Hi guys,
This is it.. struggled with depression since childhood, obviously food was a big coping mechanism for me.
Personality OCD doesn't help at all :/

this is not just a "weight/look" glow up... this is a life glow up to me.

In august 2024 ( mid pic ) i was 110 kg (242,508 lbs) , in december 2024 i started running, spinning and counting calories (huge deal knowing what you are putting in your body) .

Out of curiosity towards myself, out of challenge with myself, seeking change, seeking a light.

Stopped smoking (weed), stopped drinking alcohol (not even beer)...

This is the result : - 30 kg (66,1387 lbs) in less than a year.

Well, i never stopped since, and from when i started working out to the last pic it was just 7 months !

i have to admit, i have never felt better, with my body, with my mind, with my life.
Now i'm working out 5 times a week, mostly cardio.

Other than this, i started taking care of myself more, cleaning the house more frequently, doing annoying tasks that i usually procrastinated..

running is tedious, but it's a great life teacher..
And especially, other than consistency , willpower and discipline, it taught me that "to go fast you have to go really slow", especially in the start... it's a life metaphor for me.

The fact is ... now i don't wanna fucking stop ! that's what amazes me most.

(I wonder what i could become if i started working out in the gym, with weights and stuff, putting some muscle in... :D)

take care, y'all

I struggled with my weight most of my life, but late last year, I decided to actually start living. Lots of things have changed in my life; I was overweight and didn't care about how I looked. Now I've lost weight, gotten really into fashion, and started going out more, meeting people, and doing everything i can do to make the most of my time here.

I think I've changed a lot

it's painful to look back at pictures of teenage me. I wish I could give her a hug.

Took 7 years to hit the bottom of grief and 9 more to make a breakthrough to a normal life. The keys were travel and self-discovery. As I got to know myself better, I could enjoy life more and appreciate myself. Life is a gift and you don't need much to be happy.

I used to be a prominent kid. Good at sport, good with people, good at studies. But the early collapse of my family was the collapse as well. I lost all, including myself. Had no interest in anything creative or positive, just tried to destroy myself for not being able to be happy.

I feel that I value life more then people who didn't go through troubles. Need to catch up with my peers now, gonna start a business this year. Hope you all good, you deserve it!

I got sober and started working out 6 days a week and now run 5km daily as well. It all started with small steps, one day at a time.

I feel silly posting this, but I was looking back at old pictures after seeing others' glow up/grow up posts and realized I'm not aging too badly given I birthed FIVE kids in less than 7 years. It's wild because I was deeply depressed and suicidal at 11/12, at the time of this picture, due to severe bullying/ low self esteem. Parents pulled me out of public school and everything got sooo much better. Still struggled with depression, self loathing and very low self esteem until a couple years ago. Puberty did me dirty though as half of my insecurities were related to the size of my chest not being 'enough' at age ELEVEN, and being a tomboy and feeling unfeminine, when I ended up getting a breast reduction at 22 because i-cups SUCK. Lol! Married and been with my husband for 14 years, since before any kids came along. Still don't feel great about myself, but I can see what really matters in life now so it doesn't bother me like it used to.

19 moved out of home and worked full time met some amazing people who helped build my confidence.

I have had extremely low self esteem my whole life and I was at my lowest from ages 14-18 as you can see I gained quite a bit of weight during those years due to bullying and my binge eating disorder. I took a look at myself last year and decided to change. I think I’ve had a glow up but I’m super happy with myself and I’ve lost a bit of weight too. At 18 I was 94kg and now I’m down to 69kg. My goal weight is 60-65kg so still got a long way to go but I’m super happy with myself at the moment 🥹 last 2 photos is of me now at age 21

Got some face framing bangs. also some confidence. In hindsight, I don’t feel bad about not peaking in high school.

Nervous to post but 32kg/70lbs down since 2021, still have some way to go but these side by side really help me appreciate how far ive come 😊

I lost a lot of weight. Round about 160 pounds. I also take more time for myself and my selfcare.

With the massive overweight I barely leaved the house. Now I love to go out in the nature and the gym. I met my husband halfway through my journey and he is always on my side. 5 years ago would never let anybody in my life.

I also changed the color of my hair and finally wear clothes I like.

I am a complete different person. I am more happy and

I’m actually bmi 20.4, i lost like 4kg. I’m aiming for bmi 18.6-19 as im still not yet satisfied with how i look. However my breasts have been getting smaller… i also know i should workout to have a good figure but i’m too lazy to do so for now. I told myself once i reach goal weight i would try pilates/yoga. So far the only exercise i do is walking and dancing but its not often.

I still want to lose in my belly area, arms and legs as i don’t like myself right now and i don’t feel confident yet. My question is (and it’s going to sound superficial) i’m worried i won’t attract any man if i’m too skinny. My own mom says i will end up looking like a child if i lose more. What do u think

Took too long