It’s swimsuit season, a daunting time of year for even the most body-confident woman. These 11 ladies decided to celebrate their transformations–and motivate others–by taking before and after shots of themselves in bathing suits. Take a look at the incredible side-by-sides.
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Weight Loss Photos Intro
Instagram/Facebook We give props to these brave women for posting their before-and-after weight loss photos in their bathing suits (or at least very revealing coverups). See their amazing transformations in these side-by-side pics! -
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Weight Loss Photos Beach Body
This is what exercise and eating right did for this woman! -
Weight Loss Photos Back Shot
Plenty of protein, whole grains, and exercise is what is helping this woman slim down. -
Weight Loss Photos Too Small Bikini
After she lost 150 pounds, she found the bathing suit she'd worn in her before photo--and it fit much, much better. -
Weight Loss Photos Ibizia
The day her grandmother died, this woman went on a walk to clear her head--and loved it so much the walks turned into jogs turned into marathons. Plus, she now watches what she eats! -
Weight Loss Photos Boobs Shrunk
She was afraid of losing her bosomy look, but doesn't care now because she also ditched the belly and body fat. In her words: "Don't hold on to the superficial for the beneficial!" -
Weight Loss Photos Yellow Bikini
Instagram Okay, so this woman wasn't the heaviest, but she probably wasn't thrilled with the belly rolls. She ditched sugar and voila! Mini bikini-ready! -
Weight Loss Photos Black Bathing Suit
Who hasn't resorted to the tanks-and-short coverup trick when everyone else is flaunting their stuff in a bathing suit? Now, this woman doesn't have to! -
Weight Loss Photos Depressed Mom
For 18 months, this mom struggled with depression, until she realized her then-4-year-old was growing up without her. She got help and three years later is a happier, healthier person. -
Weight Loss Photos Orange Bikini
There's a 42-pound difference in these two photos. The secret, according to this woman? Going to the gym. -
Weight Loss Photos Vanessa
This young woman's name is Vanessa--and she looks amazing! -
Weight Loss Photos Marshalls Bikini
This woman also ditched sugar and lost 10 pounds and a whopping 6.5 inches. The bathing suit is from Marshall's! -
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