Christmas is almost upon us, which means that the time for making new year's resolutions is also drawing near. Maybe 2017 is the year you stop smoking? Maybe it's the year you learn a new language? Or perhaps you're finally going to start hitting the gym to shed some of those stubborn pounds that you've somehow accrued but can't seem to get rid of.

If you're one of those in the latter camp then check out these incredible before-and-after weight-loss pictures for a super boost of inspiration. Compiled by Bored Panda, the list below is sure to give you all the motivation you need to begin your journey to a brand new you. Don't forget to vote!

#1

Lost 203 Lbs In 2 Years

Lost 203 Lbs In 2 Years

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Kjorn
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

damn! he doesn't even look the same. What a radical change!

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#2

I Weighed 354 Pounds And Suffered From Diabetes, High Blood Pressure And Plantar Fasciitis. I Have Lost A Total Of 177 In A Year. I Workout 6 Days A Week And I No Longer Have Diabetes!

I Weighed 354 Pounds And Suffered From Diabetes, High Blood Pressure And Plantar Fasciitis. I Have Lost A Total Of 177 In A Year. I Workout 6 Days A Week And I No Longer Have Diabetes!

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#3

Exactly Three Years Ago Versus Today. From 600 Pounds To 230 Pounds. 20 Pounds Under Goal!

Exactly Three Years Ago Versus Today. From 600 Pounds To 230 Pounds. 20 Pounds Under Goal!

vsginny Report

jacluckycat
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WOW. You certainly have a lot to be proud of! You are a beautiful woman - both before and after - but I'm sure your life has improved exponentially after your incredible weight loss.

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#4

Minus 198 Lbs In 2 Years

Minus 198 Lbs In 2 Years

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Kjorn
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so you talk of your weight loss or him gone?

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#5

From 245lbs To 145lbs

From 245lbs To 145lbs

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#6

2012 (305 Lbs) Vs. 2016 (165 Lbs). The Difference Diet, Exercise, And Consistent Can Make

2012 (305 Lbs) Vs. 2016 (165 Lbs). The Difference Diet, Exercise, And Consistent Can Make

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#7

Weight Loss Is 90% Diet, 10% Exercise And 100% Mental!

Weight Loss Is 90% Diet, 10% Exercise And 100% Mental!

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#8

Back To 198.7

Back To 198.7

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Zerina Bermudez
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

cut the pants in half and get two cute skirts! ;)

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#9

Donna Lost 112 Lbs In Two Years And Became A Fitness Model

Donna Lost 112 Lbs In Two Years And Became A Fitness Model

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#10

The Christmas Card Lost 350 Lbs

The Christmas Card Lost 350 Lbs

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Daria Bogdanova
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So cool - parents keep healthy and become a perfect role model for the child.

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#11

Progress, Not Perfection

Progress, Not Perfection

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Natalie Powell
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This gives me inspiration and motivation seeing someone else part of the way there. Amazing person!

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#12

Carley Has Lost This Weight Beween March 2015 And October 2016

Carley Has Lost This Weight Beween March 2015 And October 2016

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Marcos Zamarripa
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is so pretty <3 both pictures looks awesome with that beauty smile.

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#13

From 120 Kg To 65Kg In 18 Months

From 120 Kg To 65Kg In 18 Months

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#14

Went From 545 To 215 Pounds

Went From 545 To 215 Pounds

330poundslost Report

LauRa Morgan
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So often we go yay women but we also need to pump up these young men for doing such a great job!

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#15

166.5 Lbs Lost In 2 Years And 2 Weeks

166.5 Lbs Lost In 2 Years And 2 Weeks

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Patrick Elliott
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd love to wish him well but ... you know ... Blackhawks fan ;-p

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#17

Became Vegan And Lost Weight

Became Vegan And Lost Weight

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#18

My New Year's Resolution Was To Be Below 200 By The End Of The Year - I Hit It This Morning, With 3 Weeks To Spare

My New Year's Resolution Was To Be Below 200 By The End Of The Year - I Hit It This Morning, With 3 Weeks To Spare

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#19

I'm Officially Down 90 Lbs

I'm Officially Down 90 Lbs

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#20

After Starting My Body Weight Training My Fat Was Coming Off Like Butter And Seeing That Progress Was The Most Amazing Feelings And Biggest Boost Of Confidence I've Ever Had

After Starting My Body Weight Training My Fat Was Coming Off Like Butter And Seeing That Progress Was The Most Amazing Feelings And Biggest Boost Of Confidence I've Ever Had

CG06 Report

#21

From 360 Lbs, To 150 Lbs

From 360 Lbs, To 150 Lbs

HooTheHell Report

DE Ray
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks more like she lost about 15 years.

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#22

Lost 180 Lbs, Gained A New Outlook On Life

Lost 180 Lbs, Gained A New Outlook On Life

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Sweep the Leg
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this even the same guy? His facial features, specifically his nose, look nothing alike.

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#23

It's Not Easy But If You Stick With It And Believe, You Will Truly See Yourself Transform.

It's Not Easy But If You Stick With It And Believe, You Will Truly See Yourself Transform.

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#24

320 Lbs Down To 120 Lbs. Feels Great To Be Free

320 Lbs Down To 120 Lbs. Feels Great To Be Free

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#25

From 224LBS To 135LBS. I Agree With My Shirt. This Is A Pretty "Très Bien" Comparison

From 224LBS To 135LBS. I Agree With My Shirt. This Is A Pretty "Très Bien" Comparison

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#26

David Has Lost 214 Pounds. He Went From 435 Pounds To 221 In 17 Months

David Has Lost 214 Pounds. He Went From 435 Pounds To 221 In 17 Months

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#27

Lost 80 Kg In 14 Months

Lost 80 Kg In 14 Months

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Sarah Rodan
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This really shows how sad plus sized fashion choices are since it's clear she does have a sense of style

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#28

340 Lbs Weight Lost In 3 Years

340 Lbs Weight Lost In 3 Years

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.gas.
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His anguished expression suggests this is not Sunday. :-o

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#29

Oliver Lost 350 Lbs In Two Years

Oliver Lost 350 Lbs In Two Years

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jacluckycat
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

350 POUNDS. That is absolutely amazing. Good for you, you look fantastic and full of life!

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#30

Jill Lost 196 Lbs In 4 Years

Jill Lost 196 Lbs In 4 Years

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jacluckycat
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Incredible. Slow and steady is the way to make those changes stick!

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#31

Minus 70 Kilo In 15 Months!

Minus 70 Kilo In 15 Months!

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Sofia Bellavista
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the attitude in the first picture! That's the spirit!

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#32

I Used To Weight 400 Lbs, Lost 160 Lbs And Had My First Photo Shoot

I Used To Weight 400 Lbs, Lost 160 Lbs And Had My First Photo Shoot

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#33

Some Things Change, Some Things Never Do!

Some Things Change, Some Things Never Do!

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jacluckycat
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful before and after, but being happy in your own skin is priceless

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#34

Do You, Be Patient, Learn From Lessons And Blessings, Stay Humble And Amazing Things Can Happen

Do You, Be Patient, Learn From Lessons And Blessings, Stay Humble And Amazing Things Can Happen

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#35

Starting Weight: 331lbs Current Weight: 225lbs

Starting Weight: 331lbs Current Weight: 225lbs

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#36

From 274 Lbs To 180 Lbs

From 274 Lbs To 180 Lbs

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AcousticGString
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You must be tall, because you don't look 180 in the right pic. You look amazing!

#37

One Year Transformation

One Year Transformation

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#38

Laura Lost 115 Lbs In Two Years And Realized She Was A Gym Rat At Heart

Laura Lost 115 Lbs In Two Years And Realized She Was A Gym Rat At Heart

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#40

63 Lbs Down In 8 Months - Reached My Goal

63 Lbs Down In 8 Months - Reached My Goal

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Rajani Sarasan
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So pretty now.. losing weight can contour the face and change the features..

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#41

Woman Lost 140 Lbs After Seeing Her Son's Honest Drawing

Woman Lost 140 Lbs After Seeing Her Son's Honest Drawing

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#42

My Girlfriends Weight Loss Transformation, Down 142 Lbs Over 1 Year

My Girlfriends Weight Loss Transformation, Down 142 Lbs Over 1 Year

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Samantha Rodriguez
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love seeing people's faces in these photos. What a difference in her facial expression between the before and after shots.

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#43

100 Pounds Down In One Year

100 Pounds Down In One Year

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#44

Mother Of Two Lost 88 Lbs In Just One Year

Mother Of Two Lost 88 Lbs In Just One Year

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#45

Oh The Difference A Year Can Make

Oh The Difference A Year Can Make

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#46

Went From 500 Lbs To 195 Lbs

Went From 500 Lbs To 195 Lbs

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#47

I've Officially Lost 100 Lbs

I've Officially Lost 100 Lbs

Zoeisthenewblack Report

#48

Success Is Small Efforts Repeated Until It Becomes A Habit

Success Is Small Efforts Repeated Until It Becomes A Habit

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#49

Progress In Four Years

Progress In Four Years

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