Article created by: Mindaugas Balčiauskas

Everyone had their fair share of blunder years and whether we like it or not, there are still pieces of evidence hiding deep in the dusty shelves at your parents’ house. No one dares to touch it, and you’re not allowed to reclaim those photos.

But while people change, some change beyond recognition, pushing their genes, spirits and good looks up to the very max. Known as ‘ugly duckling’ transformations, these before and after photos serve as a testament to the beauty of change. And although it takes persistence and hard work, demands sacrifices and invites you into a battle with your inner demons, the final result seems worth it when you see people smile in their eyes.

So no, it’s not quite like growing out of your blunder years, it’s figuring out how to unite your inner and outer worlds and become the person who you really are. Psst! More inspiring posts on ugly ducklings-turned swans are waiting here, here and here.

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32 vs. 37. 75 Lbs Lost, Picked Up A Skincare Routine, Brushed Up My Makeup Skills, Cut My Hair, Got Some Bangs, Still Working On Getting Some More Confidence You Can Glow Up At Any Age!

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    18 - 23 Went Through A Weightloss Journey And Learnt How To Look After And Groom Myself

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    Me At 13 vs. Me At 27 Do I Belong Here?

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    Depressed, Lost, Demotivated Because Of Chronic Tinnitus And Hearing Loss, But I've Decided To Take Things In Hand And Make It Better, Here I Am After 4 Months Of Transformation Journey.. Still Got Miles To Go

    Before and after photos showing an ugly duckling transformation into a beautiful swan with muscle gain and fat loss.

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    Me At 25, College Dropout, Living In My Car vs. Me At 33, About To Finish My Phd!

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    Maybe Not As Drastic As Others Here, But I Feel Like I’ve Had A Bit Of A Glow Up (2012-Present)

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    First Picture 19f, Second One 22f, Third One 23f. Farewell To 4~ Years Of Depression And Excess Weight!

    Three photos showing an ugly duckling's transformation with new hairstyles, makeup, and confident smiles over time.

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    15 vs. 21

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    13 vs. 26 I Just Don't Know What To Say

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    10 To 20 To 30. Thank Goodness I Found Some Better Glasses & Stopped With The Rawr Hand

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    19 To 23. Therapy And Excersice Certainly Made A Change Mentally And Physically. Still Struggling With Confidence And Selflove But All Good Things Take Time. Slow And Steady

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    She has a very sweet smile.

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    #12

    13 To 29 - Puberty Helped Me Out

    Before and after transformation photos of a young man showcasing an inspiring ugly ducklings to beautiful swans journey.

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    Dropped 73lbs And Picked Up 65

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    10,18, 29~ A Lot Has Changed Every Eight Years

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    16-20 Been Battling With Self Hate And Depression For Years, 2020 Was The Year I Wanted To Look After Myself

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    When Puberty Hits You Like A Bus…

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    18-28. It’s Been A Long Road

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    12 To 20, A Lot Changed Along The Way, I’m Glad To Be Where I’m At Now

    Before and after transformation photos of a young couple, illustrating incredible ugly ducklings to beautiful swans transformations.

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    (12, 19, 20) I Was Always Self Conscious About How I Looked

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    13 To 30. Middle School Sucked

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    18 To 25

    Before and after transformation of a young man showing an incredible ugly duckling into beautiful swan change in outdoor settings.

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    #22

    Finally Let The Hair Curl. Did A Lot

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    #23

    Last Week vs. Today

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    12 - 23 Years - What A Wild Ride!

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    Me At 12 vs. 30

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    12 And 15 vs. 32 Years Old. We All Have Potential, Don't Give Up!

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