This is a striking example of how an ugly duckling can transform into a beautiful and attractive woman, despite experiencing some rough times during early adulthood. The girl from this picture wrote: “I must say, being an ugly duckling (both self-described and by the perception of others) made me a much better person than I might have been had I always been “pretty.”

Many of us have been a little chubby as kids and there’s nothing wrong with it. For this guy, it was only a motivation to work on himself and become an super attractive young man.

Good looks often go hand-in-hand with self-confidence and as we can see, it looks like the situation was improving slowly in this guy’s case. The end result is pretty impressive. We’re pretty sure he could be a movie star if he wants to try his hand at acting.

It’s hard to believe that both of these photos show the same person. We can see very clerly from this example, how much a person can change with time. In this case, the change was for the better.

So much has changed for this guy in the eight year gap between these two photos. Let this be an encouragement to all guys out there who don’t feel good about their looks, everything can change quickly if you believe in yourself.

A mullet can easily make anyone look bad and those braces don’t help either. Fast forward a couple of years and it all looks a lot better for him.

Puberty can do strange things to your body and some of us handle it worse than others. If you’re going through rough puberty, remember you can always blossom into a super-attractive person, just like this guy.

It must have been an exciting personal journey for this guy who’s come a long way since he took that first photo back in the 8th grade. He’s grown into a fine young man.

Here we can see clearly what a little workout can do to your body. He also looks like he’s gained a lot of self-confidence during those three years, which is great.

It wouldn’t be fair to say he was an ugly duckling as a kid and those freckles look cute on kids. On the other hand, he’s grown into a handsome man.

This is a truly amazing personal transformation. We all possess an inner beauty that’s just waiting to be discovered and manifested into good looks that everyone can admire. If it worked for him, it can work for everyone.

Let’s forget about that childhood photo, it’s the present that counts, right? We’re not going to be modest like she was and call it a small improvement; it’s huge.

People who didn’t appreciate him back in high school are probably going to change their opinions when they see him now. Good looks are only one part of the picture, though, we should value people primarily for their personal qualities, good looks only come as an icing on the cake.

Battling with acne can be a daunting and traumatic experience for teenagers. It’s awesome to see that this guy came on top in his struggle with acne, and showed everyone what a good looking young man he is.

We love her smile in the first photo. She’s become a very attractive young woman but it’s what on the inside that matters most, right?

Most of us need time to figure out our style. It usually comes as we grow older and more secure about ourselves. She was kind of cute in that special geeky way as a teen, though.

The past should stay in the past. The best thing about photos like these is that we can look at them from our present perspective and laugh at those awkward stage we went through.

Who says that we can’t grow younger? This guy rejuvenated himself in just a couple of years. We’re sure he’s a girl magnet now.

It’s often about the attitude, not the looks. The former influences the latter to a large extent. This guy sure looks a lot happier now, without a doubt. Well, a cool haircut makes a difference too.

A lot has changed for this guy in nine years. It’s a great transformation which can serve as an example to others.

The dashing young woman we see in the photo to the right was once a boy. Jokes aside, we still like that haircut.

The first guy wasn’t exactly bad looking but everything just looks better when you lose that extra weight. Today, he’s a happy dad.

It takes time to figure things out and find the self-confidence that we all need. This guy’s example shows how important it is to be at peace with yourself.

One thing hasn’t changed in both these images: his smile. The rest is just building on good foundations.

We must learn to look beyond physical apperance. Chasing some ideal of beauty society imposes on us can cause a lot of unhappiness. We can only applaud this guy’s bravery.

Some of us need more time to blossom and realize our potential. It doesn’t happen overnight but if we set our mind to it, we can achieve anything.

Her eyes do look kind of creepy in the first and last photo but her looks improved steadily over time. She can be sure that she’ll always leave an impression with her stare.

Growing older does have its advantages. We can see that things only improved for this girl over time.

Sometimes we look at our old photos to remind ourselves where we were then and where we are now. It’s always reassuring to know that we improved.

Isn’t it hard to believe both these photos show the same guy? The transformation he went through over a period of only five years is nothing short of amazing.

What separates a man from a boy? Well, it depends on who we ask, as perspectives differ. These three guys seem to have found the right answer to that perennial question.

Surving middle school can be challenging for many kids who have difficulties with their appearance and social skills. Things turned out well for her in the end and it shows we can all change for the better.

There’s a world of difference between these two versions of the same guy. All we can say is that we’re impressed with this transformation.

Being overweight in puberty has a negative effect of self-confidence. It’s awesome to see this guy sorted it all out and grew into a good looking young man.

It doesn’t matter how much time it takes as long as we arrive at our destination. What an amazing transformation from a boy to a man.

Isn’t it a fun to compare a photo of you as a kid and the one on which you’re holding a kid of your own? He looks like he’ll be a great dad.

He’s right. Going through that awkward stage during puberty is another part of growing up. There’s little point in being negative towards yourself as a teen.

We can’t quite agree that she was ugly back then, just a bit of chubby. The haircut was questionable as well yet it all fell into place later.

Kids can rarely have the refined looks that come later in life. Despite that, nothing quite beats the sweet innocence of childhood.

Here’s another example of a profound transformation that’s almost hard to believe. The future looks bright for this amazing young woman.

‘Remember that fat kid in 9th grade? That was me.’ People would have a hard time believing it’s the same person in both of these photos.

“I was always the “ugly” friend and never had guys like me until years after high school. I had cystic acne since age 13 and was bullied immensely in high school,” wrote the girl who uploaded this photo. It’s a sad fact that kids are bullied in school just because of their looks. She certainly triumphed in the end, despite all the difficulties she faced back in high school.

Back at the time when ‘Zorro’ had first hit the big screens, many kids wanted to be like him. This guy didn’t become Zorro but he become a fine young man.

This is a big transformation in a relatively short timespan. If you work on yourself, only the sky is the limit.

Life is much harder when we’re insecure. Improvement can start only when we realize that only we can overcome this self-imposed obstacle. Unlike the first photo, there’s now a smile on her face and that shows how things changed for the better in her life.

No one could say this guy was an ugly duckling as a kid but he’s come a long way since high school. He just needed time to find his style.

We’re not doing ourselves any favors when we compare photos of us taken when we were going through an awkward phase with the photos of us as grown-ups. It’s much better to come to terms with the way we looked in our teenage years.

He hasn’t changed that much, though he looks much more mature in the second photo, and a lot slimmer as well. The beard looks nice on him too.

Father Time can be our friend and not the enemy. It helped this guy find his style and much needed self-confidence.

She was a cute kid and certainly no ugly duckling. We change so fast during childhood and early adulthood which often makes it hard to connect the person we were at 10 with the person we are at 22.

Boobs are really a bonus, but they shouldn’t be a girl’s only asset. We still prefer the photo number two, though.

She overcame her rough childhood to become a beautiful and attractive young woman. Everything must seem so much better from her present perspective.

It is a great personal triumph to go from being overweight to a marathon runner in only four years. Just goes to prove that with the right mindset, we can achieve our goals, no matter how unlikely they may seem at first.

So many things can change in eight years… presidents, new Olympic champions, and our haircuts. This guy looks badass thanks to his beard and haircut and he’s photogenic as well.

Glasses don’t have to be geeky, quite the opposite. She looks so much better with glasses than without them. While puberty is often painful, it still teaches us important things about ourselves and life.

Isn’t it ironic that kids want to grow up as soon as possible and grown-ups want to be kids again? We should just learn to be content with our age and make the most of the present. She’s all grown up in that second photo but still has those chubby kid cheeks which is cute.

We all need a bit of color to make our lives brighter. She realized that perfectly well, hence the flamboyant hairstyle.

Braces – they are every teen’s nightmare, the world would be a much better and happier place without them. We bet everything improved for him once he got rid of those horrible braces once and for all.

When you’re a kid you can afford not to think about anything other than playing with friends all day long. Real problems start when we become too self-conscious. She looks pretty in both these images, albeit in different ways.

The most important thing is that she’s smiling in both photos. Good looks work only if they’re a manifestation of the true beauty which lies within.

She looked good in both photos, in our modest opinion, only the style has changed, which is to be expected when we compare a child with a grown-up. It always helps when we put things into perspective.

It take a lot of courage and determination to change your lifestyle to become a healthier and better looking person. This girl pulled it off in just three years and the transformation she’s undergone is a staggering example of what we can achieve if we put our mind to it.

Parents sometimes have no idea of the kind of damage their choices inflict upon their kids. Fortunately, her boyish looks belong to the past. We love that big smile.

Some things are bound to change in two decades, for example, adults can never have that sweet, innocent smile we see on kids’ faces. Do you think she looks more photogenic in that second photo, or the first one?

Both photos are nice in their own way, though she actually looks younger on the second one. It’s probably due to lighting and the fact she’s learned how to be more photogenic since that first photo was taken.

We love her attitude. Feeling bitter about our past selves never helps.

An ambitious workout routine does wonders to your figure. At the risk of repeating ourselves, we’ll say that it’s hard to believe that we’re looking at the same woman in these two photos.

There’s nothing to be embarrassed about here. Braces can make anyone look bad.

That’s a great transformation. Her ugly duckling days are a thing of the past.

The only thing these two photos have in common is the haircut – well, to some extent, at least. Everyting else is a massive improvement.

Those of you who’ve been through a goth phase in their teen years know what an impact it can have on your looks. It was fun for a while but we have to agree that she’s far more beautiful now compared to back when the first photo was taken.

He was no ugly duckling at 15. Only the haircut and his fashion style have changed and the result is amazing.

It must have been tough to battle with acne during the already sensitive age when it’s easy to lose self-confidence. The acne are gone now and that’s great to see.

We can’t even begin to imagine the amount of effort it took to achieve what he achieved during those six years. Rocky would be proud.

She’s not only managed to look slimmer and fitter than when she was 17, but younger as well. All in all, an amazing transformation.