r/GlowUps

Same uniform,

Different outlook.

Someone said to me that being ready isnt a feeling, its a choice, I started walking every day, eating better and counting my calories and peristance really did matter, 40kg in 10 months, all naturally.

big thanks to this sub for some great inspirations, and the r/bald sub for just being a really great positivity space in general.

Edit: To answer the question that a lot of people ask, no i did not use any weight loss meds or injections, in fact im on less meds now than before (blood pressure used to be high)

And the "Whats the secret?" question I answered an inbox for and posted that reponse in the comments below, Im not a professional, but I aint gatekeeping helpful advice either

Turns out I can be excited about my 30’s. Stopped drinking multiple nights a week and no more boredom snacking, started with seeing a dietitian to restore my relationship with food. Bought a dog, so I have no excuse not to go for a daily walk.

123 kgs - 88 kgs

I came from a much higher weight of 160 kgs, which i lost in 2024.

My Body used to be so grose back then, but i defeated food addiction, and came back with an actually awsome body

I do calisthenics, Cycling and Keto Diet

Still very far away from may final goal of 77 kgs, but im getting there

Not enough people talk about the postpartum experience. The anxiety, the depression, the loss of identity. That may not be the story for everyone, but many of us, including myself, struggled while carrying the weight of the world and of new life on our shoulders. I’m thankful to make it through one of the darkest times of my life. It has been a journey to rediscover me, and I am enjoying the ride.

Lost 50+ pounds, naturally. Incorporated strength training, swimming and cardio. Have maintained a 50+ pound weight loss for five years. Have also gotten stronger. Naturally. My motivation is my family, to be here for my kids and wife. I work out with my son at the gym daily.

Second photo is circa 2021. Depression, Covid and newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis hit hard. Didn’t feel like me anymore. 100 lbs down total, but 80 lbs difference between 2025 to 2026. 10k steps a day and lifting 3-4x a week. Did I glow up?

I used to be lazy without a lot of energy and not lift a muscle from middle to late 2023 to early 2024. I used to run and lift weights from time to time but decided to really get serious about it in 2024.

I did injure my leg in early 2025 and used it as an excuse to get lazy again but decided to lock in and commit to staying locked in for life. I have more energy and feel a whole lot better mentally now. I also feel happier and more confident than I used to be.

first one was during covid and i was basically smoking weed and eating all day every day. since then i’ve reentered the real world and started caring about my health and appearance again.

Not sure if it’s a glow-up exactly, but found an old picture and for the first time really accepting that health is allowed to look different. 5’11 and about a 30lb difference here.

last summer I got my heart broken so I decided to work on myself. over the course of the year embarked on daily walks of 30k steps + weight lifting 4 to 5 times a week. dropped from 250lbs to 179lbs. Some weeks I would need to take breaks but I pushed through.

I went through quite a lot as a kid and I’ve had to come to terms with things. One of the things I had to come to terms with was that I didn’t want to live in a cycle of self victimization. I want to be able to look myself in the eye some day (hopefully some day soon) and be proud.

I’ve worked hard on my personal health, both mental and physical as a starting point. I’m still working hard on it but I think I’m finally at a point where I can begin to love myself again.

I want to become someone who is no longer a product of the past, but someone who’s going to build themselves up to have a better future.

I have been working on myself for a few years. My biggest changes are both inside and out. I have learned so much about myself. I have learned what taking good care of myself feels like, and I am so proud of all the physical and non physical changes. I feel like I am just starting to reach my greater potential, with real confidence aswell 🙂

Back in 2021 I felt crippling self hatred and a complete lack of self confidence due to being so disheveled, unattractive, overweight, and stuck at home while having a rough time in college coping with depression and workload. Over the last 5 years I made tons of changes. I moved to a new country, started going to the gym 5 days a week, starting eating healthy, met new people, started grooming and taking care of my skin, started my career, and the results are stark. I stumbled upon this old photo on my computer (the only photo of back then that I have) and it was genuinely a jumpscare.

I thought that I'm going to be underweight forever, I ate a lot but nothing changes, to the point that I was being bullied because of being underweight, a lot of people rejected me because of that. But 3 years ago I've started attending gym to workout my body, and at my first year I saw some results and that's encourage me to be consistent, and now I've reached my first goal to have a normal weight, and will continue to make myself better inside and out 💪🏽
Not as fast as the others, but for me, progress is a progress even how small it is. 💯

Shoutout to my mom for investing in my therapy, braces and education lol. I was excluded from friend groups for being “too ugly” and none of my crushes liked me. I wanted to die. But God is good. Earning my own money helped as well since I learned how to do hair, makeup, and found my own style and where I fit in. Also prioritizing exercise, whatever that looks like. I like Zumba for example.

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It could just be the makeup and hair changes but I think some of my features look a bit different so I have been feeling more confident.

Dropping 17 kg and taking over 21 cm off my waist across 10 months completely reshaped my daily discipline and self-esteem. Going from 80 kg down to 63 kg wasn't just a physical change—it built mental resilience and proved to me what consistent effort can achieve. I went from feeling sluggish and out of shape to having endless daily energy, better posture, and a level of confidence I've never had before. I feel like a completely different person in my day-to-day life. https://postimg.cc/gallery/YhtM0S0