
Heartbreak is a cruel mistress – it is something we all risk when falling in love, and when we are struck down by it there is little else to do but ride out the pain. For some people, it can be a soul-crushing experience that they never truly recover from. For others, though, it can be the catalyst and motivation for fundamental change, a change that could only have risen from the ashes of a former life set aflame and burned to the ground.
Heartbreak is a cruel mistress – it is something we all risk when falling in love, and when we are struck down by it there is little else to do but ride out the pain.

At 22 years old, Laura Micetich AKA ‘The Iron Giantess’ weighed over 300lbs and was facing a raft of health issues including hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure and prediabetes. She realised that without a radical change in diet and lifestyle, her precious youth would be lost already and she was facing a short and difficult life.
At 22 years old, Laura Micetich AKA ‘The Iron Giantess’ weighed over 300lbs and was facing a raft of health issues including hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure and prediabetes.

Need a little inspiration in getting rid of that extra layer of winter ‘insulation?’ It can be tough, after dark months of relative inactivity, to get back into fighting shape. Hunter Hobbs of Norman, Oklahoma, took the plunge with a 12 week workout and diet regimen and showed astonishing results in a time-lapse video.
Need a little inspiration in getting rid of that extra layer of winter ‘insulation?’ It can be tough, after dark months of relative inactivity, to get back into fighting shape.

Over the years, Tony Bussey of Alberta, Canada, has gained so much weight, that he took up 2 plane seats when being evacuated from the flames and terror that was the Fort McMurray Wildfire. This shameful experience pushed the 567-pound dad to promise himself he’d lose weight, and holy smokes did he deliver.
Over the years, Tony Bussey of Alberta, Canada, has gained so much weight, that he took up 2 plane seats when being evacuated from the flames and terror that was the Fort McMurray Wildfire.

It’s almost universally agreed that losing weight is not an easy task, as it requires discipline, determination, and focus. However, a 37-year-old Amanda “Mandie” Wood found three things that made losing weight so effective, she managed to drop 150 pounds in just about 2 years.
It’s almost universally agreed that losing weight is not an easy task, as it requires discipline, determination, and focus.

On May 15th, mother of four Chrissy Corbitt gave birth to her daughter Carleigh, who ended up to be quite a big of a bundle of joy. Literally. “When the doctor was pulling her out of me I just start hearing them all laughing and excited in the operating room,” Chrissy told ABC News. “They were throwing out numbers and when they showed her to me and said 13.5 (6Kg), I couldn’t believe it. It looked like they pulled a toddler out of my belly. She’s so big.”
On May 15th, mother of four Chrissy Corbitt gave birth to her daughter Carleigh, who ended up to be quite a big of a bundle of joy. Literally.

The enormous creature was snared in Okeechobee, Florida, on Saturday. It had been terrorizing cattle on a farm nearby for days. Farm owner Lee Lightsey and hunting guide, Blake Godwin, spotted it. One of them then shot the animal, then displayed it on a tractor
The enormous creature was snared in Okeechobee, Florida, on Saturday. It had been terrorizing cattle on a farm nearby for days. Farm owner Lee Lightsey and hunting guide, Blake Godwin, spotted it.

23 year old Matt Bradley’s job as a chef resulted in him gaining a lot of weight until he eventually weighed 253 lbs (115 kg). Matt met Hannah, who was also overweight, and the couple decided to try to get in shape for their wedding. Matt lost a whopping 88 lbs (40 kg) and Hannah lost 44 lbs (20 kg) before their big day and the results are incredible to see.
23 year old Matt Bradley’s job as a chef resulted in him gaining a lot of weight until he eventually weighed 253 lbs (115 kg).

Fascinated by the way ordinary people around the work transported their goods on their head, French photographer Florian de Lassée decided to create a portrait series asking each person she came across, "How much can you carry?" The following is their mind-blowing visual response.
Fascinated by the way ordinary people around the work transported their goods on their head, French photographer Florian de Lassée decided to create a portrait series asking each person she came...

This girl was so skinny that it was unhealthy. Luckily for her, she conquered her eating disorder and now she looks great!
This girl was so skinny that it was unhealthy. Luckily for her, she conquered her eating disorder and now she looks great!

Mother-of-two Christina Matys, 56, from Hull, weighed 22st. She dropped 13st 9lbs stone after having a gastric bypass. Later spent £30k on operations to remove excess skin.
She's now 9st 5lbs and has celebrated with nude boudoir photo shoot
Mother-of-two Christina Matys, 56, from Hull, weighed 22st. She dropped 13st 9lbs stone after having a gastric bypass. Later spent £30k on operations to remove excess skin.

When Brian Fleming met Jackie Eastham, he was morbidly obese, depressed and an alcoholic. Brian would distract himself from his depression by over-eating and drinking away his sorrows. It would have led to his death… if it weren’t for Jackie.
He met her using an iPhone Pictionary-like app called Draw Something. He never realized that she could save him from such a depressing life. Then, in 2012, he weighed 625lbs.
When Brian Fleming met Jackie Eastham, he was morbidly obese, depressed and an alcoholic. Brian would distract himself from his depression by over-eating and drinking away his sorrows.

Losing weight is a problem that most people face at some point in their lives. In this fast-paced, unhealthy world it’s so easy to slip and start living an unhealthy lifestyle. If you have a family, a job or other responsibilities it might be difficult to find time to adjust your life in order to get back on track.
However, these incredible 10 women found the strength and motivation to change their lives. When they did, the results were absolutely overwhelming. You’ll see.
Losing weight is a problem that most people face at some point in their lives. In this fast-paced, unhealthy world it’s so easy to slip and start living an unhealthy lifestyle.
