15 People Who Prove It’s Possible to Change Beyond Recognition

Some people change just to please themselves, while others are forced to do it, trying to claw their way out of a pit life has thrown them into. A painful divorce, a complex surgery, or challenging coming-of-age — every hero in this article had their own reason. But the result is the same: it’s hard to believe they are the same people in the photos.

Same place, same clothes, but a year later

I am a mother of 5, and it was only at 40 years of age, after my divorce, that I found myself and began to take care of myself.

I’m incredibly pleased with the results 2.5 months after the surgeries, and I’m really looking forward to seeing what the final result will be after a year.

2 years of hard work behind

Got a hair transplant and now I’m confident the barber won’t mess up my beard line anymore.

Here’s how much I’ve changed in just a few years. Alas, I had to grow up early, but now I’m glad I realized in time how much I needed to change in my life.

I’ve undergone a true transformation. Not just on the outside, but more importantly, on the inside.

I’m 45 and 11.5 weeks ago I had surgery, after which I finally said goodbye to apnea, started breathing through my nose, and now I’m getting enough sleep.

• I’ve never seen jaw surgery roll the clock back so dramatically. Amazing! © Staaleh / Reddit

3 years ago, I got out of a distressing relationship that led to significant weight loss. But I realized it was time to focus on my health and fitness.

Last year, I had to fight for my health, this year — everything got much better, and I started focusing on my physical fitness.

We’ve been married for 27 years and recently lost 200 pounds together.

I never had short hair before, but I always wanted to. I chopped it all off and absolutely happy!

I lost about 22 pounds, got a haircut, dyed my hair, and found the right skincare routine. I also learned my color type to understand which colors suit me.

This is the most radical thing I’ve ever done. Women love it, but men have started giving me some strange compliments.

I started my journey in yoga and a healthy lifestyle just over a year ago and haven’t regretted it once.

The conclusion about beauty is simply this: it doesn’t matter what others think. The most beautiful version of you is the one that happily smiles at its reflection in the mirror and feels harmonious inside.