30 people who radically changed their lives and now inspire others (31 photos)

If you have ever struggled with excess weight, then you probably know how difficult and full of disappointments this path is: it often seems that with every step forward you take two steps back. People who have managed to lose weight have demonstrated incredible willpower and can only be admired. Here is a whole selection of amazing “before and after” photographs of ordinary people that will fill you with motivation.





1. "From 242 kilograms to 97 in four years"



2. “I lost 90 kilos after recovering from Covid. Today I ran a half marathon.”





3. “I have weighed over 200 pounds since 5th grade. I started intermittent fasting in January 2020 and now I weigh 72 pounds for the first time in my life.”



4. “From 158 kilograms to 86. I maintain the weight, I haven’t removed the skin yet. These used to be my favorite pants.”



5. "Who cares news: I've lost over 83 kilos in the last 18 months."



6. “These photos were taken in the same restaurant, but about 2 years apart. He lost 40 kilograms, and I lost 60.”



7. An episode in which I felt unworthy vs. The episode in which I began to love myself"



8. “The photo on the left was taken exactly 3 years ago, when I was best man at a friend’s wedding. I weighed almost 270 kilos. Now I’m about 105.”



9. “From 158 kilograms to 82. Excess skin is hard, and the road has not been easy, but I am living life in a way I couldn’t before. Healthier and stronger.”



10. "I lost 45 kilos"



11. “From 86 to 58 kilos. I used to be afraid to wear a short haircut because of my full face. Today I said goodbye to the old me and embraced a new life.”



12. “From over 200 kilograms to 102. 5 kilos left to reach the goal. This journey took 6 years.”



13. “I started with 125 kilograms, now I weigh 90. I lost 35 kilos. 43 and 53 years old - ten years during which I saved my life.”



14. “Lost 90 kilograms in a year. Just did a 20/4 fast and walked 5 kilometers every day (from 163 to 73 kilos)”



15. “I lost weight in 2.5 years from 98 to 71 kilograms. The best thing I did to myself.”



16. "Progress of losing weight from 114 to 84 kilos"



17. “From 106 to 54 kilograms. A little over a year of progress - sometimes I don’t even recognize myself.”



18. “From 192 to 68 kilos. 3 years between photos. Summer always makes me think about how much I have achieved.”



19. "From 208 to 102 kilograms. Lost 106 kilograms in 16 months"



20. “Losed 79 kilos since February 2019 with intermittent fasting and the keto diet. I’ve maintained the weight since the summer of 2020, but my body continues to change.”



21. “I’ve been waiting for this moment for almost 2 years. I’m literally half the person I once was; from 150 to 75 kilos.”



22. “I lost weight from 139 kilograms in March 2020 to 63.5 kilograms today.”



23. "From 186 to 92 kilograms, lost 94 kilograms in 2.5 years. Mission accomplished"



24. “I don’t have anyone to celebrate with, but I’ve lost 20+ pounds in the last year.”



25."After 10 years, I finally reached my goal of losing 45 kilos."



26. “11 months, no cheat days, 63 kilos lost, 31 more days left”



27. "Officially 45 kilograms lighter than my maximum weight to date. September 2020, April 2021, August 2021"



28. “My wife’s incredible weight loss, words can’t describe how proud I am of her.”



29. “I lost 47 kilos! From 122 to 75. I’m tired of being the fat little sister.”



30. "Incredibly proud of what I've achieved and looking forward to continuing this fitness journey. From 92 to 57 kilos"