I used to roll my eyes at progress posts.

Sometimes, I’d laugh at the before pictures.

I’m not telling this story for a pat on the back. Actually, quite the opposite. It takes a lot of bravery to take that before photo.

That courage doesn’t just inspire—it uplifts people everywhere.

When I would see these posts, I’d think of jokes to make about the person in the before picture.
Instead, I never asked what drove them to that point.

Could it be dealing with physical issues? Walking must be hard with severely swollen ankles and knee problems. Did they have to sit down to put on socks and shoes, unable to reach at times?
Do they deal with depression?

Yeah, and they deal with a lot more than that. Trying on three outfits in the morning might be normal to some. It’s not just the outfits we pick apart.

My insecurities will tell me every reason that outfit doesn’t fit well, and every person who would look better in that outfit, to boot.

Body dysmorphia is one of the biggest struggles an individual can have.

In the United States, about 2.5% of women and 2.2% of men meet the standard for being diagnosed with body dysmorphia. That may not seem like a big number, and normally, I’d agree.

4.7% of the U.S. population, give or take—40 million.

My name is Brian Sullivan, and I struggle with self-love.

I struggle with maintaining motivation. Body dysmorphia doesn’t allow me to see myself for what I’m actually worth.

My insecurities determine whether or not I’m going to have a good day.

Courage is something I’ve always lacked.

Now, I work on my physical health just as much as my mental health. My life has changed significantly.

But one thing I know for certain is that happiness comes from within.

Here’s my advice, from a guy who shed 411 lbs in 2022 to 252 lbs today (in 2024).

My body and mind transformation is an ongoing process.

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Brian shared with me his methodology and actionable tips that actually helped him throughout his transformation journey. You can access it here for free.

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