50 People Who Just Needed To Share Amazing Transformations Of People, Animals, Things And Places (New Pics)

The unknown can be intimidating, and that’s why many of us are change-averse. Moving across the country, starting a new job, breaking up with your partner or having a child will all come with many challenges. It’s often easier to simply stay on the same path and try to stop wondering about all of the “what ifs” that pop into your head.

But we hope that this list will inspire you to take the leap and realize just how beautiful change can be. If you’ve always wanted to start running, learn piano, adopt a kitten or move to another country for six months, stop thinking about what could go wrong and start focusing on how great it could be.

One thing that many of us convince ourselves that we aren’t capable of doing is getting into shape. Perhaps you were an athlete in college, but since you started working a 9-6 job, you haven’t had as much time to stay active. Or you became a parent and had to focus 100% of your energy on your little ones. 

It’s completely understandable, as 43% of adults around the world are overweight. But some of the photos on this list feature incredible fitness and weight loss transformations. So if you are dedicated to prioritizing your health, you can do it too! Making small changes like hitting the gym a couple of times a week and prioritizing eating more fruits and vegetables can go a long way over time.

Even if weight loss isn’t your main goal, exercising regularly can greatly improve your health. Medline Plus reports that keeping active can reduce your risk of heart disease, help you manage chronic health conditions and pain, help smokers quit and greatly improve your mood and mental health. There is nothing like that flood of endorphins that hits after an intense run or training session! Plus, the more active you become, the more you’ll crave exercise.  

Now, some of the photos on this list show adorable transformations between children and their future adult selves. Growing up can feel scary at any age, especially when you have no idea what you’d like to do with your life, but becoming an adult can be a wonderful experience. Sure, you’ll have to get a job and pay taxes. But you’ll also be able to create deep, meaningful friendships, spend your time the way you want to and pick up new hobbies you never had access to as a child! 

There are some pretty adorable photos of animals featured on this list as well. And we all know that kittens and puppies are cute enough to melt your heart into a huge puddle. But they’re also extremely time consuming and a lot of work. Raising a puppy means constantly monitoring them to ensure they haven’t pottied on the floor or chewed up your wallet. And kittens are notorious for scratching anything they can get their paws on or climbing to incredible heights. 

It can be sad to realize that your pet will never be a baby again, but seeing them grow up not only allows owners to build beautiful bonds with them. It also finally gives pet parents a break, as they won’t have to worry about keeping an eye on their furry friend every minute of the day. And the longer you and your pet live together, the better you’ll be able to understand and predict their behavior. The two of you will form a beautiful language of your own to communicate with!

In general, there’s no reason for us to fear change. It can bring about personal growth, new opportunities and a level of happiness you never even knew you could achieve. Go to that pottery class, start learning a new language, don’t be scared to travel alone and start baking that sourdough even if you’re terrified of how it will turn out. We can never grow without forcing ourselves out of our comfort zones. 

We hope you’re enjoying these wholesome before and after photos, pandas! Keep upvoting the ones that you find most inspiring or heartwarming, and feel free to share your own transformations in the comments below. Then, if you’re looking for even more photos that show the beauty of change, we recommend checking out this Bored Panda list next!