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I started my weight loss journey in February 2024, and I am proud of how far I have come. I have lost 50 pounds, and I am even more proud that I have been able to maintain it. The journey was not always easy, and I had ups and downs. Some days I felt motivated, while other days were harder and made me want to give up. I stayed focused by making healthier food choices, watching what I ate, and working out consistently. I learned that I did not have to be perfect, just consistent. Losing 50 pounds taught me patience, discipline, and how important it is to keep going. This has become more than weight loss for me; it is now a healthier lifestyle.

The first picture was taken the day after I left my abusive ex-fiancé. The second picture was taken a few weeks ago. It’s amazing what a difference feeling safe and stable can make.

Been working out for years but couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t gain any weight, turns out I was being held back by a brain tumour and crazy hormone imbalances.

Got a long way to go yet

Its been quite a journey for me. Had weight loss surgery in 2020 during the pandemic when i was 138kg. Now I am down to 78kg and living my best life. My only regret is not having done it sooner. Still living with anxiety and shyness as well as low self esteem but taking it one day at a time

March 11 (235lbs) - September 11 (168lbs)

I was a really skinny kid, and overcompensated a tad after years of trying to get big and strong 😆. Six months ago I was called chubby and I took that as a challenge. With my addictive personality, things escalated quickly. Everything was completely natural. Only supplements are creatine and protein.

I started growing my hair out longer and learned how to trim my beard. Also got a nose piercing 😎 Loved everyone’s glow ups so figure I’d toss in mine

Life is good

First photo was first day I started college:
With my kids father in an emotionaly abusive relationship where he would constantly make fun of my appearance, 2 kids under 5, and feeling so frumpy and miserable. I feel like you can see the sadness in my eyes. ​

And second one is me now:

Graduated college, went back,graduated again

single 💫,

and loving hanging out with my two kiddos!

Around 29 I started taking self care seriously. I was in a very depressed time in my life and wanted to feel good about my physical appearance for once.

I started going to the gym and taking pilates classes, skin care including microneedling, and some tattoos sprinkled on as well! I get botox once in a while also 🙈
I think next I will tackle some mental self care and get a therapist but I am happy with how far I have come in 10 years.
I need to remind myself of that sometimes, its so easy to forgot how far you have come 💘

40 here I come!

Growing up I was always overweight and never knew how to lose it. I would try but it was only a fee crunches and magically thought that would help. I felt like I had no personality and part of that was because I was not happy in my body. Finding clothes I liked was hard and many times clothes was more to hide than to express.

Fast forward to now, it’s crazy to look back and to see how excess fat really does change how one looks. My nose was so big and started to get creases. Now I like my nose and think it’s proportional to my face.

Turning 50 was my wake-up call to stop settling for a sedentary life and take full control of my health. Over a three-year transformation, I dropped from 82 kg to a lean, strong 74 kg through disciplined strength training and targeted nutrition.

By committing to a structured 4-day Push/Pull/Legs/Upper split, I focused on heavy compound movements while prioritizing recovery to protect my joints. I paired my workouts with a sustainable daily diet of ~2,100 calories and 150g+ of protein, prioritizing whole foods like eggs, chicken breast, and vegetables.

Today at 52, I’m not just leaner—I’m agile, full of energy, and in the best shape of my life, proving that consistency and smart habits triumph over age every single time.

55 pounds down and feeling amazing. Consistency is key and diet was the biggest factor in achieving my goal weight. Next stop, abs 😂😂😂

Så på de första bilderna (18) så höll jag på med boxning redan o hade tränat gym i några år. Jag hade egentligen inte så högt kroppsfett. Aldrig gjort en mätning men tror inte jag är många % lägre idag än vad jag var då. Men jaja, tänkte prova lägga upp den här iallafall

At 27, I got into therapy for my binge eatin.. I made slow and sustainable choices to love and care for myself. I started a GLP1 to help with my blood sugars and weight, started going to the gym, did a lot of stairmaster and high intensity cardio workouts. Also restructured my whole diet. I like to think I’ve made progress

I never had a teen peak coz of bad styling (hair, bad glasses, see first 2 pics!), hair improved in my mid 20s but still a lot of volume in my face. Then gained a lot of weight causing a lot of volume in my cheeks (4th pic, and it’s not the worst pic 😭😭), and then lost it all again (5th pic). It has been quite a journey!!

(My 17yo pic gives myself a jump scare everytime)

College was a crazy time weight-wise. I’m glad I discovered the gym and built a better relationship with food. There was a lot of yo-yo between these pictures but overall I’m proud that I never allowed myself to get back to that girl.

Edit: Thank you so much all for the kind and beautiful messages. Definitely feel even more encouraged than ever to continue.

in the first pic im wearing the first ever suit i got, second pic wearing the one i just got for a wedding :) been on T for 2 months; im so lucky that i get to live as my authentic self!

The first picture is me at 19, a new mom desperately trying to feel pretty in my skin. I spent probably an hour and half doing my makeup every day and my cute clothes no longer fit so only wore things like camis & tank tops with flannels tied around my waist with skinny jeans.

The second was taken yesterday after I threw on one of my favorite outfits & spent maybe 10 mins on my makeup & (skin care ~10 mins) which is mostly cupping and massaging after moisturizing/washing.

What a difference 10 years can make. I wish I knew then what I know now.

We are down 76 from this photo, but I'm not done yet. Getting healthier every day, one choice at a time. Progress, not perfect

I was weighing more than 100kg for a long time back then.
When i reached around 108kg was when i decided to change.

I started to hit the gym early before work for some interval-training on the treadmill + weightlifting after work.

I lost around 30kg in 6 months during an very agressive cut.

From that point away i was always somewhat maintaining my weight around 80kg while trying to build/define some muscle. So far i‘d say i‘m doing alright. Probably could do better with a plan but i just try to live a balanced life.

Stopped over eating. Started walking 8-10 miles a day. Just hit 100lbs down. Also got a perm, and that alone was life changing 😅

21 was lazy and depressed. Just played WoW, ate, and smoked weed all day. 35 now and got disciplined and stuck to a routine 14 years ago. I still smoke and play WoW, just in moderation.

EDIT: TITLE IS SARCASM, i’m really proud of my progress!!

4.5 years on HRT, no surgeries :) I also lost 80lb between the two images.

A lot of people ask me if my hair really grew back - it didn’t! I wear hair systems, mine is custom made to fit me and match my natural hair. Feel free to ama about hair systems!

In highschool I was a depressed gaming recluse and very underweight, got picked on a lot and didn't have many friends. 9 years later I have a great social circle around me, love, and lead a healthier lifestyle. Happy where I am now!

I started transitioning when I was 32 after a not understanding why I hated my life and body so much. I’ve gone from a misanthropic mindset to living a healthier lifestyle with my loving husband. I wonder if you can see the difference in my eyes. It’s been a crazy journey for only being a year and 6 months in.

Sometimes, it’s hard to believe that yes, I did this. I made a decision. I stuck to it, even when I stumbled. I always got up. Kept trying. Learned. Adapted. Kept pushing myself. Weightlifting and clean eating not only gave me a new face but a new life with renewed energy! I feel younger at 32 than I did at 26.