Many people have some form of insecurity. For some, it might be a lack of rhythm and bad dance moves; for others, it’s a job they’re stuck in. But for many people, appearance can fuel a lot of insecurities. That’s why weight loss usually has such a big effect on a person’s well-being. In fact, research finds that the self-esteem of people who have had weight loss surgery skyrockets by 131%.
People can glow up in many different ways, not just by shedding some weight. One Threads user recently asked fellow netizens to share their glow-ups, and some of the physical transformations that folks posted truly stunned us. Here are the best before-and-after photos that show how much feeling happy in your own skin can change everything!
#1 Last Chemo October 2021, My Last Marathon November 2025. Currently Training For My 7th Marathon Since Becoming Cancer Free

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#8 This Is My 1 Year Transformation. But I Now I Have Much More Way To Go To Glow Completely. It’s Not Just About My Weight. I Have To Learn How To Love Myself

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#13 Three Year And 96 Lb Difference. I Still Have Work To Do But I Will Get There

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#17 930-960lbs (2005) vs. 325lbs (Pic Is From March Cuz I Rarely Take Full Body Shots)

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#19 2024 vs. 2026. I Had An Un-Properly Diagnosed Disease Wreaking Havoc On My Life. I Really Am So Grateful Everyday For The Healthy Body I Now Have

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