20 People Who Transformed Into the Best Version of Themselves Through Hard Work

Finding the motivation to achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself is a daily mental challenge. But some people seem to have found the inner strength needed to excel at that. Whether they were fighting for weight loss or trying to overcome a disability, these awesome humans were able to make their dreams come alive. And now, we’re inspired by their path to self-realization.

Now I’ve Seen Everything introduces you to a group of people who accomplished marvelous things.

1. “I was picked on in school for years, but I managed to change for the better.”

2. “We lost 300 lb and can now share my old pants.”

3. “2.5 years on hormone replacement therapy and 7 months post-top surgery!”

4. “Finally found a mitt that fits!”

5. “3 months and 14 dentist appointments later, I’m learning to love my smile again.”

6. “Only 12 lb to go until I’ve reached my first major goal!”

7. “My birthday last year vs this year — I’ve lost over 100 lb, accepted the real me, and found utter happiness. ”

8. “Still working but proud of how far I’ve come.”

9. “My wife and I had a newborn daughter that passed away. After 2 years of heartbreak and trying to have another, our wish finally came true.”

10. “When I was recovering from a leg amputation, my sister bought me a guitar. I have been learning and playing almost every day since.”

11. “Maintained for 2.5 years”

12. “4.5 years after being told by a team of doctors that I’d probably never move anything below my shoulders again, I finally got to take this pic.”

13. “2 years on hormone replacement and I’ve found love for myself!”

14. “100 lb lost”

15. “7 months of dental work and I can finally smile in pictures again!”

16. “1.5 years of progress”

17. “7 months and 82 lb later”

18. “I beat heart surgery!”

19. “A few years back, I was devastated that I couldn’t ski anymore. Now I’m able to ski better than ever.”

20. “40 lb lost and feeling good!”

What’s something you’ve been able to achieve despite difficult circumstances?