30 Pictures That Will Make You Believe That Transforming From a 'Rough Diamond' to a 'Shiny Rock' Is Possible
Have you ever believed that it's possible to completely transform yourself?
Each one of us has pieces of our past that haunt us. Moreover, these remnants can do two things: motivate or demotivate, depending on you in the end.
On the other hand, most of us also make significant decisions throughout the years—decisions that have taken our lives from a state of unemployment to one of independence.
The decisions made regarding health are the ones that yield incredible results. Some people take steps that lead to dramatic changes, pushing their genes, spirits, and good looks to their absolute limits.
They invest so much effort into making a change that, at a certain point, it's nearly impossible to recognize that they are the same person. People have harnessed their willpower in a way that leads to motivation and ultimately to action.
They didn't fear the past; they focused on the present and on changing it. The photos below of people's 'before and after' transformations are proof of how motivation can drive your life in the right direction.
Also, beware of the inspiration you will gain from the pictures below; you might find yourself on a life-changing path. So let us keep the spirit of transformation high and focus on embracing better things.
1. The Magic of Working Out
Ms_UmUmIStutter2. The Longest Road to a Complete Makeover
sgimfl3. Never Imagined This 12-Year-Old Would Turn Out So Fine
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4. If Never Giving Up Had a Face
Damn, she has grown into a fine woman.
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5. Say Hi to the New, Better You
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6. The Beginning of the 'New You'
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7. Slow and Steady Wins the Race
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8. From Rags to Riches
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9. He Made It Through High School
He transformed remarkably from 13 to 30 years old. As he said, he successfully crossed middle school.
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10. The Perfect Changeover at 25
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11. From Messy to Sassy
If the gym is your second home, nothing can stop you from achieving the physique of your dreams.
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12. One Strong, Motivated Gym Rat
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13. Eight Is Her Lucky Number
Every eight years, she has upgraded and worked on herself, proving to be very lucky as it turned out beautifully.
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14. The Beard Carried All His Weight
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15. Striving and Thriving at 20
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16. Thank God for a Decade
Every 10 years, she progressed and clearly never looked back. Unbelievably, at 30, it seems she stopped aging.
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17. She Made the Barbie World Real
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18. Indeed! The Quickest Weight Loss
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19. A Weight Loss Journey Towards Being a Groom
The man groomed himself perfectly. The bonus is that he is also taking care of himself.
Liam61961
20. The Happiest Goodbye to Depression and Weight
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21. Adorably Cute with Curls
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22. Simply Wow
She looks cuter in her 'now' appearance.
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23. The Perfect Aging Backwards
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24. No More Self-Consciousness
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25. It Took 5 Years for This Absolute Turnover
It took her a complete five years, some makeup, bangs, and lots of hard work to become the 'now version.' Absolutely inspiring.
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26. Powerful and Speechless Transformation
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27. Are They Really the Same People?
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28. The Defeat of Hard-Hit Puberty
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29. The Glad and Needed Reformation
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30. Finally, a Fitness Routine Helped Him Drop His Extra 73 lbs
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By now, most of you might have understood the power we all carry inside us—the power to change ourselves in whatever way we desire.
These individuals above are true sources of inspiration. They spread a worldwide and important message: if we can do it, why can't you?