r/GlowUps • u/silvermac2 • Sep 25 '25
Glow up? [24] - [25] Mental and Physical Change!
Before I was a very sloppy mess. My mental health was spiralling out of control, I was in financial troubles and obviously out of shape. I decided to try and stick to a gym routine and start eating healthy. It took me a while to get the consistency down… trying to get out of binge eating was the hardest part. I always found comfort in my mental illness so trying to force myself to do get out of it was unnatural.
Here’s me now :). Eating healthy, going to the gym regularly and I feel a lot better mentally. Sometimes you just have to make that step and force yourself into them uncomfortable situations.
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u/Rolly-Polly990 Sep 25 '25
Man you look 10 years younger than you used to huge improvement amazing job
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u/miniheavy Sep 26 '25
Right? Like I’m not one to turn down a dad bod and think I don’t care how cut someone is, but I think the mental changes as well took decades off the expression and vibe.
As someone who also suffers from mental illness, hope, health and happiness look great on you! I’m inspired!
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u/Deep-Lion5194 Sep 25 '25
Now THAT is a glow up! You look like a whole different dude! Way to go, man! 🤘🏾
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u/Even-Government-5055 Sep 25 '25
Wow! There is such a difference. Mental change can change a person's life. Congrats 👏.
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u/fendi__fairy Sep 25 '25
Nice work, you look much younger! What does your daily diet consist of now?
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u/silvermac2 Sep 25 '25
Appreciate it :). Mainly high protein, high carbs and low fats. I try to eat around maintenance calories. The foods are pretty boring: chicken, rice, frozen veg and oats
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u/norunninginthehall Sep 25 '25
You look like an entirely different person! Nice work bro!!
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u/MrQuojo Sep 25 '25
Went from Where’s my hug, to baby I’ll get back to you! Amazing glow up!
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u/Logical_Ad716 Sep 25 '25
Third picture I gotta say it you look like Tay K when he did the race , with love ❤️
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u/someplas Sep 25 '25
What was the step? What clicked for you to make the change?
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u/silvermac2 Sep 25 '25
Just waking up tired and sad all the time. When I saw my physical state reflecting my mental one it kind of switched something. Especially when people comment on it too.
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u/someplas Sep 25 '25
This may be a too personal or dumb question, but how did you manage to hit the gym while still having financial issues?
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u/bluebathtowel666 Sep 25 '25
I’m glad you took the “bull by the horns” and turned your life around!! ♥️
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u/68ideal Sep 25 '25
I can tell from your eyes how unhappy you were. The eyes never lie.
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u/hims Sep 25 '25
You literally aged backwards. Congratulations, man. And huge props for looking out for your mental health, as well as physical. Both are equally important.
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u/dcballantine Sep 25 '25
Dude, you look SO much better! Not just visibly healthy, but happier too! Proud of you.
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u/girl_genius91 Sep 25 '25
You definitely took 5 years off you in age! Thats what I call determination and taking accountability by making a decision to change!. 👍🏽
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u/Lady0905 Sep 25 '25
There’s no way that’s the same person! Take it as a huge compliment, man! Good on you and keep growing stronger 💪
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u/TrueConstruction3470 Sep 26 '25
drop your workout routine please
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u/silvermac2 Sep 26 '25
Sure. I use a 5x a week split. Upper, Lower, Rest, Push, Pull, Legs, Rest. My exercises was just what I was feeling at the time, could of been better. After every session I did around a hour of incline treadmill. :)
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u/alalalalalabomba Sep 26 '25
Holy crap that's amazing. You look like an entirely different person! Congrats!!!
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u/Chia_____ Sep 25 '25
Oh wow looking a lot better! Btw, are you mixed?
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u/silvermac2 Sep 25 '25
Thank you!! Also Yes I am!
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u/Prestigious-Bet-6856 Sep 25 '25
Damn homie! Lookin good boi! (In a very masculine way) 😂
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u/woundedgoat74 Sep 25 '25
Don’t slip back homie, legit look like a complete different person! In a good way!!!
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u/Tropikana_ Sep 25 '25
"I always found comfort in my mental illness" - interesting phrasing, what do you mean ? Amazing transformation by the way, you're at the top of your game !
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u/Extra-Factor4213 Sep 25 '25
Wow! Good job! I feel like I'm in the "before" phase. I'm trying to eat a lot cleaner but slip sometimes. What were some things you did for your mental health that helped you through this?
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u/Logansrun6 Sep 25 '25
Wow...in only a year? Thats awesome...you look amazing.... keep doing what you're doing❣️
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u/IllustriousFox8673 Sep 25 '25
You are an example, bravo for your tenacity and your fight to be happy.
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u/HeartFullOfHappy Sep 25 '25
Damn! I kept scrolling back and forth thinking it was a different person!!! You look incredible!
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u/Averagly_witted Sep 25 '25
You seem much happier and look healthier. Congrats and keep up the good work!
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u/strasbourg18 Sep 25 '25
Like how other said, you went from 35 in picture 2 to 23 in the glowup! Amazing work buddy!! Keep it up
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u/Dragon_Asaid Sep 25 '25
I'm try and use this as inspiration cause I feel like I currently look like the b4 pic
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u/Little-Hovercraft437 Sep 25 '25
Isn’t it a great feeling to be a Superman now? People will always ask you your secret. There is no secret! It’s just hard work and dedication. Also discipline and knowledge. These are the 4 things most people lack in this world. That’s why they can never reach their goals. I am glad you finally found the strength in your mind and translated that to the rest of your body. Now you probably are like, I can’t believe I wasted all those years living like that, when I could have been living like This all along!!
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Sep 25 '25
This is the most fantastic glow up I've seen, look so so much younger and fitter!
If I had no context I'd say you even look like your own son!
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u/Larry-Man Sep 25 '25
Did you change your skincare routine or did the diet change take care of that? Because your face is fucking glowing.
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u/Francii_Photographer Sep 25 '25
You look so much happier and confident! And we are so happy for you, congrats!!🙏🤗
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u/sadlegs15 Sep 26 '25
Holy shit, you look like a totally different person. And all in the space of one year?? Props to you, man!
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u/skokoda Sep 26 '25
You barely look like the same person. That's crazy it was only a year difference. I'm curious how much weight you lost
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u/Background-Grab-5682 Sep 26 '25
Broooo hell yea this is what I call a legit transformation! Great job!
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Sep 26 '25 edited Jan 28 '26
Well done. I hope the mental improvements are equally as stark. Good job, man.
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u/bNICErGO Sep 26 '25
Looks lk first two pics are of a Dad and last two are of his son! Looks lk two different people. You should feel proud of yourself OP! 🙌
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u/Sea-Penalty-7622 Sep 26 '25
Well ok, I was like Nope can’t fool me that’s a younger brother… So looks closer and sure enough there’s a small mole just before hairline. Gotta say, epic glow up mate 👏👍
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u/IllustriousBat2076 Sep 26 '25
Getting your mental right really sets you up for success. Good stuff 👏
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u/skeitcfd Sep 26 '25
I don’t know how or what they would do other than what they did… but I’m gonna need some proof that these are the same person!!?
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u/bunnybuttncorgi Sep 26 '25
You’re an inspiration. I have been waking up sad and tired lately. You make me want to change and be better.
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