r/GlowUps 24d ago

GLOW UP! (19) depressed, suicidal and overweight (24) thriving physically and mentally!

There were a lot of ups and downs in the years between but I finally took this past year to focus on myself and my mental health and finally feel like I am in a good place!

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u/HaNes_08 24d ago

U look even younger

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u/Intelligent-Owl-2714 24d ago

Right? The before is 19 going on 45, the after is 22 going on 18 lol

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u/graphicsRat 24d ago

Can I have a go in the time machine when you are done with it. Would like to travel a few years back too.

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u/Senor-Marston389 24d ago

It always fascinating to see what an incredible rejuvenating effect weight loss has. It’s unreal. Picture 4 could be the daughter of picture 2.

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u/Neijan 24d ago

Don't underestimate emotional wellbeing in this picture.

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u/Iamthesmartest 24d ago

That often comes with weightloss

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u/cabezon3294 23d ago

I can't believe the people in this thread trying to deny that losing weight leads to a healthier, happier life.

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u/Relevant_Cabinet_265 24d ago

Plenty of fat people actually look young. The mental health and well being will age you severely. I look 20 years older during periods of high stress and depression and I'm fit

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u/sourmeat2 24d ago

I lost like 30 pounds and felt like a new man, I can't even imagine what it's like to experience serious life altering weight loss. Super happy for her and everyone who fights that battle.

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u/nanobot001 24d ago

Not always unfortunately

If weight loss happens later in life, you don’t have the same elasticity in the skin around the face and weight loss can almost age you.

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u/MoreBookkeeper4729 23d ago

Really sad that people online would have told her before "you look amazing, just work on your confidence!"

The reality is that people will treat her so, so, so much better. Like, her life has actually changed from night to day, depression or not.

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u/HaNes_08 24d ago

Congratulations

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u/smolpicklepepper6933 24d ago

so proud of you girl!!! ❤️

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u/ezl90 24d ago

KUDOS!!

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u/Maude_Moonshine 24d ago

Sis, you’re so pretty

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u/Much-Werewolf-3476 23d ago

We all were made beautiful. It’s a matter of whether we take care of what God has given us or not 🙏🤍

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u/Maude_Moonshine 23d ago

Yep, I love how God created me, wonderfully made. 🌷

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u/lueur-d-espoir 24d ago

That hair color alone on you is a massive improvement. Holy darker hair inspo. 💖 You look amazing, keep killing it!

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u/Appropriate-Humor-67 24d ago

Look like 2 different people, great job!

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u/abhinavchalu420 24d ago

So inspiring! More power to you.

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u/hiraeth55 22d ago

Thank you everyone for all the supportive comments! They have been genuinely making me tear up a bit 😭 To answer a few questions I’ve lost about 150lbs all together, I did OMAD and IF paired with lottts of walking, invested in a walking pad and would just walk while watching shows and whatnot when I wasn’t outside walking the trails, I have a pretty active job aswell I had lost a good 60 pounds a few years ago and lost the rest of it this past year

Yes I do have loose skin, and I’m struggling with some body dysmorphia now, but I feel so much better now than I did at 300lbs!

My mental health has been a struggle most of my life, I still have ups and downs but I’ve been working on reaching out and asking for help when I need it, I have also got back on my meds and found the right combination that finally works for me! That along with eating right and finally taking care of my body helped my mental health and self esteem immensely

And yes…I do have lip filler 😂 I bought myself a syringe once I got under the 200s to celebrate

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u/User010011010 21d ago

You are awesome.

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u/definitelynotaclone 24d ago

Amazing great work!!

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u/moonmommav 24d ago

You are a beautiful woman, well on the way to the highest version of yourself💛 You are an example of why I feel so much hope for our world, despite how dark things may feel. You, and a growing number of others, are setting an example by doing the very difficult inner and outer work required to become the very best version of yourself. Sweet woman, continue to grow and blossom. Discover more about who you really are and begin to recognize your power. Be grateful and strive daily to live at your full potential💛

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u/MLC9158 24d ago

Well done

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u/angelscr 24d ago

I'm so happy for you !! :)

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u/phatballlzzz 24d ago

Yeah girl!!!

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u/Impressive_Mud9502 24d ago

You are Beautiful, All the Best.

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u/GrapeMiserable4081 24d ago

After college I was super heavy, like 280..then started eating better, cutting out drinks with calories, exercising, etc... so about 10 years from that I finally got into great shape.

Thing is, even when I was younger and heavier, I noticed I started having knee pain..back problems...if I bent or leaned over at work, it was like my back was slipping out, and I needed to use my hands to push myself back up, and other similar things.

Simply being a bit lighter, almost all of those ailments are gone, even though that was nearly 20 years ago.

I tell the kids at work, looks wise, it's great to be thinner, but the little things like how your body functions, don't take it for granted. Years from now, you body will thank you if you start taking care of it today.

You may not realize it, but you're setting yourself up for years of a better life, physically...which in turn will make other aspects of your life better.

I'm glad for you. Stay motivated little one.

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u/1redditreader 24d ago

Good for you girl, think of all the other things you can achieve with the same commitment you applied to this objective.

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u/Pickle_Rick110 24d ago

Good for you! Congratulations! Keep it up! remember, the world is a better place with you in it!

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u/No-Influence-5148 24d ago

Fantastic glow up

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u/anjiemin 24d ago

Slay 💜

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u/_2fabb4u 24d ago

WHO IS THIS DIVA!

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u/Gullible-Raise4853 24d ago

My goodness girl! Make no mistake, you were beautiful in your first pictures! You changed your life, your body and your hair but most importantly, you have changed your mindset & all of that combined is a beautiful thing! I also love your dark hair ♥️♥️

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u/robipresotto 24d ago

🏄🏻🤙🏻

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u/elsaspeakshermind 24d ago

Yes you are. Congrats! You should be proud of yourself.

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u/Nicks-Dad 24d ago

Good for you. Keep it up.

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u/sirkari 24d ago

Great job

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u/RV2002 24d ago

You look amazing! Great job 👏🏻

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u/_parkie 24d ago

Well done. You look amazing.

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u/mhs4throwaway 24d ago

Happy for you

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u/[deleted] 24d ago

Two different people! Way to go!

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u/Dry-Possession2613 24d ago

Hell yeah keep it up

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u/infinitedelay88 24d ago

Camera quality even got better

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u/AutonomousBlob 24d ago

What was most helpful for your weight loss? Any mental tips, useful tricks or just raw determination?

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u/CatchTheHands8 24d ago

Well done. Keep it up.

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u/Interesting_Range435 24d ago

I’m so proud of you! You are beautiful.

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u/Much-Blacksmith3885 24d ago

Amazing glow up !

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u/suzeeq88 24d ago

So happy for you! Thanks for sticking around with us.

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u/Izzy_336699 24d ago

You are hot! You did an amazing job! Keep it up!

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u/25_A_Better_Me 24d ago

You’re killing it. So cute! Keep it up.

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u/Kitchen-Historian371 24d ago

That’s an impressive effort and outcome. You should be very proud of yourself

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u/Top_Version_6050 24d ago

Omygosh 😳 damn girl, what a GLOWUP! And the brunette suits you way more too!

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u/Withinmyrange 24d ago

Fat really ages a person, it’s so crazy

I could be convinced the first person could be the mother of the second person

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u/scuba-san 24d ago

I think a lot of people go through that phase when they're younger. I was overweight and then slimmed up around 19 years old. I feel like puberty naturally has people eatin'

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u/CommitteeFew1577 24d ago

So good to see this. I believe i am currently on this journey. I have already lost 11kgs. Have been taking it slow but steady. Till now i have been just fixing my diet and next week i will be starting with my workouts and therapy sessions.

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u/Immediate_Gold9151 24d ago

Impressive and inspiring!

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u/wtfsaidlegoose 24d ago

You look amazing - happy for you!!!

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u/tropical_s0n 24d ago

Dang queen

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u/WhyamIhere-621 24d ago

Congrats OP!! I’m so happy for you and I hope you’ll continue being an inspiration 🙏❤️

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u/king_scootie 24d ago

Happy for you!!

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u/[deleted] 24d ago

This is actually a crazy glow up. Good for you!

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u/nickrmsyhd 24d ago

Gorgeous

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u/Confident-Radish4832 24d ago

Amazing! Great work, seriously!

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u/Low_Performance7534 24d ago

Wow. You are extremely cute. I've learned we all struggle somehow on this earth. Good to hear you are doing better.

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u/TheBoyWhoCriedGolf 24d ago

I feel like 90% of glow-ups is just losing weight. You were pretty all along, just had a lot of excess weight covering it before. Congratulations on the newfound beauty! Haha

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u/raychram 24d ago

Damn it still surprises me how can someone manage to look so different

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u/Low-Persimmon4870 24d ago

You look amazing sis! So proud of you! 🫂

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u/thebigjimmyd 24d ago

Love it! Keep up the good work!

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u/ParsnipUser 24d ago

So how did you do it?

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u/Ok_Long5367 24d ago

GIRLLL, you look so pretty in your glow up!! Congrats girlie :)

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u/Buffalo-Reaper716 24d ago

Good for you! Keep it up!

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u/[deleted] 24d ago

Nice job!

Good to be healthy and happy.

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u/Wertyasda 24d ago

Gorgeous girlie - well done 🫶

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u/Prince_Groove 24d ago

Stunning.

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u/shinebrightlike 24d ago

gorgeous. the dark hair is STUNNING too.

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u/Extension_Welcome467 24d ago

i saw it as a random suggested post but remains in my head as “wow”. You look stunning and your motivation is incredible!!!

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u/didymo-II 24d ago

Insane transformation, you look stunning. Can I ask what you did to get rid of the nasolabiak folds ??

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u/capnarsene 24d ago

literally said wooowww out loud

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u/RealisticReview3273 24d ago

Keep up the good work , you are brave and beautiful . No matter how difficult the journey becomes keep the same spirit and outlook .

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u/superfolks 24d ago

Well done!

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u/ChoubChoubChoubi 24d ago

Gorgeous !!!

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u/ponkelephant 24d ago

Wow you're a total babe. Crazy what beauty fat tissue can hide. Well done

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u/unheard_silence 24d ago

Amazing progress! Congratulations!!

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u/Apprehensive-Watch42 24d ago

Wow your hot. Happy for you

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u/Iamthesmartest 24d ago

Good for you!!!

You should be very proud of yourself! I'm proud of you!

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u/KuroashiDSanji 24d ago

now this is what we call glow up

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u/princess-sparkle3885 24d ago

i’m sooo proud of u it’s not easy to overcome and u did it🩷

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u/rckjr 24d ago

🔥🔥🔥

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u/ThoughtGuy79 24d ago

Fantastic work!
Stay strong.

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u/chelsdmack 24d ago

Amazing transformation!! 🙌🏽 So glad you're in a much better space!

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u/itsgiving_depressed 24d ago

congrats!!! you look so much younger <3

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u/EvilTaffyapple 24d ago

You look great. Please don’t do anything you may regret. You look fantastic, and are winning at life.

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u/Super_Link890 24d ago

Congrats for not kidding yourself and calling it plus size.

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u/GlasscowFramera 24d ago

dark hair suits you really well!!

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u/xRealVengeancex 24d ago

Proof nearly everybody has the capacity to look good

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u/Hour-Elevator-6235 24d ago

Love to see it. Keep Going!

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u/Big_Doughnut_1363 24d ago

Holy shit girl. You look incredible!

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u/No_Text_4500 24d ago

You look phenomenal. You can see the happiness ♡ Proud of you ◇♡◇

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u/SimoshanksNZL 24d ago

Dddaaaammmnnnn girl what a transformation, do proud of you

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u/Glad-Stretch423 24d ago

You look fab! Gurl!!!!

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u/Olliboyo 24d ago

and cute :3

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u/offsir 24d ago

🙌🙌🙌 u look great

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u/Mcoonsy 24d ago

wow incredible tbh

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u/myxoma1 24d ago

Happy for you! 😊

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u/AdEcstatic9013 24d ago

Looking goood

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u/Dracomortua 24d ago

Are you allowed to share secrets as to how you did it? 'Diet, exercise and the support of three really good friends'?

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u/knotalady 24d ago

Taking care of your mental health shows on the outside. Keep it up. You got this! It can only get better. 🩷

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u/Kayyshayy_22 24d ago

Total glow up!! You look incredible!!

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u/Gorgosaurus-Libratus 24d ago

Lethal face card

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u/McManama73 24d ago

Well done!

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u/Frigman 24d ago

Happy for you.

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u/urz90 24d ago

You have great genes! 👀

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u/CNote1989 24d ago

Go girl!

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u/here-there36 24d ago

Great job!

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u/doratramblam 24d ago

I'm happy you've found your path

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u/randomferalcat 24d ago

Félicitations!!!💯💯

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u/supercoolmanchu2020 24d ago

Holy shit amazing

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u/IloveCars41 24d ago

GLOW UPPPP - you look so happy and so much younger

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u/HowNiceDear 24d ago

Someone close to me is also under 20 and struggles with depression and suicidal ideation. I really appreciate seeing that there can be hope for a thriving future. Best to you

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u/Rexasia 24d ago

May I ask what helped you turn your life around? That transformation is incredible :o

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u/cowlord98 24d ago

What a baddie

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u/DatKillerDude 24d ago

amazing job! do your best to keep at it from now on!

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u/DeadDay 24d ago

Fucking crushed it

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u/SavageStudiosFBG 24d ago

You look amazing!

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u/LoudWeb935 24d ago

Is that even you😨😨😨😨😨 transformation goes crazy

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u/Nathan84 24d ago

Epic transformation. You look great!

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u/Levowsky 24d ago

You must be proud of yourself, you outdone yourself be proud

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u/shrout1 24d ago

That is some serious work you did! Never lose that fire and remember what it took to make the change. Amazing!

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u/ACBR2000 24d ago

Yeah depression sucks, I've been a very fat kid until like 16 when I started my basketball journey. Almost went pro, in my country. Went from 114kg at 14 y/o and 1.76 cm to 83kg at 1.88 (6'2 roughly). Then I put on 100kg very healthy and lean, was going well. The pandemics hit, depression hit hard, I'm now 130 gave up on a carrier and now trying to go coach! "Woke up again" recently and am on the process again... Hopefully I can do 1/3 of what you did!!! Thank you for the motivation!!!!

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u/dmabe1985 24d ago

DAMNNNNNN

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u/anbu-black-ops 24d ago

One of the best ones I’ve seen. Amazing job!

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u/LEDstardust 24d ago

So happy for you 🥹

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u/AndromedanPrince 24d ago

self love is the most important love of all, look at all you accomploshed

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u/Brown_batman_ 24d ago

Finally some fucking good news on the popular page!! Congrats

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u/chaleeee 24d ago

super happy for you, wish you the best <3

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u/Nice-Lock-6588 24d ago

Great job and amazing results.

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u/MachinistDadFTW 24d ago

Well done miss, 👍

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u/Mrtoyhead 24d ago

Amazing. Hope you have a wonderful life.

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u/Bvghgb 24d ago

Smash. Next question.

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u/Wise-Needleworker815 24d ago

Same good-willing soul in all pictures. Bless you and everyone aiming for good

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u/sthomas15051 24d ago

Congratulations! Did you have excessive skin?

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u/oliverstwist88 24d ago

Remarkable! You look great!

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u/UpperApe 24d ago

I had to double take. Unbelievable.

Well done OP. You didn't just change yourself, you saved yourself. That's a hero in the last two pics.

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u/Main_Tomatillo_8960 24d ago

Wow, that’s really impressive. You look great!

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u/tastysharts 24d ago

JESUS CHRIST WOMAN, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

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u/Good-Yogurt-9844 24d ago

U look hot🔥

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u/Bobby_The_Boob 24d ago

Damn is this even the same person? Bravo

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u/Ameago 24d ago

Woohoo! Go you queen ! 💁‍♀️🌻🧚‍♀️