STRUGGLING with your New Year's resolutions and in need of a boost?

We asked readers to send in their before and after weight loss pictures to encourage others they can do it too. 

And the result is this incredibly inspirational collection of pictures and stories.

Keep scrolling to see our super slimmers' pictures and the stories behind how they did it in their own words.

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Before and after: Send in your weight loss pictures

"Help inspire others by sending us your before and after weight loss pictures"

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Community contributor

What is your response?My husband and I joined slimming world at the beginning of March 2019 . It was the best thing we have done. The week before Christmas I reached my target by losing 6st , dropping from 18 stone 13 lb to 12 st 13 lb. I was a size 22 clothes size and I’m now a 10/12. My husband lost 6 stone too. I am now concentrating on maintaining my weight, while Brian is doing a sponsored slim by losing another 8 stone by November. All the money he raises will go to Children in Need . It’s changed our lives. Emma our group consultant is fantastic and the people In our group are so supportive it’s fantastic. Both of us feel so much better in ourselves and it’s given us a new lease of life. Our group is at Winwick Leisure Centre on Wednesday night from 5-7 pm .

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Warrington Guardian: My husband and I joined slimming world at the beginning of March 2019 .It was the best thing we have done.The week before Christmas I reached my target by losing 6st , dropping from 18 stone 13 lb to 12 st 13 lb.I was a size 22 clothes size and I’m now a 10/12.  My husband lost 6 stone too.I am now concentrating on maintaining my weight,  while Brian is doing a sponsored slim by losing another 8 stone by November.All the money he raises will go to Children in Need .  It’s changed our lives.  Emma our group consultant is fantastic and the people In our group are so supportive it’s fantastic.Both of us feel so much better in ourselves and it’s given us a new lease of life.Our group is at Winwick Leisure Centre on Wednesday night from 5-7 pm .My husband and I joined slimming world at the beginning of March 2019 .It was the best thing we have done.The week before Christmas I reached my target by losing 6st , dropping from 18 stone 13 lb to 12 st 13 lb.I was a size 22 clothes size and I’m now a 10/12. My husband lost 6 stone too.I am now concentrating on maintaining my weight, while Brian is doing a sponsored slim by losing another 8 stone by November.All the money he raises will go to Children in Need . It’s changed our lives. Emma our group consultant is fantastic and the people In our group are so supportive it’s fantastic.Both of us feel so much better in ourselves and it’s given us a new lease of life.Our group is at Winwick Leisure Centre on Wednesday night from 5-7 pm .

From Gaynor Connor

What is your response?I joined Slimming World Great Sankey on Easter Monday 2015. I was a Type 2 Diabetic on insulin injecting twice daily. I was fearful that I wouldn't live to see my grandchildren or my great grandchildren grow up. Within 2 years I had lost 4st 4 lbs and have managed to keep at my target weight. I was able to come off insulin within 5 months. I still attend Jenny Osborne Noon Rockers each Monday. I have made lifelong friends there, won Woman of the Year twice, Miss Slinky and Diamond Target Member of the Year all voted for by my fellow members of the class. I am part of a walking group founded at Noon Rockers and my friends at SW are friends for life. I am so glad I walked through Jenny's door and I am most happiest when my fellow members see me as an inspiration. It's coming up to my 70th birthday and I'm still a Brownie leader after 25 years and feeling healthier than I have ever been. Thank you to Slimming World Great Sankey

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Warrington Guardian: I joined Slimming World Great Sankey on Easter Monday 2015. I was a Type 2 Diabetic on insulin injecting twice daily.I was fearful that I wouldn't live to see my grandchildren or my great grandchildren grow up. Within 2 years I had lost 4st 4 lbs and have managed to keep at my target weight. I was able to come off insulin within 5 months.I still attend Jenny Osborne Noon Rockers each Monday.I have made lifelong friends there, won Woman of the Year twice, Miss Slinky and Diamond Target Member of the Year all voted for by my fellow members of the class.I am part of a walking group founded at Noon Rockers and my friends at SW are friends for life. I am so glad I walked through Jenny's door and I am most happiest when my fellow members see me as an inspiration.It's coming up to my 70th birthday and I'm still a Brownie leader after 25 years and feeling healthier than I have ever been. Thank you to Slimming World Great SankeyI joined Slimming World Great Sankey on Easter Monday 2015. I was a Type 2 Diabetic on insulin injecting twice daily.I was fearful that I wouldn't live to see my grandchildren or my great grandchildren grow up. Within 2 years I had lost 4st 4 lbs and have managed to keep at my target weight. I was able to come off insulin within 5 months.I still attend Jenny Osborne Noon Rockers each Monday.I have made lifelong friends there, won Woman of the Year twice, Miss Slinky and Diamond Target Member of the Year all voted for by my fellow members of the class.I am part of a walking group founded at Noon Rockers and my friends at SW are friends for life. I am so glad I walked through Jenny's door and I am most happiest when my fellow members see me as an inspiration.It's coming up to my 70th birthday and I'm still a Brownie leader after 25 years and feeling healthier than I have ever been. Thank you to Slimming World Great Sankey
Warrington Guardian: I joined Slimming World Great Sankey on Easter Monday 2015. I was a Type 2 Diabetic on insulin injecting twice daily.I was fearful that I wouldn't live to see my grandchildren or my great grandchildren grow up. Within 2 years I had lost 4st 4 lbs and have managed to keep at my target weight. I was able to come off insulin within 5 months.I still attend Jenny Osborne Noon Rockers each Monday.I have made lifelong friends there, won Woman of the Year twice, Miss Slinky and Diamond Target Member of the Year all voted for by my fellow members of the class.I am part of a walking group founded at Noon Rockers and my friends at SW are friends for life. I am so glad I walked through Jenny's door and I am most happiest when my fellow members see me as an inspiration.It's coming up to my 70th birthday and I'm still a Brownie leader after 25 years and feeling healthier than I have ever been. Thank you to Slimming World Great SankeyI joined Slimming World Great Sankey on Easter Monday 2015. I was a Type 2 Diabetic on insulin injecting twice daily.I was fearful that I wouldn't live to see my grandchildren or my great grandchildren grow up. Within 2 years I had lost 4st 4 lbs and have managed to keep at my target weight. I was able to come off insulin within 5 months.I still attend Jenny Osborne Noon Rockers each Monday.I have made lifelong friends there, won Woman of the Year twice, Miss Slinky and Diamond Target Member of the Year all voted for by my fellow members of the class.I am part of a walking group founded at Noon Rockers and my friends at SW are friends for life. I am so glad I walked through Jenny's door and I am most happiest when my fellow members see me as an inspiration.It's coming up to my 70th birthday and I'm still a Brownie leader after 25 years and feeling healthier than I have ever been. Thank you to Slimming World Great Sankey
Warrington Guardian: I joined Slimming World Great Sankey on Easter Monday 2015. I was a Type 2 Diabetic on insulin injecting twice daily.I was fearful that I wouldn't live to see my grandchildren or my great grandchildren grow up. Within 2 years I had lost 4st 4 lbs and have managed to keep at my target weight. I was able to come off insulin within 5 months.I still attend Jenny Osborne Noon Rockers each Monday.I have made lifelong friends there, won Woman of the Year twice, Miss Slinky and Diamond Target Member of the Year all voted for by my fellow members of the class.I am part of a walking group founded at Noon Rockers and my friends at SW are friends for life. I am so glad I walked through Jenny's door and I am most happiest when my fellow members see me as an inspiration.It's coming up to my 70th birthday and I'm still a Brownie leader after 25 years and feeling healthier than I have ever been. Thank you to Slimming World Great SankeyI joined Slimming World Great Sankey on Easter Monday 2015. I was a Type 2 Diabetic on insulin injecting twice daily.I was fearful that I wouldn't live to see my grandchildren or my great grandchildren grow up. Within 2 years I had lost 4st 4 lbs and have managed to keep at my target weight. I was able to come off insulin within 5 months.I still attend Jenny Osborne Noon Rockers each Monday.I have made lifelong friends there, won Woman of the Year twice, Miss Slinky and Diamond Target Member of the Year all voted for by my fellow members of the class.I am part of a walking group founded at Noon Rockers and my friends at SW are friends for life. I am so glad I walked through Jenny's door and I am most happiest when my fellow members see me as an inspiration.It's coming up to my 70th birthday and I'm still a Brownie leader after 25 years and feeling healthier than I have ever been. Thank you to Slimming World Great Sankey
Warrington Guardian: I joined Slimming World Great Sankey on Easter Monday 2015. I was a Type 2 Diabetic on insulin injecting twice daily.I was fearful that I wouldn't live to see my grandchildren or my great grandchildren grow up. Within 2 years I had lost 4st 4 lbs and have managed to keep at my target weight. I was able to come off insulin within 5 months.I still attend Jenny Osborne Noon Rockers each Monday.I have made lifelong friends there, won Woman of the Year twice, Miss Slinky and Diamond Target Member of the Year all voted for by my fellow members of the class.I am part of a walking group founded at Noon Rockers and my friends at SW are friends for life. I am so glad I walked through Jenny's door and I am most happiest when my fellow members see me as an inspiration.It's coming up to my 70th birthday and I'm still a Brownie leader after 25 years and feeling healthier than I have ever been. Thank you to Slimming World Great SankeyI joined Slimming World Great Sankey on Easter Monday 2015. I was a Type 2 Diabetic on insulin injecting twice daily.I was fearful that I wouldn't live to see my grandchildren or my great grandchildren grow up. Within 2 years I had lost 4st 4 lbs and have managed to keep at my target weight. I was able to come off insulin within 5 months.I still attend Jenny Osborne Noon Rockers each Monday.I have made lifelong friends there, won Woman of the Year twice, Miss Slinky and Diamond Target Member of the Year all voted for by my fellow members of the class.I am part of a walking group founded at Noon Rockers and my friends at SW are friends for life. I am so glad I walked through Jenny's door and I am most happiest when my fellow members see me as an inspiration.It's coming up to my 70th birthday and I'm still a Brownie leader after 25 years and feeling healthier than I have ever been. Thank you to Slimming World Great Sankey

From Community contributor

What is your response?In 2015 I walked in the doors of Slimming World and lost 5stone 1lb and I've since ran 5 marathons. Since 2017, my life was in complete tatters and I managed to turn myself completely around. I run a SW group in Newton and love it. It's life-changing and the best thing I ever did was walking through those doors for help, love and support

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Warrington Guardian: In 2015  I walked in the doors of Slimming World and lost 5stone 1lb and I've since ran 5 marathons.Since 2017, my life was in complete tatters and I managed to turn myself completely around.I run a SW group in Newton and love it.It's life-changing and the best thing I ever did was walking through those doors for help, love and supportIn 2015 I walked in the doors of Slimming World and lost 5stone 1lb and I've since ran 5 marathons.Since 2017, my life was in complete tatters and I managed to turn myself completely around.I run a SW group in Newton and love it.It's life-changing and the best thing I ever did was walking through those doors for help, love and support
Warrington Guardian: In 2015  I walked in the doors of Slimming World and lost 5stone 1lb and I've since ran 5 marathons.Since 2017, my life was in complete tatters and I managed to turn myself completely around.I run a SW group in Newton and love it.It's life-changing and the best thing I ever did was walking through those doors for help, love and supportIn 2015 I walked in the doors of Slimming World and lost 5stone 1lb and I've since ran 5 marathons.Since 2017, my life was in complete tatters and I managed to turn myself completely around.I run a SW group in Newton and love it.It's life-changing and the best thing I ever did was walking through those doors for help, love and support
Warrington Guardian: In 2015  I walked in the doors of Slimming World and lost 5stone 1lb and I've since ran 5 marathons.Since 2017, my life was in complete tatters and I managed to turn myself completely around.I run a SW group in Newton and love it.It's life-changing and the best thing I ever did was walking through those doors for help, love and supportIn 2015 I walked in the doors of Slimming World and lost 5stone 1lb and I've since ran 5 marathons.Since 2017, my life was in complete tatters and I managed to turn myself completely around.I run a SW group in Newton and love it.It's life-changing and the best thing I ever did was walking through those doors for help, love and support
Warrington Guardian: In 2015  I walked in the doors of Slimming World and lost 5stone 1lb and I've since ran 5 marathons.Since 2017, my life was in complete tatters and I managed to turn myself completely around.I run a SW group in Newton and love it.It's life-changing and the best thing I ever did was walking through those doors for help, love and supportIn 2015 I walked in the doors of Slimming World and lost 5stone 1lb and I've since ran 5 marathons.Since 2017, my life was in complete tatters and I managed to turn myself completely around.I run a SW group in Newton and love it.It's life-changing and the best thing I ever did was walking through those doors for help, love and support

From Sarah Jones

What is your response?Lost 10 stone with Slimming World. Now a consultant & manager for Slimming World. It just works!

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Warrington Guardian: Lost 10 stone with Slimming World. Now a consultant & manager for Slimming World. It just works!Lost 10 stone with Slimming World. Now a consultant & manager for Slimming World. It just works!
Warrington Guardian: Lost 10 stone with Slimming World. Now a consultant & manager for Slimming World. It just works!Lost 10 stone with Slimming World. Now a consultant & manager for Slimming World. It just works!
Warrington Guardian: Lost 10 stone with Slimming World. Now a consultant & manager for Slimming World. It just works!Lost 10 stone with Slimming World. Now a consultant & manager for Slimming World. It just works!
Warrington Guardian: Lost 10 stone with Slimming World. Now a consultant & manager for Slimming World. It just works!Lost 10 stone with Slimming World. Now a consultant & manager for Slimming World. It just works!

From Community contributor

What is your response?I had pneumonia, hooked upto oxygen machines! I joined SlimmingWorld and lost 10 stone which saved my life.

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Warrington Guardian: I had pneumonia, hooked upto oxygen machines! I joined SlimmingWorld and lost 10 stone which saved my life.I had pneumonia, hooked upto oxygen machines! I joined SlimmingWorld and lost 10 stone which saved my life.

From Community contributor

What is your response?On a weight loss journey of a year now and I feel bloody great. My total loss is 52lb but I've still a way to go. I have twins aged 8 and a 2 year old. I do pole dancing to stay fit and love the gym. I have now found a love for food and cooking and I have changed for the better. I feel great in clothes from a size 18 to a size 12 and I couldn’t be happier

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Warrington Guardian: On a weight loss journey of a year now and I feel bloody great. My total loss is 52lb but I've still a way to go.I have twins aged 8 and a 2 year old.I do pole dancing to stay fit and love the gym.I have now found a love for food and cooking and I have changed for the better.I feel great in clothes from a size 18 to a size 12 and I couldn’t be happierOn a weight loss journey of a year now and I feel bloody great. My total loss is 52lb but I've still a way to go.I have twins aged 8 and a 2 year old.I do pole dancing to stay fit and love the gym.I have now found a love for food and cooking and I have changed for the better.I feel great in clothes from a size 18 to a size 12 and I couldn’t be happier
Warrington Guardian: On a weight loss journey of a year now and I feel bloody great. My total loss is 52lb but I've still a way to go.I have twins aged 8 and a 2 year old.I do pole dancing to stay fit and love the gym.I have now found a love for food and cooking and I have changed for the better.I feel great in clothes from a size 18 to a size 12 and I couldn’t be happierOn a weight loss journey of a year now and I feel bloody great. My total loss is 52lb but I've still a way to go.I have twins aged 8 and a 2 year old.I do pole dancing to stay fit and love the gym.I have now found a love for food and cooking and I have changed for the better.I feel great in clothes from a size 18 to a size 12 and I couldn’t be happier
Warrington Guardian: On a weight loss journey of a year now and I feel bloody great. My total loss is 52lb but I've still a way to go.I have twins aged 8 and a 2 year old.I do pole dancing to stay fit and love the gym.I have now found a love for food and cooking and I have changed for the better.I feel great in clothes from a size 18 to a size 12 and I couldn’t be happierOn a weight loss journey of a year now and I feel bloody great. My total loss is 52lb but I've still a way to go.I have twins aged 8 and a 2 year old.I do pole dancing to stay fit and love the gym.I have now found a love for food and cooking and I have changed for the better.I feel great in clothes from a size 18 to a size 12 and I couldn’t be happier
Warrington Guardian: On a weight loss journey of a year now and I feel bloody great. My total loss is 52lb but I've still a way to go.I have twins aged 8 and a 2 year old.I do pole dancing to stay fit and love the gym.I have now found a love for food and cooking and I have changed for the better.I feel great in clothes from a size 18 to a size 12 and I couldn’t be happierOn a weight loss journey of a year now and I feel bloody great. My total loss is 52lb but I've still a way to go.I have twins aged 8 and a 2 year old.I do pole dancing to stay fit and love the gym.I have now found a love for food and cooking and I have changed for the better.I feel great in clothes from a size 18 to a size 12 and I couldn’t be happier

From Anna Kershaw

What is your response?I lost weight with Slimming world starting at 10st 7.5lbs and now at target at 8st 7lb I go on Saturday mornings to Birchwood College

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Warrington Guardian: I lost weight with Slimming world starting at 10st 7.5lbs and now at target at 8st 7lbI go on Saturday mornings to Birchwood CollegeI lost weight with Slimming world starting at 10st 7.5lbs and now at target at 8st 7lbI go on Saturday mornings to Birchwood College

From Samantha Cook

What is your response?After not being happy with myself for a long time, and basically hating looking in the mirror I decided to do something about it! I’ve lost 3 Stone doing the Keto Diet which is amazing. It’s a way of life for me now. I eat very little carbs, I prep my meals weekly! I count, weigh and measure everything I eat and drink but I love it. I’m now very healthy in my body and my mind which is the best feeling ever

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Warrington Guardian: After not being happy with myself for a long time, and basically hating looking in the mirror I decided to do something about it! I’ve lost 3 Stone doing the Keto Diet which is amazing. It’s a way of life for me now. I eat very little carbs, I prep my meals weekly! I count, weigh and measure everything I eat and drink but I love it.I’m now very healthy in my body and my mind which is the best feeling everAfter not being happy with myself for a long time, and basically hating looking in the mirror I decided to do something about it! I’ve lost 3 Stone doing the Keto Diet which is amazing. It’s a way of life for me now. I eat very little carbs, I prep my meals weekly! I count, weigh and measure everything I eat and drink but I love it.I’m now very healthy in my body and my mind which is the best feeling ever
Warrington Guardian: After not being happy with myself for a long time, and basically hating looking in the mirror I decided to do something about it! I’ve lost 3 Stone doing the Keto Diet which is amazing. It’s a way of life for me now. I eat very little carbs, I prep my meals weekly! I count, weigh and measure everything I eat and drink but I love it.I’m now very healthy in my body and my mind which is the best feeling everAfter not being happy with myself for a long time, and basically hating looking in the mirror I decided to do something about it! I’ve lost 3 Stone doing the Keto Diet which is amazing. It’s a way of life for me now. I eat very little carbs, I prep my meals weekly! I count, weigh and measure everything I eat and drink but I love it.I’m now very healthy in my body and my mind which is the best feeling ever

From Mikey Pownall

What is your response?Started in January 2019 and by December 2019 I had lost 8 stone 8lbs and changed my life forever

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Warrington Guardian: Started in January 2019 and by December 2019 I had lost 8 stone 8lbs and changed my life foreverStarted in January 2019 and by December 2019 I had lost 8 stone 8lbs and changed my life forever
Warrington Guardian: Started in January 2019 and by December 2019 I had lost 8 stone 8lbs and changed my life foreverStarted in January 2019 and by December 2019 I had lost 8 stone 8lbs and changed my life forever

From Community contributor

What is your response?After seeing pictures of myself it eventually hit me that I was overweight and I vowed to change things. On January 2nd 2019 I started eating better foods and eating at the correct times and in moderation. I joined the gym and started running on the treadmill which then helped with my confidence and I started running in the outdoors. I then ran for charity in the Manchester 10k in May 2019. I'm still doing the exact same thing now and havn't looked back since. There's still a long way to go but if I can do it so can you!

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Warrington Guardian: After seeing pictures of myself it eventually hit me that I was overweight and I vowed to change things.On January 2nd 2019 I started eating better foods and eating at the correct times and in moderation.I joined the gym and started running on the treadmill which then helped with my confidence and I started running in the outdoors.I then ran for charity in the Manchester 10k in May 2019.I'm still doing the exact same thing now and havn't looked back since.There's still a long way to go but if I can do it so can you!After seeing pictures of myself it eventually hit me that I was overweight and I vowed to change things.On January 2nd 2019 I started eating better foods and eating at the correct times and in moderation.I joined the gym and started running on the treadmill which then helped with my confidence and I started running in the outdoors.I then ran for charity in the Manchester 10k in May 2019.I'm still doing the exact same thing now and havn't looked back since.There's still a long way to go but if I can do it so can you!
Warrington Guardian: After seeing pictures of myself it eventually hit me that I was overweight and I vowed to change things.On January 2nd 2019 I started eating better foods and eating at the correct times and in moderation.I joined the gym and started running on the treadmill which then helped with my confidence and I started running in the outdoors.I then ran for charity in the Manchester 10k in May 2019.I'm still doing the exact same thing now and havn't looked back since.There's still a long way to go but if I can do it so can you!After seeing pictures of myself it eventually hit me that I was overweight and I vowed to change things.On January 2nd 2019 I started eating better foods and eating at the correct times and in moderation.I joined the gym and started running on the treadmill which then helped with my confidence and I started running in the outdoors.I then ran for charity in the Manchester 10k in May 2019.I'm still doing the exact same thing now and havn't looked back since.There's still a long way to go but if I can do it so can you!
Warrington Guardian: After seeing pictures of myself it eventually hit me that I was overweight and I vowed to change things.On January 2nd 2019 I started eating better foods and eating at the correct times and in moderation.I joined the gym and started running on the treadmill which then helped with my confidence and I started running in the outdoors.I then ran for charity in the Manchester 10k in May 2019.I'm still doing the exact same thing now and havn't looked back since.There's still a long way to go but if I can do it so can you!After seeing pictures of myself it eventually hit me that I was overweight and I vowed to change things.On January 2nd 2019 I started eating better foods and eating at the correct times and in moderation.I joined the gym and started running on the treadmill which then helped with my confidence and I started running in the outdoors.I then ran for charity in the Manchester 10k in May 2019.I'm still doing the exact same thing now and havn't looked back since.There's still a long way to go but if I can do it so can you!