15+ People Who Have 1,001 Reasons to Be Proud of Themselves
Curiosities
06/13/2021

Paying off a debt, weight loss, or building your own bike are goals that are very realistic, but they still take a lot of energy and will. The main thing is to have enough desire to take the first step and then, one day, your efforts will be rewarded.
We at Bright Side wish everyone luck when it comes to making their most sincere dreams come true, and we want to share 19 people who will inspire you.
1. “I’ve spent the last 3 months watching what I eat. I’ve lost a bit over 20 lbs. I’m hoping to lose another 20, but progress is still progress!”
2. “The desire to improve my skating and fend off emerging foot problems led me to make changes to my diet. ”
3. “I finally had my first job interview after getting downsized!”
4. “My friend asked, ’Who is that?’ upon seeing my wedding pictures, so I decided it was time for a new bridal picture.”
5. “My beautiful sister, living her dream as Belle in the national traveling tour of Beauty and the Beast!”
6. “Without putting the work in, you never know the potential.”
7. “Just over 2 years, and I finally paid off 63,000 in debt!”
8. “Down 200 lb! Never thought I’d feel this good again.”
9. “10 years ago today, I completed my goal of driving the entire Pan-American Highway. Dream achieved!”
10. “My mom, meeting my 13-month-old for the first time! I have been dreaming of this moment for so long.”
11. “She drew a picture of her dream dress, and her grandma made it for her.”
12. “My grandparents just reached the United States for the first time. It’s been their whole life’s dream to be here.”
13. “Me at 30 vs 40 — a lot can happen in 10 years.”
14. “The day I left the hospital with my son, I knew I needed to make a change.”
15. “Weight loss face change”
16. “I built this ‘86 Raleigh from the frame up. I’m proud of myself for the first time in a long time!”
17. “6 years of lifting”
18. “Feeling like the best version of myself”
19. “Never give up on yourself!”
What’s your biggest goal? Which goals have you already reached in your life?
Please note: This article was updated in January 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.
Preview photo credit tabitha1221 / reddit
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oh boy these guys are insane!
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he looked better fat to me now got big head
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