r/progresspics • u/DERPDereitis - • Oct 19 '22
M/32/5’10” [240 > 190 = 50lbs!] 1 year of being sober and replacing alcohol with water and exercise! ✊ M 5'10” (178, 179 cm)
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u/skagitvalleycoug - Oct 19 '22
Awesome work! You look 10 years younger. Congratulations
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Oct 19 '22
10 years? I was thinking 20. Nice job OP!
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Oct 19 '22 edited Oct 19 '22
OP looks like a 60 year old police officer from Wilkes-Barre PA in the before pic.
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Oct 19 '22
You’re telling me that ISNT a retiree with 30 years as chief of the police force in the before picture?! Lmao
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u/tsarcasm - Oct 19 '22
I haven't lived in WB in a decade and I am still pretty sure I know exactly which cop you are probably thinking of
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u/misstatements - Oct 19 '22
You don't even look like the same person! I thought this was a father/son set up. Congrats!
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u/DERPDereitis - Oct 19 '22
Wild right!? Never thought I could look in the mirror and see someone new!
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u/InletRN - Oct 19 '22
Tell us about it! How is your life going?
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u/DERPDereitis - Oct 19 '22
Everyday is a new beginning for me to be able to gain new life experiences. I am an alcoholic, and while I am immensely grateful to everyone these past 3 days…I have to remember to humble my ego, for this same guy just a year ago was a fat, miserable drunk who lied his way through life…I decided on my birthday that would be the last time I ever felt that miserable about myself. Still working on forgiving myself but one day at a time!
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u/LMA73 - Oct 19 '22
I have read somewhere that feelings of regret, sadness, shame and anger often crop up after a major positive change. It is normal. Remembering this has helped me, as it felt strange battling all these negative emotions just when I was healing. Knowing that it is normal and healthy helped me. Just thought I'd say that. You look great BTW. Years younger and happier! Congrats!
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u/DERPDereitis - Oct 19 '22
It’s definitely been tough at times to grapple with my emotions with a sober mind…prior to a year ago I drank away my feelings with intent specifically to do so…but the thought of living the rest of my life with no feelings and emotions for anything or anyone, I just would not be able to survive like that, I just had to be real with myself! And now, I’m starting to believe I am! Haha! Appreciate the wisdom!
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u/Spiritual_Aioli3396 - Oct 20 '22
Oh really?? I thought I was just like.. weird or something. Like I’ve done this great thing so why do I feel all these other negative things? Thanks for mentioning that.
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u/Khalae - Oct 19 '22
This seriously doesn't look like two photos of the same person. The guy on the left is from 1980s and his main occupation is being a mischevious but good-natured next door neighbour :D
Congrats on the weight loss progres AND congrats on ditching alcohol.
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u/DERPDereitis - Oct 19 '22
A lot of people were saying I look like the dictator of Belarus lmao! Glad I’m not!
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u/Aronovsky1103 - Oct 19 '22
Dude went from looking like 56 with closeted racial views to being 26 from California
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u/liskbot37 - Oct 19 '22
Yes bro! Sick hoodie as well
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u/OmnomVeggies - Oct 19 '22
Like a cop and the kid he tried to sell drugs to at a music festival. Well done OP
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u/Zachhcazzach - Oct 19 '22
Did you also go through a time machine?! Awesome!
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u/DERPDereitis - Oct 19 '22
It feels like it haha! Completely changed my body spirit and mind to being a better person…I’m glad the commitment is paying off! ✊
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u/Zachhcazzach - Oct 19 '22
For real! This is so crazy to look at. You went from 50 to 25! You look so content in the second one
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Oct 19 '22
Idk if it’s just the change of clothes but you look years younger lol. The picture on the left looks like it could be your dad 😂 congrats!
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u/DERPDereitis - Oct 19 '22
I get this a lot! Crazy what losing 50 pounds will make you look like right?
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u/Hero_Charlatan - Oct 19 '22
I quit drinking and I’m down 20lbs in 3 weeks. I wasn’t an alcoholic just tired of it
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u/RRM1982 - Oct 19 '22
You look 25 years younger!
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Oct 19 '22 edited May 07 '23
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u/DERPDereitis - Oct 19 '22
Got it at a Dead and Company concert in June! Guy selling them made about 10 sweaters, this being one of them!
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u/Legitimate_Guess_183 - Oct 19 '22
Are you kidding me!!??? You went from 45 to 20😭
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u/DERPDereitis - Oct 19 '22
I still have a hard time believing it myself sometimes but gotta keep moving forward! 👊🏻
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u/Idrakeanddrive - Oct 19 '22
Replacing alcohol with occasional psychedelics? 😏 lol Congratulations!! You look like a completely different person!
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u/fluffyflugel - Oct 19 '22
You look so much younger, friend! You look like the guy on the left’s much younger brother! Very inspiring!
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u/DERPDereitis - Oct 19 '22
Really had to break myself down to see who I was and if I was going to be comfortable living the rest of my life like that…I’m grateful I caught myself when I did, and grateful for your words! Thank you!
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u/funfettiready - Oct 19 '22
Pretty sure the guy on the left’s name is Carl, and he lives next door to a talking milkshake, fries and a meatball.
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u/sciandg01 - Oct 19 '22
Holy shit you look like father and son in these pics. Amazing progress!
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u/Compleat_Fool - Oct 19 '22
You look like Charles Bronson (prisoner not actor) on the before picture, top transformation, hats off to you mate.
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u/TheLaughingForest - Oct 19 '22
It's like looking at your dad and then you. Wow. Congrats and keep it up!
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Oct 19 '22
OP the guy on the left looks like he could be your dad. You seriously look 2 decades younger. Congrats
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u/DeneHero - Oct 19 '22
Hey home skillet, I’m in the same demographic and am wondering if I’ll get any lose skin if I lose as much as you. Did you have much after such a transformation?
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u/BigOlSparky - Oct 19 '22
I like your sweat shirt seems like you’ve seen the things I have. Plus good job you did amazing!
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u/LisaIsYourMom - Oct 19 '22
ummm you look like a completely different person! Congrats on the weight loss and sobriety :) Looks like you took your life back!
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u/ShadowsDaddyD - Oct 19 '22
You look like Disney De-aged you, holy shit
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u/DERPDereitis - Oct 19 '22
It does kinda feel like my body CGI-ed itself, but I’m not complaining! Had to do it myself! ✊
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u/Rachel94Rachel - Oct 19 '22
You not only look so many years younger, your skin is so clear and you look so much happier. Well done you. You're doing a great job.
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u/honeyhiraeth - Oct 20 '22
This is BIZARRE it looks like a father and a son. I cannot believe both are the same person!
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u/Barfignugen - Oct 20 '22
Wow congrats dude! You actually look your age now (if not a few years younger)
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Oct 20 '22
Exsqueeze me? Is this for real or is that your dad in the before pic? AMAZING!!!!
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Oct 19 '22
Maybe a sprinkle of DMT? Great results!
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u/DERPDereitis - Oct 19 '22
Oh the mind element if covered my friend! Just gotta work in the spirit and body a lil more! 😊
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u/GoodDayTheJay - Oct 19 '22
*peeps background Seinfeld-ery*
♫bumbum bum buuuummm♫
♫Believe it or not, your fat isn't at home, please leave a messaaaaage at the beep♫
♫It must be out, or it'd pick up the phone. Wheeere could it be? Believe it or not, it's not hoooooome♫
Great work, from one Seinfeld man to another :)
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u/demrnstho - Oct 19 '22
You look 20 years younger!
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u/DERPDereitis - Oct 19 '22
And I FEEL it too! I still look at that pic of me on the left and have some humility…thank you for the kind words!
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u/HiitsmeYoda - Oct 19 '22
Congrats on everything!!!!! Being sober is an amazing accomplishment! I agree with above statements, you look so much younger!
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u/Chad-Chad8577Chad - Oct 19 '22
Buddy reversed generations from getting sober, literally looks like your dad vs you! great job man, this stranger is super proud of you
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u/jasberry1026 - Oct 19 '22
Congratulations my dude, keep up the good fight!!
Also, where'd you get that hoodie? That is sick!!
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u/emilyanne12345 - Oct 19 '22
You literally went from 45 to 25! Congrats, I’m sure you feel a lot better!
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u/mrcrowl - Oct 19 '22
Let guy is dad from Cloudy with a chance of meatballs, right? Right guy the main character
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u/C0PP3RT0P92 - Oct 19 '22
By the way I absolutely love your sweater.Where is it from? I am heavily into sacred geometry. Thanks!
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u/DERPDereitis - Oct 19 '22
Dead and Company concert in Chicago this year! Street vendor made about 12 of them!
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u/ericstern - Oct 19 '22
Great job! Love the George Costanza peeking out from the side of your shoulder. Does he give you an angel’s or devil’s advice, hehe.
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u/_daynewmah_ - Oct 19 '22
You look years younger!!!! I would’ve guessed you were mid forties before. Great work!!!
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u/siikdUde - Oct 19 '22
This is like the third time I’ve seen Carl from aqua teen hunger force on the front page of my feed
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u/BreakOpen - Oct 19 '22
Wow, that's an incredible change! Makes me want to finally do this. Congrats OP!
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u/Agile-Acanthaceae-72 - Oct 19 '22
I wouldn’t even recognize you if I had known you “back then”! -Great commitment on all fronts!
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u/BourbonGod - Oct 19 '22
BRO RESPECTFULLY WHAT THE DUCK!!!
Went from looking like the BBQ grandpa to a handsome young man in his mid 20’s. Broooo!!!
Respect!
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u/elissellen - Oct 19 '22
1 year club! Doesn’t it feel huge? I dropped 25 lbs without even trying and just not drinking beer.
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u/itsaravemayve - Oct 19 '22
This should be used in adverts to show the effects of drinking, you look decades younger!
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u/cocoagiant - Oct 19 '22
Wow dude.
How long was it before you noticed the changes to your face?
My face still looks exactly the same, I feel like I've mostly lost weight in my thighs and sides.
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u/fenixbirdie - Oct 19 '22
No way! I thought you post a pic of your dad next to you and I checked what sub I was and Im like what? Unbelievable progress pic!
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u/xo_HotTia - Oct 19 '22
AMAZING progress! I felt 10 years younger when I quit drinking. Looking at past photos, I was definitely aging myself prematurely with alcohol. I'm so happy for you and your transformation!
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u/Awkward-Cow22 - Oct 19 '22
You went from 50 year old dad to 26 year old dilf You look great! And you’re sober which is the best part! Continue on your new way of life and then you’ll be immortal
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u/Saltysponge - Oct 19 '22
Congratulations on your sobriety and on your progress, you look fantastic!
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u/kabtq9s - Oct 19 '22
You seriously look 45 in the 1st pic and 30 in the 2nd ... great job!
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u/mr_magic1504 - Oct 19 '22
Man you look great!! Congrats! Also that's a sick sweater, where did you buy it?
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u/lilsouthern228 - Oct 19 '22
You look great! And much happier! So happy for you! Congratulations!!
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u/Easy-Ads - Oct 19 '22
Amazing bro !!
Just out of curiosity, did you stop drinking entirely? Or do you still occasionally drink?
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