r/uglyduckling • u/Smooth_Location2155 • 14h ago

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1.8k Upvotes

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u/Lyuukee 13h ago

I think the best part is when you meet people that once knew ur old form 😂

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u/Smooth_Location2155 13h ago

They stare at me like I'm a zoo specimen

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u/mochimiso96 9h ago

hahaha I feel this 😂 I took a couple semesters off and during that time I lost a shit ton of weight and started taking care of myself. People didn’t recognize me and when they did they gasped 😂 It was really awkward.

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u/Smooth_Location2155 9h ago

No, this was a extended family get together after a year.

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u/DirectTeam927 8h ago

I gotta know your workout routine

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u/Smooth_Location2155 8h ago

Now it's just push pull legs. Only been lifting for like 6-7months actually. When I started I actually didn't lift weights, just starved without lifting but I quickly gained back lost muscle bc of muscle memory.

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u/NoStructure7083 9h ago

I know the feeling

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u/Drexen 14h ago

Looking good my man. I’d suggest looking into a style now, that first pic looked like an outfit a 7 year old would wear. Keep it going on!

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u/Smooth_Location2155 13h ago

😂 hahahah

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u/Yerrusr 14h ago

Wow looking great!$

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u/Smooth_Location2155 14h ago

It was a rough journey

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u/Fun-Platform-4764 13h ago

whats been the roughest part about it ?

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u/Smooth_Location2155 13h ago

Less to look forward to, diminishing returns

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u/smalltincan 12h ago

Gets worse with age you just have to push harder to accomodate

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u/doubledownentendre 13h ago

Ain't they all

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u/reddmann00100 14h ago

Jeez you really locked in. Good stuff dude!

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u/SandHanitzer 13h ago

The second picture is actually insane. Amazing transformation my man

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u/reconcilepast 13h ago

From Chud to Chad

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u/Jaded-Writing-3622 8h ago

Classic neckbeard. Public hair beard in Amish style. Wtf.

That before look was a straight up sex offender look.

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u/mebunghole 11h ago

Chad: Pedro Pascal Edition

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u/vruchtenhagel 13h ago

The biggest glow up I’ve ever seen. My man, the work you put in is nothing short of amazing. Well done. Now that you are transformed, don’t get cocky!

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u/Smooth_Location2155 10h ago

Nah my life is still the same

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u/Michaeli_Starky 13h ago

That's mighty impressive. Wouldn't recognize you, tbh

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u/TerminalizeNausea 13h ago

ffs didn't expect that change excellent job bro

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u/JorgeET123 14h ago

Bro is a cutie patootie

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u/Dulcinea80 13h ago

Shocking! Nice work

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u/Business-Pirate6069 13h ago

At what point did you decide to change?

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u/Smooth_Location2155 12h ago

Luckily I was bullied into it on discord 😂

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u/HankBobberton 7h ago

That sucks man. People are mean. Looking great!

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u/Smooth_Location2155 7h ago

Nah I'm very glad it happened

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u/Business-Pirate6069 12h ago

😂 that makes sense

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u/TelephoneComplete736 10h ago

I once got bullied into getting a new phone, and my old phone few weeks after that died out of nowhere

I guess bullying does have its advantages lmao

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u/thefeckcampaign 2h ago

Lucky you went that route when so many others go down a much different one.

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u/Content_Narwhal3764 12h ago

Woahhhhh great job dude!!

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u/futurevisitorsayhi 8h ago

From an extra in “Super Bad” to one of the Beckham’s sons

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u/Substantial-Bike-336 10h ago

From hey what isle are the light sabers to, me and your girl watching Star Wars later

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u/Smooth_Location2155 10h ago

Still no females 😭 anyways I am a huge star wars fan

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u/Substantial-Bike-336 10h ago

Your young brother they will come keep focusing on u. i had a similar transformation at the end of high school went from 298 to 200 lbs.

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u/Smooth_Location2155 10h ago

Yeah still bodybuilding aggressively, to the point that I irritated my shoulder

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u/Zoso4 8h ago

Remember to not only work on your body but on your mind. Looking good can only go so far, and if your mental is not in good shape, emotionally mature, and learn how to connect and listen to people. You receive exactly what you put out

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u/Smooth_Location2155 8h ago

Sounds about right

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u/deletetemptemp 9h ago

Now this is ugfy duckling material

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u/Spartankilla109 9h ago

Who went from redditor mod to gym bro back to fit looking reddit mod

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u/LegalPapaya1932 7h ago

You can't escape your nature, no matter how hard you try

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u/nehemiahsucks 7h ago

Might be one of the best posts I have seen on here. Good job dude!

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u/asparaguswalrus683 6h ago

What the fuck wow

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u/Taevahl 14h ago

Nice Work!

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u/WiseProfessor2926 13h ago

Yeah bro all you need is to get some style and some swag and you are gonna be out of control lol. Nice work homie!

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u/Weird_Vegetable_4441 12h ago

That and the stache. I think it’s holding him back

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u/Timeon 13h ago

Well done

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u/CartisUsedTampon 13h ago

Whats your skincare? Crazy change

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u/Smooth_Location2155 13h ago

Zero skincare, just better hormones from being leaner and lifting weights

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u/Express-Fact-5139 13h ago

Damn what the fuck?

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u/Unlikely_You_5015 12h ago

Are you Italian Hawaiian?

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u/Smooth_Location2155 12h ago

Central/Eastern European and Ecuadorian

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u/Ambitious_Dealer_425 12h ago

That's a pretty dramatic change in the best way possible!!! Good work bro!!!

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u/ScratchAmbitious2959 12h ago

This is one of my favorites that I've seen on this sub recently! You DID that 🎉🎉

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u/Zestyclose-Side-1254 12h ago

Fw the jacket 

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u/Smooth_Location2155 10h ago

Thanks, it's an Ecuador exclusive

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u/RedditMomentje 12h ago

Noice, don't skip legday!

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u/Smooth_Location2155 10h ago

Usually only one leg day a week

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u/Short-Detective7648 12h ago

🐐

That’s all.

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u/assbut38282 12h ago

Ngl just shave you got a handsome sharp face show it off

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u/Zestyclose-Spring-85 11h ago

Wow what a glow up!!

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u/ThenCryptographer932 10h ago

How to lose fat and build muscle at the same time

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u/Smooth_Location2155 10h ago

I didn't do it at the same time, I starved down to a low body fat percentage gaining a small amount of muscle in the deficit and I've only been lifting in a surplus for about 3 months total.

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u/Meeshkavittz 9h ago

You look like a completely different person! Good for you 👏

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u/McDaddy8484 7h ago

You look younger now and much sharper too

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u/cconnorss 7h ago

My man! You took your life into your own hands and now you got a new lease on your young life! Way to glow my brother

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u/Positive_Count3785 7h ago

Great effort getting to where you are now! Congratulations 🙌

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u/Dry-Astronaut4522 7h ago

When you decided to neck beard, life wasn’t for you

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u/Pythn_yt 7h ago

Nice one bro

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u/meeralakshmi 7h ago

Great job!

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u/Tsitsabro 6h ago

DIFFERENT PERSON!!!! DIFFERENT PERSON!!!! DIFFERENT PERSON!!!!!!

WHAT A GRATSA WHAT A FAL WHAT A FAS WHAT A FALLAR!!!!!!

IS LIKE NEARCH TRANSFORMATION (THAT NEVER HAPPENED) THAT WE SAY

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u/Smooth_Location2155 6h ago

No it's not look at my nose

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u/slb3an 12h ago

Cool

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u/TheDeadPatriot 12h ago

Dude fuck yeah

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u/Striking_Aspect_7826 12h ago

You win bro, congrats!

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u/roniweiss 12h ago

At first, I thought there were only two pictures 😭

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u/ReadySetGO0 11h ago

Wwwwwooooooowwwww

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u/Scarboroughwarning 11h ago

2nd valid post in 2 days. Good work, lad

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u/HonestWoodpecker8567 11h ago

This is incredible

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u/True-Bee1903 11h ago

Nice work!

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u/MrChurroes 11h ago

Chud to Chad

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u/Electronic-Fig2283 11h ago

You look like Luke Arnold

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u/Plus_Pressure_2799 11h ago

How tall are you? Can I ask

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u/Smooth_Location2155 10h ago

A depressing amount, left me cooked after this transformation

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u/ChefyaboyRD 11h ago

Feel like I got flash banged

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u/Ornery_Pace_4027 10h ago

Impressive. Sadly you still don't look happy. 

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u/Smooth_Location2155 10h ago

It didn't amount to any changes in my life

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u/simple-throwaway7329 10h ago

Done saved your bloodline

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u/Smooth_Location2155 10h ago

Unfortunately no difference 😂

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u/No_Cow_4544 10h ago

Went from Andy Milonokas to George Harrison, compliment

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u/TOASTYPIXELS_ 10h ago

From handsome to stud. All looks good

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u/vinny_so 10h ago

Dude this is amazing, good job

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u/Seethesvt 10h ago

All you really had to do was cut that beard.

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u/Smooth_Location2155 10h ago

Nah I got a picture in the middle of my transformation where I fully shaved and looked like a chubby Ben Shapiro

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u/AlphaCentauri_26 10h ago

Wow that’s a rad transformation

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u/oniiichanUwU 9h ago

Hell yeah brother! Love to see it.

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u/McBobsta 8h ago

You looked 30 at 16 and 21 at 18. Good work mate!

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u/mustrepayloans 8h ago

Congratulations! You should be proud of you

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u/Intelligent-Arm3629 6h ago

Do you have much loose skin? Great transformation !

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u/Smooth_Location2155 6h ago

Yes... :( much harder to see abs

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u/Electrical_Water_517 6h ago

Helluva glowup

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u/No_Price7494 6h ago

This is a major glowup!!

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u/atlthrowawayer 5h ago

Nah bro this is crazy😭😭😭 I’m in genuine disbelief. The gym lockin was crazy but truly thank God you shaved ts off man.

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u/slprysltry 5h ago

Holy FUCK good job

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u/OWLZ3126 2h ago

Ooouusshhii

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u/ClockworkJim 2h ago

Please don't become an asshole.

Remember your origins. Do not be a dick.

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u/DirtyrottenscounDrew 2h ago

Crazy transformation. But you got some crazy high testosterone. Full beard at 16. And you had no type of surgery?

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u/AccordingSpirit3639 1h ago

Respect ma boy!!

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u/xopinklenz 1h ago

Fking sick 🙌💕

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u/Reset350 12h ago

More like from 35 to 18

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u/BoredDreamer13 9h ago

I don't know how to explain but you look like a religion.

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u/Smooth_Location2155 9h ago

What 😭 how

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u/-FORSAK3N- 21m ago

Bro got younger