20 Photos That Go To Show How Many Effects Change Can Bring

Robert Whitman-Byrne

Many of us have tried unsuccessfully to change a habit. Have you ever set a new year's resolution that, a week later, was all but a memory? Is there something you do (or don't do) that you would like to change right now, but don't know how to make it happen?
Breaking unhelpful habits – or making good ones stick – is basically a form of what is known as behaviour change. This is a hot topic right now. It's a process that has the power to improve health, both at an individual and a community level.
With the rise of chronic illnesses such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, many public health experts believe behaviour change is the key to turning the tide of ill health. These Effects Change Can Bring are amusing.
Many chronic illnesses can be managed, or even prevented by addressing the modifiable risk factors – ie, the factors a person can control – associated with the diseases. Physical inactivity, tobacco use, obesity and excess alcohol use are all modifiable risk factors. Addressing these can, in turn, reduce our likelihood of getting an illness, or improve the management of an existing illness.
Every journey's beginning is the most challenging stage. But after you take that initial step, things get much simpler over time. This was experienced by the 20 strong people who are the subject of this post, and they are genuinely glad they finally took the risk.
We are aware of how difficult it can be to change unhealthy habits or one's look. And we sincerely like these individuals, who are undoubtedly knowledgeable about the influence of motivation. The photos show the effect may vary. 

#1 “Earlobe reconstruction surgery”

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#2 “I don’t even recognize the old me!”

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#3 “5 years between pics”

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#4 “Decided to lose my ’hamster cheeks.’”

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#5 “Working out and eating healthy is a fountain of youth.”

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#6 “2 years before I came out and 7 years later”

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#7 “6 years ago, I had surgery to straighten up my spine. This is the before and after result.”

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#8 “I’ve been struggling with an eating disorder, but I’ve finally found the motivation to work it out.”

Source: © Daciad / reddit


#9 “I’ve been working on my garden for several months so I could post a picture like this.”

Source: © MannyDantyla / reddit


#10 “I’ve been growing my hair out for 3 years!”

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#11 “Before pics on the left — had my nose done after hating it for 12+ years. Best decision I ever made.”

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#12 “Out-of-breath face vs cool face”

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#13 “I used to have missing and broken teeth. It took 35 years, but I finally feel good about smiling.”

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#14 “My husband’s 3-year journey — I couldn’t be more proud!”

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#15 “I treated my anxiety and depression and lost 50 pounds along the way.”

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#16  “My husband is aging in reverse!”

Source: © N***dKittyAlucard / reddit


#17 “Never thought I’d get here!”

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#18  “Retired from bodybuilding about 4 years ago and got my body more ’toned and fit’ instead of beastly and jacked.”

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#19 “A bit of face gains”

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#20 “From concert attendee and a size 24 to singer/entertainer and a size 00 — my greatest dreams became a reality.”

Source: © MegaTheMonarch / reddit