These dedicated ladies know a thing or two about crushing goals. Check out their amazing before-and-after weight loss photos for inspiration whatever finish line you're going after.
These Women Will Inspire You to Crush That Workout Today
Being your most badass self has nothing to do with a number on the scale. True, a healthy weight is important for longevity and chronic disease prevention, but if weight loss is an aim of your, know that it's what you'll gain from the journey (no matter the results) that will be the most transformative. You'll gain confidence in your abilities, strength in your determination, feel-good endorphins for all that sweat equity, and so much more—prepare to be inspired by these before and after weight-loss photos from women who are living proof that self-love breeds incredible results. (
Jennifer Serrano-Ronca
Age: 29
Pounds lost: 68
Wellness tip: “I carry almonds, veggies, or hard- boiled eggs with me while running errands so I won’t turn to fast food.” (In case you’re stuck without snacks, try these surprisingly healthy fast food orders from Starbucks, McDonald’s, and more.)
Francesca Sims
Age: 25
Pounds lost: 113
Wellness tip: “I turn workouts into social events by playing on a volleyball team twice a week and taking walks with my girlfriends.” (Hey, post-work workouts are the new happy hour!)
Kathy Workman
Age: 37
Pounds lost: 80
Wellness tip: "Every morning, I fill a 32-ounce jug with water and keep it with me wherever I go. all that fluid helps me stay full and hydrated.”
Amy Berkshire
Age: 31
Pounds lost: 100
Wellness tip: “Curbing my cravings for sweets is a challenge. A glass of chocolate skim milk makes a satisfying treat.” (Discover what your food cravings might be trying to tell you about your health.)
Ashley Mitchell
Age: 27
Pounds lost: 90
Wellness tip: “When I’m at a restaurant, I have half my meal wrapped to take home with me before I even start eating.” (
Hilarie Yerkovitz
Age: 33
Pounds lost: 173
Wellness tip: “I stick to a strict diet all week long, so I plan one cheat meal on the weekend. Chicken pad thai is my ultimate indulgence.” (
Stephanie Schaeberg
Age: 30
Pounds lost: 120
Wellness tip: “To make sure I don’t eat too much—or too little—I use a food scale and measuring cups.”
Marie Anaya
Age: 47
Pounds lost: 180
Wellness tip: “To control portions, I eat on small appetizer plates instead of normal dinner ones.”
Sara Morrisroe
Age: 29
Pounds lost: 152
Wellness tip: “I pack unsalted nuts and pretzels with string cheese in snack-size plastic bags and munch on them at work.” (Pack these healthy snacks for the office, on the road, or anywhere the day takes you.)
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Anita Tsuhako
Age: 37
Pounds lost: 48
Wellness tip: “Depending on what’s in season, I’ll buy a whole watermelon, cantaloupe, or pineapple, cut it up, and store it in the fridge. Fruit’s the perfect snack when I’m craving sugar.”
Kristen Foley
Age: 37
Pounds lost: 148
Wellness tip: “Positive reinforcement is key to reaching your goals. Throughout my journey, I posted before and after weigh-loss photos on Facebook—and I got so many supportive comments from friends!”
