20 People Who Showed That Being Skinny Isn’t the Key to Happiness

We’re all pretty familiar with people trying to lose weight, but we don’t often think about the other side of this coin. A high-calorie diet and regular exercise are part of the daily life of those struggling with weight gain. Luckily, a group of courageous people made it through the difficulties of this journey, and now they are healthier and more joyful than ever.

Bright Side couldn’t be more proud of them and decided to share their stories with you today.

1. “I decided to finally try to get in shape so I could feel confident.”

2. “This was an incredibly tough growth period for me, but I have come out filled with joy, curiosity, and new passions.”

3. “I had resigned myself to thinking I would never be able to gain weight. Then I hit the gym.”

4. “I’m finally 100% weight restored. I’m so proud of myself.”

5. “I knew I could not live like this anymore.”

6. “I was severely thin for most of my life. I’m 38 years old and nearing 150 lbs now.”

7. “Weight gain in the last 12 months”

8. “Toothpick to toothbrush”

9. “This is the longest I’ve stayed healthy and I have no plans of letting myself go back.”

10. “I’m proud to say I’m 2 and a half years recovered from a nearly 10-year eating disorder.”

11. “Today, I’m happier and healthier.”

12. “72 lbs to 112 lbs. Everything is possible.”

13. “Gained 50 pounds and lost an eating disorder.”

14. “I’m finally happy with my body, and that’s something I never thought I’d say.”

15. “From hating myself to being healthy and happy. Worth it.”

16. “From barely filling out a size 00 jeans to a size 2”

17. “I’ve finally begun to learn how to love my body and feed it what it needs. This is the happiest I’ve ever felt looking in the mirror!”

18. “Goodbye anorexia, let’s not meet again.”

19. “I love how much more alive my face looks.”

20. “Gained some weight and a rescue pupper.”

Which transformation impressed you the most? How, in your opinion, do people deal with eating disorders these days?