Not that long ago humans had to either hunt or grow their food as there were no supermarkets or pre-made meals. So it's only natural that keeping a healthy weight or gaining a few pounds given a chance is deeply ingrained into our DNR. If we hadn't had the drive to stuff our stomachs when food was a-plenty, half of us would've not survived the natural selection.

Now, gaining a few, a ten, or maybe even a hundred pounds seems like an easy task for most of us, but how about losing weight? It's well known that shedding the excess pounds has many health benefits and can dramatically improve both your health and your mood, but it also requires a tremendous amount of willpower to stick to your weight loss transformation goals. After all, it is a losing battle (pun intended).

Usually, the hardest part of body transformation journey is the beginning, so we've compiled an inspiring list that highlights how a person changes when on the right path. From saying goodbye to double chins to bringing back that spark of confidence to the eyes, these people in their before and after photos are reaping the benefits of their hard work. Don't be surprised if you'll feel a sudden urge to break a sweat after looking at their extreme weight loss makeovers. Hopefully, it will serve as an inspiration, because if so many people could do it, you can do it, too!

#1

Lost 110 Lbs In 7 Years. Worst Shape To Best Shape, I've Been Loosing It Slowly In Chunks

Lost 110 Lbs In 7 Years. Worst Shape To Best Shape, I've Been Loosing It Slowly In Chunks

pizzacolada Report

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

You haven't lost anything - you've won it all!

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#2

From 260 Lbs To 190 Lbs. Transformation Was A While Ago Now, But Here's What A 70 Lbs Loss Does To Your Face. Stay Motivated Y'all

From 260 Lbs To 190 Lbs. Transformation Was A While Ago Now, But Here's What A 70 Lbs Loss Does To Your Face. Stay Motivated Y'all

SeaBass123 , SeaBass123 Report

#3

Weight Loss Does Wonders. 70 Lbs Down And So Much Happier And Healthier

Weight Loss Does Wonders. 70 Lbs Down And So Much Happier And Healthier

kilifipeach Report

Monica
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are beautiful and cute. Wonderful! You look better, altough you look pretty in any way.

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#4

Lost 82 Lbs In 4 Years. Been Obese Since I Can Remember

Lost 82 Lbs In 4 Years. Been Obese Since I Can Remember

tinytimellama Report

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

So while this person has gone through an incredible transformation which undoubtedly took a lot of effort, the comments are about her make-up... wtf is wrong with foundation? Way to to search negatives in everything!

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#5

Before And After Weight Loss

Before And After Weight Loss

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#6

Lost 120 Lbs Naturally

Lost 120 Lbs Naturally

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

She's so different, she doesn't even look like the same person!

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#7

Lost 105 Lbs In A Little Over A Year. Holy Sh*t. I'm About To Leave The Country And I Had To Look At My Passport Photo Again

Lost 105 Lbs In A Little Over A Year. Holy Sh*t. I'm About To Leave The Country And I Had To Look At My Passport Photo Again

HaleyMcFly Report

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

Which country is that? In my country, you cannot smile on passport photos.

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#8

165 Lbs In 18 Months. I Lost Half My Total Weight. I'm Finally In Size Medium!

165 Lbs In 18 Months. I Lost Half My Total Weight. I'm Finally In Size Medium!

Ashley3nb Report

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

She looks great! It's incredible how much younger these people look after losing weight.

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#9

Weight Loss Progress. The Before Pic Is March 2015, When I Was My Heaviest And Most Ill. The After Pic Is April 2016, After Losing 55 Pounds And Starting Treatment For RA. Halfway To My Goal Weight, And Feeling Much Better

Weight Loss Progress. The Before Pic Is March 2015, When I Was My Heaviest And Most Ill. The After Pic Is April 2016, After Losing 55 Pounds And Starting Treatment For RA. Halfway To My Goal Weight, And Feeling Much Better

lennylou Report

#10

320 Lbs Down To 120 Lbs. Feels Great To Be Free

320 Lbs Down To 120 Lbs. Feels Great To Be Free

nctami72 , nctami72 Report

#11

I Lost 46 Lbs, I Used To Be Called Fat And Ugly, But Now I Model. Never Lose Motivation!

I Lost 46 Lbs, I Used To Be Called Fat And Ugly, But Now I Model. Never Lose Motivation!

happyqasim Report

#12

I Decided To Change. Now I’m Happy To Report I Am High Blood Pressure Free, Diabetes Free, And Healthy. I Am In The Process Of Joining The Military As An Officer, So My Fitness Is Certainly Far And Beyond What It Used To Be. I Am Happy, Healthy, And I Feel Like I Have Far Improved My Self Esteem And Quality Of Life

I Decided To Change. Now I’m Happy To Report I Am High Blood Pressure Free, Diabetes Free, And Healthy. I Am In The Process Of Joining The Military As An Officer, So My Fitness Is Certainly Far And Beyond What It Used To Be. I Am Happy, Healthy, And I Feel Like I Have Far Improved My Self Esteem And Quality Of Life

scm93 Report

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

What a wonderful success story! So proud of you! You could definitely be a model, beautiful inside & out

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#13

Lost 49 Lbs In 6 Months

Lost 49 Lbs In 6 Months

Eveline Report

#14

Lost 130 Lbs. Almost 4.5 Years Of Work

Lost 130 Lbs. Almost 4.5 Years Of Work

jonny_D_N , jonny_D_N Report

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

Wow! You've changed a lot. You look handsome!

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#15

What Losing Almost 200 Lbs Does For Your Face

What Losing Almost 200 Lbs Does For Your Face

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#16

Lost 130 Lbs In 2 Years. Face Gains!

Lost 130 Lbs In 2 Years. Face Gains!

tafff Report

#17

140 Lbs Down. I Feel Like A Teenager Again With All This Energy

140 Lbs Down. I Feel Like A Teenager Again With All This Energy

barn_aul Report

#18

Lost 95 Lbs In 18 Months. Food Addict To Fitness Addict After Being Diagnosed With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Lost 95 Lbs In 18 Months. Food Addict To Fitness Addict After Being Diagnosed With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Owlexx9 Report

just a thought !
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You look really pretty in both the pics , but you definitely look more fit and healthy in the second one !

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#19

Lost 175 Lbs In 2.5 Years. After Seriously Hard Work, I'm Literally Half The Size Of When I Started

Lost 175 Lbs In 2.5 Years. After Seriously Hard Work, I'm Literally Half The Size Of When I Started

a_h_m Report

#20

Achievement Unlocked. Goal Weight Reached. From 230 Lbs To 140 Lbs

Achievement Unlocked. Goal Weight Reached. From 230 Lbs To 140 Lbs

Free_Tacos_4Everyone Report

#21

I Lost 145 Lbs In 365 Days

I Lost 145 Lbs In 365 Days

wearegoodthings Report

#22

What -50 Lbs Can Do To Your Face

What -50 Lbs Can Do To Your Face

deadhead6391 Report

#23

2 Years + 2 Weeks, 166.5 Lbs Lost

2 Years + 2 Weeks, 166.5 Lbs Lost

cexshun Report

#24

Lost 300 Lbs In Just 18 Months

Lost 300 Lbs In Just 18 Months

Lexi Reed Report

#25

Lost 100 Lbs, And This Happened To My Face

Lost 100 Lbs, And This Happened To My Face

bbkfotu Report

#26

I Went From 210 Lbs To 155 Lbs And My Husband From 190 Lbs To 160 Lbs In 1 Year. We Both Lost The Baby Weight! (But Not The Baby, She's Just Sleeping)

I Went From 210 Lbs To 155 Lbs And My Husband From 190 Lbs To 160 Lbs In 1 Year. We Both Lost The Baby Weight! (But Not The Baby, She's Just Sleeping)

Gem_Baby Report

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

More upvotes for the goals couple pls! ^

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#29

110 Lbs Down In 10 Months. Work In Progress

110 Lbs Down In 10 Months. Work In Progress

lilll Report

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

The shape of your face now is stunning! You look so mischievous and full of life!

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#30

20 Lbs Difference

20 Lbs Difference

fullmetalmcfly Report

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

Wow! O_O You went from middle-aged housewife to spunky grad student.

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#31

Lost 140 Lbs In 13 Months And Counting

Lost 140 Lbs In 13 Months And Counting

Qieth Report

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

and gained a nice haircut and a smile that comes from your eyes. I hope you are proud of yourself

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#32

I'm 49 Weeks Post Gastric Bypass Surgery. I Have Lost 160 Lbs So Far!

I'm 49 Weeks Post Gastric Bypass Surgery. I Have Lost 160 Lbs So Far!

AmberLee72 Report

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

I considered surgery but got too scared. You're a brave woman and I'm so glad it's worked for you.

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#33

177 Kg Lost Between Us Both And We Still Ain't Done Yet

177 Kg Lost Between Us Both And We Still Ain't Done Yet

chantellevsg Report

#34

Twin Weight Loss Transformation: -65 Lbs (Left) And -78 Lbs (Right)

Twin Weight Loss Transformation: -65 Lbs (Left) And -78 Lbs (Right)

TGIDD Report

#35

Lost 105 Lbs In 3 Years. Work In Progress

Lost 105 Lbs In 3 Years. Work In Progress

Kitty-Lolo Report

#36

Formerly Super Morbidly Obese, Today I Am No Longer Categorized As Obese!

Formerly Super Morbidly Obese, Today I Am No Longer Categorized As Obese!

eckitis Report

#37

What Losing 60 Kg Did To My Face

What Losing 60 Kg Did To My Face

gummybuns Report

#38

Down 120 Lbs

Down 120 Lbs

RobertGringoIsDead Report

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

The Meat Loaf vibe was pretty cool. I think this is someone who has fun no matter what else is going on.

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#39

4 Months Ago I Hit My Original Goal And Had To Set More! Now I'm Hooked And I Think I Can Finally Notice A Difference

4 Months Ago I Hit My Original Goal And Had To Set More! Now I'm Hooked And I Think I Can Finally Notice A Difference

ApexKlutch Report

D.S. Watson
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both pictures are beautiful, but I'm glad you are feeling happy and healthy.

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#40

Lost 118 Lbs. This Is My Little Face Progress. I Look Like Two Completely Different People

Lost 118 Lbs. This Is My Little Face Progress. I Look Like Two Completely Different People

melenioreilly Report

#41

-134 Lbs In 10 Months. Finally Decided To Share My Before & After Pictures

-134 Lbs In 10 Months. Finally Decided To Share My Before & After Pictures

smiichan Report

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

You have a beautiful face shape and your features are stunning!

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#42

I Lost 79 Lbs. Weight Loss Progress Took 5 Years But It Was All Worth It. Almost At My Goal

I Lost 79 Lbs. Weight Loss Progress Took 5 Years But It Was All Worth It. Almost At My Goal

blackgirlwhiteguys Report

#43

Lost 206 Lbs In 5 Years. Got New Photos Made At Work This Week, Here Is My Work-Photo-Progress

Lost 206 Lbs In 5 Years. Got New Photos Made At Work This Week, Here Is My Work-Photo-Progress

Multaniz Report

#44

Lost 242 Lbs Over 3 Years. Changing My Life Style One Day At A Time. Keep Going, Make Small Changes Day By Day

Lost 242 Lbs Over 3 Years. Changing My Life Style One Day At A Time. Keep Going, Make Small Changes Day By Day

AndrewG0804 , AndrewG0804 Report

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

A great looking guy either way. So happy for you.

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#45

Lost 90 Lbs (<1 Year Of Active Weight Loss) I Feel Like I'm Evolving. 30 More Until My Goal!

Lost 90 Lbs (<1 Year Of Active Weight Loss) I Feel Like I'm Evolving. 30 More Until My Goal!

Skykittens69 Report

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

You were beautiful when you were heavy but now you are pure gorgeous

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#46

-242 Lbs In 3 Years. I've Been Hiding Behind Facial Hair For A Long Time And Decided To Shave Last Night

-242 Lbs In 3 Years. I've Been Hiding Behind Facial Hair For A Long Time And Decided To Shave Last Night

Owl_Horns Report

#47

-150 Lbs In 8 Months. From Fat To Fit Progress

-150 Lbs In 8 Months. From Fat To Fit Progress

tiannicc Report

#48

Lost 189 Lbs. I've Hit My Goal After 3 Years. Down From A 5XL To A Loose XL. Couldn't Be Happier

Lost 189 Lbs. I've Hit My Goal After 3 Years. Down From A 5XL To A Loose XL. Couldn't Be Happier

Paskill , Paskill Report

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

You look like two different people! Like brothers or cousins!

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#49

Lost 85.4 Lbs In 7 Months. Face Weight Loss Progress

Lost 85.4 Lbs In 7 Months. Face Weight Loss Progress

Edge767 Report

#50

Lost 15 Kg In 2 Years. Face Progress

Lost 15 Kg In 2 Years. Face Progress

TongueBone Report

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

You are classically handsome. You also looked like you stepped out of an F.Scott Fitzgerald novel.

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#51

In 10 Months I Lost 60 Kgs. And Now I've Been Maintaining For A Year

In 10 Months I Lost 60 Kgs. And Now I've Been Maintaining For A Year

hhdprogress Report

#52

From 300 Lbs To 140 Lbs In 15 Months

From 300 Lbs To 140 Lbs In 15 Months

imlosinitnow Report

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

You look so happy in both photos - but your face is totally a new shape! Good for you!

#53

Combined Regular Cardio And Weight Training, Helped Me To Reduce My Weight From 223 Lbs (101 Kg) To 144 Lbs (65 Kg) In Slightly Less Than 2 Years

Combined Regular Cardio And Weight Training, Helped Me To Reduce My Weight From 223 Lbs (101 Kg) To 144 Lbs (65 Kg) In Slightly Less Than 2 Years

Esbeidy Barrera Report

#54

I Think I May Be "One Of Those People" Who Is Actually Losing Weight

I Think I May Be "One Of Those People" Who Is Actually Losing Weight

HoveringGhostCarrot Report

#55

-122 Lbs. Two Years Of Keeping My New Years Resolution

-122 Lbs. Two Years Of Keeping My New Years Resolution

jarmani729 Report

#56

Lost 190 Lbs In 1.5 Years. Happy With How Far I've Come, But Not Done Yet

Lost 190 Lbs In 1.5 Years. Happy With How Far I've Come, But Not Done Yet

Volzear Report