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Meet the adults who get mistaken for toddlers all the time.

A MOTHER of two refuses to hide her excess skin after losing 59lbs. Lidia, 27, from Texas, has gone from 201lbs to just under 142lbs after radically changing her lifestyle. Lidia’s diet consisted of fast food and soda but after noticing her weight gain was affecting her relationship with her husband, Lidia decided enough was enough and she started weight training. She also switched to healthy high protein meals with lots of fruit and veggies and lost 59lbs. Since she lost her weight, she has recovered from depression and her confidence has improved significantly - but on a downside, Lidia was left with a large amount of excess skin on her stomach. The 27-year-old decided to embrace her loose skin and says that it won’t stop her from reaching her goals: “Don't let that be an excuse to not change your lifestyle. Your loose skin will be part of your journey and will tell a story.” Follow Lidia here: / lidia_inestroza

SUBSCRIBE to Transformed: http://bit.ly/3t87o3v ALEXA, 31, from Cologne, Germany, describes her incredible look as 'Grunge Glam' which never fails to get her noticed in public. Alexa's unique style is made up of 90% of her body being tattooed and constantly dressed in black with striking glamorous makeup. Alexa told Transformed: "90% of my body is tattooed and so far I've spent €30,000. I love symmetry and so that's why I did my arms black, so it goes with every outfit and just looks good. I think I'll be 100% covered in tattoos soon." Despite the attention Alexa's look receives, she is often judged because of her image. She said: "When I was walking around the grocery store, I got followed by the security man as he thought I was stealing things and it was because of the tattoos." Today, Alexa is surprising her boyfriend Ollie and best friend Chris, by being transformed from her 'Grunge Glam' look into the classic 'Girl Next Door'. Makeup artist Roseanna has an enormous challenge on her hands with how much ink Alexa has. But how will Ollie and Chris react? Will they hate the new Alexa? Or will they prefer her without her signature look? Follow Alexa: https://www.instagram.com/alexa_zeitel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alexa_zeitel Follow Makeup Artist Roseanna: https://www.instagram.com/roseannavelin/

JENNIFER gave birth to her son in jail. She was handcuffed to the bed for periods of time during labour and after giving birth. The 40-year-old told truly: “The week I found out I was pregnant, I actually went to jail and I spent my entire pregnancy incarcerated.” She explained that giving birth was one of the hardest things she’s done and that she had a ‘meltdown’ when it was time for her to return to jail. Jennifer said: “I was crying, I was screaming, I was kicking because it felt so wrong and so bad and there’s nothing I could do - I’m there because of my mistakes.” She was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a number of theft-related convictions and her son, Dominic, was raised by his dad - Kyle. The father and son came to visit Jennifer in prison every week. Jennifer was released in 2020 and is extremely proud of Dominic, now 11 years old. People question her abilities as a mother and judge her for her past but Jennifer is determined for her family to stay happy. She said: “My story is just one of encouragement, hope and knowing that that is where I was and this is where I am now.”

BRI and Marley are social media influencers and have been in a polyamorous relationship for 11 years. Before this, Marley was married to her husband for 17 years. 6 years into their relationship they decided to become poly and introduced Bri. Recently Marley’s husband left the relationship. Now Bri and Marley are looking for a third woman to join them for the long-term. But through this search, Marley has been shamed for being bigger than Bri. "I’m plus size, and people say I can’t be poly," Marley said. "They say I’m too big to be with her." They vlog their lives together because "Our life was just too lit to not have it on camera, it had to be known," Bri said. Being online has opened them up to commenters, some cruel about their mixed-weight relationship. "They say everything under the sun, 'whale', 'free w****, 'she gets the crown ‘cos she ate the last royalty," Marley explained. "In the beginning, everybody wanted us broken up. I think it was that we looked a bit weird to them. I don’t know what they’re talking about, cos I don’t see nothing. They say I’m too big for Bri, they ask if I’m her mom." This is despite the fact that they are only a few years apart in age from each other. The couple focus on their love rather than what others with prejudicial minds think. "I laugh at that stuff because I’m different, I know who I am, and I know I’m beautiful in and out. None of this affects me. It’s really funny to me. I stand high and look low," Marley said. "We fight that negativity with positivity for sure," Bri added while she beamed at her loved one. "I can handle all of [Marley], everything. We’re each other’s best friends." Marley agreed: "This is my person."

BASED in Florida, Megan’s relationship with food caused her to go through years and years of frustration and desperation. With food slowly becoming her “friend” and the only thing that made her feel good, it led to her gaining more and more weight, with her highest weight being 315lbs. Megan says: “If I didn’t do something about it I literally could have died.” The catalyst for her weight loss journey and mental shift came from her trip to Disney World, where she was unable to fit on most of the rides. This experience motivated her into believing that from this moment on, no matter what it took, she “had to start now” and by investing in herself, weight loss surgery and the support of her partner and Dad, she was able to lose 175lbs, leaving her in a state of amazement at her new body till this day.

A YOUNG man who lost half his body weight through a fitness and diet overhaul is proud of the excess skin that’s left behind. Joel Reed, 23, and originally from Texas, weighed 467lbs at the age of 19. Four years later, he has managed to lose a huge 230lbs through diet and exercise, weighing in at 264lbs. Joel told Barcroft TV: “For the longest time, I thought I was just the fat kid or the fat guy – and that’s just how it was going to be.” Follow Joel on Instagram: / bigjreed

28-YEAR-OLD Justice lives with narcolepsy type 1, a rare neurological condition that causes her to fall asleep "without warning" several times per day. The condition means Justice is unable to regulate her sleep-wake cycles, so she experiences fragmented sleep during the night and "sleep episodes" can happen at any time during her waking day. Whilst Justice does her best to schedule naps in an attempt to prevent episodes, she regularly falls asleep in public - something that she admits comes with "some level of embarrassment." She has been mistaken for being "passed out drunk" after falling asleep in nightclubs and even experienced an episode during her grandmother's funeral. Justice is not oblivious to how that might look to people who don't know she has narcolepsy - something that does make her feel "extremely vulnerable." Fortunately, Justice is surrounded by supportive friends and family, including her sister Ava. Having grown up with Justice, Ava is used to protecting her sister when she does have an episode in public: "I just make sure to keep her safe, making sure people respect her and that her episode is not a spectacle." With this support to fall back on Justice is adamant that whilst her condition can be frustrating "life is all about perspective" - and now, by advocating online, she is determined to show other young people living with narcolepsy that "you aren't chained in by your disorder. You still can live a functional life, you still can achieve the things that you want to achieve." Follow Justice: https://www.tiktok.com/@justicecollins11 https://www.instagram.com/pray_4_justicee https://www.twitter.com/Pray_4_Justicee

WE first met Willow, 24, on Love Don't Judge back in 2022, but since then, the model has split from her past partner and has a new man, Rob, 60. The couple knew each other for years, but only recently got together when Willow found herself in LA and decided to hit up Rob. He explained: "I was actually half asleep. I was laying down, I was exhausted. I heard her voice saying she was in LA and probably had the fastest shower and hair blowout I've ever done in 60 years." Things moved fast and within just 30 days of dating, Willow's mum, Deborah, married the couple. Reflecting, Willow gushed: "Our wedding day was incredibly casual, it was just focusing on pretty much how we love each other and that's it." But despite their happiness, they're often judged for their 35-year age gap. Willow said: "They call me the black widow because this is like my second or third age gap relationship. I don't know why they're calling me that?" Today, we'll hear how the couple's relationship developed after all these years and why they are madly in love. Summarising, Rob said: "Has she changed my life? She's completed it. I'm done."

AFTER getting together just over a year ago, Stace and Ty discovered that they shared a kink - people watching them get intimate. The pair were already filming themselves in the bedroom and decided to start sharing it on OnlyFans. Stace told Love Don't Judge: "We decided to try it out and it took off pretty quickly." But their spicy content hasn't sat well with some of the couple's friends and family. Stace admitted: "My family were worried that I was getting forced into it by Ty. They took a while to get used to it." And Ty added: "They're still getting used to it." Online they face more doubt. Stace revealed: "A lot of people online will say that I'm just a number or I'm on rotation." Speaking about the judgement, Ty said: "When you get the same types of comments again, again and again, it hits you again and again." In this episode of Love Don't Judge, Stace and Ty will have a sincere chat with their mate, Jo, who had some concerns about the couple's content. The pair will also explain how OnlyFans has taken their relationship to another level. Reflecting, Ty said: "Deep diving into sexual fantasies, it takes vulnerability and trust. And now you do that on a scale out for thousands of people to watch, you've got to have each other's backs."

ANGEL, 23, from the UK, describes her 'Gothic Vampire Look' as "sexy, glamorous, gothy, vampy, elegance". Angel loves standing out in a crowd and feels the most like herself when she dresses in her unique and eye-catching way. Angel told Transformed: "I've been dressing this way for the past 10 years, it's just a style that I've always gravitated towards. I never really liked feeling the same as everyone else, so I started to experiment with makeup and clothing which gradually developed into this!" Angel remembers that when she was 11 years old, she would dress very girly and all in pink... Something she thought she'd left behind forever. Angel said: "I used to dress in a lot of pink, pink tracksuits, my whole room was pink, I just loved it back then. It was a look... But not my vibe now though!" With the help of makeup artist Amy, today Angel will be transforming from her 'Gothic Vampire Look' into a 'Classic Street Style', but how will her fiance and mum react? Will they want Amy to keep her dramatic transformation? Or will they both realise they want the vampire to stay for good? Follow Angel: @angel.bitesx Follow MUA Amy: https://www.instagram.com/makeupbyamyboole/

A DETERMINED 24-year-old man from California has reclaimed his life after shedding over 180lbs, half of his body weight. In 2015, Chris weighed 360lbs. He struggled to carry out basic tasks, like tying his shoelaces and realised he needed to drastically change his lifestyle. Four years later, he weighs 185lbs and is inspiring others to become the best version of themselves.

Couple Lyndsey and Jonathan have received a lot of judgement for their difference in size and Lyndsey’s extremely young-looking features. People often assume that Lyndsey, age 22, is a child and the pair are in an underage relationship. However, Lyndsey’s tiny size is due to a rare form of cancer she was diagnosed with at the age of five. The cancer caused her hormones to stop working and meant she didn’t grow taller than 4ft10. The couple have to deal with stares and whispers in public (Jonathan is a whole foot taller at 5ft10) but they receive most of their negative comments from trolls online. Jonathan says “it can be hard but because we love one another we just push it to one side”. Follow their story here: / lyndsey_ashton22 / lyndsey_ashton22

ABBY doesn’t like wearing ‘boring’ clothes. The 18-year-old describes her look as ‘2000s emo scene’ style and loves a ‘cute but creepy’ aesthetic. Abby enjoys mixing up her looks with different contact lenses, accessories and styling her striking blue hair. She said music has had a huge influence on her look and is a fan of metalcore and deathcore. But today, Abby’s swapping genres for pop and country. Intrigued to know what she will look like and how she will feel dressed in a different style, she is being transformed into Taylor Swift. Will Abby become a Swiftie anytime soon? Follow Abby here: https://www.instagram.com/xxabbygrayxx/ https://www.tiktok.com/@seasonal_death Follow Genevieve (MUA) here: https://www.facebook.com/genevievemakeupandcosmetics https://www.instagram.com/genevievemakeupartistry/ Videographer: Dennis Porter Producers: Emika Berry, Georgia Embling Editor: Alex Saunders

SIMPLY tying her shoelaces or walking up a flight of stairs used to leave Catherine struggling for breath. At her heaviest, the childminder from Oklahoma City, weighed 420lbs, wearing a size 6xl pant size. Being treated for numerous medical issues including polycystic ovaries, immune disorders, high blood pressure and diabetes, doctors repeatedly warned Catherine she was putting her life at risk if she didn’t lose weight. Only after multiple warnings and doctors’ insistence that she needed to have a gastric bypass did Catherine discover within herself the reserves needed to lose 260lbs entirely naturally. But Catherine’s weight loss journey is far from over – now awaiting skin removal surgery to remove the estimated 20lbs of excess skin from her body, health complications have meant she has had to delay having the surgery while her body heals from invasive vein removal procedures. Catherine's GoFundMe page: https://uk.gofundme.com/f/6x5bbiw

WE first met Lizzy Long Legs on truly's Dating Different and now she's back - but this time she's dating fellow content creator, Candie Dixon. Speaking to Love Don't Judge, Lizzy said: "Part of the reason why I opened myself up to women is that I'm so fed up with being messed around by men." The women started off as best mates but soon realised there was something more. Candie explained: "It was just natural, we spent so much of our life together that we just grew into that." However, with Lizzy standing at 6ft 3" tall and Candie a significantly shorter 4ft 9", the pair's height difference often attracts unwanted attention. Candie revealed: "Every time we go out, people stare at us. I'm holding hands with someone who is so much taller than me. I kind of get nervous sometimes because I think, do they think that I'm your daughter?" Agreeing, Lizzy added: "I think it's a projection of men's insecurities over a woman being so much taller." Today, we'll be hearing how the couple deals with harsh criticism and how they went from being content creator besties to madly in love. Candie concluded: "There's nothing that I don't like about Lizzy. Even her flaws and mood swings, I find them quite funny."

In this Born Different special, we take a look at seven incredible individuals who live without limbs and do remarkable things.

AFTER a break-up left her heartbroken, Josie decided it was time to change. The 29-year-old from Los Angeles started her weight loss journey in January 2018 at 300lbs. In an effort to show her ex what he was missing Josie hit the gym and followed a strict diet. But along the way, Josie found herself, her confidence and learnt about self-love. After losing an incredible 140lbs, Josie is now ready to wear a bikini for the first time ever. Josie told Truly: “I think it's going to be a huge milestone for me because I am almost 30 years old and I've never ever worn a two piece, that's wild.” Follow Josie here: / josiesjourney / josievr

PETER, 30, from Las Vegas, has a unique look which he describes as a "Vintage Rushton Barbie Doll". Peter has been collecting these hand painted dolls for many years; his most expensive one costing him $1,000. Peter's look is heavily inspired by Rushton Dolls, cottage-core and princess aesthetics. Peter told Transformed: "If I could describe my look it would be: Vintage, Poofy, Princess! I love the extravagance of it, my clothes are always pink and I like to combine vintage with Y2K and Kawaii. I combine so many different things." In his early years, Peter dressed very differently. He said: "Growing up my style was always standard boyish, shorts and like boat shoes, but as I got older, I started to like pink more and I began expressing myself more and now we're here!" Today, Peter will be surprising his two best friends Alva and Rose by transforming into a 'Manly Macho Man'... How will his friends react to Peter's new masculine look? Will they hate what they see or will they want Peter to leave his "Vintage Rushton Barbie Doll" behind forever? Follow Peter: https://www.instagram.com/rushtonbarbie/ https://tiktok.com/@rushtonbarbie

WHEN Arrogrance spotted Zyion at a barbecue, she was smitten. Recalling the story to Love Don't Judge, she explained: "I was like, 'Who is that chocolate drop? I need him, I'm going to get him.'" And that's exactly what she did. The pair fell in love and married, but throughout their relationship, Zyion had spent time behind bars. He said: "By the time I'm done with this ankle bracelet, I've given the adult prison system 10 years of my life." During his most recent stint behind bars, Arrogrance doted on her man, spending over $80,000 on new clothes, cologne and lobster dinners. Documenting her life as a prison wife online, she encountered lots of negativity. Arrogrance admitted: "Social media is crazy. We have seen a lot of judgement. Basically, what do I get out of holding me down in prison? This guy said I was glorifying prison." While Zyion was in jail, the couple were allowed conjugal visits, which led to them conceiving their baby, who is due in a few months. With Zyion now out of prison, the couple are looking forward to the future, but Arrogrance's sister, Dorothy, still has reservations. Speaking about Zyion, Dorothy said: "I'm just going to ask him, what are you going to do for my sister? Is he going to take care of this kid? Is he going to be there for her? I think he's using her." Ignoring the judgement, Arrogrance concluded: "I just want to let people know, don't listen to outsiders. If you're happy, you're happy."

At 16 YEARS OLD Thomas was approaching 400lbs and was so repulsed by his appearance he wouldn’t even look at his reflection in the mirror. Everything changed when the 20-year old saw a nutritionist who taught him how to eat well. He has started a healthy diet and working out which resulted in losing 160lbs in two years. Since then Thomas, who resides in California, gained confidence he lacked before and despite admitting that he is still on his journey to self-love,Thomas says that he can finally look at his reflection and be proud of what he has achieved so far. Thomas' Instagram: / thomas.towns

INSEPARABLE SISTERS Alexis and Georgia were both born with cystic fibrosis (CF) - a genetic condition that causes excess mucus to build up in their lungs. For the first nine years of Alexis' life, doctors were unable to diagnose her, but when her younger sister Georgia was born, genetic testing had been updated to detect CF at birth. It was then that doctors gave the girls' parents grim news: at that time, because she had gone untreated for the first nine years of her life, Alexis was predicted to have a maximum life expectancy of 18 years old. Alexis' dad has since told her that hearing this "broke his heart". But it was not only the sisters' prognosis that the family had to deal with - doctors also advised that the sisters "stay 6ft apart from each other at all times" in order to minimise infection risk between the two. The family jointly decided that this would not be possible, but to this day, Alexis and Georgia understand the risks. Alexis told truly: "We've both had times where we could barely breathe" and the sisters have spent months in hospital between them. As a result, they do stay away from each other when one of them is sick - this, combined with improving treatments and a new life changing drug, has meant Alexis has outlived doctors expectations, having just turned 25. Georgia is hoping to start the new drug soon and the two are now able to turn their attention to their future together: "We are capable of being able to live a long and healthy life." Follow Alexis: https://www.tiktok.com/@lexschul https://www.instagram.com/lexschul Follow Georgia: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgias..spam1 https://www.instagram.com/georgia._.457

OLIVIA & Gage (known as Vista Wife & Vista Hubby) last appeared on LDJ over a year ago and since then, their app "SwingHub" has made them over $1million. The couple put on lavish events all over the world where like minded individuals and couples join them for some intimate fun! In this episode, Olivia & Gage invite their swinging friends to a party they are hosting at The Vanilla Alternative, a regular spot where they hold events. Their swinging parties can have up to 300 people attend which ends up being “a very busy night”. At The Vanilla Alternative, we meet some of their friends who explain that people often misjudge their lifestyle and they have “lost a lot of friends due to it”. With one of them explaining “someone asked me why I don’t I just cheat on my wife instead”. The pair are seen as the Guru’s of the swinging world, a far stretch of where they were when we met them last year. Even so, they continue to get backlash on social media from people who think they should "just get a divorce”. Olivia and Gage say their lifestyle has only made them stronger and there’s another world outside of monogamy.

KATY and Rob were previously featured on Love Don't Judge, speaking about the criticism they faced for being in an open marriage, where Rob also worked as an adult performer. Since filming the show their partnership has evolved. They are now in a relationship with Will and Dee, who starred in their own LDJ episode, speaking about their unconventional lives together as swingers. Explaining the changes since their last episode Dee said: "We became polyamorous after filming with Love Don't Judge. We sleep with Katy separately, we sleep with Rob separately, we sleep with them together." She continued: "It's easy, it's comfortable and it's best friends." Katy agreed: "When we met Will and Dee the relationship flowed from the start. It was the first swinging couple we engaged with." The group now films their intimate lives for the world to watch. "The content can range from educational purposes, like how to go d** on a girl, how to give a good kiss. As well as enjoying the spicy content we all do together," Katy said. "We are swinging anyway, so why not film it and make some money off it," Rob joked. But their life choices have been picked apart online. Comments include: 'This is so disgusting and disturbing!', 'People think swinging is a civilized way of cheating', and 'You could have health problems from so many partners at the same time.' However, the group brushed off the naysayers, "Some people like to be accountants, some people like to be p** stars," Will said. "Just keep having fun, I know what makes me happy and that's what I choose to do every day," Rob agreed.

AT 190lbs, Angela Crickmore was living a life she did not want. Growing up, Angela, from Brazil, was always a very active child but when she moved to the UK, she began eating unhealthy food and noticed her body started to change. At 23 years old, Angela got married, sadly fell into a robotic lifestyle and did not pay attention to her body. This led to Angela receiving unpleasant comments. Angela told Truly: “When someone asked me if I was pregnant, that quite shocked me. Like wow, do I look eight months pregnant?” Angela was craving a more active and healthier lifestyle so after her first marriage ended, she saw this as an ideal opportunity to turn her life around. “After two weeks, I saw that I was already losing a few pounds, and that gave me the motivation and the courage to carry on losing more.” Angela has successfully lost a total of 84lbs and is now a personal trainer and digital influencer, helping others on a road to transformation... Follow Angela Here: / angelcrickmore