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Our bodies can be our best friends, or, well… sometimes it takes years of hard work and self-love to accept them for what they are. It’s no secret that sticking to your health and body goals can be nerve-wracking, and sometimes, one of the hardest things you go through in life.

So, this time, we’re looking at people who fought hard and harder, fell down and stood up, made it through tears and sweat, and the gloomy days where it all seemed impossible. Thanks to the subreddit Progress Pics where 1.5 million members have been sharing their incredible body transformations since 2011 when the group was created, we now know that every single thing is possible.

From losing an amount of weight equal to your second self, to beating an eating disorder and learning to have a healthy relationship with food, to… I am not crying, you are. Let’s just all give these unreal folks a great round of upvotes!

#1

99lbs > 150lbs. Anorexia, My Recovery

99lbs > 150lbs. Anorexia, My Recovery

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    436lbs > 354lbs (7 Months Progress). I Used To Eat Takeout Everyday And Avoided Any Physical Activity, Now I Try To Only Satisfy My Cravings Once A Month And Started Doing Yoga! I Know I Still Have A Long Way To Go But I Just Wanted To Share How Far I’ve Come So Far

    436lbs > 354lbs (7 Months Progress). I Used To Eat Takeout Everyday And Avoided Any Physical Activity, Now I Try To Only Satisfy My Cravings Once A Month And Started Doing Yoga! I Know I Still Have A Long Way To Go But I Just Wanted To Share How Far I’ve Come So Far

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    Same Chair. 3 Years Later. Focused On A High Protein/Low Carb Diet With A Foundation Of Calorie Deficiency. Hoping For Skin Surgery Soon. Currently 12.2% Body Fat

    Same Chair. 3 Years Later. Focused On A High Protein/Low Carb Diet With A Foundation Of Calorie Deficiency. Hoping For Skin Surgery Soon. Currently 12.2% Body Fat

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    If you or your loved one has ever been through a weight loss journey, you should know how hard it can be. It takes time, the process is slow and not very rewarding, and you have to make some significant lifestyle changes that put you under even more pressure.

    Finding something that motivates you is crucial because this is what will keep you going throughout the journey. One way is to list the reasons why you’d like to become healthier and tell yourself how it’s gonna change the way you feel. Maybe it’s a boost of self-esteem, a better mood, or being happy with what you see in the mirror.

    On the other hand, it’s all about finding the right balance, whether it’s some healthy amount of exercise, a nutritious diet, or a good night’s sleep. Going into the extreme ends of these three can cause long-term damage and harm your body image, relationship with food, and the ways you perceive yourself.

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    #4

    Anorexia Recovery. Getting To Know Myself Again And Learning To Value Myself For Things Other Than My Weight

    Anorexia Recovery. Getting To Know Myself Again And Learning To Value Myself For Things Other Than My Weight

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    May 19-Sep 20. I Used To Browse These Posts Anon For Years And Cry. Until I Decided I Was Going To Have My Own Picture Up Here. Shine Baby!

    May 19-Sep 20. I Used To Browse These Posts Anon For Years And Cry. Until I Decided I Was Going To Have My Own Picture Up Here. Shine Baby!

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    #6

    605 Pounds > 375 Pounds. Still Considered Super Morbidly Obese But I've Made Some Good Progress

    605 Pounds > 375 Pounds. Still Considered Super Morbidly Obese But I've Made Some Good Progress

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    In times when dieting and extreme health routines seem to be everywhere, from social media to television, it may be tempting to become obsessed with unrealistic body goals. Therefore, before going on a journey towards a healthy body and a healthy soul, it’s best to consult an expert who will give you advice on how to help yourself in ways that bring out positivity and self-love.

    #7

    11 Month Transformation. Face Gains! Recovering Alcoholic. Recently Achieved 11 Months Sober. I'm A New Man

    11 Month Transformation. Face Gains! Recovering Alcoholic. Recently Achieved 11 Months Sober. I'm A New Man

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    280lbs > 182lbs. Salesman Grows Ginger Beard And Becomes Gq Model

    280lbs > 182lbs. Salesman Grows Ginger Beard And Becomes Gq Model

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    #9

    Finally Under 300!

    Finally Under 300!

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    #10

    Just Over Three Years Ago I Decided To Take Control Of My Life And Make Some Drastic Changes. This Sunday I Ran My 5th Run Disney Half Marathon And Finally Got A Photo Where I Feel Like I Truly Look Like An Athlete!!!

    Just Over Three Years Ago I Decided To Take Control Of My Life And Make Some Drastic Changes. This Sunday I Ran My 5th Run Disney Half Marathon And Finally Got A Photo Where I Feel Like I Truly Look Like An Athlete!!!

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    #11

    I Recovered From An 8 Year Battle With Anorexia And Am The Happiest And Healthiest I’ve Ever Been

    I Recovered From An 8 Year Battle With Anorexia And Am The Happiest And Healthiest I’ve Ever Been

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    #13

    245 > 160 Lbs. Still Have At Least 25 More To Go, But Life Is So Much Better Now

    245 > 160 Lbs. Still Have At Least 25 More To Go, But Life Is So Much Better Now

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    159.5 Lbs Lost Over 9 Years. It’s My Golden Birthday In Just 10 Short Days And I’m Simply In Love With The Me I’ve Finally Become (Inside And Out) After Almost 50 Years! Y’all Come On And Help Me Celebrate Life!

    159.5 Lbs Lost Over 9 Years. It’s My Golden Birthday In Just 10 Short Days And I’m Simply In Love With The Me I’ve Finally Become (Inside And Out) After Almost 50 Years! Y’all Come On And Help Me Celebrate Life!

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    #15

    May Not Look Like Much Of A Change In 4months, But With A Decade Of Depression And Anxiety Behind Me. Im Learning To Love Myself Again

    May Not Look Like Much Of A Change In 4months, But With A Decade Of Depression And Anxiety Behind Me. Im Learning To Love Myself Again

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    Elizabeth Molloy
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! Great job! Keep it up. Your physical and mental health work hand-in-hand.

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    #16

    Lost 110 Lbs. I Used To Get Called A Fat Fa**ot Which Forced Me To Hate Myself. This Week I Got Offered A Commercial Modeling Contract (Something I’ve Been Working Hard For). The Weight Loss Helped, But Loving Myself (Especially My Gayness) Helped The Most

    Lost 110 Lbs. I Used To Get Called A Fat Fa**ot Which Forced Me To Hate Myself. This Week I Got Offered A Commercial Modeling Contract (Something I’ve Been Working Hard For). The Weight Loss Helped, But Loving Myself (Especially My Gayness) Helped The Most

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    #17

    233lbs To 130lbs. Got Tired Of Being Obese And Took Control Of My Life!

    233lbs To 130lbs. Got Tired Of Being Obese And Took Control Of My Life!

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    #18

    Got My New Id Badge Today. When I Put It Next To The One I Got When I Started In November 2017 I Almost Cried

    Got My New Id Badge Today. When I Put It Next To The One I Got When I Started In November 2017 I Almost Cried

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    #19

    24 Months Of Diet, Moving More, But Most Of All A Mindset Overhaul. A Complete 360 Transformation Is Possible! You Can Literally Not Recognize Yourself From The Person That You Use To Be. All Things Are Possible And It Starts With The Mind

    24 Months Of Diet, Moving More, But Most Of All A Mindset Overhaul. A Complete 360 Transformation Is Possible! You Can Literally Not Recognize Yourself From The Person That You Use To Be. All Things Are Possible And It Starts With The Mind

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    Karin Jansen
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First: go you! That's amazing. Second: it's a 180° transformation, 360 would mean you're back where you started (sorry for being a smart ass, 360 is just confusing to me).

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    #20

    Joined Slimming World UK In July 2017 - May 2020. 520.5lb - 380.5lb - 215lb

    Joined Slimming World UK In July 2017 - May 2020. 520.5lb - 380.5lb - 215lb

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    Athenalikesowls
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hes standing a lot straighter in the last photo. had he kept that weight he would have probably had a lot of back problems. Good on him for losing the weight he looks better.

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    #21

    270lbs > 160lb (2 Years) It Takes A While But I Am Proud That I Stayed On Track!

    270lbs > 160lb (2 Years) It Takes A While But I Am Proud That I Stayed On Track!

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    #23

    Junior To Senior Prom. Same Man, New Me

    Junior To Senior Prom. Same Man, New Me

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    74lbs Lost. Spent Most Of My Twenties Depressed & Drunk. Looking Forward To Spending My Thirties Happier & Healthier!

    74lbs Lost. Spent Most Of My Twenties Depressed & Drunk. Looking Forward To Spending My Thirties Happier & Healthier!

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    #26

    Same Jacket After 20-40-60-80-100 Pounds Lost. Thanks Cico And Walking! Celebrating 100 By Joining Gym

    Same Jacket After 20-40-60-80-100 Pounds Lost. Thanks Cico And Walking! Celebrating 100 By Joining Gym

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    #28

    Face Gains! I’ve Decided To Stop Actively Trying To Lose Weight Now And Focus On Maintaining After Being Told By The Doctor That I’m Healthy All Round! It’s So Nice To Have My Jawline Back Finally

    Face Gains! I’ve Decided To Stop Actively Trying To Lose Weight Now And Focus On Maintaining After Being Told By The Doctor That I’m Healthy All Round! It’s So Nice To Have My Jawline Back Finally

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    #29

    Face Progress: I Ran Into An Old College Friend Today Who Literally Refused To Believe It Was Me Because I Am "Unrecognizable"

    Face Progress: I Ran Into An Old College Friend Today Who Literally Refused To Believe It Was Me Because I Am "Unrecognizable"

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    150lbs Weight Loss Progress

    150lbs Weight Loss Progress

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    Laura Gillette
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is he doing with his left hand in the second photo... if it is what I think it is, that's a bit unnerving...

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    #31

    My Uncle And I Have A Yearly Tradition Of Going Out To A Fancy Steak House. He Could Barely Get His Arm Around Me Two Years Ago!

    My Uncle And I Have A Yearly Tradition Of Going Out To A Fancy Steak House. He Could Barely Get His Arm Around Me Two Years Ago!

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    #32

    I Hit My Ultimate Weight Goal This Week. Doing A Size 2 Happy Dance!

    I Hit My Ultimate Weight Goal This Week. Doing A Size 2 Happy Dance!

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    I Stopped Making Excuses And Started Making Gains. Found A Jaw Under All That Fluff

    I Stopped Making Excuses And Started Making Gains. Found A Jaw Under All That Fluff

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    67lbs Lost In 1.5 Years. Same Patio, Much Happier Person Sitting There!

    67lbs Lost In 1.5 Years. Same Patio, Much Happier Person Sitting There!

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    Clever Dog
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was overweight for the majority of my life from 10 until I was 39, not sure if all everyone that has lost weight would agree but one thing I always hated and still do is when people invalidate my hard work by saying "But you weren't big before" whatever you thought/think of me I wasn't happy, I worked my ass off (and still do) and now I am happy. Dont tell somebody who has lost weight, they didnt need to do it and they weren't big before its a shitty thing to say. Do say, well done, you look great, like this beautiful woman does.

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    #36

    On This Wonderful Cake Day, I Have Officially, Finally, Lost 100 Pounds!!

    On This Wonderful Cake Day, I Have Officially, Finally, Lost 100 Pounds!!

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    167 Pounds Lost, Plus 60 Pounds Of Pregnancy Weight I Re-Lost 227lbs Total! It Has Been A Journey But I Love The Person I’ve Become! Happier And Healthier Is The Best Way To Be! I Promise If I Did It, You Can Too!!

    167 Pounds Lost, Plus 60 Pounds Of Pregnancy Weight I Re-Lost 227lbs Total! It Has Been A Journey But I Love The Person I’ve Become! Happier And Healthier Is The Best Way To Be! I Promise If I Did It, You Can Too!!

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    #38

    Lost Weight, Grew A Beard And Started Doing Modeling In My 30s. Not Much Success But Is Nice To Be Skinny And Relatively Fit

    Lost Weight, Grew A Beard And Started Doing Modeling In My 30s. Not Much Success But Is Nice To Be Skinny And Relatively Fit

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    From Couch Potato To Fitness Junkie. I Love How Strong I Look And Feel!

    From Couch Potato To Fitness Junkie. I Love How Strong I Look And Feel!

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    100lbs Down In 8 Months. Cico For The Last Few Months Watching Carbs And Hitting 10k Steps A Day. Can't Wait To See Where I Get At 1 Year

    100lbs Down In 8 Months. Cico For The Last Few Months Watching Carbs And Hitting 10k Steps A Day. Can't Wait To See Where I Get At 1 Year

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    35 Lbs Lost. Dumped An Abusive Guy, Changed My Eating Habits And Bought My First Home! Life Is Finally Great Again

    35 Lbs Lost. Dumped An Abusive Guy, Changed My Eating Habits And Bought My First Home! Life Is Finally Great Again

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    Three Years In The Making But I’m So Glad I Didn’t Give Up!

    Three Years In The Making But I’m So Glad I Didn’t Give Up!

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    Sarah
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love your hair in the after photo. It's so cool! Congrats!

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    #43

    Last Year At This Time I Was The Heaviest And Most Unhealthy I’ve Ever Been. This Year I Walked In My City’s Fashion Week

    Last Year At This Time I Was The Heaviest And Most Unhealthy I’ve Ever Been. This Year I Walked In My City’s Fashion Week

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    StealTheFruit
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're beautiful in both <3 I miss your smile, though. I hope you're happy still !

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    #44

    The Difference A Year Makes. 140 Pounds Down For Him, 100 For Me, Sleeved Together On 8/27/18

    The Difference A Year Makes. 140 Pounds Down For Him, 100 For Me, Sleeved Together On 8/27/18

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    60 Months. I Came Across This Old Video Of Me. I Never Realized I Was As Big As I Was

    60 Months. I Came Across This Old Video Of Me. I Never Realized I Was As Big As I Was

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    I Did It Guys! I Finally Reached My Goal Weight After 3 Years. I'm So Excited. This Has Been A Life Long Goal And I Did It!!

    I Did It Guys! I Finally Reached My Goal Weight After 3 Years. I'm So Excited. This Has Been A Life Long Goal And I Did It!!

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    #47

    From Trying On Wedding Dresses 1 Year Ago To My Second Fitting!

    From Trying On Wedding Dresses 1 Year Ago To My Second Fitting!

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    Running And Calorie Counting Was All It Took! You Can Do It!

    Running And Calorie Counting Was All It Took! You Can Do It!

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    Wolfstar
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, you look awesome! Congrats! And that penguin bedsheet is amazing, I love it :)

    #49

    20 Months And 50 Pounds Later... With More To Go

    20 Months And 50 Pounds Later... With More To Go

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    130.5lbs Lost. Managed To Stay Within My Target Weight For The Entire Year. Best Thing I’ve Ever Done Is Losing The Weight, It's Been Life Changing In So Many Ways

    130.5lbs Lost. Managed To Stay Within My Target Weight For The Entire Year. Best Thing I’ve Ever Done Is Losing The Weight, It's Been Life Changing In So Many Ways

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    #51

    190lbs Lost. 2 Years Ago It Was Hard To Even Walk For Very Long. Now I Run 2 Miles A Day And Am Getting Really Close To My Goal Weight

    190lbs Lost. 2 Years Ago It Was Hard To Even Walk For Very Long. Now I Run 2 Miles A Day And Am Getting Really Close To My Goal Weight

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    #52

    From Grandmas Table Cover To Much More Fashionable Choices

    From Grandmas Table Cover To Much More Fashionable Choices

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    #53

    2 Years. From Obesity To Bodybuilding

    2 Years. From Obesity To Bodybuilding

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    #54

    82lbs Lost. Perseverance Is Worth It

    82lbs Lost. Perseverance Is Worth It

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    #55

    I Finally Hit My 100 Pounds Down Milestone. Still A Bit To Go, But I’m So Excited!

    I Finally Hit My 100 Pounds Down Milestone. Still A Bit To Go, But I’m So Excited!

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    444 > 190 Lbs. I Need To Get Serious About Losing The Rest

    444 > 190 Lbs. I Need To Get Serious About Losing The Rest

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    125 Lbs Lost. Goal Weight Achieved!

    125 Lbs Lost. Goal Weight Achieved!

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    #58

    20lbs Left To Go, Keeping Myself Motivated By Focusing On How Far I Have Come

    20lbs Left To Go, Keeping Myself Motivated By Focusing On How Far I Have Come

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    #59

    140lbs Lost. 1 Year Of Discipline And Motivation

    140lbs Lost. 1 Year Of Discipline And Motivation

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    M O'Connell
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell me, where might I find some of this 'motivation' of which you speak?

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    #60

    227 Lbs > 103 Lbs. I’m Back With More Progress

    227 Lbs > 103 Lbs. I’m Back With More Progress

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    Softsquatch
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the second pic is clearly photoshopped. doesn't BP tend to shame people for this sort of thing in other articles?

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