“I had a breakup. Started boxing. Came to LA to chase dreams.”
2
“One of my biggest insecurities was/is my big head and neck. 76 lb later and I am starting to feel beautiful again.”
3
“After years of working as a ghostwriter, I’m finally a published author!”
4
“I’m in shock to see how huge I was! So happy I made the decision to change my life!”
5
“After 5 years of hard work, we finally landed our first office space.”
6
“My brother went to a dance a week ago and we finally got the pictures. He got engaged and was waiting for the right time to tell us”.
7
“It’s been 2 years since I changed my life. I can’t wait to welcome my first child in October!”
8
“I married the woman of my dreams after fearing for years that she wasn’t out there.”
9
“After years of being picked on in school, I managed to change for the better.”
10
“Still got a long way to go, but I’m better off than I was!”
11
“I finished my last chemotherapy infusion one year ago. Now I speak on behalf of the organization that helped save my life.”
12
“My 57-year-old grandmother is graduating with a bachelor’s the same year I graduate high school. I’m super proud of her.”
13
“As I promised, just finished our second #trashtag challenge. Every little action can have a huge impact.”
14
“3 years after becoming paralyzed from the chest down, I am now able to stand after getting a special frame that allows me to do so.”
15
“After 10 years of addiction, I finally have a career, a credit score, bought my first car at 30 years old, and have a place to live.”
16
“1.5 years later, 70 pounds lighter — my mental and physical health got better, and here you see me at my worst and my best.”
17
“Same bathroom, different girl”
18
“Made it to 29 despite mental health issues. Here I am, happy, healthy, and loving my life.”
19
“9 lb away from my goal of 115 lb, struggling to lose those last few. Also, best practices for a round butt? My bubble butt disappeared!”
20
“I bought my own house after living in rental apartments in cities for over 34 years.”
21
“Still got a few months to go, you all hang in there too.”
22
“Using my passion to push through, and it’s been paying off!”
23
“I don’t do well with others. But recently I’ve been getting better. This is my new friend, Shadow, trying to eat my head.”
24
“My first day as a full-time cookie decorator — living the dream!”
25
“I lost over 40 lb last year and I believe it can really inspire others!”
26
“It’s easy to forget how far you’ve come. Found this old picture today and can’t believe the difference hard work can make.”
27
“I don’t need this anymore! After 16 surgeries to fix a birth defect and years in a wheelchair, I’ve finally been cleared to start walking! I can walk!!”
28
“I can’t even recognize the old me.”
29
“In 1980, my late gran went back to uni to get her Honours in language studies and became a lecturer. I followed in her footsteps.”
30
“After 9 years of having only a mom, my son finally has a dad.”
31
“I had a wake-up call that I needed a life change 2 Thanksgivings ago.”
32
“10 months and still losing weight. It’s getting harder and harder, especially through the holidays.”
33
“I’ve just finished my first art installation as a professional artist.”
34
“A year and a half ago, I bought a bike and started riding it. Today, I finished my first sprint triathlon.”
35
“A lot of hard work. I’m almost to my goal weight!”
36
“I have autism and various learning difficulties. Recently I got a full-time job, a full driver’s license, and a 2:1 degree at uni.”