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Stepping out of your usual routines and changing old habits, even the small ones, is a tough job requiring lots of dedication and self-control. And even when you know very well that replacing them is far better than sticking to the old, it is still not an easy thing to do. Though, hell or high water, these people held to the promise to themselves in resolving their ways about a drinking problem. And look at them now! If these alcohol abuse conquerors and their before and after pictures aren't inspiring, we don't know what is!
The health benefits of alcohol rehab are evident in these people - they all seem glowing, fit, and even better versions of themselves. Not only they've managed to stop drinking, but they have also adopted a healthy lifestyle to complement their new way of living. So if you need some inspiration to overcome your own hardships, scroll down below and check these heroes and their astonishing achievements!
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#1
I Took The Picture On The Left Almost 17 Months Ago, Outside An Emergency Room, At Sunrise, Something Told Me I Didn’t Want To Forget That Moment. I Forget Easily. I’m Going Public With This Now Simply Because I Need To Advocate For Recovery More
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#2
Left Is Me In The ICU From An Overdose. Decided I Was Sick And Tired Of Being Sick And Tired And Am 6 Months Clean And Sober Today
#3
This Woman, Who Was Dropped Out Of School At The Age Of 14, Battled Alcoholism And Depression To Become An A&E Doctor 15 Years Later
#4
I Gave Up Alcohol When My Daughter Turned 1. I'm 5 Years Sober Today
#5
Lost 105 Lbs In 15 Months. First I Quit Drinking. Three Months Later I Changed My Diet (Cut Carbs And Portion Control). Finally, About 12 Months Of Working Out. Change Is Possible No Matter What Your Age Is
athornedrose 6 years ago
i'm glad he added in that he dieted and worked out too. stopping drinking doesn't magically make you healthy. other lifestyle changes factor in as well.
#6
1 Year Without Drinking
Jean van der Merwe 6 years ago
Oh golly! What a difference! I wish him all the happiness in the world!
#7
After A Decade Under The Influence And Not Taking Care Of Myself, I Am 3 Weeks Away From 1 Year Of Sobriety. 50 Lbs Lighter And A New Job Doing What I Am Passionate About. Life Is Much Better And I Definitely Enjoy It Now
#8
A Little Over A Year Ago. I'd Had Most Of A Box Of Wine Earlier In The Day And Then Drank Around 12oz Of Whiskey On Stage (Stand Up Comedy) In Front Of A Crowd. Currently, Almost A Year Sober
Séverine Ségier 6 years ago
Quitting is never easy, but you did it! Be proud of yourself, your talent does not reside in alcohol but in you
#9
11 Months Sober And Life Has Never Been Better. I've Lost 20kg!
#10
One Year Of No Alcohol Has Changed My Life. I Lost 53 Pounds And I'm 1000 Times Happier. I Tried To Recreate My Bloated Pic
#11
Here Is What 826 Days Sober Looks Like. Left Is Me June 11th 2014, On The Right Is Me Today. Recovery Is Possible
#12
I’m Coming Up On My First Year Of Sobriety. It’s Crazy What A Difference A Year Can Make
#13
10 Years. Sobriety. Good Support Network. And A Firm Dedication To Being The Superhero My Dog Thinks I Am
#14
So Proud Of My Brother. Celebrated One Year Of Sobriety And Also Being One Person Lighter. Just Awesome
#15
The Progression Of Sobriety. 24 Hours/1 Year. One Day At A Time
#16
Before And After 307 Days Sober
#17
My Recovery Progress Makes Me Smile. 4+ Years Of Sobriety Transformation
#18
What A Year Of Sobriety And 60 Pounds Lost Looks Like
#19
Doesn't Seem Like Much To Some But 100 Days With No Alcohol. Don't Let Fear Of Judgement Get In The Way Of A Better Life
#20
Just Found A Old Picture Of Me On FB. I'm About 9 Months Sober From The Time It Was Taken
#21
By The Grace Of God... I’ve Made It 4 Years. My Past Made Me Who I Am But I’m Never Looking Back. This Mugshot Was A Painful Reminder Of Despair
#22
Quit Drinking One Year Ago This Weekend. 35 Lbs Loss
#23
Lost 170 Lbs In 18 Months. Sobriety, Diet, And Exercise Have Paid Off
#24
On The Left - 2009 During A 6 Month Relapse After I Left My Daughter's Dad And Tried To Convince Myself That Without Him, I Didn’t Have An Addiction. On The Right - 2017 After Celebrating 7 Years Of Sobriety, Dropping The Weight, Accepting My Body, Exploring My Sexuality And Thriving In The Uniqueness That Makes Me, Me
#25
2,5 Years Of Sobriety And Powerlifting
Kevin Jones 6 years ago
Holy c**p, that's Kyle! He's a buddy of mine up here in Nor Cal. He actually has a Youtube channel about his sobriety https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsipIowfJzHeCIr5gBoUX4w
#26
One Year Sober!
#27
Today I Am Three Years Sober. This Is Day 1 After Being Assaulted And Last Week. It's A Huge Relief To Know I Don't Have To Drink Anymore
#28
On The Left: 1-4 Bottles Of Wine A Week... Dayum, There's A Lot Of Full Coverage Foundation On That Mug. Eeeek. On The Right, 9 Months Later: Lots Of Infused Water, Bb Cream & Some Contour/Blush. The Difference: Sobriety
#29
What A Difference 10 Months Can Make. I Quit Drinking, Started Working Out, Got Divorced, Moved 1000 Miles By Myself, And Started A New Business. Happier And Healthier Than I’ve Been In A Long Time
#30
I Quit Drinking, Went Vegan And Started Running. Oh, And My Eyebrows Improved Too
#31
On The Left I Was At The Lowest Point In My Life. On The Right I Am 3 Months And 22 Days Clean And Sober
#32
5 Years Sober Today
#33
The Beauty Of Living Life Sober Is Most Of My Struggles Today Are Based Around Amazing Blessings In My Life. Career Decision Struggles (But I Have Multiple Streams Of Income), Parenting Struggles (But I Have A Beautiful Baby Girl) And Struggling To Find My True Purpose In Life (But I’m Finally Asking Myself The Question And Pursuing Passions)
Séverine Ségier 6 years ago
Amazing transformation ... wish you happiness :) And, I love the tattoos
#34
I Didn't Realize What Alcohol Was Really Doing To Me Until I Stopped Drinking
#35
Friend Of Mine Got Sober And Went From Looking Like Frank Gallagher To Matt Damon
#36
One Month Sober From Alcohol And Drugs
#37
Over 2 Years Clean And Sober
Séverine Ségier 6 years ago
What a lively person you are ! Beautiful eyes, so good to see this life in you
#38
One Year Sober From Pills And Alcohol
#39
July 2017 Vs January 2018. 120 Lbs Vs 160 Lbs. Depressed Vs Happy. Getting Sober Is The Best Thing I've Done
#40
I've Been Sober A Year Today And A Lot Has Changed! It Started With Quitting Drinking, Then Off Antidepressants, Bought A House, Quit Smoking, Started Working Out, And Now Going Back To School! If You Want To Know What Your Future Looks Like, Look At The Decisions You Are Making Today
#41
6 Months Dry. I’ve Got My Eyes Back. Before Pic About A Year Ago
#42
Just Over 2 Years Ago Now I Quit Drinking. Put Simply - It Changed Everything
#43
Celebrating Four Years Sober
#44
30 Months Without A Drink, And 2000 Miles Ran! I've Never Looked Like This
#45
Twenty Months Of Sobriety
#46
One Year Sober And Being Healthier. I Feel More Like Myself Than I Have In Years
#47
I Quit Drinking And Taking Pills All Together (Been Sober Almost 4 Years Now) I Started My Own Online Workout, Nutrition And Coaching Business To Help Other Women Make A Positive Change In Their Life Too
Séverine Ségier 6 years ago
Such a sweet thought for other people in need, it takes lots of courage to help oneself and others
#48
I Remember Being So Annoyed With Myself Waking Up Every Damn Saturday Morning Hungover And Bailing Out On The Gym - And One Day, I Stead Of Saying “F*ck It”, Everyone’s About To Meet A New Cass
#49
I'm A Year Sober
#50
It Simply Amazes Me When I Look Back At Old Pictures To See What Was And Find So Much Gratitude For What I Have And Who I Am Today
Séverine Ségier 6 years ago
I am certain that you've always been that good person, you just found out ways to be kind with yourself
#51
Sober And 20 Lbs Re-Gained
#52
Picture On The Left Was Me Signing Off From Personal Insta Last Summer As I Was Bored Of Myself. Exhausted By Life, Drinking. Picture 2 Just Now 15 Months Alcohol Free
#53
5 Months Sober And Many More To Come
#54
6,5 Months Of CICO, Sobriety And Running
#55
It's Been More Than 5,5 Years Since I Gave Up Drinking Alcohol For Good! Finding The Raw And Vegan Lifestyle Helped Me Stay Sober Once I Took The Decision. To Kick A Bad Habit You Have To Replace It With A Good One!
#56
500 Days Sober. 1 Year Of Lifting Weights
#57
My Worst Day Sober Is Better Than My Best Day Drinking
#58
8 Months Clean And Sober
#59
Lost 16 Lbs In 80 Days. IF And No Alcohol
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What do you think ?
Wanda Queen 6 years ago
Even though my addiction is with food, as opposed to alcohol, I'm still finding these to be very inspiring. Thanks!
Joe Sauer 6 years ago
My personally experience with addiction has brought me to this conclusion. One of the hardest parts of getting sober isn't just telling yourself no, it's all those moments that you go through, that you are asking yourself if you can make it. You feel like the next day is an eternity away. As if there's no way you can do this, and part of this feeling never goes away. It always lingers in the back of your mind, no matter how long you've been clean. So please, if you know anyone that is trying to get sober/clean, help them by just being there. It goes a long way, believe me.
Parmeisan 6 years ago
This was really hard for me to read, because one of my good friends is struggling with a husband who is addicted. He is never sober. He has drunk away their savings, can't be trusted with simple things like picking the kids up from school, and has tarnished their relationship past repair. I wish that there was some catalyst that could help him to make the same decision that these people did.
sharon smit 4 years ago
Yeah, I know this feeling, hence me looking at these changed lives and I wonder why I can't convince my husband that he is worth it. They lie, they lie a lot, they become forgetful, I don't want to socialize with others, afraid he may embarrass me (this always happens)...they smell, smell bad almost all the time, which affects other parts of the relationship. The bloodshot eyes, all the empty bottles and beer cans...the list goes on.
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Wanda Queen 6 years ago
Even though my addiction is with food, as opposed to alcohol, I'm still finding these to be very inspiring. Thanks!
Joe Sauer 6 years ago
My personally experience with addiction has brought me to this conclusion. One of the hardest parts of getting sober isn't just telling yourself no, it's all those moments that you go through, that you are asking yourself if you can make it. You feel like the next day is an eternity away. As if there's no way you can do this, and part of this feeling never goes away. It always lingers in the back of your mind, no matter how long you've been clean. So please, if you know anyone that is trying to get sober/clean, help them by just being there. It goes a long way, believe me.
Parmeisan 6 years ago
This was really hard for me to read, because one of my good friends is struggling with a husband who is addicted. He is never sober. He has drunk away their savings, can't be trusted with simple things like picking the kids up from school, and has tarnished their relationship past repair. I wish that there was some catalyst that could help him to make the same decision that these people did.
sharon smit 4 years ago
Yeah, I know this feeling, hence me looking at these changed lives and I wonder why I can't convince my husband that he is worth it. They lie, they lie a lot, they become forgetful, I don't want to socialize with others, afraid he may embarrass me (this always happens)...they smell, smell bad almost all the time, which affects other parts of the relationship. The bloodshot eyes, all the empty bottles and beer cans...the list goes on.
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