Remember our post about the effects of alcohol on the body? It became a viral sensation with more than 1.4 million views and inspired more than 50 Bored Panda readers to upload their own stories. We decided that these pandas deserve a separate post, so we made a part II to raise awareness.

There are so many benefits of quitting drinking - starting with improved health, lost pounds, and ending with feeling so much better about yourself while also managing the sometimes irreparable long-term effects of alcohol abuse.

Some of these people changed so much, and they're barely recognizable compared to their previous selves - take a look below at our compilation. Be inspired and inspire others to quit alcohol too!

#1

3 Year 4 Months 17 Days Sober Together

3 Year 4 Months 17 Days Sober Together

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#4

4 Years Sober

4 Years Sober

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#5

15 Months Sober

15 Months Sober

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

don't forget when people stop drinking they also change their lifestyle. great change!

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#6

1.5 Years Sober

1.5 Years Sober

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

Hello, I am a journalist for the Norwegian daily Dagbladet. We were wondering if we could use the pictures you have uploaded of before/ after sobriety? It would be a part of a bigger video/article with multiple pictures like yours. Best regards, Ingrid Cogorno / Dagbladet

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#7

One Step At A Time

One Step At A Time

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

he must be really proud of himself. when you get there you want to show it to people

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#8

1 Year Sober.

1 Year Sober.

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#10

5 Months Sober

5 Months Sober

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

Looks like 9.5 years younger... on the right pic. Impressive.

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#11

2 Years Sober

2 Years Sober

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

this little girl must be so proud of her father

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#14

986 Days Sober

986 Days Sober

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#15

At 77 Days, I Did My 1st Half Marathon!

At 77 Days, I Did My 1st Half Marathon!

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#16

9 Years Sober

9 Years Sober

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#17

8 Months Sober

8 Months Sober

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

Dayum, boy had some chiselled bones under there!

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#18

1 Year Difference

1 Year Difference

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

damn. she get some weight and get gorgeous

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#20

6 Months Sober

6 Months Sober

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

When he got sober, he got a dog.

#21

234 Days Sober

234 Days Sober

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

Unfortunately both pics are of me. The first one was in August 2015 in active alcoholism and in the other one I'm sober and 46 lbs lighter.

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#22

13+ Years Sober

13+ Years Sober

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

I wouldn't have put you anywhere above 24 that s mind blowing!

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#23

120 Days Without A Drink

120 Days Without A Drink

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#24

151 Days Sober

151 Days Sober

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#25

Before & After

Before & After

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#26

Sobriety Date 7/11/05

Sobriety Date 7/11/05

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#27

15 Months Sober

15 Months Sober

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

This is one of the biggest female transformation on here! So beautiful

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#28

3.5 Years Sober

3.5 Years Sober

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#29

17 Months Sober

17 Months Sober

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#30

11 Months Sober (3.85 Years Now)

11 Months Sober (3.85 Years Now)

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

He looks like the hotter younger brother of the guy on the left.

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#31

10 Months Down

10 Months Down

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

It might just be me, but even if they look a like, it's like they're 2 different people. The impression the pictures give is so different!

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#34

18 Months Sober

18 Months Sober

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#36

11 Months Sober

11 Months Sober

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#38

5 Years Sober

5 Years Sober

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

It's like a totally different lady! Incredible! Keep it up, Meghan!

#39

Got Sober 8/19/2012

Got Sober 8/19/2012

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#41

3 Year's Sober

3 Year's Sober

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#43

5 Months Sober

5 Months Sober

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

5 MINTHS SOBER? You don't even look old enough to drink!

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#44

Quit Drinking 3 Years Ago. Turning 33yrs Old This Year Felt Good.

Quit Drinking 3 Years Ago. Turning 33yrs Old This Year Felt Good.

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#47

11 Months And 19 Days Sober

11 Months And 19 Days Sober

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#49

1,5 Years Sober

1,5 Years Sober

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

You look beautiful! But even before :-)

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#50

21 Months Sober

21 Months Sober

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

You look good and cool tattoos :)

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#51

4 Months Sober

4 Months Sober

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

These literally look like they could have been taken seconds apart...

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#53

10 Years Sober, 2016 Vs 2006

10 Years Sober, 2016 Vs 2006

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#54

2,5 Years Without Any Alcohol. I Feel Great!

2,5 Years Without Any Alcohol. I Feel Great!

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#55

1 Year Sober (I'm On The Left)

1 Year Sober (I'm On The Left)

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#56

One Year Sober

One Year Sober

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#57

4 Years, 3 Months Clean And Sober. A Million Times Happier!

4 Years, 3 Months Clean And Sober. A Million Times Happier!

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

You look like a completely different person. Very beautiful.

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#58

3 Años.

3 Años.

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#59

1 1/2 Years ,no Beers!

1 1/2 Years ,no Beers!