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Article created by: Viktorija Gabulaitė

As much as we believe that everyone is beautiful both inside and out, when it comes to living a long and healthy life, losing enough weight until you’re out of the obese and overweight categories is a must. Especially during the global pandemic: Covid-19 has greater negative outcomes for those who are overweight.

To inspire all of you (and ourselves!) to eat better, lead more active lifestyles, and sweat our exercise uniforms through, Bored Panda has collected some of the most motivating before-and-after transformations. These people said ‘enough is enough!’ and embarked on the long and arduous journey to reshape their bodies. For themselves. For their loved ones. For the sake of a higher quality life with fewer illnesses and more memorable moments. When you’re done scrolling through this list and upvoting the photos that inspired you the most, you’ll find our earlier articles about dramatic weight transformations and weight loss success stories here, here, here, and here.

Nuno Albuquerque, the Head of Treatment at the UK Addiction Treatment Group went into detail with Bored Panda about eating disorders and moving past them. Read on for his insights. You can also visit the UKAT website for 24/7 confidential help and support with eating disorders or mental health.

#1

425lbs -> 154lbs. Officially At A Healthy BMI

Weight loss transformation of a woman, before and after. Left: in a plaid shirt; Right: in a black dress, smiling in a mirror.

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    150+ Down. And Keeping It Off

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    #3

    330>190 = 140 Weight Loss Progress

    Man's weight loss transformation; before in blue shirt, after in beige coat, standing outside in snow.

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    #4

    I Know I'm Not Hot Or Anything, But I'm Proud Of The Progress I've Made To Being Healthier (2018/2020)

    Person before and after weight loss, holding a camera in one photo and standing by a waterfall in the other.

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    #5

    In 2019 I Got Way Too Drunk At The Office Christmas Party & Bet My Coworker That I Would Spend 2020 Getting Fit. I Kept My Promise And Won The Bet. I Am Proud

    Man's weight loss transformation in the gym, showing before and after results with significant changes.

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    #6

    Skywalker Is My Weight Loss Motivation

    Man showcases significant weight loss transformation across four images.

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    #7

    250>161=89 (8 Months Difference) Smallest I Have Been For 10 Years! Time To Push Harder

    Woman's impressive weight loss transformation in side-by-side photos, showing significant change in appearance.

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    #8

    My Weight Loss Progress

    Before and after weight loss transformation, woman holding baby on left, fit in workout attire on right.

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    #9

    My Wife Started DDPY Exactly One Year Ago Today! My Son (5 Y.O.) And I Couldn't Be More Proud

    Before and after weight loss transformation showing a woman in a pink shirt, then in a black shirt.

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    #10

    226lbs > 125lbs 18% Body Fat = 101lbs. I Am Still Working Towards Getting Stronger And Perhaps A Bit Leaner. Weight Loss Over 5 Years

    Before and after weight loss transformation, showcasing remarkable change in appearance.

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    #11

    271lbs > 119lbs = 152lbs. Unfortunately Not The Result Of Structured And Healthy Choices, But The Result Of A Hard Time In My Life

    Weight loss transformation showing two images: a person before and after weight loss, looking distinctly different.

    This is kinda the other side of the coin. However things are finally, slowly starting to turn after a lot of hard work, and I'm hopeful for the future! 

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    #12

    Progress Pic

    Person showing weight loss transformation, before and after, in casual black attire, outdoors.

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    #13

    Well, This Was My Journey

    Man showing significant weight loss transformation with before and after photos by the beach.

    I'm close to 6'5", on the left I was pushing 300 pounds. My entire family is obese, my father was huge. On the left I was about 32 y/o on the right almost 50 y/o.
    This took years, a conscious decision to just freaking cut out bad food and start some exercising. I have a terrible metabolism, all my family does, the type that if you "stare at food" you will put on weight. I swear, I have to do twice the aerobics to lose the same weight as what any table shows you.
    I have very few pictures of myself in my 20s and 30s as I was always so ashamed of my body. I feel like I lost a couple of decades of my life because back then I just never wanted to do anything, be out in public, I just shut down.
    It is a daily struggle to this day, sure I have a period of a week to a month where I take steps backwards but then I just focus and get back to the hard work.
    A mistake I made early on was as I put on weight I would buy larger clothes, that was a huge mistake, huge. If any clothes start to feel tight on me now that is the motivation to make sure I'm eating properly.
    I don't know if this can help motivate anyone or not, I hope it can. All you have in life is your health and well being and, at least for me, so much of that hinges on my weight. Old me would gasp for air going up a few flights of stairs, would always have to find a place to sit down if I was out somewhere, never again do I want that.

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    #14

    235>165=70 Lbs Lost. I Have Used My Long Hair As A Safety Blanket To Hide Behind For As Long As I Can Remember. I Decided To Not Hide Anymore

    Woman showing weight loss transformation with a before and after photo, smiling and holding cut hair.

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    #15

    From 380 To 193 Pounds

    Before and after weight loss transformation of a person, showing a significant change in appearance.

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    #16

    Weightloss After 9 Years

    Man's weight loss transformation in two photos, from floral shirt to blue sports tee, showcasing a remarkable change.

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    #17

    94kg>53kg=41kg. It Took Me 1,5 Years And A Complete Lifestyle Change To Become The Person I Always Wanted To Be, Mentally And Physically

    Woman's impressive weight loss transformation, smiling in before and after photos, holding a mug.

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    #18

    Missing: 50 Lbs. If Found: Please Don’t Call

    Weight loss transformation shows a person before and after significant change, from wearing a red shirt to a white one.

    This has taken me years, and isn’t over yet. But progress over perfection. Feelin’ good!

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    Before And After

    Weight loss transformation with a woman showing significant change in appearance in before and after photos.

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    #20

    266 Lbs>196 Lbs=70 Lbs. I’m Not Entirely Sure On The Time Scale But It’s Between 6-7 Months

    Before and after weight loss transformation; same person looking noticeably slimmer and different.

    I bought a new shirt for work and it was the first time I’ve felt good about how I look since starting my weight loss.

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    #21

    298lbs > 180lbs = 118lbs. Took 2 Months To Lose The Last 3lbs But I Finally Hit My Goal Weight. For The First Time In My Life I Am No Longer Actively Trying To Lose Weight

    Two side-by-side photos showing someone's impressive weight loss transformation in a gym setting.

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    #22

    Under 200 Goal Met. 150 Lbs Lost

    Man showing impressive weight loss transformation in before and after photos.

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    #23

    I Gained My Confidence Back (60 Pounds Lost) 

    Before and after photos of a person showcasing significant weight loss transformation.

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    #24

    74 Lbs Between Pictures

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    234 lbs to 160 lbs. 5’3, 25. Loss over almost 2 years with keto, light cardio.

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    #25

    10 Stone Lost In 10 Months, More To Go

    Weight loss transformation of a man in workout attire standing confidently, showcasing significant change.

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    #26

    Keto Update - 14 Months, 150 Pounds Lost

    Woman shows dramatic weight loss transformation, wearing black shirts and jeans, standing against a yellow brick wall.

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    #27

    184->138=46 Lbs. All Thanks To Diet, Exercise, And A Pandemic

    Before and after weight loss transformation showing a woman in a white dress and later in a black dress.

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    #28

    Onederland

    Man's transformation: before and after significant weight loss, from 276.1 lbs to 199.4 lbs over 18 months.

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