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.

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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.

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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

1. The Magic of Working OutMs_UmUmIStutter
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2. The Longest Road to a Complete Makeover

2. The Longest Road to a Complete Makeoversgimfl
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3. Never Imagined This 12-Year-Old Would Turn Out So Fine

3. Never Imagined This 12-Year-Old Would Turn Out So Finenighttimeinparis

4. If Never Giving Up Had a Face

Damn, she has grown into a fine woman.

4. If Never Giving Up Had a Faceabva1

5. Say Hi to the New, Better You

5. Say Hi to the New, Better YouBlankcarbon

6. The Beginning of the 'New You'

6. The Beginning of the 'New You'cuzzy_rob

7. Slow and Steady Wins the Race

7. Slow and Steady Wins the Racebliblablub0

8. From Rags to Riches

8. From Rags to RichesSnooDonuts7954

9. He Made It Through High School

He transformed remarkably from 13 to 30 years old. As he said, he successfully crossed middle school.

9. He Made It Through High Schooli_should_b3_working

10. The Perfect Changeover at 25

10. The Perfect Changeover at 253-1-6

11. From Messy to Sassy

If the gym is your second home, nothing can stop you from achieving the physique of your dreams.

11. From Messy to Sassyscoot_da_fut

12. One Strong, Motivated Gym Rat

12. One Strong, Motivated Gym Ratsaan555

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.

13. Eight Is Her Lucky Numberagisshi

14. The Beard Carried All His Weight

14. The Beard Carried All His WeightRandoyComando

15. Striving and Thriving at 20

15. Striving and Thriving at 20Lauraandser

16. Thank God for a Decade

Every 10 years, she progressed and clearly never looked back. Unbelievably, at 30, it seems she stopped aging.

16. Thank God for a Decademelon_can

17. She Made the Barbie World Real

17. She Made the Barbie World Realmycatownsmeforever

18. Indeed! The Quickest Weight Loss

18. Indeed! The Quickest Weight LossNitrasy

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.

19. A Weight Loss Journey Towards Being a GroomLiam61961

20. The Happiest Goodbye to Depression and Weight

20. The Happiest Goodbye to Depression and WeightNovosibirskchennai

21. Adorably Cute with Curls

21. Adorably Cute with CurlsTheDiison

22. Simply Wow

She looks cuter in her 'now' appearance.

22. Simply WowShanWulff

23. The Perfect Aging Backwards

23. The Perfect Aging BackwardsSnoo-88479

24. No More Self-Consciousness

24. No More Self-ConsciousnessLarreh515

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.

25. It Took 5 Years for This Absolute TurnoverBrokenpun4one

26. Powerful and Speechless Transformation

26. Powerful and Speechless Transformationasionahaya

27. Are They Really the Same People?

27. Are They Really the Same People?AliveAioli

28. The Defeat of Hard-Hit Puberty

28. The Defeat of Hard-Hit Pubertyemqos

29. The Glad and Needed Reformation

29. The Glad and Needed ReformationLittleUglyBruh

30. Finally, a Fitness Routine Helped Him Drop His Extra 73 lbs

30. Finally, a Fitness Routine Helped Him Drop His Extra 73 lbsmorningspear

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?

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