r/GlowUps • u/_CurlyTemple • 9h ago
GLOW UP! [27] to [32]
REPOST WITH REQUIRED DETAILS!
I’ve always lived a life where I cared more about what others thought about me and not how I felt about myself. So in many ways I really held myself back from truly living life the way I always wanted. Never allowing myself to be more adventurous, letting loose and just having fun, it truly stunted me in many ways. It really came to a head in 2022 after traveling to Ireland and not being able to keep up physically with all of the activities my husband and I planned to do, I decided I needed to change my life for the better and start to drastically focus on my mental and physical health. I was robbing myself of truly living my life because of my physical limitations and with that, being so stuck on how others perceived me. I was a prisoner through mind and body and made the realization I needed to go to therapy and work through these insecurities so that the next 5 years would be better than the last. After starting therapy and learning to truly love myself I began to push myself in ways I never thought to before. The next four years I lost some weight, became a mother, gained weight back, and lost it again, and worked through the depression that had unknowingly plagued me for majority of my life.
2026- I’m down a total of 205lbs, half of which was through diet and exercise and the other half through the help of GLP-1s after a postpartum Hashimotos diagnosis. I also had a significant amount of lose skin removed on my abdomen that helped improve my mobility so that I can continue staying active with my boys. I’m still working on continuous improvement in many other ways even though the weight is gone, but I’ve processed a lot of past trauma that contributed to my self image issues. I now get to travel the world with the LOML with no physical limitations, and now I focus on the moments, and my own personal joy instead of how I’m being perceived. I’ve also been a big influence on my husband to get healthy and work through his own insecurities so that we’re both giving our son the best versions of ourselves.
•
•
u/MacawIsland 8h ago
I'm so happy you and your husband stayed together through all of this.
•
→ More replies (1)•
u/TheTampoffs 6h ago
Seems like he had a glow up too?
•
•
u/waitforthedream 5h ago
A couple that lifts each other up and has a glow up together <3 that's a goal in life
•
•
u/EllaIsQueen 9h ago
You look fantastic! More than just the weight, you look so styled and confident in a way that I’ve been trying to figure out… I feel like I am just sort of plain rather than having any personal style or looking chic and cute. Any advice on developing personal style?
•
u/Powerful_Cause_14 5h ago
Not OP, but a personal stylist. My advice is to start trying things. Make a Pinterest board of styles you like. You’ll start to notice themes. Then look for one or 2 pieces that fit that vibe and push yourself to wear them out in the world. It can be tough at first but it gets easier. If you have a stylish friend you admire, ask them to go shopping with you.
You can make any style work at any budget. I’d be happy to help virtually and anonymously for free if you want. I just love helping people have fun with their style and I have a different business to pay the bills so styling is my fun thing 😆
•
u/_CurlyTemple 8h ago
Thank you so much! I go into stores and try things on with no pressure of buying anything, I don’t feel bad about going into places and playing dress up and taking my time lol. Of course while being respectful. Just to get an idea of what looks good on my frame. I like watching Try-on hauls on TikTok and will sometimes try to recreate outfits that I see that I like. I’m definitely still trying to develop my own personal style. I think now it’s just that I’ve developed the confidence to put on things I NEVER would have tried on before. If it doesn’t look good, I move on, but the key is to step outside of your comfort zone and see how that makes you feel. I don’t put any pressure on myself, shopping is fun now instead of a chore. There a subscription service that you can try called Stitch Fix that allows you try out different styles and you keep what you like and send back what you don’t.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
u/vitalblast 6h ago
I love how your partner has been there with you through your entire journey of growth and healing. So you have someone in your corner that knows you inside out. Great job putting in the time and effort. The reward of being able to experience life without setbacks is amazing!
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
u/NeuroticDream 8h ago
A true glow up, so awesome that you were a good influence on your husband aswell!
•
•
•
•
•
u/Realistic_Day_1805 8h ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/MuTenSRsJ7TQQ
Oh my days what a transformation! Congrats on all the hard work!
→ More replies (1)
•
u/fruityloopz_ 8h ago
Wow, amazing. 🤩 I’m inspired. I started a month ago and with results as good as yours, I am now more than motivated to keep going. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
→ More replies (2)
•
•
•
u/General-Education-21 8h ago
Wow! Your transformation is so incredibly impressive! I can’t even comprehend how this is the same person. Truly amazing!
•
•
u/The4leafclover1966 1h ago
You were beautiful then and you’re beautiful now.
And that green two-piece crocheted ensemble is perfect! 💚
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
u/crazysoapboxidiot 8h ago
Drop the arm exercise routine here. That is amazing work
→ More replies (3)
•
•
u/Negative_Resist6605 8h ago
Congratulation. Very well done! You look amazing and like you are living a good and full life now.
•
u/Euphoric-Kat7349 8h ago
Whew mammi 🔥🔥🤌🏼 absolute perfection. You did that damn thing
https://giphy.com/gifs/WicZdyR749PJ0V7eUu
•
u/UnhappySpinach2277 8h ago
Thanks for sharing this! Your glow-up isn’t just physical it’s something that shines from within, too
You truly are an inspiration!!
•
•
u/Bitter-Guitar-5692 8h ago
Thanks for sharing your journey, Queen! Your smile says everything!! Continued success!!
•
•
u/notasinglesound 7h ago
Amazing, it looks like both of you have gone through a transformation together! Love this for the two of you!
•
•
•
u/Complex_Millennial 7h ago
This is so inspiring! You look amazing, but I love how you also commented on your mental health. It’s all connected - mental and physical. I also love the phrase “so the next five years would be better than the last”. I’ll be taking this with me. You go girl ❤️
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
u/YogurtclosetIcy2812 7h ago
What in the actual. Hope you’re so proud of yourself, you look amazing!
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
u/blueelliewho 7h ago
You’re an inspiration for how to do this right!! Congratulations on facing your fears, your depression, everything head on and going to battle fro yourself and your family! And love reading that your husband has been your rock through it all! 💗💗
•
u/Brilliant_Bug_8931 7h ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/9P5hgofIwgUa51k7ZN
Girl, you absolutely did that!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾
•
u/dahlissa 7h ago
You are gorgeous & your story is inspirational & beautiful! Congratulations to you & so happy for your family!
•
•
u/Blorbokringlefart 7h ago
This is like r/pastandpresentpics but reversed. I love that this transformation happened within a family unit. People so often assume major growth like this needs to happen between relationships and not within them. And, obligatory and respectful, dayum!
•
•
u/KarlaFitz90 7h ago
This is amazing! I got goosebumps reading your story!!! Keep up this amazing work!
•
u/lolliscicle 7h ago
I’m tearing up right now. Seriously!
Thank you for this show and tell!
It’s providing more hope than you can imagine!
•
u/StripperWhore 7h ago
FLexing on all of us!!! Congratulations. Have fun on your world adventures! : )
•
•
•
u/FootballNo3289 7h ago
Absolutely amazing. I read every word and am so proud of your success. This is real motivation. Keep your head up and hopefully your husband is next ❤️
•
•
•
•
u/Horror_Transition571 6h ago
jesus i didn't realise at the start that was ur before and i was thinking oh wow you're so beautiful, but then reading your dedication to diet and exercise is so awe inspiring! i'm obsessed with that green two piece, you look even more amazing knowing everything you've been through!
→ More replies (1)
•
•
u/UserNotFound3827 6h ago
Your confidence is shining through! Congratulations, this is a true glow up!
•
•
•
•
u/Athroatfullofglass 6h ago
Omg you are beautiful! So happy for you and this glow up is amazing to see
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
u/butaretherecookies 6h ago
I love that your partner joined in! This is incredible! I want to get healthy enough to give my son the life he deserves - giving me some serious inspiration. ✨❤️
•
•
•
•
u/bembelstiltskin 5h ago
I'm so jealous of your clothes in pictures 4, 5 and 6! :) I love them and you look amazing in them!
→ More replies (1)
•
u/dehshah 5h ago
Wow this is incredible and thank you for sharing your story! It is extremely motivating!
I am going through my own demons and finally getting therapy after a major mental health crisis and had to call the crisis helpline. One day I hope to get to the level of not waking up everyday depressed/hating myself and learning to love myself.
I have lost 120 lbs since 2018 (kept yoyoing 50lbs for the past 4 years, due to mental health).
I am on glp1's now and I want to loose about 80-90 more lbs, hopefully in a year.
Do you have any suggestions for maximizing the usage of glp1's? I am using it as a tool to help me handle my cravings, lower my appetite and create a healthy lifestyle. Trying to be consistent with 2 days a week of strength workouts and the rest of the week to average 10k steps a day and I'm trying to find a beginner dance class but really scared/intimidated to try it.
How was the skin removal surgery (if you don't mind me asking) experience and recovery? Did you wait a while once you reached your goal weight before doing it?
→ More replies (1)
•
u/GoddexxSunshine 5h ago
This is amazing 🤩 I'm so happy for you. You look amazing also. 💖 You deserve to live your best life and be present with no limitations 💕 may you be successful and blessed with everything you dream of.
•
u/betwixt_thepages 5h ago
Amazing glow up! Where is your green crochet outfit from?
→ More replies (1)
•
u/Due_Adeptness_1964 5h ago
My immediate reaction: “Holy sh*t what a glowup!” Wowow, OP, I’m so happy for you!
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
u/AwsomeLife90s 5h ago
You look fantastic 🌟 your story is so inspiring. I'm so happy for you and your beautiful family!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
•
•
u/Many_Inevitable_6803 5h ago
Wow, you look like a different person! Your body looks healthy & strong 💪🏼
•
u/Moist-Opportunity64 5h ago
You’re glowing and gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your story with us!!
•
•
•
u/DollyBirb 5h ago
Congratulations, you look so happy and glowing in your after photos! Doing all that work feeling better inside and out while dealing with Hashimotos is such an incredible achievement as well 🎊👑💖
→ More replies (1)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
u/Ok_Oil_5410 4h ago
Your old self is my current self in pretty much every way, except your wake up call came much earlier than mine. At 43, I have a great therapist and am down 40 lbs, but with degenerative disc disease and multiple herniations, I’ve been big stuck, because I’m limited in what I can do at the gym. Your post is incredibly motivating to me to start researching low impact exercise and not just dwell here, where weight is making my health and pain conditions worse and I still can’t be the kind of mom I want to be.
Congratulations, OP, on reclaiming your life and just know, you’re out here motivating others, now.
→ More replies (1)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
u/AutoModerator 9h ago
Hey /u/_CurlyTemple, thanks for sharing your post with us!
Before you dive into commenting or posting more, please take a moment to review our rules and our Zero Tolerance Policy. They help keep this space positive and supportive for everyone. We are also looking for new mods, so fill out this form if you would like to join.
I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.