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
Instagram This is what exercise and eating right did for this woman!
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Weight Loss Photos Back Shot
Instagram Plenty of protein, whole grains, and exercise is what is helping this woman slim down.
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Weight Loss Photos Too Small Bikini
Instagram After she lost 150 pounds, she found the bathing suit she'd worn in her before photo--and it fit much, much better.
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Weight Loss Photos Ibizia
Instagram 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!
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Weight Loss Photos Boobs Shrunk
Facebook 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!"
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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!
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Weight Loss Photos Black Bathing Suit
Instagram 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!
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Weight Loss Photos Depressed Mom
Facebook 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.
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Weight Loss Photos Orange Bikini
Facebook There's a 42-pound difference in these two photos. The secret, according to this woman? Going to the gym.
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Weight Loss Photos Vanessa
Facebook This young woman's name is Vanessa--and she looks amazing!
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Weight Loss Photos Marshalls Bikini
Facebook 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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Celebrity Weight Loss Photos
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