16 inspirational people who showed tremendous willpower to lose weight
Going on a crash diet only gets you temporary results.
When you want to permanently lose weight, you need more than a diet: you need a goal and tons of motivation. Your mind is certainly much more effective than just healthy meals or frustration. Exercise is also important.
Here are 16 remarkable and inspiring people who have made drastic changes thanks to their undying commitment.
1. Love as a motivator
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This couple decided to take control together. A few years later, after daily exercise, a proper diet, and the love they have for each other, they are simply beautiful.
2. Exercising to change his body
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After only a year of daily exercise and proper diet, this man lost 110 pounds. His body is really cut!
3. Losing weight to feel better about herself
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That’s the goal that this woman had set for herself. She lost 140 pounds after getting made fun of every day.
4. Learning to deal with the pain to appreciate the results
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It wasn’t a miracle, only hard work that paid off!
5. Fighting obesity
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Because gaining weight causes serious health problems, getting it under control is the best alternative. This man, supported and accompanied by his mother, followed a healthy lifestyle, without depriving themselves. Their weight loss remains remarkable.
6. Overcoming bulimia
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This girl was bulimic and suffered various other eating disorders. By adopting a healthy lifestyle, she managed to regain control over her body.
7. Nothing is impossible when you give yourself the means to take control
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This man is proof. After a much healthier lifestyle, he has lost weight and now takes part in races regularly.
8. Losing weight to avoid disease
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Losing weight helps prevent illness and prevents unwanted stares from others. This woman seems rejuvenated and is simply beautiful.
9. Losing weight to raise self-confidence
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Before, this man had to be transported everywhere, but he was also very discreet. He was almost afraid to be himself. After his amazing weight loss, he became more open and now smiles a lot more.
10. Regaining your femininity
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By losing a few pounds, this woman has regained her femininity. In fact, she found that the clothing in stores wasn’t suitable for overweight people. Today, she feels more beautiful and more womanlike.
11. This is also true for men
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After losing 180 pounds, this man feels like a new person and takes more responsibility for himself.
12. Exercise is the best coach
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Annette started exercising. At first, the exercise was very difficult and tiring. But she never gave up and managed to overcome obesity, and has now become a fan of working out.
13. Time and patience
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It took 5 years for this young man to lose 220 pounds. The results are well worth it: he feels like a new person now.
14. Putting herself before others
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There’s 100 pounds difference between these two photos. This young woman is proud to get her body back after her pregnancy.
15. The human body is a real machine when paired with motivation
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This woman shows that anything is possible!
16. Using intimidation as a source of motivation
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Albina suffered many derogatory remarks from her ex. That encouraged her to change her habits. She worked hard for many years and eventually managed to lose 140 pounds. This woman is a true example of motivation.
By Straker Julia
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