Life is full of special occasions that come with high-calorie celebrations. Don’t let those high calories weight you down. Instead, let these inspirational stories lift you up!
These brave women and men found a way to overcome the food and lose the weight. Here are some inspiring stories of weight loss and transformation!
We are lucky to have come across each and every one of these brave people’s stories. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring us to stay fit and healthy!
This cool dad lost 203 pounds! What an amazing man and what a great example for his son. This dedicated dad’s story is truly inspiring!
“2 years of change
1 Researched various methods to losing weight – and didn’t stick to one method.
2 Went to the doctor to make sure there was nothing medically wrong.
3 I took a multivitamin.
4 Drank nothing but water.
5 I cooked all of my meals – so I could keep track of calories
6 I got up off the computer and got active.
7 Set (hard, yet achievable) goals and reward yourself.
8 Cheat days happen, just get back on track.”
This is the same brave woman in 2013, and then in 2016! She is an inspiration to us all. No goal is too being to achieve when you give your all!
“600 pounds to 230 pounds… 20 pounds under goal! “
This beautiful bride lost 200 lbs.! And her husband was there, supporting her through it all. What a touching story!
“I appreciate that he has loved me at my heaviest and just as much as he loves me now. “
This woman set short term, as well as long term weight loss goals. She believed in herself and lost 100 pounds!
This brave woman shared her story with the world on social media. Then, she commented on how much the love and support of other responses to her journey meant to her. What an inspiration!
“Thanks for all the kind words! I haven’t given up”
This woman lost over 100 pounds from 46 to 50 years old! She started by setting small goals that she could see progress on. Look at the results!
Between this husband and wife, they lost a total of 350 pounds! This whole family worked on their health goals together. What a great example for their son.
“Between last year’s and this year’s Christmas Card photo… I’ve lost 250lbs and my wife has lost 100lbs.”
This woman went from a size 20 to a size 12 in only 8 months! She changed her calorie intake from 3000-5000 a day to 1200 on weekdays and 1500 on weekends. It worked!
“I’m 100lb down and a normal weight, and it’s only taken 8 months.”
9) 1 and 1/2 Years, 100 lbs!
Hard work from March 2015 to October 2016. What a beautiful woman. The difference shows!
“I keep forgetting to remember where I came from, it’s good to remind myself of what I’ve done.”
Crossfit, cardio, and reduced calorie intake can get you there! This hard-working woman’s story is proof.
“here’s a snapshot of how far I’ve come”
This great dad got here by running and going in on the goal with his wife, who lost 145 pounds. And they did it in two years!
“As of this morning, I am officially a healthy BMI!”
This woman lost all that weight with the Keto diet! She shared with others what has worked for her on YouTube.
“When I first started my YouTube channel I was VERY nervous about putting something this painful and personal out into the internet where nothing can be taken back…”
This radiant woman made the change to eating a raw, fresh, living and plant-based diet. Look at the results!
“Every time you put something in your mouth you are choosing what you become.”
This dedicated woman was brave enough to undergo surgery and was finally able to lose the weight. She met her weight loss goal three weeks ahead of schedule!
“I started this year with lots of health problems…After undergoing surgery in January I was finally able to lose weight, and I have literally worked my ass off in the last 12 months.”
What an inspiration, this Russian woman lost 150 pounds. It’s incredible! She looks great, what amazing work.
This woman achieved an incredible goal. It’s inspiring! It’s always amazing when people share their stories.
“How: Weight Watchers & walking (I always ate way over my allotted points)
Time: 2 years”
This man lost a ton of weight. He has been publishing YouTube videos and has been an inspiration to many!
“Looking back at myself, thinking about how incredibly different my life would be if I didn’t make this change.”
Instead of focusing on past experience that had held her down, this strong woman focused on building a positive future for herself. Look at where she is now!
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new”
This brave woman lost 200 pounds! It looks like she has made a new life for herself. What an inspiration.
“Feels great to be free.”
This man has obviously put in a lot of work, and it shows. Keep up the good work and never give up. He lost 213 pounds!
“I’ve been really focused on my nutrition and staying diligent in the gym.”
This man is proof that believing in yourself and taking control of your mind can have unbelievable results. This story is amazing.
“Same person but a new man…the biggest change besides my 340lbs weight lost was my mindset!”
22) 64” Waist to 34” Waist!
After this man’s weight caused him to go into a bad depression, he started making healthier choices. Now he keeps an active lifestyle and shares his happy accomplishments with his mother. Way to go!
This transformation is amazing. This woman now holds her own Weight Watchers classes. She shares what has worked for her with others!
This mom’s little girl inspired her to lose weight. She lost 118 pounds and was named Slimming World’s Woman of the Year!
25) Twins Lose It Together!
These two call themselves the blair-sandwich-project. Haha! Because their twins… and they undertook a project to lose weight… probably one of them is named Blair… They both lost a lot of weight, that’s amazing!
“we’re identical”
This brave woman shared her story of her battle with binge eating online to reach others. What a great way to give and receive support!
“Getting my health in check was the best thing I ever did for myself. If you’re ever doubting the validity of getting healthy…this is me telling you that it will change your life in more ways than one. I have no regrets. I am happy.”
This woman lost 95 pounds! This side by side picture is awesome, her outfit and pose are so similar. You can really notice her transformation!
28) Weight Loss Transformation!
This woman changed her view on life and herself. She was able to lose a lot of weight. She shared the reason she changed.
“Do it for yourself most importantly.”
This man lost 130 pounds! His transformation is inspiring. And look at how happy he looks with the weight off!
This woman looks great! She is dedicated to healthy living, and the transformation shows it. What an accomplishment!
This man lost 168 pounds. After experiencing a difficult time, he decided to better himself by getting healthy.
“Someone said I wouldn’t be able to do it… (425+ to 257lbs)”
After an emergency rescue during a relaxing day in Sochi, this man decided to lose weight. And lose weight he did, 156 pounds of it!!
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This woman lost some serious weight over the course of a year! What inspiring pictures. Way to go!
“Oh the difference a year can make. Still learning how to love myself but I’m … pumped on my progress.”
This woman put her mind to it, and achieved her goal. She lost the weight! Even though it was hard, she didn’t give up. Now she inspires others on social media!
“Just because things are hard doesn’t mean they’re impossible”
This woman looks great! Amazing work. She shared some advice on her blog.
“Success is small efforts repeated until it becomes a habit. “
This man lost the weight in 1 1/2 years. His weight loss was all-natural, just diet changes, exercise, and dedication!
“I lost the weight in a time period of one year and approximately 5-6months, no short cuts or surgeries, pure sweat and grind, i joined a gym, hired a nutritionist and Personal Trainers.”
37) Size 12 to Size 22 to Size 10!
A tragedy in this woman’s life caused her to be stuck in a bed. Weight gain was the result. She bravely came back from her medical tragedy and lost the weight! Way to go!!
This woman lost 235 pounds! After being told that she was pre-diabetic and it would take years off her life, she lost the weight. Her story and dedication is amazing!
In one year, this man-made an amazing transformation. T-shirt to Bedsheet! Great work!
“The moment you realise your old tshirt from last year could almost be a bedsheet! “
This woman was diagnosed with insulin resistance. She lost the weight and continued on in success! She won two pageants and now coaches, helping others achieve their weight loss goals.
“So I decided that my health was going to be my top priority.
This man lost the weight naturally, no surgery. He is an inspiration!
“Just wanted to share this with the weightless community and tell you guys you can do anything!”
This woman made a life transformation and chose to share it with others on social media. She is an inspiration!
“Loving every step of this journey.”
Over the years since her 13-year ball, this woman has been losing weight, not gaining it. She is beautiful!
“Still the same same beautiful, over the top and extravagant girl in both hehe just a healthier me now!”
This woman was brave enough to have surgery to help her lose the weight. It’s working!
“Today is 6 months since my RNY Gastric Bypass. I don’t even recognize the girl in the before photos. I’m shocked and amazed everyday of this journey.”
This man lost the weight! His fiancé celebrated and shared his success on social media.
“My fiancé began his weight loss journey last October. It’s now one year later, and he is down 145 pounds.”
This woman had been teased for looking like Big Bird on Sesame Street. Instead of letting the pain drive her further down, she made a change. In 6 months, she was down to 154 pounds!! Amazing dedication!!!
This man lost 115 pounds! His dedication paid off by improving his health, and his sleep!
“Just got back from a sleep study, and found out my weight-loss cured my sleep apnea!! NO MORE AIR MASK AT NIGHT!!
48) Goodbye Fat, Hello Muscle!
This woman lost the weight and built some muscle! Her example is incredible, get to the gym people!
“Follow your passion… it will lead to your purpose!”
This woman lost 121 pounds! She gave up pizza and Australian kebabs and stuck to the paleo diet. She also had to face her issue with emotional eating. What a brave story!
50) Is That Jared? No, But 200 lbs Lost!
This man lost 200 pounds! He dropped his calorie intake to 1500 per day and saw a lot of success. It shows!
“This Halloween Costume took two years to put together.”
This man lost the weight. His daughter was so proud, that she shared his success on social media!
“My Dads Weight Loss: 1 year = 105lbs.”
This woman lost 115 pounds! Her hard work and dedication paid off. It’s an inspiration to see that she gave it EVERYTHING.
“It will take everything you’ve got, but you CAN achieve your dreams! Dig deep. Fight hard.”
This woman lost 100 pounds! Many people gain weight after marriage, but this brave woman did the opposite. She looks great!
“One day this very introverted girl made the decision to change. Just like that.”
This woman lost 167 pounds. She had a battle with the weight, and she had to make some major diet changes. But it paid off, she looks great!
This woman lost 70 pounds! She looks great. She has a great attitude, too. Way to go!
“70 pounds down, never felt so good!”
56) 3 Years, Great Progress!
This woman lost the weight! She looks amazing. Way to go, fitness glow!
“You don’t need anyones permission to feel glorious”
This man lost 80 pounds! His story is inspirational. Weight loss is hard, but he didn’t let that hold him back!
“I’ve lost roughly 80lbs. I’ve had a lot of ups and downs but I never gave up.”
This woman lost the weight and she looks great! She has shared her transformation on her blog as well as other social media. Inspirational!
This man lost a lot of weight, it’s impressive!! He did a lot of work, and now he looks great.
“One Year = 192 Pounds!!”
This woman lost 55 pounds! She shared her progress on social media once she reached her halfway mark. What a great strategy to keep going!
“Halfway to my goal weight, and feeling much better!”
This man lost 113 pounds! He decided to go to the gym instead of indulging in food after his girlfriend broke up with him. He stuck with it, and look where that got him!
“Not only did I reach my original post’s goal of losing 50 lbs by the end of the summer, I kept losing and am now down to 182 lbs (85.5 lbs lost in 7 months).”
This man lost 150 pounds in one year, and 170 total! What dedication. He looks great!
“375lbs to 225lbs in 12 months = 150lbs lost! Currently down to 205lbs.”
This woman lost 110 pounds! she was teased, embarrassed, ashamed, and felt unworthy of love. She went through the hard emotional and physical work to change her life. Wonderful!!
“Had I not made those changes, I wouldn’t know what it’s like to love your life.”
This woman lost 134 pounds! She is an inspiration. She was dedicated and stopped eating rice even though it is her culture’s staple food.
“To be honest, I am much happier now than when I was morbidly obese. If you just started your journey, please do not give up and keep going because eventually you’ll reach your goal :)”
This man lost 118 pounds! He decided to work hard and improve his health by getting into fitness. Way to go!
“I had a health scare, and realized two decades of obesity was catching up with me.”
66) C-Section to Yoga Fit!
This woman lost the weight. Her dedication paid off, and now she helps others achieve their goals!
“Sustainable change is so important! And that’s what i love to help others do! For me, it started on the inside… literally with mental and digestive health.
This woman lost 168 pounds! After being told she was too fat to qualify for health insurance…REALLY CORPORATE AMERICA?!… she decided to lose the weight. She could have gotten caught in negative emotions, but instead, she got herself healthy. Way to go!
This man lost 80 pounds! He looks great. All ready to go for work. The hard work and deduction paid off!
“High intensity interval training, weight lifting, healthy eating. All there is to it, really.
This woman lost the weight! She focuses on herself and her goals, not comparing herself to others or what she thinks she should be. Way to go, you look great!
“Be realistic, celebrate your achievements no matter how small and just be kind to yourself.”
This woman lost 100 pounds! What an amazing transformation and what a difference.
“Same dress, just a 90 pound difference between the two pictures.”
This woman lost 67 pounds! She shared her methods on a blog.
“It took me 4 and a half months.
For the first 2 months I cut out dairy and red meat.
Always drank a bottle of water before meals also always ate a bowl of fruit before eating anything else.
After I cut back to a strict vegan diet.
No gym, just running a mile a day.
This man lost 130 pounds! You can see all the weight loss just in his face and neck. Great work!
“No foods were off limit, but I survived mostly on tuna salad, chicken with salsa, frozen vegetables, beans and rice, turkey/roast beef sandwiches, spinach, and eggs.”
This man lost 200 pounds! He looks great! And he did it all in 14 months, this is incredible dedication.
“2 years ago to the day, I joined a gym and MyFitnessPal. I lost 200 pounds in 14 months and have been maintaining for the last 10.”
This woman lost 94 pounds! She isn’t too hard on herself, and that is the secret to her success. That, along with hard work and dedication!
“It was really hard for me to keep to any diet for more than a few days but one day I just woke up and decided this is not how I want my life to be, I didn’t want to just keep dreaming of achieving my goal…start believing there are no boundaries, you can do more than you think!”
This man lost 200 lbs! This is amazing. He lost half his body weight. What an inspiration!
“Who woulda thought that that guy on the left was capable of becoming the guy on the right?! I certainly didn’t! But you know what? He shoulda known because really anything is possible.”
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