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127 Before-And-After Pics Show What Happens When You Stop Drinking
“Everything in moderation” is a pretty good rule to live by, especially where alcohol is concerned. The obvious effects of alcohol on the body are high blood pressure (hypertension), which increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke, liver damage, and increased risk of cancers.
Another not-so-noticeable effect of a drinking problem is that sipping too many Margaritas can also cause you to gain a bunch of excess pounds. There are roughly 200 calories in a pint of beer and about 230 calories in 100 grams of vodka.
When a heavy drinker gives up on alcohol abuse, the physical metamorphosis can be staggering. Take a look at these before and after pictures of individuals in alcohol recovery to see what we mean.
Some of the people in the photographs are barely recognizable compared to their former selves, and while some complemented the alcohol rehab process with exercise, the benefits of quitting drinking can't be clearer by looking at these pictures.
How Does Your Body Change in One Year Sober?
A year of sobriety can bring about positive changes in the body. If you’ve ever seen photos of alcoholics before and after quitting the vice, you’ll see a clear glow-up in their faces (and bodies). Often, they look fitter, healthier, and, most importantly, happier. However, these benefits come with their own set of problems. Stick around to learn more about the struggles of withdrawal and the eventual rewards.
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#1
The Beard Chronicles
Keith Urbowicz 9 years ago
That's me. Glad it's making the rounds. Anything is possible people.
Cristi 9 years ago
Good for you! In the first photo you look a lot like my xbf, had to leave him in the end because he wouldn´t stop drinking. So sad to see how he could´ve been...
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Samantha Miller 9 years ago
Wow! He's pretty hot. I sincerely hope he stays away from alcohol.
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#2
Caught Between Two Worlds
Shane Watson 9 years ago
Thanks for sharing this. By the way, I'm coming up on five years sober (11/29/16). -Shane (Silverladder) fouryearss...b5e167.jpg 
Shane Watson 9 years ago
Oh, and this will explain the whole story (including the photo on the left, which as some of you already guessed, is a mugshot: http://silverladder.com/blog/?page_id=963
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Anna Brandigi 9 years ago
It's amazing how a little weight loss can have such an effect on your face
Shane Watson 9 years ago
The camera may have had an effect. Also, I was 220 lbs on the left, 170 on the right.
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Freddie Bennett 9 years ago
I know him and it was more than just the alcohol. It was the horrible lifestyle he was sucked into. The change you see isn't just from becoming physically sober, it's from living a life no longer hidden, becoming the father and husband he was always made to be. It's more than weight loss, it's a soul that's changed forever. So proud of him 💙
Teresa Rodden 9 years ago
I remember that feeling of emptiness your before picture portrays. 13+ years <3 PicMonkey-...b26da5.jpg 
Joan Aprea 9 years ago
I gave up smoking & alcohol 30 yrs ago! Cannot even stand the smell & avoid it totally! I just turned 75 life is good!
Sherri Mckenzie 9 years ago
Such a great change! You should be so pleased with yourself! Stick with it, it's a great life & will keep getting better <3
Kim Barrows 9 years ago
The best part is seeing the clarity in people's eyes in all the "after" photos
#3
Transformation Vibes Only
Kjorn 9 years ago
it's not just the alcool at this point she work on herself too with better food and exercices
Gillian Concannon 9 years ago
Real determination, hard work, very well done, you must be so proud.
Sherri Mckenzie 9 years ago
Holy cow! What a pretty lady or maybe a girl, you look so little and young now! Good job. Sobriety is a valuable gift hold on tightly and things will keep getting better and better <3
Amy Petelka 9 years ago
I suspect you also found a gym, new friends and a new way of eating, You look marvelous!
Elizabeth Fox 9 years ago
losing that much weight took lots of diet and exercise as well as sobriety
#4
Not Quite the Same Day
Sherri Mckenzie 9 years ago
You are freaking AMAZING, beside the obvious, the part I love the most is the difference in you smile & eyes <3
Alexander Velázquez 9 years ago
What happens when you stop drinking or what happens when you start exercising?
Hayley Lightcap 9 years ago
Well I imagine it goes hand in hand, you need something to get your mind off drinking so you exercise.
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#5
From Chaos to Class
Sherri Mckenzie 9 years ago
What can I say but God is GREAT. ONE DAY AT A TIME & look at you! Now such a handsome Man!!
Danish Susanne 3 years ago
It is uplifting to see, that after 1.5 years he looks several years younger.
#6
Glow Up Goals
Sergio Bicerra 9 years ago
I love the fact there is someone's hand in the first pict, like suportting hi
Vanni Simone (Vaxaeroo) 9 years ago
this means that if you drink you'll never be alone! but if you dont... hum!
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Angela Paquette Bancroft 9 years ago
I agree support in the first pic and strong in the second well done
Sherri Mckenzie 9 years ago
Who, doesn't even look like the same guy. Now you look like a you handsome man, o gogetter, not at all before :( God bless your journey. I have tyres this way of life 2 times and my biggest wish is that I would have left, but by the Grace of God I am back <3
#7
Same Shirt, Different Chapter
Alexa Leigh 9 years ago
Congratulations! You look great! Happy 300ty day sober birthday! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
#8
Two Drinks, One Transformation
Stewart Dunsmuir 9 years ago
He's got taller & his jumper brighter 👍🏻 Keep up the good work Ron burgandy jr
Sherri Mckenzie 9 years ago
Holy cow. You dont even look like the same guy! God bless your journey handsome :)
Maria Dambrosio Trouville 9 years ago
Love the water!!! Congrats to you and all your hard work!!
JASON Johns 9 years ago
www.oa.org saves lives! Alcoholism and food addiction are closely rooted to one another and it kills! If you or someone you know struggles with compulsive overeating, anorexia or bulimia, there is help in Overeaters Anonymous. Don't wait, the life you save might be your own!
#9
Same Dress, New Vibes
Koen Vleminckx 9 years ago
And that's just the outside. Imagine what it did to their brain ad liver.
Sherri Mckenzie 9 years ago
Wow. You are so BEAUTIFUL. I hope you know & remember that every day. God bless your journey.
Ivanka van der Reest 9 years ago
People complaining that this looks more like before and after weight loss... do you think alcoholics care about their lifestyles? Do you think they cook a healthy meal for themselves every night? I have never been an alcoholic but I have been drunk a couple of times. If I would always feel drunk I would order pizza every day probably. So I can very much imagine that when you go into rehab you realize you have neglected your own health and start excersizing and going for a healthy lifestyle. So yes I can imagine that alcoholics after 1 year sober do also look more healthy.
Debbie Elliott 9 years ago
Great job all of you. It is a hard, bad habit to kick. I did it. It will be 4 years next March. Once you make up your mind 100%, you will achieve your goal. Never go back to feeling the way you did when you drank!!! God Bless you all.
#10
Glow-Up Chronicles
Tracy Gaylor 1 year ago
seeto change, slimmer face which frequently happens when a person stops drinkingms like it to me. Like hair color, easy
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Quyen Morris 9 years ago
I was thinking the same thing. Her lips and nose look different too.
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Sabrina Bragg 3 years ago
Who cares!! If it actually motivates ONE person, or keeps them alive, it's well worth it!!
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First Comes the Hard Part…
We all love a glow-up story, especially when it involves fighting inner demons. In this post, the demon at hand is alcohol, a challenge many people face. And the hardest part of fighting them? The after-effects of quitting. Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can vary from person to person. The National Library of Medicine (NIH) has published a study describing some of the more common ones.
- Irritability
- Tremors
- Anxiety
In rare cases, more severe symptoms appear. In these situations, a person can experience:
- Delirium tremors (DT) (can last 3 to 4 days)
- Hallucinosis (can last 1 to 2 days)
- Seizures (can last 1 to 2 days)
In all cases, the first 72 hours will be the hardest. As the body rids itself of alcohol, an increasing number of withdrawal symptoms will manifest. However, if a person can endure this initial period, the benefits will be visible quite quickly.
#11
From Serious to Smiling
#12
Glow Up Goals
Bridgette David 9 years ago
What is that supposed to mean? I don't get it.
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Tracy Gaylor 1 year ago
you have such a bright face now you look gorgeous, I bet you feel so much better I couldn't imagine what you've been through God bless you on the rest of your journey!!
Vanessa Olsen 6 years ago
Like a new person!! Be proud of yourself and keep going. It gets better :) sober si ce 12/26/2018
#13
Before and After Wins
#14
Glow Up Vibes
Dino Presutto 9 years ago
Dumbest thing I have ever seen in my life would look better WITHOUT an ear!!!!
CC 5 years ago
What a nasty person you are. Grow up and mind your own business.
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Krissy Sallee- Hensley 6 months ago
For those mentioning his ears any time my tunnels are out for a day or two min gets smaller I took mine out once for over a year and went down 5 or 6 sizes
Patricia Murray 9 years ago
Really? He's wearing bigger spacers in his ears than the "after" pic. I think these are reversed
#15
Same Shirt, New Game
#16
Glow-Up Chronicles
Dino Presutto 9 years ago
Would you let this man babysit your kid???? better give this dude a beer!!!!!
Marva Jess 9 years ago
I call bs! This is not the same person in both pics! Nose is different, and the age difference is extremely noticeable.
Theresa Lucas Opperman 9 years ago
It does look like a different person... his nose is much bigger! Is this even the same man???
#17
Spot The Upgrade
#18
Glow Up Goals
Final score:
138points
Tonya Raleigh (Submission author) 9 years ago
Thank you! It literally saved his life and allowed both of us to have a life worth living.
Rachel Bitton 9 years ago
just incredible, an unbelievable transformation
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Scott Anderson 9 years ago
Yeah! That's what was going to say - holy c**p! That is quite a change in the both of you! Good for you both! Make it a permanent change! 😀👍🏻
Christopher Bott 9 years ago
Holy c**p! That's a great change! You both look soo much better and healthier!
Juli Cureton 9 years ago
You both look amazing and how very proud you must be! Here's to many more years of happiness!!!!
#19
From Casual To Confident
Judy Stroili Zygman 3 years ago
I’m going on 4 years the end of January 2023 . How come everyone has lost weight but me . I also quit smoking too . I’ll just have to work on that now .. holy cow 🐄
Dino Presutto 9 years ago
Very good article think I will take heed...#16 & #18 are pretty questionable though.....And don't EVER put one of those STUPID things in your ear!!!!
Helen Looymans 9 years ago
I've lost about that much in 2 months from no longer drinking every night..
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Lisa Emore 9 years ago
ok . I'm not getting this? They have all lost weight and stopped drinking. So these people are a 6 pack a night people. I'm an alcoholic who is sober. I've never had weight problems but I will say my healthy weight is 130..I'm 5'8. When I was in my affair with alcohol, my eyes and entire body turned the color of a umpalumpa. I was hospitalized for over a month. My Billy Reuben (not spelled right) was a 19+, if you don't understand the severity of this # it's worth a google. My pancreas was 6 times the normal size, and my weight was a oh so heavy 111 lbs. That's what a half gallon of vodka will do. I happy for the sobriety of all these people and for the fact that they all found a treadmill. If you do fall off the wagon for all you nightly lager, stout,and especially you lovers of malt beer, remember only eat half that cheese steak, put a gps on your treadmill, in case you get lost, and keep in mind there's LITE beer!
Sarah Verity 9 years ago
So, you're obviously unaware all human beings have varying metabolisms? All of our bodies digest and store substances differently? You must not be aware of this because if you were you wouldn't compare your journey to others. Yes the foods (or lack there of in your case) that one craves when intoxicated also plays a major rolls in appearence. But that in no way justifies such a judgmental response from you. Why not share a photo of your before and after to show people healthy doesn't always mean losing weight, but for some people means gaining?
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#20
Glow Up Guaranteed
…Better Health Comes Second.
After a year of abstinence, the developed symptoms of alcoholism before and after quitting get replaced by healthy benefits. Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, also known as the Center for Alcohol & Drug Studies, discussed some benefits of long-term sobriety.
- Improved skin. A sober face often appears more youthful, bright, and glowy.
- Mental clarity. Like other drugs, alcohol plays with the chemicals within your body. When you quit drinking, the levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin normalize, leading to improved cognitive function, emotional stability, and overall mental well-being.
- Weight change. The “Beer belly” phenomenon is real. Thank the high-calorie content in alcoholic beverages. By cutting out alcohol, you can significantly reduce your calorie intake.
- Better sleep. Like nicotine, alcohol can induce insomnia.
While we’ve listed only four, there are many more benefits to enjoy in sobriety. And judging from the faces of now-sober people, it’s worth the price.
#21
From Lumberjack To Lounge Look
Final score:
95points
Nick Lavallee (Submission author) 9 years ago
Thank you! Can I show this comment to my Grandmother?
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Bogdan Ranisavljevic 8 years ago
Maybe if I start drinking and quit, I'll look this good as well. <3
Alessandra Trabalho 9 years ago
Now I'm worried...I don't even drink, how am I going to loose all that weight???
#22
Glow Up Goals
#23
Same Shirt, New Vibes
Final score:
84points
#24
Glow-Up Goals
Final score:
84points
Tracy Gaylor 1 year ago
congratulations! I can't imagine how difficult that was to do, and to stay sober all of that time.
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#25
Glow Up Goals
#26
Glow-Up Vibes Only
Just a Purpler 9 years ago
Whoa what? Does she live in NS Canada? I'm almost dead certain I've seen her here aha that's crazy
#27
Couples That Slay Together
#28
Cheers And Greetings
Allie Romero 9 years ago
Zugga you are awesome for being so kind to leave nice notes on all the pictures :)
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#29
Candid vs. Curated Glow-Up
Michelle D. 4 years ago
Notice the increase of clothing in most of the female 'after' pictures... 🤣❤️ Love it.
#30
Morning vs. Night Mood Shift
Susanna Vesna 9 years ago
I Cant tell the difference in this one. Her skin looks better on the left photo
Lizelle Venter Trollip 9 years ago
I agree, maybe the panda had a mix up with the photos
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Johanna Muukkonen 9 years ago
Don't tell people to smile! Trust me, they will when they feel to.
Load More Replies...Early Intervention Can Help
Early intervention can make all the difference. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, early prevention seeks to inform individuals about the harm, symptoms of withdrawal and strategies for reducing alcohol use. As long as the person knows there is still hope for recovery, an intervention will usually lead to positive outcomes.
Since facing a problem head-on can be daunting, that extra push or support can go a long way. There are support groups that try to help individuals drop the vice through group sessions and therapy. While we might know the more famous Alcoholics Anonymous, there are more alcohol addiction support groups a person can choose from.
#31
Transformation in Progress
Final score:
65points
Heather Darger 3 years ago
I thought that was you!! Hope you are doing well. Love the shirt in your after pic!
#32
Flip The Script
Final score:
63points
Zugga aka Pia Isabell 9 years ago
Look really young .. all you need is a smile on that healty new face :0)
Kathy Penner McMillen 9 years ago
Thank you for making all your comments so positive. These people have changed their lives and need encouragement not criticism. The world needs more people like you!!!
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Heather Smith 9 years ago
Good work up....This tablet has a mind of its own with word choices....
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Heidy Kairos 9 years ago
is he or she? Whatever..... you look amazing on that healthy face...fighting... :)
#33
Glow Up Vibes
Final score:
62points
Michelle D. 4 years ago
The skin really goes through MAJOR transformation. Excellent job! Wow.
#34
From Straight Face to Smile
Final score:
60points
Ryan Peret 9 years ago
Just say "stand up comic", you never used to call yourself the "drunk stand up comic". Hair looks great.
Liz Russo (Submission author) 9 years ago
I talk a lot about my sobriety now, and I want people to know about my recovery.
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From Ties To Tees
Final score:
59points
Rosemary Walsh 9 years ago
My father FINALLY became sober. I will always wish he had done it when I was a young girl.
Irene Arnold Martin 9 years ago
So happy for you and your dad, Honey! He looks great!
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#36
From Hospital Gown to Waterfall Crown
Final score:
47points
Caroline Hoxter 9 years ago
Good for you! On the left you are in a hospital bed. On the right you are fit and healthy. You should be very proud!! You rock, keep it up.
#37
Chill Vibes and Bold Looks
Final score:
46points
Natalie 9 years ago
I love your tattoos girl - haters always gonna hate - keep moving n brush your proud shoulders off! Beautiful
Veronika Neumanová (Submission author) 9 years ago
thanx for comment, but man, u got no idea what that stupid tattoos mean to me. they are my memories and yes, maybe they are stupid, but they remembers me who I am and where I wanna go. you know nothing Jon Snow!
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#38
From Casual To Corporate
Final score:
42points
#39
Glow-Up Goals
Final score:
41points
#40
From Couch to Course
Final score:
40points
#41
Glow Up Vibes
Final score:
40points
Shannon Trew (Submission author) 9 years ago
I purposely used an unflattering picture of myself to get the point across. But yes, I do look evil..And drunk lol.
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Glow-Up Chronicles
Final score:
39points
#43
Glow Up Goals
Final score:
39points
Michelle D. 4 years ago
I don't see the difference? 🧐 I'm KIDDING! 😝 What an amazing transformation! Wow. ❤️
#44
Glow Up Goals
Final score:
38points
#45
Sunshine And Shade
Final score:
35points
Michael Southern 9 years ago
I'm thinking the photo on the left is the after photo, and the one on the right is the before photo! Just possibly...
#46
Tattooed and Thriving
Final score:
35points
Christina Brault 9 years ago
You're so happy and making so many things happen! So stoked for you girl!
Angela Vernice (Submission author) 9 years ago
Thank you my sweet friend !!!!
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Maria Vaccaro Balderas 9 years ago
Such an amazing accomplishment. So proud of you girl!! Xoxo
Angela Vernice (Submission author) 9 years ago
My tattoos are never going to be removed that is art and that is apart of me... if you can't be positive then Don't comment
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From Couch Potato to Contour King
Final score:
34points
Kelby Fowler 9 years ago
This one is hard to believe especially because the first pic has his face covered. And I understand in the second pic he is wet but the first pic has glasses too. If you really want people to believe maybe take a face pic on the before as well...
Jacqueline Stigman 8 years ago
Just shows how someone who's drinking doesn't notice that his face in not in the picture! :)
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From Furry Friends to Game Day Vibes
Final score:
28points
Janet Martin 9 years ago
You look like a brand new and very handsome, determined man. Never go back. I've started my journey. Thanks for the inspiration.
#49
Glow Up Vibes
Final score:
27points
Dawn Haddock (Submission author) 9 years ago
Thank you! Sobriety has been good to me. 😊
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#50
Glow-Up Level Unlocked
Final score:
25points
Cybele Spanjaard 5 years ago
Such a marvellous 'Mediaeval portrait' face this man has Henry V111 almost , hopefully healthier!!
#51
Glow Up Goals
Final score:
23points
#52
Progress You Can See
Final score:
21points
#53
Flipside Fitness Stories
Final score:
21points
#54
Unexpected Transformations
Final score:
20points
Katelynn Tirjan 9 years ago
I think the 1st pic is her current pic. It's the same as her profile pic.
Sarah Green (Submission author) 9 years ago
I did it backwards, sorry guys! First is me now, second is over a year ago ❤️
#55
Glow Up Chronicles
Final score:
20points
#56
Mud, Sweat, And Smiles
Final score:
19points
#57
Glow Up Goals
Final score:
19points
#58
Wave Chaser vs. Trailblazer
Final score:
18points
#59
Quiet Confidence Unfiltered
Final score:
17points
#60
Retro Shades, Modern Vibes
Final score:
15points
Michelle Turner 9 years ago
I dont have a picture but I am hitting my 25th year! Bravo Sister!!
#61
Glow Up Goals
Final score:
14points
#62
From Rocker to River Rat
Final score:
14points
#63
Glow-Up Goals
Final score:
13points
#65
Legends Wear Many Colors
Final score:
12points
#66
Two Sides of Chill
Final score:
11points
#67
From Wild Nights to Filtered Days
Final score:
11points
Jessica Hardy 9 years ago
I know you! How cool you made it on Bored Panda. You look awesome and so healthy!
#68
Beard to Mustache Switch-Up
Final score:
11points
#70
Sweet Victory Moments
Final score:
10points
#71
Beard Game Level Up
Final score:
10points
#72
Hat Game Strong
Final score:
10points
#78
Glow Up Chronicles
Final score:
7points
#79
Glow Up Goals
Final score:
7points
#82
Glow Up Marathon
Final score:
6points
Laura Kruger (Submission author) 9 years ago
My sobriety date is 3/18/2012, which was my 36th birthday. It is the absolute best gift I have ever given myself!
#83
Ready for the Ride
Final score:
6points
#84
Zombie Slayer Vibes
Final score:
6points
#85
Subtle Shades of Bold
Final score:
5points
#89
Glow Up Goals
Final score:
5points
#93
Glow Up Alert
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4points
#94
Silent Treatment Chronicles
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3points
#97
Glow Up Goals
Final score:
3points
#98
Glow Up Chronicles
Final score:
3points
#99
From Couch To Contour
Final score:
3points
#104
Glow Up Goals
Final score:
2points
#107
Effortless Morning Vibes
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1point
#109
Transformation Vibes
Final score:
1point
#110
Classic With A Twist
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0points
#117
Before and After Reality Check
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iblowsheep 9 years ago
okay how about renaming this as "What happens when you reduce your caloric intake and/or get more exercise". i know plenty of skinny drunks.
Nora Elisabeth 9 years ago
Guys, WHY on earth are you focusing on their weight??? It is so not about about that. It is about their health. look at their skin, eyes, their much healthier look. In all of these before and after pictures all I see are happier, healthier people, who have more life energy and look actually like they enjoy life. My dad is VERY skinny drunk... only one week of not drinking makes a HUGE difference. He gains weight, he looks much younger, his eyes radiate happiness, his mind is sharper. He simply looks human again. So get over your petty fat-non fat views, because weight is not the point here whatsoever.
Arjan 9 years ago
Looks like the men learn to shave after getting sober and they all of them lose weight. The photo quality also seems to get a lot better :p
Bobby Fasulo 9 years ago
This guy is my friend and I've personally watched the miracle of sobriety transform him for the better, both spiritually and physically.
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Daniel Law 9 years ago
I've been a drinker and I've been sober. I saw this type of transformation in a friend after he got stopped for a DUI and quit. For myself, it didn't happen. I stopped drinking and didn't look any different but more important, I didn't FEEL any better. I didn't feel any difference. 'Everything in moderation' is a good rule to live by. But there is an innate need in humans to seek a higher state. Alcohol or drugs give a taste. It's my belief that we enter that state when we die.
Corinne Foley 9 years ago
Yes getting sober is mostly transformative when you are an alcoholic otherwise there would obviously be not much difference. Or there are other problems to be taken care of or unrelated issues. Clearly if you are counting the days of sobriety you got an issue. Anyone who sobers up from a drinking problem is likely to look much healthier because they are much healthier.
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Paul Day II 9 years ago
Um...I'm 25yrs sober and I've gotten fatter. Sobriety can take off pounds but it's not a weight loss or prettification plan.
Julie Julie 9 years ago
All those people look so much healthier and happier and most important so much more confident! Their strength and success is inspiring. Congrats on taking the steps towards a better you!
Kara Blue 9 years ago
<3 there are comments here that are pretty defensive, but also true. Like " I know skinny drunks..." but in my own experience, if I drink, I miss the gym for 3+ days. AND I know that alcohol slows/prevents/drains vitamin C and folic acid (muscles like folic acid to become more flexible from what I understand). SO, I don't think this is a pushy article to stop drinking, it is just saying that not drinking has been a factor to these people getting healthier.
Estefania Bayona 9 years ago
Everyone looks younger after they stopped drinking. I hope this serves as an inspiration for those who are still struggling.
Karen Sheline 9 years ago
Many looked less flushed, most looked less puffy and almost all looked more connected.
iblowsheep 9 years ago
okay how about renaming this as "What happens when you reduce your caloric intake and/or get more exercise". i know plenty of skinny drunks.
Nora Elisabeth 9 years ago
Guys, WHY on earth are you focusing on their weight??? It is so not about about that. It is about their health. look at their skin, eyes, their much healthier look. In all of these before and after pictures all I see are happier, healthier people, who have more life energy and look actually like they enjoy life. My dad is VERY skinny drunk... only one week of not drinking makes a HUGE difference. He gains weight, he looks much younger, his eyes radiate happiness, his mind is sharper. He simply looks human again. So get over your petty fat-non fat views, because weight is not the point here whatsoever.
Arjan 9 years ago
Looks like the men learn to shave after getting sober and they all of them lose weight. The photo quality also seems to get a lot better :p
Bobby Fasulo 9 years ago
This guy is my friend and I've personally watched the miracle of sobriety transform him for the better, both spiritually and physically.
Load More Replies... Daniel Law 9 years ago
I've been a drinker and I've been sober. I saw this type of transformation in a friend after he got stopped for a DUI and quit. For myself, it didn't happen. I stopped drinking and didn't look any different but more important, I didn't FEEL any better. I didn't feel any difference. 'Everything in moderation' is a good rule to live by. But there is an innate need in humans to seek a higher state. Alcohol or drugs give a taste. It's my belief that we enter that state when we die.
Corinne Foley 9 years ago
Yes getting sober is mostly transformative when you are an alcoholic otherwise there would obviously be not much difference. Or there are other problems to be taken care of or unrelated issues. Clearly if you are counting the days of sobriety you got an issue. Anyone who sobers up from a drinking problem is likely to look much healthier because they are much healthier.
Load More Replies... Paul Day II 9 years ago
Um...I'm 25yrs sober and I've gotten fatter. Sobriety can take off pounds but it's not a weight loss or prettification plan.
Julie Julie 9 years ago
All those people look so much healthier and happier and most important so much more confident! Their strength and success is inspiring. Congrats on taking the steps towards a better you!
Kara Blue 9 years ago
<3 there are comments here that are pretty defensive, but also true. Like " I know skinny drunks..." but in my own experience, if I drink, I miss the gym for 3+ days. AND I know that alcohol slows/prevents/drains vitamin C and folic acid (muscles like folic acid to become more flexible from what I understand). SO, I don't think this is a pushy article to stop drinking, it is just saying that not drinking has been a factor to these people getting healthier.
Estefania Bayona 9 years ago
Everyone looks younger after they stopped drinking. I hope this serves as an inspiration for those who are still struggling.
Karen Sheline 9 years ago
Many looked less flushed, most looked less puffy and almost all looked more connected.
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