huge muscles to be your definition of in shape and want people to “bulk up big-time”? Do you think huge muscles are natural? If so, then why don’t people have them naturally? If you think huge muscle are what classifies a person as being in shape, then do you think Bruce Lee was not in shape? Do you think Olympic marathoners and Olympic gymnasts are not in shape?
Sofia Bellavista 8 years ago
And ballet dancers!They have long lean muscles, flexibility, posture and elegance. So much better than the grotesque ungraceful bodybuilders
Load More Replies... Lena Sterling 8 years ago
I don't know why now everybody has to have huge muscles to look good.
Sofia Bellavista 8 years ago
Because pumping muscles is easier than developing a charming personality.
Load More Replies... Volkan Başoğlu 8 years ago
Most of them smells like steroids... Having a body just in 3-4 months? You'll lose them as fast as you gained them the moment you stop working out.
Sofia Bellavista 8 years ago
Good for them, but they look so grotesque and unnatural to me. Swimmers and dancers look healthier, naturally fit and WAY more elegant.
Sofia Bellavista 8 years ago
Beauty is not just about posing flexing muscles, it's also how you move. Bodybuilders look so rigid, heavy and ungraceful in their movements
Load More Replies... Sheila Robinson 8 years ago
I'm not buying many of these photos. I spend a lot of time in the gym, and I have never seen anything like it. Yes, you can change your shape but it is much slower than this.
AnnieLaurie Burke 8 years ago
Most of these are great transformations. They look healthier and more attractive. Not muscle-bound, not extreme, just fitter and happier. And, yes, anyone, and I do mean anyone, can get fitter. There have been numerous studies where chair-bound women in nursing homes, in their 80s and 90s, have lost fat, gained muscle, and improved their mobility, balance, and health, with moderate exercise.
Crystal Flores 8 years ago
A couple of these look n sound unrealistic the other are people who were super skinny and gained mass.
Rachael Marrast 8 years ago
Why does it take a guy so little time to achieve his goals and woman it seems like it takes forever!
chrisown bey 2 years ago (edited)
thank for sharing the steps i will implement on my body and give you result https://fitover40dallas.com/
chrisown bey 2 years ago
thank buddy for this kind of step One day i will be best personal trainer carrollton tx body builder
Marrie William 6 years ago
Inspiring body transformations of people. I wish I could also achieve my weight loss goals through a lipotropic liquid supplement. My friend has achieved her weight loss goals through hard efforts. She took a detox diet and weight loss supplements to get a fit body. I have ordered my supplement from buymicb12.com ezgif-1-80...48035e.jpg
Marrie William 6 years ago
Inspiring body transformations of people. I wish I could also achieve my weight loss goals through a lipotropic liquid supplement. My friend has achieved her weight loss goals through hard efforts. She took a detox diet and weight loss supplements to get a fit body. I have ordered my supplement from buymicb12.com
Samantha Garibay 6 years ago
This is so inspiring! Also going through a body transformation journey! Check my blog out to be a witness of my journey to getting back into shape! https://danisturf.home.blog/2019/04/23/30-day-challenge-butt-and-gut/
Sondre Strøm Linde 8 years ago
There is a LOT of steroids involved here. The absolute maximum gain in a year naturally is just over 20 lbs of pure muscle. So yeah. Not that this list says it's natural or anything, but keep it in mind. You won't change your body in a couple of months.
Agnes Jekyll 8 years ago
Some of these people went from really, really thin to very muscled. Is this another form of anorexia that goes unnoticed because muscles are assumed to be healthy?
Brendan McNeil-Spence 8 years ago
Yeah some of these def require some sort drug. but hey what do I know. Can some pass me a soda please?
Andrea Jones 8 years ago
The really hard work is maintaining that diet, that exercise regimen, that lifestyle. Change your body in a few months, but you need to be prepared to change yourself habits for life.
sscha005 8 years ago
Here's mine: you can read my journey through here: http://refinebynature.com/how-to-naturally-change-your-body-shape-into-an-hourglass-shape/ natural_ho...51ada2.jpg
Michel M. Prins 8 years ago
This list is very amazing to see and it's lovely to know that they have put so much effort into their transformation. There will always be the possibility that some use steroids (like some of the 3 month transformations), which is fine if they themselves are fine with it as well, but it does not fit the "natural" way of working out. However, some of them can make natural changes in a short amount of time, because of genes, consistency and also very important: a healthy food schedule.
Janice Foster 8 years ago
Well... this has been an education - I had no idea such massive changes could be made so quickly!
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