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40 Times People Surprised Everyone By Losing So Much Weight They Looked Like A Different Person (New Pics)
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.
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425lbs -> 154lbs. Officially At A Healthy BMI
150+ Down. And Keeping It Off
330>190 = 140 Weight Loss Progress
Nuno, the UKAT Head of Treatment, said that eating disorders can manifest in different ways for different people. "For some, it is about controlling or limiting food, but for others, it is to consume large amounts of food. This—coupled with a sedentary lifestyle—leads to weight gain which has mood-altering side effects like depression."
According to Nuno, there is an incredibly powerful link between food and mood. "It can often overcome a person's everyday life, in the same way that an unhealthy relationship with drugs or alcohol can, and just like an addiction to substances, the only way out is to address and treat the root cause of the problem," he told Bored Panda.
I Know I'm Not Hot Or Anything, But I'm Proud Of The Progress I've Made To Being Healthier (2018/2020)
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
Two Different Doctors Once Told Me I Wouldn’t Live To See My 40th. I Was 500 Pounds At The Time. Today Is My 40th. During That Time I Lost 350lbs & Learned My Son's HfASD
"One way to alter the negative shift between 'food and mood' is to exercise. Exercising releases endorphins which trigger a positive feeling in the brain and body. Finding any way to move your body if you're struggling with weight and your mental health will bring huge advantages."
During an earlier in-depth interview, Bored Panda spoke about weight, fitness, body composition, and learning to love ourselves with certified personal trainer and physiotherapist, Paulius Lipskis. The founder of the ‘Mes Geresni’ (‘We’re Better’) healthy living Facebook page told us that we should focus on overcoming harmful diet and movement-related habits.
Skywalker Is My Weight Loss Motivation
He did a great job, and I'm not trying to take that away from him. $5,000,000 for a two minute scene in Episode V is pretty good motivation to lose weight.
250>161=89 (8 Months Difference) Smallest I Have Been For 10 Years! Time To Push Harder
My Weight Loss Progress
Lithuania-based personal trainer Paulius pointed out that we ought to learn what types of movement we enjoy while allowing our bodies to adapt to our new lifestyles. He added that we should never force ourselves to do what we’re not comfortable with: we have to go for the type of exercise that makes us feel like we’re in our element. Personally, some of us are big fans of swimming, but loathe running.
"I can tell you from my professional experience that one of the most common problems is having an 'all-or-nothing' mindset. These people tend to either exercise a lot without taking any breaks or they don't exercise at all," trainer Paulius told Bored Panda.
Actor Ethan Suplee From "Remember The Titans" Lost 200 Lbs
Last year I set a goal of having visible abs, here’s where I got to. This year I would like visible obliques. It’s going to be a wonderfully tough year. I have successfully lost weight with every diet I stuck to in the past 20 years, but my goal was never more than that, lose weight. @rpdrmike opened my eyes to “maintenance periods,” and it’s really been within these that my goals have been refined and pinpointed. When I got bogged down with going to fast or too slow, @jared_feather took over programming for me, and I cannot sing his praises enough, thank you Jared.
My Wife Started DDPY Exactly One Year Ago Today! My Son (5 Y.O.) And I Couldn't Be More Proud
226lbs > 125lbs 18% Body Fat = 101lbs. I Am Still Working Towards Getting Stronger And Perhaps A Bit Leaner. Weight Loss Over 5 Years
Thank you for including the years...we often gain weight slowly over time til the day we say what happened here!!! You have got to except the weight coming off might be slow too, but every bit is a healthier you...
"This kind of mindset paves the way to letting yourself down and burning out because we think, 'What do you mean I couldn't do it?! Why could others? I obviously need to try harder.' Once you get rid of this point of view, your confidence in your abilities will slowly but surely grow, you'll feel less stress, and that will automatically lead to you loving your own body more,” the health and fitness expert said.
271lbs > 119lbs = 152lbs. Unfortunately Not The Result Of Structured And Healthy Choices, But The Result Of A Hard Time In My Life
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!
1 Year Progress. 425 Lbs To 249 Lbs Through Diet And Exercise
I set a goal a year ago after a hospital visit for cellulitis and lympedema and decided NEVER again. I started at 425lbs. The goal I set was to lose 175lbs. It was high but I knew it was doable. After 52 weeks of watching what I eat and lifting, I've made it. I have so many people to thank on this journey.
I love that this showed the excess skin sometimes left after losing weight! So many people don't realize this is a thing. And great job! You look amazing.
300 To 177
If you would have told me 4 years ago that I would make it under 180 pounds then I would have laughed in your face while eating a box old fashion donuts. I can guarantee you that you have what it takes to take control of your life. Do it for you though. There’s a lot of good things to help motivate and push you through the pain of hard days/weeks/months/years but nothing is as good as doing it for you. I stand here (in my unicorn undies) to tell you to do it for you and only you. Anyone that tells you that you can’t do it can go run a marathon with legos in their shoes.
Meanwhile, in another interview, conducted earlier, former American Paralympian and motivational speaker Josh Sundquist reiterated that it’s vital that we exercise in a way that makes us happy.
“We all have different levels of physical ability, scheduling freedom, and personal motivation to be active. So sometimes there are constraints that make it difficult for people to shed a sedentary lifestyle,” Josh, who lost a leg to cancer and learned to overcome his disability, explained what we can do to get off the couch and move about more.
Progress Pic
I bet she sleeps better. She carried her weight in her upper chest and face, which can cause sleep apnea. Even if she didn’t have that, I bet it’s easier on her respiratory system. Just a thought. She looks great.
180lbs Down
340 Lbs To 233 Lbs. From June 15th To March 1st
Working on bettering myself through weight loss. I've always been active, playing sports, but the last 10 years have been hard on me. Lost 107lbs so far. Got 33 to go before I get to start bulking.
“I think all research is clear that the best health (physical and mental) outcomes are associated with an active lifestyle, so to the extent it's within your ability, find a physical activity that you enjoy,” the motivational speaker said. “I think you'll find being active is a definite life upgrade.”
For Josh, exercise is all about the endorphins. “The harder you work, the more your body will reward you with that rush afterward,” he stressed the body’s natural reward system supports us and ‘wants’ us to be more active.
Well, This Was My Journey
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.
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
They look like two different people, also, she looks great with short hair :D
From 380 To 193 Pounds
I love how you can see all the uplifting expressions about how proud they all are about themselves! Great Job Buddy!
Weightloss After 9 Years
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
105 Pounds Down In One Year
Missing: 50 Lbs. If Found: Please Don’t Call
This has taken me years, and isn’t over yet. But progress over perfection. Feelin’ good!
My Last Weight Loss Post, I Did It
Last weight loss post as I can finally say I hit my goal weight. 220 lbs lost. I know these posts may be annoying, but I figured it was finally time to post my triumph. Years of fighting and I finally won!
How???: I had weight loss surgery may 2016. But basically my surgeon really fucked up my surgery and a year out I was left with a ton of scar tissue in my stomach. This basically left me in a position where I gain everything back by trying to eat "normal" foods in excess to try and absorb some nutrients or change my whole diet and exercise ways. I stuck to high nutrient low calorie foods and picked up running. I've done this for the last year and I've made it down from 264 to 144. If anyone is curious for specifics please feel free to message me!
Do I feel better?: Yes in a lot of ways and no in some ways. I deal with body dysmorphia to a large degree because of how quickly I dropped weight. So what I see in the mirror is drastically different from what others see. Its very hard to explain but it's common with fast weight loss. A lot of people with eating disorders experience this dysmorphia as well. Thankfully, I was pretty confident at 364 so it's not an I hate myself thing. More so a shock everytime someone takes an unexpected photo of me or when I buy clothing that's 2x too big on accident. It's like looking at a skeleton in comparison to my own self image. BUT I feel better. I lost aches I didn't know I had and I gained the opportunity to safely have kids again. So when the time comes I'm healthy enough to have a healthy kid. The only health thing that didn't get better was my joints. I have early arthritis from being that big for that long. Pain in my knees and back that will never go away, but thankfully won't be as bad as they would have been.
Am I single?: still no lol. I have been with the same person from 364 to 144. He has been an amazing support and has been the one person who has never looked at me as a different person. I'm forever grateful I didn't lose him through this whole process as a lot of people lose their partners during severe weightloss.
Before And After
266 Lbs>196 Lbs=70 Lbs. I’m Not Entirely Sure On The Time Scale But It’s Between 6-7 Months
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.
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
Under 200 Goal Met. 150 Lbs Lost
1 Year Of Consistent Dieting & Exercising
Started weighing in at 262lbs. Now 200lbs. 1st 6 months keto / fasting. Last 6 months not keto. Still fasting. Ate more carbs. Body weight workouts/ resistance bands/ jump roping/ swimming.
I Gained My Confidence Back (60 Pounds Lost)
I wish losing weight didn't equal increased confidence. I'd love everyone to be confident no matter their shape, including me
8 Month Progress. 330 To 229 Pounds, 19 More Till I Hit My Goal
74 Lbs Between Pictures
234 lbs to 160 lbs. 5’3, 25. Loss over almost 2 years with keto, light cardio.
10 Stone Lost In 10 Months, More To Go
Keto Update - 14 Months, 150 Pounds Lost
184->138=46 Lbs. All Thanks To Diet, Exercise, And A Pandemic
Exactly One Year Of Weight Loss - June '19 - June '20
Excuse the loose boob and stomach skin. I'll get rid of that some day. But for now, 340lb to 190lb. Losing 150lb is crazy.
Who cares man... the goal is fit and healthy....so glad for you!!!
Onederland
Weight Loss Journey
Since 2020 is here and most people want to work on their new year resolution, I thought I should post my journey that I started 3 years ago to motivate others to never give up on their goals.
140 Lb Weight Loss And Living With It
Left is me in 2015. 325lbs, 56in chest. Right is me in 2017. 185lbs, 40in chest. I dropped about 100 in the first year of trying, another 45 or so over the next year, and I've since put back on about 15-20. Nowadays I hover around 200, but I still fit in that suit.
I Lost 82lbs And Gained A Jawline
500 Pound Weight Loss. From 740 To 235 Pounds (338 To 111 Kilos)
Update To My Last Post, Just Hit My Final Goal. From 266 Pounds To 174
The Progression Of Sobriety. 24 Hours vs. 4 Years. One Day At A Time
Today, I Did Something I Never Thought I Could. I Ran A 5k
After losing 150lb, I finally did what I set out to do, a year ago. Excuse the droopy boob skin. That amount of weight leaves a permanent mark.
One Year And 181 Gym Sessions, And I Can Finally See My Tattoo Again
Now, I am curious about weight loss and tattoos. Does it deform the tattoos?
I’m Hovering Just Shy Of 60 Lbs Lost
The before picture was taken at my cousins wedding, I was photographing the event. (Hence, my super sexy fanny pack for extra batteries) I love photography, plus it always kept me safely behind the camera instead of in front of it. The after picture only has global edits. If it was for a client, I’d photoshop it a bit. But, I wanted to show an honest after picture.
It’s had to find a full body shot at my heaviest. This one was taken almost 10 years ago at the start of some failed diet. You stop taking ‘before’ pictures after awhile. I know there is a lot of keto hate, but for me it’s been life changing. I’m pushing 40, and I feel younger than ever.
Making Progress! 578 Lbs To 400 Lbs
For the first time in almost 15 years I'm under 400 pounds (399,2 to be exact) the picture on the left I was 578 pounds I still have a 100 pounds to hit my goal but I'm still excited.
239 Lbs To 157 Lbs
Boogie Looking Great!
I wonder how he's doing now. This picture is 18 months old. I'll have to go look him up. I used to subscribe to his channel, but left after he got his new teeth.
Posting To Stay Motivated
250lbs->187lbs=63lbs. So Proud Of My 8 Month Glow Up, 40 More Pounds To Go
I Started At Over 300 Lbs (21 Stones), Now I’m At About 163 Lbs (11 Stones)
193>143 Lbs=50 Lbs Weight Loss Progress
1,5 Years Of Progress For Me And The Puppy. 283>168=115 Lbs From Puppy Kindergarten Graduation To Canine Good Citizen Advanced In 1,5 Years
My 3 Year Transformation And Results Of 1st Place From My First Bodybuilding Competition This Past Weekend! 130kg (286lbs)-> 74kg (163lbs)
Amazing transformation. Your hard work has been rewarded with your buff look. Good for you!
Halloween 2018 Vs. Halloween 2019
Before And After
Down Almost 160 Lbs And Maintaining It 14 Months
90 Pounds Down And Counting
Hey, I've Made A Little Progress
Left photo is summer 2016: 215lbs. Right photo is this morning before church: 185-ish lbs. Slow but steady progress.
Just a late-night post that might not get much attention but hopefully it helps someone. I only started going to the gym in the summer of 2017. It took me two years for this progress. I never really changed my diet but I worked hard and stayed dedicated. To anyone who is trying to lose weight/get in shape. It works different for everyone. Find what works for you and don't quit.
Seriously, two years under a trainer who kicks butt. I wasn't willing to give up cheeseburgers but I was willing to work hard and accept challenges.
I think I look pretty darn good in that dress... But honestly, I've only gone from a size 18 to a 14. I still have plenty of cellulite and stomach rolls. So ladies, don't be discouraged by what you see others posting. It's not always what it seems. We're all just trying to get it figured out. Keep pushing! It feels so good to feel yourself getting stronger! Don't quit! What you can't do today you'll be able to do 2 weeks from now and it is such an accomplished feeling!
Sorry if this post seems rambling, it's just past midnight and I'm tired and going to sleep. I just wanted to say this to anyone who needs it. Take it slow, do YOUR best.
After Two Children, I Let Myself Go A Little. I Took The Resolution On New Year's Day And 11 Months Later I Lost Almost 40 Pounds. I Am Very Proud And I Had To Share
320>144 = 176 Lbs, 4,5 Years On WW. Finally Had Skin Removal Surgery Done. Breast Lift And Extended Tummy Tuck
250 Lb Weight Loss Update
Just wanted to post an update to my weight loss journey. As I've passed the 2 year anniversary of beginning to reclaim my life, I've hit a big milestone. 250 lbs lost! 485 lbs down to 235 lbs. I would love to still get down to my ultimate goal of reaching 185 lbs, however my weight loss has slowed down to a crawl now as I've slowly transitioned my diet and workouts to be geared more towards building muscle, so it'll probably take quite a bit longer to reach it. But I will get there eventually.
215 > 165 = 50lbs. These Are Numbers I Never Thought I’d See Again On The Scale. Beyond Grateful. Not Stopping Here
150 Lbs Down In 11 Months And I Just Broke Up With My Boyfriend
First of all. I've been big my entire life. Last time I weighed less than 200 lbs I was 13, so this has been a struggle, both with my lifestyle, genetics, my mental health, and past toxic relationships.
Was in a bad relationship for 6 years with an exceptionally abusive nonfunctional binge alcoholic. Got two little boys out of it. Finally got the confidence to leave and put myself through nursing school, moved back home and my mom supported me.
Then I graduated and began the process for weightloss surgery (roux-en-y gastric bypass to be specific), realizing that I was truly going to struggle working at my weight, and hey when the opportunity presents itself.... why not?
It's now been 3 years since leaving my ex, and one year since the weightloss (with an entire, diet, lifestyle, and exercise change. I worked my ass off, don't get me wrong). New guy was the first person who was interested in the new me...
It was a bad start all around, but sometimes you can't help yourself. Hes a CNA that worked on the other side of the building and a functional alcoholic (bonus, right? No). With no high school diploma and 5 kids with a crazy toxic ex. I knew it wasn't what I wanted, that we were on different paths in life, but I just wanted.... something. And he dumped me, because it got too serious. I told him going in my expectation of a partner and when it got to heavy of a load, he bounced.
But I can't blame him, he has 5 kids he's trying to get custody of. And I'm over here expecting and trying to make a healthy relationship, which is difficult when all you're used to on both sides is toxicity. You want to revert to those comfortable behaviors. It just wasn't meant to be, but that doesn't stop it from hurting.
You deserve happiness in your life. You have made good progress. Have you considered going to counseling? It can help you see things that are interfering with your happiness. You can gain tools that help you overcome taking the wrong path towards good physical and mental health. Good luck in your journey.
Wanna See What 90(Ish) Lbs Looks Like?
I’m not sure my weight on the left. That was 5 years ago, I think I was 315lbs (143kg). I started changing my eating habits before getting a scale. By the time I got a scale I was 305lbs (139kg). I am now 219lbs (99kg). I’m still 20lbs (9kg) from my goal and have started weight lifting.
Why Yes, I Do Like My 30's More Than My 20's! Eat Your Fruits And Vegetables, Kids
14 Months Keto Progress - Down 114 Lbs
This should be higher. After a certain age it gets harder and harder to lose weight. So WELL DONE. You must be the master of resilience.
Little Bit Of Progress
2018 Has Been The Best Year Of My Life
It's crazy to think that it's almost been a year since I started this diet, and even crazier to think that I managed to stay with it. 150lbs. lost in under a year. 2018 might have been the best year of my life.
One Year Eating A Keto Diet
The Difference A Year Makes. 3X To XL Slim Fit Tee. 28 To 20 Pants
wow, great job!! gosh im so proud of everyone on this list. you look great!!
Down 35 Pounds Since August. Hoping To Hit 50 By The New Year
I lost the weight primarily through cutting carbs and added sugar from my diet. Kind of a looser version of keto. And by deciding to not be so lazy and go for a walk every now and again. and generally having a more active lifestyle.
Weight Loss Journey
Progress
Your hard work got you where you are today. Stay strong, and get even stronger.
90+ Lbs Gone Forever
Because I Fear For Myself
Girls, yet another reason to watch your weight. Women who pack on pounds steadily over their lifetime up their risk for postmenopausal breast cancer compared to those who watch their weight according to a new study. Earlier work has linked extra weight with increased breast cancer risk factors in this age group, but this particular study examined at the risk as it related to weight gained over time.
The U.S. incidence of cancer of the breast is one in eight, about 13% (or 13 out of every 100 women) over the course of a lifetime. Your own personal risk can be higher or lower, depending on your family and reproductive history, your lifestyle and environment. As of 2008, there are almost 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. alone.
For this work, the team collected data on over 72,000 women who participated in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial.
At the start of the work the subjects were between 55 and 75 years old, and 3,677 had been diagnosed with a postmenopausal breast cancer.
The team looked only at women who had cancer of the breast but had never taken hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause symptoms. By eliminating anyone who'd taken HRT (known to boost breast cancer risk), the researchers could better isolate weight as a risk factor.
Weight indeed did seem to play a role. The team found that a woman who'd gained about 30 pounds from age 20 to age 50 had a twofold increased risk of developing cancer of the breast after menopause as did a woman whose weight had remained stable over those years.
Of the women in the study, about 57% had raised their BMI by 5 kilograms per meter squared (kg/m2) over thirty years. To help you visualize... imagine a woman who is 5′4″ putting on about 30 pounds.
This type of increase brought the risk of developing cancer of the breast after menopause up by 88%, compared to women whose BMI was relatively stable during the same period. If you added this same amount of weight after 50, the risk of breast cancer went up 56% when compared to women who had a stable BMI during these years.
No matter when you add the weight, the risk for breast cancer seems to go up. What's more, the rise in risk isn't tied to becoming obese, but rather the weight gain itself. The extra pounds increase production of estrogen in all those extra fat cells, known to encourage the growth of cancer.
In terms of your own breast cancer risk factors, it appears that the factors within your own personal control - managing your weight in adulthood, staying active, eating right and limiting your alcohol intake - are proving to be more and more important.
Progress
Be proud. You have done a fantastic job in taking care of yourself.
I Reached Onederland Today! I Realized In 2018 That I Was Actively Killing Myself With Terrible Food And Being Lazy
My dad passed away when he was 48, and I want to live way past that. 398>199=199 lbs. Be kind to others, eat your veggies, read lots of books, and drink your water. Believe in yourself and do the thing!
350 > 198 = 152lbs. (15 Months) I Lost 150 Pounds And Gained A Neck
425lbs > 280 = 145lbs. 2 Years Apart
I was so insecure in the left pic that I didn’t let anyone see it until now. I felt ugly & like a waste, but not anymore. I still deal with insecurity like anyone else but now I just put it aside, “sorry insecurities but it’s my time now”.
Lost 151 Lbs In One Year
I’ve lost 151lbs from my highest weight of 323 (that picture on the left wasn’t my heaviest, yikes), and I’m still going, but very happy in the mean time!
Progress From Deciding To Take Control Of My Weight 19 Months Ago, 161 Pounds Lost, Still Going
What A Difference 1 Year Can Make
Hey I Did A Thing! 7 Months Of Keto And Intermittent Fasting
300 To 164 Lbs (~136 WL) Vs. Current, Lost Another 11 Lbs, Trying To Get Back To Comfy Weight
6 Month Difference
50kgs Lost (110lbs)
Kept the florals, got rid of the rest! But seriously, struggling to recognise myself, literally moved out of my own way in a shop but it was a mirror. Anyone have any suggestions of how to help??
Maybe taking pictures of the new you and spending a little time in the morning and night, looking at yourself and savoring the wonderful progress that you have made. You are doing great. Try doing affirmations, i.e. write short phrases that say good things about yourself. Post them somewhere where you can read them out loud to yourself. Repeat a few times, then go on with your activities. Examples of affirmations might include phrases / sentences such as: I am loveable. I am loved. I have been successful in my dieting. I am doing this for me, and my health. These are just examples. Taylor the phrases to fit your needs. Good luck to you.
Weight Loss Over 8 Years
Today I dug up the old photos because I can feel I’m struggling. I forget how much work I’ve put in to lose 80lbs and keep it off. I have had 4 kids (2 before 2012 and 2 after) and they are the reason I’m trying to keep the weight off. There’s no wonder drug, it’s hard work.
I like how the weight journey is accompanied by the increase in number of tattoos...
Weight Loss Journey From About 300 Lbs To 192 Lbs
Weight Loss
I've seen a lot of awesome posts of people losing weight. I thought I'd share mine.i really don't like talking about this as I feel like it's boasting or bragging... I started out my weight loss journey when I was close to 400lbs. It took six months of heavily modified diet and a pretty intense work out regiment. I lost a total of 200+ pounds. I went from a 44 pant size to a 32 and from 2XL shirt to a medium. I smoked a d drank and ate fast food like a mad man... Was told by my doctor that I'd be lucky to see 45 at the rate I was going. quit smoking and drinking all together and made better food choices. Moral of this story... If I can do this, anyone can! Determination and sticking with it is the hardest part but of want it bad enough, you can change yourself for the better.
2017-2019
-115 Lbs
305,5 > 143 = 162,5 Lbs 3 Year Weight Loss Journey Anniversary
Weight Loss Progress -50lbs
For those who are asking what I did to lose weight. I used MyFitnessPal and counted calories. Also intermittent exercise. Working night shift as a nurse this year as a lot to do with the most recent drop in weight due to decreased amount of meals per day. Not the most healthy but whatever works. Thanks for all the kind words!
I like that sassy look you give in the second picture. " I did it!"
Before: 130kgs/286lbs After: 75kgs/165lbs
2 years ago I started MMA and muay thai, started eating health and lost 50kg/110lbs.
180>128=52 Lbs. Although I Did Successfully Lose 52 Pounds, My Biggest Accomplishment Was Learning To Love My Body
I now love the person I see in the mirror and that is my definition of success.
Wore A 2 Piece Bathing Suit For The First Time In My Life - 1 Year, 109 Lbs Lost
Just Wanted To Share My First Progress Pic. 308 -> 258. Halfway There
My 60 Pound Weight Loss Over The Course Over 8-9 Months
Quarantine Has Been Good To Me
Lost 231 Lbs Went From 520 Lbs Down To 289lbs
I've Maintained My Weight Loss For Over 3 Years
Weight Loss Journey
I suffer from depression and anxiety and right around the time I turned 30, it reached a fever pitch which caused my weight to begin to climb. And being in the middle of the worst depression spells I've ever experienced, I was entirely too focused on just getting through each day to care about my appearance or the effect it was having on my physical health.
I can't say I've gotten the depression fully under control, but hey, I've made a ton of progress which finally gave me room to make positive changes for myself.
After 4 years of being overweight, in January of 2019, I began my journey. I cut carbs, beer, sweets, sodas, etc. I began to run again, which started to really help my depression even more. And as the weight left me, the depression got even lighter.
On the left is me in 2017. On the right is me today! From 205 lbs to 151 as of this morning. I hope this motivates someone who might be in the same boat.
Weight Loss Progress! 240-166 Lbs. 26 Lbs Away From Goal
Process And Reward
425lbs -> 160lbs. Started My Journey Two Years Ago 275lbs From Goal Weight, Now 10lbs From Goal Weight. Feels Surreal
Happy Resolutions!
Happy Lil Proud Self Transition Post. No Banana For Scale Included
Losing Weight And Finding Myself
It was about more than losing weight. It was about cutting out toxic relationships, healing from years of emotional abuse, piecing together my self-worth, shedding expectations and misplaced guilt while truly figuring out what I wanted from my life. When I look back, I can barely recognize myself. I've changed from the inside out and I continue to allow myself to do so. This life feels amazing and I'll never go back.
I've considered starting a blog about how I used to live in excess. Excessive calorie consumption, constantly trying to keep everyone else happy, an excessive amount of belongings and spreading myself too thin. Since I've lost the weight, I've taken on a more minimal approach to life and that includes everything from the ingredients in my food to the size of my home (I live full time in an RV) and I'm thriving.
Officially 100 Pounds Gone
I've gone from 265 to 165 pounds in 17 months.
(120 kg to 75 kg; 19 stone to 11.8 stone)
Today is a huge milestone for me. One that I saw as being totally unrealistic when I first started. I've officially lost 100 pounds. From 265 to 165, I've gone from the heaviest to the lightest I've ever been in my adult life. I believe this is also the strongest and most fit I've ever been. I feel amazing and, as I've said before, I feel more and more like myself every day. While the numbers are a good tool for tracking progress and I love seeing the charts that @loseitapp creates for me, at this point the journey is so much more about strength, flexibility, nutrition, and so many other non-weight based goals. I've worked really hard for the last 17 months and I'm so proud of myself. Thank you all for supporting me along the way!
My Weight Loss Journey. 420 Lbs - 186 Lbs. Got The Sleeve On May 11th, 2016
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I Stuck To My New Years Resolution
Coming in to 2018 I was 180 pounds (only 5 feet tall so it didn’t have many places to go). I was incredibly unhappy and even more so unhealthy.
I spent every single day working and then coming home just to lay in bed and be sleeping by 730. I had no friends. I lost just about every single one of them. No one liked being around me because the only thing I ever wanted to do was invite them to come over and to lay in bed and watch movies with me which usually ended with me falling asleep in the first hour.
I was tired of the way I was living, I was completely ready for a change.
The first couple months were the hardest. I turned the way I ate completely around and stuck to going to the gym 5 days a week. I didn’t give myself an option to fail. I didn’t give myself an option to cheat.
When I started feeling better about myself, I was more fun to be around. I gained so many friends this past year and rebuilt so many old friendships.
I went on a cruise with one of my best friends, I went skydiving, went to a music festival, and I hiked up a mountain in Ohio! I even went to Nashville and somehow ended up dancing on a bar!
I lost 45 pounds this year!!!! It still doesn’t seem real to me!
I fell in love with myself this year. I fell in love with LIFE this year. I’m so grateful for this change I decided to make. I’m so grateful for everyone who has helped me get to where I am today.
From 240lbs To 158lbs
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Here's me at 385 and 255. Took about 18 months. I'm 44 years old. Intermittent fasting and exercise. 9-1-20-606...68a421.jpg
Have you ever come across a post that you end up feeling like it was meant for you to see? Well I found mine for the day. Prior to covid, I wont say I was fit but I walked every morning before work and during my lunch. Its been over a year now since I have been working remotely due to covid, and my every day routine is gone. I dont know how much weight I have gained, but I know I dont feel okay. I think I needed to see this to inspire me to get back on track. Everyone on here looks amazing, and I know personally the hard work it takes. Its time for me to get back to working hard again.
I am seriously impressed with everyone featured here. I have just recently started my weight loss journey, I have 5 stone to lose and so far I have dropped 10lbs. Unfortunately I can't do much exercise so it's tough going. All my doctors have said I can only swim but currently no pools are open so I'm limited to walking 50m twice a day.
Any movement is beneficial! Weight loss is not quick or easy by any means. You do what you can, as often as you can, and keep going. 10lbs is no small feat! I started working out and cleaning up my eating habits in January. I have yet to lose a single pound, but I wake up every day and keep at it. That's all that matters :)
Load More Replies...I have to say a lot of the differences are quite astounding. No small feat I reckon in effort and persistence.
@boredpanda ya'll really need to ban @punishededward, all his comments are sexist, racist, and downright stupid. All he does is troll this website.
Unfortunately BoredPanda will not remove a troll account unless you directly contact them and submit a "removal request": https://www.boredpanda.com/contact-us/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic I would directly mention the user account in question and provide some example comments for the reference of BoredPanda's moderating team.
Load More Replies...I am glad to see that this article isn't specifically featuring women. Bravo, Bored Panda.
I needed to see this because it gives me hope for myself. I was almost 200 pounds and I wanted to be healthier and happier with my body. I still have a long way to go, but I'm down to 170 and I already feel happier with my body.
I have upvoted every post because I can empathise with and relate to each person and their struggle. I am carrying around the equivalent of a petit woman/adolescent child in weight... Am now a type-2 diabetic and have to make some major changes to my lifestyle. I find all of the people in the posts inspirational.
Some of these folks might want to slow down a bit. Just because it is much easier to keep it off when you lost around 1.5 pounds a week or so. Going too fast is bad for your heart and makes it harder to keep off. Congrats to everyone. I'm 200 lbs down 10 years on.
This post was great! I’d love to see more of these. As an aside, BMI isn’t really a perfect scale. Listen to your doctor, you can be very healthy even when your BMI says you’ve overweight or underweight.
The BMI scale is GARBAGE. It doesn't account for the way individuals are actually built (especially in modernity). Michael Jordan has been classified as "obese" his entire adult life according to the BMI scale.
Load More Replies...People; you are amazing! I admire you all. I am also working hard on my weight lose and I am grateful I found this amazing product that helps me a lot!!! https://bit.ly/3scgqJa hope this method will help others too https://bit.ly/3scgqJa Good luck!
Good job guys! I'm also working hard to lose weight. I am grateful I found a link that helps me a lot. Hope this method will help others too https://bit.ly/3scgqJa Good luck to everyone ;
I feel so happy for the people who wanted to lose weight, not for others but for themselves. Seeing them achieve their goals make me really happy and inspires me to make a goal and achieve it!
Hello! I need to share this with you! I have 27 old. For as long as I can remember, I have always had a problem with weight. But that's all in the past. My friend who showed me the website helped me. I thought I will try. And now I am happy. My life has changed. I have already lost over 20 kilograms and I look just perfect! See for yourself. Watch this short video to learn how to lose weight quickly. Without giving up your favorite dishes: https://bit.ly/2Q6MLRI greetings Jane
Well well... how comes that we have once in awhile a thread on "diversity is beauty" or "don't be ashamed because you are not fitting fashion's standards" and then this kind of thread, which glorify overweighted people loosing weight? I dont get it.
These people WANTED to lose weight and succeeded. I can admire someone who runs a marathon, but it doesn't mean I want to run one or that not running is bad or shameful.
Load More Replies...when I was 8 i was like 150 pounds now I'm 11 and I'm at around 100-110 like its crazy the difference a few pounds can make
Congrats! That's a huge difference. Next time you're at the store, pick up two big bags of dog food and try to walk around with them. That's how much extra you were carrying around!
Load More Replies...My fiancée has lost a lot of weight and has a fair bit of loose skin. When she was using her exercise trampoline her loose skin started slapping off each other, and she looked sad and embarrassed. I asked her what was wrong. She told me "My skin is slapping around. I must disgust you" I looked her in the eyes and said "Why? You have lost a lot of weight. That's your body giving you a round of applause for your amazing weight loss, and you deserve it" She does not feel so self-conscious about it any more.
There is no shame in being proud of hard work. And that is what this post is about....inspiration, motivation, and hard work. These people deserve serious respect.
Load More Replies...Here's me at 385 and 255. Took about 18 months. I'm 44 years old. Intermittent fasting and exercise. 9-1-20-606...68a421.jpg
Have you ever come across a post that you end up feeling like it was meant for you to see? Well I found mine for the day. Prior to covid, I wont say I was fit but I walked every morning before work and during my lunch. Its been over a year now since I have been working remotely due to covid, and my every day routine is gone. I dont know how much weight I have gained, but I know I dont feel okay. I think I needed to see this to inspire me to get back on track. Everyone on here looks amazing, and I know personally the hard work it takes. Its time for me to get back to working hard again.
I am seriously impressed with everyone featured here. I have just recently started my weight loss journey, I have 5 stone to lose and so far I have dropped 10lbs. Unfortunately I can't do much exercise so it's tough going. All my doctors have said I can only swim but currently no pools are open so I'm limited to walking 50m twice a day.
Any movement is beneficial! Weight loss is not quick or easy by any means. You do what you can, as often as you can, and keep going. 10lbs is no small feat! I started working out and cleaning up my eating habits in January. I have yet to lose a single pound, but I wake up every day and keep at it. That's all that matters :)
Load More Replies...I have to say a lot of the differences are quite astounding. No small feat I reckon in effort and persistence.
@boredpanda ya'll really need to ban @punishededward, all his comments are sexist, racist, and downright stupid. All he does is troll this website.
Unfortunately BoredPanda will not remove a troll account unless you directly contact them and submit a "removal request": https://www.boredpanda.com/contact-us/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic I would directly mention the user account in question and provide some example comments for the reference of BoredPanda's moderating team.
Load More Replies...I am glad to see that this article isn't specifically featuring women. Bravo, Bored Panda.
I needed to see this because it gives me hope for myself. I was almost 200 pounds and I wanted to be healthier and happier with my body. I still have a long way to go, but I'm down to 170 and I already feel happier with my body.
I have upvoted every post because I can empathise with and relate to each person and their struggle. I am carrying around the equivalent of a petit woman/adolescent child in weight... Am now a type-2 diabetic and have to make some major changes to my lifestyle. I find all of the people in the posts inspirational.
Some of these folks might want to slow down a bit. Just because it is much easier to keep it off when you lost around 1.5 pounds a week or so. Going too fast is bad for your heart and makes it harder to keep off. Congrats to everyone. I'm 200 lbs down 10 years on.
This post was great! I’d love to see more of these. As an aside, BMI isn’t really a perfect scale. Listen to your doctor, you can be very healthy even when your BMI says you’ve overweight or underweight.
The BMI scale is GARBAGE. It doesn't account for the way individuals are actually built (especially in modernity). Michael Jordan has been classified as "obese" his entire adult life according to the BMI scale.
Load More Replies...People; you are amazing! I admire you all. I am also working hard on my weight lose and I am grateful I found this amazing product that helps me a lot!!! https://bit.ly/3scgqJa hope this method will help others too https://bit.ly/3scgqJa Good luck!
Good job guys! I'm also working hard to lose weight. I am grateful I found a link that helps me a lot. Hope this method will help others too https://bit.ly/3scgqJa Good luck to everyone ;
I feel so happy for the people who wanted to lose weight, not for others but for themselves. Seeing them achieve their goals make me really happy and inspires me to make a goal and achieve it!
Hello! I need to share this with you! I have 27 old. For as long as I can remember, I have always had a problem with weight. But that's all in the past. My friend who showed me the website helped me. I thought I will try. And now I am happy. My life has changed. I have already lost over 20 kilograms and I look just perfect! See for yourself. Watch this short video to learn how to lose weight quickly. Without giving up your favorite dishes: https://bit.ly/2Q6MLRI greetings Jane
Well well... how comes that we have once in awhile a thread on "diversity is beauty" or "don't be ashamed because you are not fitting fashion's standards" and then this kind of thread, which glorify overweighted people loosing weight? I dont get it.
These people WANTED to lose weight and succeeded. I can admire someone who runs a marathon, but it doesn't mean I want to run one or that not running is bad or shameful.
Load More Replies...when I was 8 i was like 150 pounds now I'm 11 and I'm at around 100-110 like its crazy the difference a few pounds can make
Congrats! That's a huge difference. Next time you're at the store, pick up two big bags of dog food and try to walk around with them. That's how much extra you were carrying around!
Load More Replies...My fiancée has lost a lot of weight and has a fair bit of loose skin. When she was using her exercise trampoline her loose skin started slapping off each other, and she looked sad and embarrassed. I asked her what was wrong. She told me "My skin is slapping around. I must disgust you" I looked her in the eyes and said "Why? You have lost a lot of weight. That's your body giving you a round of applause for your amazing weight loss, and you deserve it" She does not feel so self-conscious about it any more.
There is no shame in being proud of hard work. And that is what this post is about....inspiration, motivation, and hard work. These people deserve serious respect.
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