Scrolling through Instagram photos could get pretty depressing when you start comparing yourselves to the perfect bodied bikini models posing for pictures. But now, bloggers and fitness models are proving that the pics we see online are not what we think - the models in the pics most likely look like that just 1% of the time.

Bloggers and fitness models from all over are posting what may look like before and after body transformation photos, but really are pics taken just seconds apart! Every single photo promotes body positivity and reveals that good posture, lighting, flexing muscles and striking the perfect picture poses could change the view more than you think. This, once more, proves how fake Instagram life truly is. Keep on scrolling to see the shocking differences, and feel free to add your own pics to the list!

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#1

Me 1% Of The Time VS 99% Of The Time. Taken Just Seconds Apart

Me 1% Of The Time VS 99% Of The Time. Taken Just Seconds Apart

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Jessika Hodson
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was never intended as a weight loss before and afterphoto. The Photos were on opposite sides, And used to show that perfect Instagram photos with perfect girls in them aren't as they seemed.

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#3

Same Girl. Different Angles

Same Girl. Different Angles

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#4

Just A Same Girl, Same Day, Different Pose Reminder That Our Bodies Look Different In Different Angles And That It's Perfectly Ok, Normal And Natural

Just A Same Girl, Same Day, Different Pose Reminder That Our Bodies Look Different In Different Angles And That It's Perfectly Ok, Normal And Natural

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Stille20
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Note to self... do that pose... always... grocery store, doctor's office, PTA meeting (I'm not a parent so that is going to be wicked awkward)

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#5

Just 2 Minutes After!

Just 2 Minutes After!

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Ronja Rövardotter
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you girls so much for posting pictures like this. Really. You can´t imagine how motivating, calming and encouraging it is for me. I really needed to see and hear this. I needed to know that it is ok not to have the "six pack" while I am sitting on the couch. And also that it is not a failure. Doing exercise should be about how we feel, not so much about how do we look, right? Now I can feel much better after my workout when I know it is still ok to have "belly wrinkle" while sitting. :-)

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#6

These Photos Were Taken 2 Minutes Apart! Don't Stress About The Way Your Body Looks In Certain Positions

These Photos Were Taken 2 Minutes Apart! Don't Stress About The Way Your Body Looks In Certain Positions

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#7

Same Girl, Same Day, Same Time

Same Girl, Same Day, Same Time

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Cat Meow
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can even still the the marks from the tights on her tummy...

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#8

30 Seconds Transformation Photo

30 Seconds Transformation Photo

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#9

My 30 Second Transformation. I've Had 3 Beautiful Babies...

My 30 Second Transformation. I've Had 3 Beautiful Babies...

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Laura Elonen
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have had 0 babies. I have an athletic body but there is not one photo of it online. Congratulations to everyBODY

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#10

These Two Photos Are 12 Hours Apart, Left Before Bed And Right When I Woke Up

These Two Photos Are 12 Hours Apart, Left Before Bed And Right When I Woke Up

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#11

Left Is What My Tummy Looks Like When I'm Very Bloated. Right Is When I'm Not Bloated

Left Is What My Tummy Looks Like When I'm Very Bloated. Right Is When I'm Not Bloated

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AcousticGString
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so... left is after pizza, right is after a salad. Got it

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#12

This Is Me Standing Normally, Not Pushing My Stomach Out Vs Flexing

This Is Me Standing Normally, Not Pushing My Stomach Out Vs Flexing

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#13

Neither Of These Pics Have Been Edited. They Were Taken About 30 Seconds Apart

Neither Of These Pics Have Been Edited. They Were Taken About 30 Seconds Apart

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#14

There Was Only 3 Minutes Between These Photos, I Just Changed The Lighting, Did My Hair, Put On Undies That Flattered Me And Changed My Pose

There Was Only 3 Minutes Between These Photos, I Just Changed The Lighting, Did My Hair, Put On Undies That Flattered Me And Changed My Pose

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#15

Standing Relaxed On The Left Vs Sucked In, Pulled Up My Pants, Pushed My Hips Back And Stood With My Legs Apart To Give Myself A Thigh Gap

Standing Relaxed On The Left Vs Sucked In, Pulled Up My Pants, Pushed My Hips Back And Stood With My Legs Apart To Give Myself A Thigh Gap

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Madeline Tuohey
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The one on the right is unautral and weird looking- but the one on the left is beautiful

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#16

How My Body Looks When I'm Relaxed And When I'm Posing. It Is So Easy To Manipulate

How My Body Looks When I'm Relaxed And When I'm Posing. It Is So Easy To Manipulate

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#17

Ahh The Difference A Flattering Pose Can Make

Ahh The Difference A Flattering Pose Can Make

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#19

These Were Taken A Few Seconds Apart

These Were Taken A Few Seconds Apart

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Rism
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonder if i need to do sideway pose next time

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#20

I Took These Seconds Apart. On The Left I'm Flexing Pretty Hard And On The Right I'm Not Even Pushing Out, I'm Just Relaxed

 I Took These Seconds Apart. On The Left I'm Flexing Pretty Hard And On The Right I'm Not Even Pushing Out, I'm Just Relaxed

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Diane Peters
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think you have your left and right mixed up. Looking at the photos, you're definitely flexing in the photo on the right.

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#21

30 Second Transformation

30 Second Transformation

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#22

The Photo On The Right Isn't Edited At All, But Just From The Way I'm Standing, I've Managed To Change The Way My Body Looks Quite Dramatically

The Photo On The Right Isn't Edited At All, But Just From The Way I'm Standing, I've Managed To Change The Way My Body Looks Quite Dramatically

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#23

Pics Are All About Good Lighting And Angles

Pics Are All About Good Lighting And Angles

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Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She looks amazing in both! It took me a couple seconds to realize which was the before and after

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#24

These Pics Were Taken Seconds Apart

These Pics Were Taken Seconds Apart

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#25

My Booty From Its Normal Straight Leg Standing Position Vs A Posed Booty Pop Position

My Booty From Its Normal Straight Leg Standing Position Vs A Posed Booty Pop Position

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#26

These Pics Were Taken Second Apart This Morning

These Pics Were Taken Second Apart This Morning

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#27

This Is A 30 Seconds Before And After Photo

This Is A 30 Seconds Before And After Photo

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Bethany
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can tell looking at her face

#28

30 Second Transformation

30 Second Transformation

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Cristina Poncea
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just like with other girls presented here, I don't see the difference beetween the before and after.

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