15 Wholesome Pictures and Stories of Inspiring Body Changes

11 months ago

We are bombarded with images of idealized bodies that can make us feel like we don’t measure up. Some people turn to plastic surgery as they age to try to maintain their youthful appearance, while others embrace the unique body characteristics that make them special. However, body fat and attractiveness are not necessarily linked, and female body trends constantly shift. In this article, you’ll see wholesome pictures of how strong some people are as they have decided to change their body, and some of them are not just about their looks.

1. “I decided to have an operation that made me 12 inches taller.”

“A question I get asked a lot is, ’Would you do it all over again if you could?’ And the answer to that is YES.”

2. “Side-by-side or it didn’t happen.”

3. “My son had eye surgery to fix his crossed eyes. The result turned out amazingly.”

4. “Finally found my love for running.”

5. “I had jaw surgery and it changed my life as well.”

6. “Almost 1.5 years post-op — I finally got my braces off.”

7. “From 600 to 235 pounds.”

8. “Before/after: One year post rhinoplasty.”

9. “Finally embracing my curls after straightening my hair for 16 years!”

10. “19 years after an accident involving a hammock, my dentist gave me a smile.”

11. “12 months to lose, 3 years maintained”

12. “After growing my hair out for nearly 3 years, I finally decided to cut and donate it this month.”

13. “I remember asking my friend to take a photo knowing I would dislike it at the moment but also that I was going to look back at it in the future and see how far I’ve come.”

14. “Always wanted to do a before and after of myself!”

15. “I’M SORRY BUT WHO IS SHE?!! Before vs 6 weeks after DJS!”

People have always tried to find ways to adjust to trends, but many of them also just do what they find most comfortable, and we celebrate both choices:

Preview photo credit Shibeybaby / Reddit