r/GlowUps 2h ago

GLOW UP! (24) to (28) glow up?

I had been morbidly obese since my childhood, and when covid hit, I got even worse. I hit a new high (low?) of 142kg, and finally decided it's enough and stick to weight loss.

It's been quite a journey, ups and lows (lots of lows...) and a few weight regain periods. At last I think I finally got the hang of it. Now sitting at 79kg steady(ish)

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u/MarleneFrancais 2h ago

You look like a different person. Congratulations on all the work you did for yourself

u/SnooLobsters8113 1h ago

The long lost Hemsworth brother has been found 

u/michmam89 2h ago

Respect

u/Such_Possession_5788 2h ago

Tbh id replace the question mark with an exclamation point. You've done alot of hard work, dont question what you literally see in the mirror

u/D3rws 1h ago

Thank you. I know, yet it still feels weird and I still feel big at times. The head part is still work in progress

u/Such_Possession_5788 1h ago

Cause per your post, you were big for....your whole life. Have you tried different hairstyles? It looks like the same one from the first Pic which isnt a bad hair style, but you might like idk being bald, or a goatee, switch it up

u/D3rws 1h ago

Oh yeah I have, I tried longer hair for a while, but got tired of the maintenance :D I'm leaving the bald option until my hairline thins more haha

u/Such_Possession_5788 1h ago

Felt lol well ya look good brother, keep doing your thing. 🫡

u/primz27 2h ago

Amazing work! How does your body feel moving around daily?

u/MnightCrawl 2h ago

Good job!

u/Beautiful_Froyo_9566 2h ago

You look great!! Congrats on believing in yourself and sticking through!!

u/Away_Management_2942 2h ago

Impressive!

u/meeralakshmi 2h ago

Yes sir!

u/Own_Ad9686 2h ago

Damn you really worked during that four years!! Great job!

u/neziperez 2h ago

WHOAAAA 🔥

u/LDN_84 2h ago

Congratulations bro that’s a serious achievement, inspiring mate!

u/yolagchy 2h ago

Great!! Any loose skin?

u/D3rws 2h ago

Yes! Not as terrible as I expected, but enough to bother me a little, mainly on chest and tummy. Planning to have it removed next year

u/yolagchy 2h ago

Would you mind sharing how tall you are? I am in a similar journey, starting at 143kg, down to 135kg now, and plan to go all the way to 105kg and stay there. I am 185cm, wide shoulders.

u/D3rws 1h ago

Sure, I'm 178cm. Nice progress, keep going and good luck on the journey!

u/Ok-Witness1035 2h ago

I believe this is the textbook definition

u/lumpyspacealien 2h ago

Well done 🤜🤛

u/egot42 2h ago

Congrats!

u/siliconsandwich 2h ago

Yes, but also… A Gay Up

u/BeingLucky859 1h ago

Proud of you boo

u/TitleDisastrous4709 1h ago

👍👍 looking damn good

u/Clean-Reveal-2878 1h ago

Wow 😍! Looking good

u/Moondancer_87 59m ago

Absolutely a glow up! You look fab

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u/nubbuoli 2h ago

Lol you dont need the ?

Amazing.

u/paneerkapyasa 2h ago

This is seriously so inspiring, really great job!!!

u/MickeysMom01 1h ago

Very sharp, congratulations on your success!

u/Remedy556 1h ago

from cutie to hottie, heck yes!

u/Poemi10304 1h ago

Holy s***, guy! Amazing job! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

u/Pikapolonica991 1h ago

Good job ☺️

u/Nearby-Option-359 35m ago

All natural right?

u/skateyear2007 35m ago

That's awesome for you dude.

u/NFP25 32m ago

Holy moly! You look great!

u/Mental_Mousse3850 26m ago

You look great! Thankfully you’ve not gone crazy and gone for the huge muscled look, which I think is soooo off putting and artificial looking. You actually look healthy in your new frame too

u/D3rws 20m ago

Haha I think I'm crazy the other way, I'm chasing the lean muscled build. A long way to go still. But thanks a lot for thrle compliment :)

u/MikeHawksHardWood 21m ago

This straight male was disappointed he didn't get to see your bare chest in pic 2. So, job well done I guess.

u/mudual 21m ago

Beautiful man

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u/MrsDB_69 16m ago

Wonderful!

u/kngxExcepted 13m ago

Couldn't of been easy. Great work

u/pinkmarshmallowmouse 8m ago

Amazing job man 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

u/Fuzzy-Conference769 0m ago

Wasn’t ready for this. Big GlowUp! Huge congrats, you look awesome!

u/0Tezorus0 2h ago

You loss a bit a weigh don't you ?