Have you ever looked at a photo of yourself from a year ago—or even further back—and felt a wave of surprise? Maybe you didn’t notice how much had changed until that moment. A different hairstyle. A new smile. A stronger body. Or perhaps just a certain glow that wasn’t there before.
Change doesn’t always scream. Sometimes it whispers. But when you look back, it hits you all at once: you’re not who you were. And that’s powerful.
The images below tell stories of transformation—physical, emotional, and personal. Whether it’s through weight loss, self-confidence, or simply growing into their own, the people in these photos have stepped into new chapters of their lives. And you can see it. You can feel it.
Maybe you’ve had a change of your own—one you’re proud of, one that’s still in progress. Whatever it is, it matters. So take a minute. Look back. Then look at where you are now.
If you’ve gone through a transformation—big or small—share it. You never know who it might inspire.
#1. 15 to 22! Still working on confidence
#2. 27-35 after opioid addiction and prison
#3. 21/31
#4. 17 vs 32
#5. 17 to 23: How far some self care can take you 🙂
#6. 17-21
#7. 20-24: Lifestyle overhaul
#8. Me and My Little Brother, 13 & 18 / 23 & 28
#9. Dad bod (41) to Ripped (42)
#10. 12 to 21, didn’t even try to change – it just happened 🙂
#11. 16 to 33 I grew eyeballs!
#12. 9/10-32
#13. 14/15 to 20
#14. 22-25
#15. 20 to 37
#16. 310lbs doesn’t look good on anyone. 22>22>23>24
#17. 20 to 24: Picked up the tweezers
#18. 15 —> 37
#19. 19 to 30 (homeless vs decent life)
#20. 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 🙂
#21. original post was deleted but 16 to 24!! feeling amazing
#22. 17, anorexic and addicted to drugs – [21] 3 years sober and in recovery!!
#23. 18-32. Went from hating and neglecting myself to loving and nurturing myself. Took a long time but I’m glad to be here!
#24. My post was deleted but from 23-27 feeling more like myself than ever 🥹
#25. 13>19>22>27 omg😂
#26. 14 – 19 – 21
#27. 26 vs 37
#28. 25-30-35 and 42 these days (last 2 pics). Some changes in hairstyle, makeup and working out gave me confidence.
#29. 2 years sober from opioids (healthier and willing to live finally) 29M
#30. 13 -> 36
#31. 24 – 27
#32. 13 vs 21
#33. 18-32
#34. 24 to 31. Forever grateful to my younger self for making the decisions that made me what I am now
#35. 18 to 30
#36. 14 & 26. My teeth straightened themselves!
#37. oh this sub was made for me 😂 12 to 24
#38. [23] to [29] | stopped doubting myself and decided to be at least 1% better everyday
#39. 8>16>18>44…..To be fair, we did not have YouTube makeup/skincare tutorials in the 90’s 😂
#40. 15 -> 29
