20 Impressive Transformations That Radiate Good Vibes

Before and after pics have a way of inspiring us to get working toward our goals. Whether they show how much someone’s drawing skills have evolved or just the sheer glow an animal gets following adoption, they never fail to restore faith in themselves and others. And we can’t really ask for more from a collage.

Now I’ve Seen Everything picked a few photos that showcase heartwarming change.

“It took dedication and patience throughout 3 years.”

“100 pounds down in 2 years! I’ve never been more proud of myself.”

“Jo was adopted 3 months ago. I hardly recognize her in earlier pictures, and I can’t believe how fluffy she’s gotten.”

“I can’t believe I used to prefer my hair long and straight over short and curly!”

“The before and after results of cleaning and polishing an old purse of my mom’s from the ’80s!”

“My friend needed someone to fix a cake that she got from a decorator. I’m proud of my clean-up job!”

“Back patio pressure washed and simple, cheap decor added”

“A little over a year and about 175 pounds lighter”

“The progression of this cocoon hanging off the side of our house is awesome. Photos were taken 8 days apart.”

“Our kitchen before and after remodeling”

“It’s amazing the difference weight loss has made in my face.”

“In 2006, my boyfriend asked me to do an epic painting for his birthday.”

“10 years later I decided it was time to finally do what I really wanted. I quit my old job and started to learn how to paint. I never stopped since then! And I’ve painted him updated versions over the years.”

“One week after my breast reduction surgery. I’m overjoyed with the results.”

“It has taken 2 years since we adopted her, but Reba has dropped more than half her weight.”

“Before and after trying to do something about my depression”

“I cleaned a very hairy car today.”

Before and after the first haircut

“My 52-year-old buddy, who has a bad hip, did all this landscaping himself with no prior experience.”

— “Did you do anything to your face, like Botox, braces, facial yoga, etc.?”
— “No, I just lost 43 pounds.”

“6 years ago today, I got surgery to straighten up my spine, and this is the before/after result. I gained 2 inches in the process.”

Do you have any before and after photos that you’d like to share with us?