51 Incredible "Before & After" Weight Loss Photos That Are Spreading Inspiration All Over Social Media

"Lost 200 Pounds During Covid. Today I Completed A Half Marathon."

Filip

• Published in Interesting
• July 3, 2022

Everyone is gorgeous on the inside and out, but in order to live a longer and healthier life, it's essential that body weight is proportional to the height of an individual.

People in the overweight category have a higher risk of developing a number of diseases. So losing excess weight is the first and the most important step that an individual can take for himself.

But it is also the hardest one. It requires a lot of discipline, bravery, and willpower to lose weight because it's such a challenging task.

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, approximately one in three US individuals are overweight. And over 2 out of 5 adults are struggling with obesity.

But if we take a look at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, almost 50% of adults have tried to lose some weight.

If you have trouble maintaining your weight, you know how difficult the process can be. For many, it appears to be a path where you always end up at the beginning.

But there are many individuals who tried and succeeded. They decided to change their diets and take better care of their bodies in order to have a healthier and better life, and they achieved their goals.

And they are just ordinary people like we are. Their strong will is so inspirational, and we have collected 51 of them to show you their transformation and confirm that anything is possible if you want to.

1. "From 534 lbs to 214 lbs in 4 years"

"I think this picture accurately depicts that change takes time. My nephew is a good example in this picture.

He didn’t wake up one morning and grow into the size he is now. It took time.

You are not going to just wake up at your goal, it’s gonna take time. Embrace it."

2. "In Who Cares news I’ve lost 183 pounds over the last 18 months so that’s cool I guess."

3. "Lost 200 pounds during COVID. Today I completed a half marathon."

4. "These pictures were taken at the same restaurant, but about 2 years apart. He’s lost 90lbs and I’ve lost 135lbs."

"We wanted to be healthy so we could grow old gracefully together, and be around as long as possible for our kids. So grateful for this journey with my best friend."

5. "I've been over 220 pounds since 5th grade. I started IF in January 2020 and for the first time in my life, I weigh 160!"

6. "350 lbs to 190 lbs. Maintaining, no skin removal as of yet. These are my old favorite pants!"

7. "The one where I felt unworthy vs the one where I started loving myself."

8. "The pic on the left was exactly 3 yrs ago when I was the best man at my buddy’s wedding. I was close to 600lbs. Around 230lbs now."

9. "F/22/5’5 [190 > 129 = -61lbs] I used to be afraid of having short hair cause of the weight in my face. today, i said goodbye to the old me and embraced my new life!"

10. "32/M 445+ to 225 pounds. 10 more pounds for my goal weight. 6 year journey."

11. "I’m down 100 pounds !"

12. "F/24/5’6” [350lbs > 180lbs = 170lbs] Loose skin is hard and the journey hasn’t been easy but I’m living in ways I couldn’t before. Healthier and stronger."

13. "M/53/5’8” [275>198=77lbs lost] 43yo to 53yo…the decade I saved my life!"

14. "Lost 200 pounds in a year. Just did the 20:4 fast and walked ~5km every day. (360lbs to 160lbs)"

15. "M/32/5'9" [98kgs>71kgs] (2.5 years) Best thing I did with myself."

16. "There's 18 months between these 2 pics. Really proud of the progress I've made with my weight loss."

17. "F/26/5'3" [235lbs > 120lbs = 115lbs] A little over a year of progress- I don’t even recognize myself sometimes!!"

18. "F/35/5'2" [251lbs > 186lbs =65lbs Weight Loss ] Weight loss progress"

19. "425lbs -> 150lbs. 3 years between pictures. Summer always makes me think about how far I’ve come!"

20. "140 lbs lost and 8months of HRT made me into myself for the first time."

21. "I don't have anyone to celebrate with but I lost 50+lbs in the last year!"

22. "M/30/6'3" [460lbs > 225lbs =235 lbs] (16 months)"

23. "Down 175 lbs from Feb 2019 using IF (ADF & 16:8), keto. Maintaining since summer 2020 but body composition continues to change."

24. "Waited almost 2 years for this moment. I am literally half the person I once was; 330 lbs to 165 lbs. Goals crushed, time for more"

25. "Everyone else has been sharing their progress so here’s mine. I went from 306 pounds (139 kg) in March 2020 to 140 pounds (63.5 kg) today."

26. "M/37/5’9 [410 lbs -> 202 lbs = -208 lbs] (2.5 years) Mission Accomplished!"

27. "After 10 years on this journey, I finally made it to my goal of 100 lbs lost! 32F, 5'3", 214 > 114."

28. "Officially 100lbs down from my HW as of today!!! Sept 2020 / April 2021 / August 2021"

29. "11 months in, no cheat days, 140lb down, 31 days to go"

30. "My wife's incredible weight loss journey, words cannot possibly describe how proud I am of her "

31. "100lbs gone! 5'9" (270lbs-165lbs) I got tired of being the fat little sister"

32. "19 vs 21, lost 163lbs, throwing hay bales, pulling frozen pallets every day for 15 miles, working at a sawmill, and shovelling snow every day will do it to you. If you wanna lose weight, get a physical job :)"

33. "After almost exactly 1 and a half years I have lost 150lbs and I couldn't be happier. I still have a bit to go before I get to where I want to be."

34. "230 lbs gone without surgery"

35. "I lost weight! I’ve lost 260 lbs throughout my journey."

36. "I've lost the average American male in weight! Highest weight 527 lbs in August 2020. 327 lbs today!"

37. "[290 > 165 = 125 lbs] (26 months) CICO based diet. Slow and steady and now maintenance mode."

38. "Feeling incredibly proud of how far I’ve come and looking forward to continuing this fitness journey."

"F/24/5’0 [202lbs/92kg -> 125lbs/57kg = 77lbs/35kg lost] Feeling incredibly proud of how far I’ve come and looking forward to continuing this fitness journey. This sub has always inspired me to keep on trying."

39. "[M/22/5'11] Progress pictures for hyperupvote day. Aug 20, 296 -> March 27, 210. Starting weight was 330, December 2019."

40. "F/25/5’5” [195lbs > 130lbs = 65lbs] Loving that post break up weight loss."

41. "Never thought I would look forward to stepping on the scale and I never thought I had a jawline until now. Yay IF!"

42. "260lbs ->167 lbs Motivation is what got me started. Discipline is what kept me on track."

43. "F/34/6’0 [370>170=200] Same bathroom, different girl."

44. "How 2021 started VS how it's going"

45. "F/28/5’4” [290lbs>165lbs=125 lbs overall]— I posted a face compare recently and some didn’t believe me.. this is my pre and post pandemic work badge photos."

46. "5’9,21,f sw:325 cw:235 gw:190 This is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself"

47. "F/57/5'5" [222lbs > 132lbs = 90lbs] (13 months)"

48. "F/29/5’6” [230>148=82lbs] Maintained for two years! Getting my loose skin removal surgery in two months as an early 30th birthday gift to myself!"

49. "Posting a second face gains pic for all the folks who thought that my Snapchat filter was deceptive in the first one 🙄😘 (230 down to 170)"

51. "Celebrating 50 pounds lost!"

"Most days I am doing OMAD, but I don't sweat it if I happen to eat a second or even third meal. Another 40-50 to go for next year 🔥 IF is honestly the easiest way I've found to lose weight - and I get to be lazy and cook less, seriously win-win."

51. "2 and half years ago I told myself I don't want to diet anymore so instead I strived for life style changes. 20-4, 3 days a week."

If you are in the overweight category and thinking about losing some weight, don't postpone it anymore and just go for it! Those people have succeeded, so you could too.

Their strong will is truly inspiring, and not only in weight loss. They simply wanted to change something, and they persisted in their intentions.

Filip