r/GlowUps

Last summer I got tired of how much weight I had gained and started walking 30 minutes every morning. That led to making healthier food choices, then lifting weights again, then feeling a lot healthier and happier.

Since I was 15 years old, many insecurities about myself and my appearance - gynoid obesity, balding since my teens + later in the remaining hair area and in the beard area alopecia areata, poor skin quality, acne, dark pigmented circles under my eyes and of course zero self-confidence, anxiety, depression. In my twenties I looked like some weird boomer uncle.

What I changed:

1. Mindset - the most important and demanding part
2. Weight loss - I lost more than 110 lb (50 kg) in about 18 months
3. Quality diet, sleep, better lifestyle, regular exercise, sports + lots of supplements
4. Honest daily skin care for the face and whole body, quality men's creams and cosmetics + concealer for dark circles
5. Hair - there was no other way than transplantation or a modern hair system (shaving my head was not a solution for me personally, I have finer facial features and body constitution), in the end I chose the hair system, I am happy with it - it looks completely natural
6. Clothes - I try to follow trends at least a little and dress like a confident young person, not like anybody trying to hide in the crowd

So you can inspire yourself if you want ☺️ The genetics is only one part of the story, we can change so much!

I've been following this community lately and it inspired me to post my progress too, (hopefully) inspiring someone else.

140 lbs lost in two years naturally through consistent diet and exercise 6 days a week.

360 lbs to 220 lbs.

Entered a pretty deep depressive episode after my mom took her own life in oktober 2023. Few months later, i lost the best job i've ever had and my girlfriend. My life felt like it had fallen apart and continuing didn't really feel worth it.

In 2026 i decided i needed to start living my life again and seek help. It's been going quite well, I even went back to university.

coloring my eyebrows, i feel makes a small difference.

I want to show off all my hard work and also ask for additional advice as far as clothing and any tips to help me glow up beyond the weight loss I want to look my absolute best!! I’ve changed a lot in the last three years I’ve finally put myself first and gotten into weight training jujitsu and yoga and that’s a big deal considering I used to be bigger than Pluto and needed help getting off the couch! I want to show off my new figure while also hiding the excess skin so any fashion advice is welcomed

I’m a stress eater and I became very depressed. I kept telling myself “I’ll start losing weight next week” which turned into months of procrastination.

On Feb of 2024 I decided impulsively to take control of my health and I never looked back. It took me an entire year to lose my extra weight. Some months I gained weight and others I lost nothing..it was definitely a battle.

The funny thing is keeping fit is harder than losing weight. I still indulge myself, but I always remember the person I was in 2024 and I refuse to go back…

🎉Goal reached🎉

Starting weight: 292 lbs
Goal weight: 150 lbs
Current weight: 149.4 lbs

142 pounds gone

This journey has been about so much more than the number on the scale. I’ve gained strength, confidence, healthier habits, and a version of myself I honestly wasn’t sure I’d ever meet.

It wasn’t quick or easy. There were plateaus, setbacks, days I wanted to quit, and plenty of lessons along the way. What got me here was staying consistent more often than I was perfect. A supportive family, tracking my calories and macros, strength training, using a GLP-1 as a tool, and choosing not to give up even when progress felt nonexistent.

To everyone who’s followed along, encouraged me, or cheered me on, thank you. Your support has meant more than you will ever know!

This may be my last weight loss update, but it’s not the end of my journey. Now the focus shifts to maintaining, getting stronger, and continuing to build a healthy life that I love.

If you’re just starting your own journey, keep going. One day you’ll look back and realize those small, daily choices added up to something incredible and your future self will be so grateful.

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little nervous, but here’s to the next chapter. 🩷

When I was around 20, I was struck with mono which caused encephalitis. I was 128 pounds (58 kg). My recovery was long and I didn’t take care of myself for years. My mental state was horrible from this disease, and I looked just as bad. I had almost no friends and was really depressed as both a result of my encephalitis, the way I looked, lack of a social life, and just everything happening. Fast forward to this year, after the many years of recovery, sleeping better, eating better, working out, and making friends, I am so much better now (also now 154 pounds/70kg). Take care of yourself no matter what!! Life is good and I am so happy now. Just my small brag of making through my years of dealing with this diseases and its aftermath. Cheers!

First pics are 290lbs January 2026 (22) years old
Current pics are 200lbs July/august 2026 (23) years old

Height is 6 foot 8

I got tired of hating myself every time I look in the mirror, so I went on an extremely aggressive cut, big calorie deficit, did a lot of cardio, and heavy weight lifting. I cut my hair and started taking care of it, got a bit tanner, dyed brows, started taking care of my skin. I’m sitting at where I want to be now, i feel a whole lot better, mentally and physically. I get treated a whole lot better by everyone now.

May 2022 I suffered a Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. Put on a significant amount of weight after the fact.

Picture on the right (June 2023, 500lbs+) vs the left (August 2026, 325lbs).

The two pics are from 2016 and 2026, though it didn’t take me 10 years to make the change. I got back in shape by about 13 months after the first pic, but it DID take me this long to find a training and nutrition approach I can sustain.

I started lifting kettlebells in 2006, but oscillated between KBs and more bodybuilding-style training over the years.

I got terribly unfit after I became a dad in 2015, and I lost an enormous amount of self-confidence, but I pulled things back together after I became consistent again in 2016.

I took up running at 40 after hating it for years. But suddenly I enjoy it and have goals! Now that I’ve hit my main goal of running 5K in under 20 minutes (19:42 at my local hilly Parkrun 🎉), I’m going to work towards sub-19.

For some stats, I’m 44 next week, weighing 78.5kg (in a cut right now), and 180cm tall. I’m also a dad of two boys who mean everything to me.

I’ve made some major changes to my life, but joining the Marine Corps. has been the single best decision I’ve ever made.

355lb at my heaviest to 220lb

Age 47 to 51.
225 down to 175.
No semaglutides or help.
Just good old calorie cutting and gym. No alcohol. I am a much happier person overall.
Thank you!

8 years of gym time, but finally started to add weight over the last 5 years. A lot of trial and error, but it has been a fun ride so far.

Got sober, did (still doing) lots of therapy, EMDR, plant medicine, built a consistent workout routine (slow and steady wins the race). I’m feeling better than ever.

I wasn’t really taking the time to car for myself, I was to busy starting my first business and then deciding to it was time. after I accomplished that first big goal I bought my first house and started to really look in the mirror and figured hey let’s give it a go.

Free and never felt happier🫶🏻Extremely hard journey but totally worth it. Choosing who I want to be and dress the way I want. Glowupp in mind and body

Struggling with self confidence. Just never feeling good enough at times in my marriage. Struggled with postpartum depression after having my 2nd. Now with this weight loss I’m trying to find my style and myself again. 🩷

Keep getting them deleted either for not putting (40) or nsfw. Are these ok? If not please tell me which ones aren’t ok. Lost 186lb together there’s some final weight loss pics and some in between. Can’t show my best lowest one it’s nsfw. Lowest I got was 100lb! Don’t worry im only 5ft1 the last two are me yesterday. There is only 30lbs between the bloated stomach and the 100lb stomach! Joys of being only 5ft1! I let myself be fatter to keep my face fuller and younger! Getting about £25k worth of skin removal surgeries so I’ll be back with the full glow up.

Ps: there’s a few none filtered slim in there to appease the filter haters lol

PPS: I do not honour my private chats from men, girlies feel welcome ❤️ im 4 years celibate and will remain that way till my 4 year old as the very least 16

I was in a pretty bad spot mentally and physically a couple years ago and decided it was time for a change. This is at the end of a bulk cycle; I’ll be on a strict cut to lose 12-15 pounds in the next few months.