Weight gain and obesity are almost an epidemic in our society. And it's not because we have all turned into gluttonous eating machines, but maintaining the weight is coded into our DNA. And with the unlimited supply of fast and processed foods, it is a slippery slope from a few excess pounds to being overweight. The saddest part is, that those pounds come together with other health issues and weight loss is no picnic. In fact, you could argue that embarking on a weight loss journey is even harder than to stay motivated during the cold time of the year. But whether you're shedding pounds or simply trying to stick with a healthy lifestyle, Bored Panda has put together a list of incredible before-and-after photos of people's weight loss success stories to keep your motivation burning.

Featuring guys and girls who lost 175 lbs, 200 lbs, or even 295 lbs, this series of weight loss pictures proves that nothing is stronger than a determined mind. So turn on Eye Of The Tiger, turn away from that croissant, and scroll down to collect your daily dose of calorie-burning weight loss transformation inspiration. Extreme weight loss is arduous work, but it is so, so worth it in the end!

A healthy lifestyle isn't just a fad - it's a way to lead a better, more active, and happier life. If you aren't sure where to start, there's an excellent app for that called Reshape. It offers customized meal plans, exercise programs, and plenty of useful information and support on the journey of becoming a better you. Start with a free quiz.

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My 600-Pound Life - Before And After

My 600-Pound Life - Before And After

Amber started her weight loss journey carrying more than 600 pounds. Because of her weight, she couldn't shower or bathe herself and was barely walking. She worked hard and lost enough weight for gastric bypass surgery after that she continued with her weight loss plans by eating healthy and exercising. She has lost more than 400 pounds and has changed her life completely.

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    45 Pound Weight Loss In One Year

    45 Pound Weight Loss In One Year

    One year and minus 45 pounds! I've changed my bad habits completely - I'm now eating healthy, exercising and feeling better than I ever did.

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    #3

    Combined Regular Cardio And Weight Training, Helped Me To Reduce My Weight From 223 Lbs (101 Kg) To 144 Lbs (65 Kg) In Slightly Less Than 2 Years

    Combined Regular Cardio And Weight Training, Helped Me To Reduce My Weight From 223 Lbs (101 Kg) To 144 Lbs (65 Kg) In Slightly Less Than 2 Years

    I've always had low self-esteem due to my weight and appearance, but a couple of years ago I decided to start my weight loss journey in hopes to feel better about myself. Not believing in strict diets, I chose to exercise instead and after two years I've shed about half of my weight.

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    #4

    So I Lost 295 Lbs In The Last Decade. Pics Or It Didn't Happen

    So I Lost 295 Lbs In The Last Decade. Pics Or It Didn't Happen

    It took me a decade of changing habits and being a healthier version of me, but it was totally worth it. If not for pictures, nobody would believe it's possible to lose so much body weight!

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    #5

    177 Kg Lost Between Us Both And We Still Ain't Done Yet

    177 Kg Lost Between Us Both And We Still Ain't Done Yet

    I look back on the changes we have both made physically, mentally, and emotionally and I couldn't be more proud. 177kg of body weight lost between us both and we still ain't done yet!

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    #6

    William Guinn Lost 230 Pounds In Order To Join The Army

    William Guinn Lost 230 Pounds In Order To Join The Army

    Some lose weight in order to feel better about themselves or be healthier, but William did it because he had a dream to join the army. After losing 230 pounds not only his dream became a reality, but he also found a new love for living healthy and exercising.

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    #7

    I Have Been Overweight All My Life. I've Also Been On Diets All My Life. I Decided It Was Time To Change. So After Drastic Changes And Working Out 4 To 5 Times A Week, I Have Now Lost A Total Of 170 Pounds

    I Have Been Overweight All My Life. I've Also Been On Diets All My Life. I Decided It Was Time To Change. So After Drastic Changes And Working Out 4 To 5 Times A Week, I Have Now Lost A Total Of 170 Pounds

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    #8

    I'm 55 Years Old And I Weigh 105 Lbs Less Than I Did Last Year. My Wife Lost 61 Lbs. No Tricks, Just Ate Better And Exercised

    I'm 55 Years Old And I Weigh 105 Lbs Less Than I Did Last Year. My Wife Lost 61 Lbs. No Tricks, Just Ate Better And Exercised

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    #9

    360 Lbs To 230 Lb In 24 Months. Face Gains!

    360 Lbs To 230 Lb In 24 Months. Face Gains!

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    #10

    Today Is 5th Year Of My Weight Loss Journey

    Today Is 5th Year Of My Weight Loss Journey

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    #11

    Lost 100 Lbs, And This Happened To My Face

    Lost 100 Lbs, And This Happened To My Face

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    #12

    Jonah Hill Is Weight Loss Goals

    Jonah Hill Is Weight Loss Goals

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    #13

    200 Pounds Lost

    200 Pounds Lost

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    #14

    From 220 Pounds (100 Kg) To 110 Pounds (50 Kg)

    From 220 Pounds (100 Kg) To 110 Pounds (50 Kg)

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    #15

    Halloween Transformation, 2015 - Now, From Shrek To Moana

    Halloween Transformation, 2015 - Now, From Shrek To Moana

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    #16

    340 Lbs Lost In 3 Years

    340 Lbs Lost In 3 Years

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    #17

    130 Lbs Lost

    130 Lbs Lost

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    #18

    Two Years Ago, I Decided To Make A Change. 50 Lbs Later, I'm Training For A Half Marathon And Wore This To Work Today

    Two Years Ago, I Decided To Make A Change. 50 Lbs Later, I'm Training For A Half Marathon And Wore This To Work Today

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    #19

    This Couple From China Shed Half Of Combined Weight So They Can Have A Healthy Baby

    This Couple From China Shed Half Of Combined Weight So They Can Have A Healthy Baby

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    #20

    Before And After Getting Fit

    Before And After Getting Fit

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    #21

    170 Pounds Gone Forever

    170 Pounds Gone Forever

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    #22

    After Years Of False Starts, Broken Self Promises, I Finally Did It And Hit My Weight Loss Goal. 122 Lb Down As Of Yesterday

    After Years Of False Starts, Broken Self Promises, I Finally Did It And Hit My Weight Loss Goal. 122 Lb Down As Of Yesterday

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    #23

    100 Lbs In A Year

    100 Lbs In A Year

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    #24

    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

    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

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    #25

    One Year And 200 Pounds Later - I Went From Not Being Able To Stand As A Spectator To Running The Same 10k

    One Year And 200 Pounds Later - I Went From Not Being Able To Stand As A Spectator To Running The Same 10k

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    #26

    3+ Years And 120 Lbs Later

    3+ Years And 120 Lbs Later

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    #27

    Weight Loss Over Time. From 342 Pounds To 153 Pounds Down

    Weight Loss Over Time. From 342 Pounds To 153 Pounds Down

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    #28

    My Weight Loss Journey, 382 Lbs To 240 Lbs In A Year And A Half. This Is Me At My High School Graduation Vs My Tech College Graduation Yesterday

    My Weight Loss Journey, 382 Lbs To 240 Lbs In A Year And A Half. This Is Me At My High School Graduation Vs My Tech College Graduation Yesterday

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    #29

    From 210 To 137 Pounds

    From 210 To 137 Pounds

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    #30

    120 Pounds Lost This Year So Far. From 400 To 280 Pounds

    120 Pounds Lost This Year So Far. From 400 To 280 Pounds

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    #31

    In The Last Year I Have Lost Over 200 Lbs From Exercise And Gastric Sleeve Surgery

    In The Last Year I Have Lost Over 200 Lbs From Exercise And Gastric Sleeve Surgery

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    #32

    In 10 Months I Lost 60 Kg. And Now I've Been Maintaining For A Year

    In 10 Months I Lost 60 Kg. And Now I've Been Maintaining For A Year

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    #33

    From Fat To Fit At Fifty. Around 2013, Nearly 220 Lbs. I've Lost 159 Lbs Total, And I Get Mistaken For Being 15 Years Younger All The Time

    From Fat To Fit At Fifty. Around 2013, Nearly 220 Lbs. I've Lost 159 Lbs Total, And I Get Mistaken For Being 15 Years Younger All The Time

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    #34

    My Weight Loss Journey. From Nearly 500 Lbs To A Solid 195

    My Weight Loss Journey. From Nearly 500 Lbs To A Solid 195

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    #35

    85 Lbs Lost And A New Life Gained. Bring On The Next Adventure!

    85 Lbs Lost And A New Life Gained. Bring On The Next Adventure!

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    #36

    I've Lost Over 160 Lbs Since 2014 And Run In My Third Ultra Marathon In 23 Days!

    I've Lost Over 160 Lbs Since 2014 And Run In My Third Ultra Marathon In 23 Days!

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    #37

    35 Lbs Down In 20 Months. 1 Year To Lose The Weight, 1 Year Of Maintenance. Same Phone And Headphones!

    35 Lbs Down In 20 Months. 1 Year To Lose The Weight, 1 Year Of Maintenance. Same Phone And Headphones!

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    #38

    My 121 Lb Body Transformation

    My 121 Lb Body Transformation

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    #39

    Lost 70 Lbs After Being Diagnosed With Celiac And Cutting Gluten. Got Serious In The Past Year And Lost The Remaining Weight By Tracking Macros And Lifting 5x/ Week

    Lost 70 Lbs After Being Diagnosed With Celiac And Cutting Gluten. Got Serious In The Past Year And Lost The Remaining Weight By Tracking Macros And Lifting 5x/ Week

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