35 Unbelievable Glow Ups From The ‘Ugly Ducklings’ Online Group
‘Ugly ducklings’ share their transformational ‘glow ups'.
High school can be a rough experience for those denied the pretty privilege in life. But just as the popular story of the ‘ugly duckling’ famously denotes, glow ups can come later in life. One Reddit community, who have chosen to dedicate themselves to celebrating people’s amazing transformations, shares the most wholesome glow-ups. Scroll below to check out a few jaw-dropping changes that saw people going from hiding in the shadows to stealing the spotlight.
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I am extremely proud of how much I have grown and changed as a person. The greatest gift you can give yourself is to love yourself enough to live.
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Got sober this year after almost two decades of heavy drinking, subsequently dropped a lot of weight and started taking better care of myself in general; Ive been earnestly feeling myself for the first time ever. The girl in the first few pictures was so sensitive and wonderful and wanted to be so many things when she was older. I’d like to think I’ve done her proud.
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Literally half the man I used to be! Only took 10 1/2 months. Still working on it! Lost first 50 by just changing my diet to proteins. Nuts, deli meats, grilled chicken, white rice, cheeses, crackers, quit soda, quit drinking, quit sugar. That gained me entry into the gastric bypass program because before I changed my diet I went into complete renal kidney failure.
...so I entered the Gastric Bypass program and at the first meeting they give you a checklist of 16 things you have to learn and be able to display and I'd already had 13 checked off. I lost so much weight so fast they were afraid if made myself anemic and anorexic...the whole point of the surgery is NOT eating as much plus ya physically CANT eat more than 3 bites afterwards.
I started to say...gross excess skin. So for the first time in my life, I joined a gym this year and to my surprise? I DID get addicted to it!
So if I can. PLEEEEEEASE BELIEVE in both me AND yourself...you CAN do it. Even if you're doing it out of your periphery, it's still better than the nothing you WERE doing yesterday!
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I’ve spent so many years hating myself, I’m finally to a point where I’m a little happier with my appearance. ? Many posts here inspired me!
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Pre t1d diagnosis and treatment----> post
#1 27-35 After O***id A**iction And Prison
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#2 22 To 32 – Late Bloomer To Say The Least, But I'm Finally Happy With My Looks
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#3 16-20. Does This Count?
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#4 26 vs. 28. Can’t Wait To See What Next Year Brings! ?
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#5 18 To 27, Can’t Believe This Is Only A 9 Year Difference! From Beginning Of College And Hating Myself To Nearly Done With Law School And Kinda Think I’m Pretty Damn Awesome :)
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#6 12 - 24 Even My Family Doesn't Recognize Me These Days, It's Nice
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#7 19-25! Got Treatment For My Autoimmune Issues And Developed Love For Cool Makeup!
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#8 36>26
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I am extremely proud of how much I have grown and changed as a person. The greatest gift you can give yourself is to love yourself enough to live.
#9 15 —> 37
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Got sober this year after almost two decades of heavy drinking, subsequently dropped a lot of weight and started taking better care of myself in general; Ive been earnestly feeling myself for the first time ever. The girl in the first few pictures was so sensitive and wonderful and wanted to be so many things when she was older. I’d like to think I’ve done her proud.
#10 From 12 And Crippled To 416 Pounds At 36 To 208lbs At 37!
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Literally half the man I used to be! Only took 10 1/2 months. Still working on it! Lost first 50 by just changing my diet to proteins. Nuts, deli meats, grilled chicken, white rice, cheeses, crackers, quit soda, quit drinking, quit sugar. That gained me entry into the gastric bypass program because before I changed my diet I went into complete renal kidney failure.
...so I entered the Gastric Bypass program and at the first meeting they give you a checklist of 16 things you have to learn and be able to display and I'd already had 13 checked off. I lost so much weight so fast they were afraid if made myself anemic and anorexic...the whole point of the surgery is NOT eating as much plus ya physically CANT eat more than 3 bites afterwards.
I started to say...gross excess skin. So for the first time in my life, I joined a gym this year and to my surprise? I DID get addicted to it!
So if I can. PLEEEEEEASE BELIEVE in both me AND yourself...you CAN do it. Even if you're doing it out of your periphery, it's still better than the nothing you WERE doing yesterday!
#11 2 Years Sober From O***ids (Healthier And Willing To Live Finally) 29m
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#12 14 -> 22 Never Thought I’d Be A Model ?
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#13 16 To 24!! Feeling Amazing
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#14 14 & 26. My Teeth Straightened Themselves! I Was Bullied A Lot.
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#15 18 - 32 Grew Up Weird And Nerdy. Started Working Out And It Changed My Life! :)
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#16 12 To 21, Didn't Even Try To Change - It Just Happened :)
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#17 Another Little Update From [21] To [22]. 6’4 330lbs -> 185lbs
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#18 24 - 27
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#19 17-21
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#20 17 To 23: How Far Some Self Care Can Take You :)
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#21 Oh This Sub Was Made For Me ? 12 To 24
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#22 29 To 32. 80 Lbs Lighter. But Still Gotta Shave!
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#23 Me (16) -> Me (18) Current
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#24 Me And My Little Brother, 13 & 18 / 23 & 28
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#25 380lbs At 36, 167lbs At 38
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#26 18-32. Went From Hating And Neglecting Myself To Loving And Nurturing Myself. Took A Long Time But I'm Glad To Be Here!
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#27 15 To 22! Still Working On Confidence
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#28 Severely Bullied From The Ages Of 11-14. Now Cute ?♀️
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#29 15→22!
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I’ve spent so many years hating myself, I’m finally to a point where I’m a little happier with my appearance. ? Many posts here inspired me!
#30 20yr Old Me vs. 35yr Old Me. What A Difference 60lbs Can Make
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#31 13 To 27. Good Things Take Time
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#32 16-21
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#33 19 To 30 (Homeless vs. Decent Life)
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#34 Then And Now. From 2018 With 3 Years Of Hard Work And 2 Years Maintaining ?
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#35 18 ---> 30
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Pre t1d diagnosis and treatment----> postDE
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