At Bodybuilding.com, we celebrate and share success. For our "Transformation of the Week" winners, 2011 was an incredibly successful year. To honor their accomplishments and get you motivated for 2012, we've gathered the Best 11 Body Transformations of 2011. These members have radically transformed their physiques, changed their lives, and surpassed their own fitness goals. Scope their stories, and get inspired to write your own.
Chris London Shed 16% Of His Body Fat And Got His Ripped Physique Back!
Chris wanted to get back the physique that he once had and not become unfit in his 30s.
BEFORE
Weight: 165 lbs
Body Fat: 22%
Waist: 34"
Hips: 38"
Weight: 165 lbs
Body Fat: 22%
Waist: 34"
Hips: 38"
AFTER
Weight: 160 lbs
Body Fat: 6%
Waist: 29"
Hips: 32"
Weight: 160 lbs
Body Fat: 6%
Waist: 29"
Hips: 32"
Ryan Went From Skinny To Shredded!
Putting on 50 pounds of solid muscle is not an easy feat. Ryan made it happen through discipline and perseverance. You can too!
BEFORE
Age: 17
Weight: 135 lbs
Body Fat: 10%
Age: 17
Weight: 135 lbs
Body Fat: 10%
AFTER
Age: 22
Weight: 210 lbs
Body Fat: 6%
Age: 22
Weight: 210 lbs
Body Fat: 6%
Kristen Shed 49 Pounds And Got Her Life Back!
In the face of tragedy, Kristen chose to become proactive and take back control of her life.
BEFORE
Age: 20
Weight: 187 lbs
Body Fat: 39%
Age: 20
Weight: 187 lbs
Body Fat: 39%
AFTER
Age: 21
Weight: 138 lbs
Body Fat: 23%
Age: 21
Weight: 138 lbs
Body Fat: 23%
Melissa Shed 80 Pounds And Is Taking The Fitness World By Storm
Melissa wanted to get back into the fit and healthy lifestyle after having her son.
BEFORE
Weight: 220 lbs
Waist: 40"
Hips: 47"
Thighs: 28"
Weight: 220 lbs
Waist: 40"
Hips: 47"
Thighs: 28"
AFTER
Weight: 140 lbs
Waist: 27"
Hips: 36"
Thighs: 21.5"
Weight: 140 lbs
Waist: 27"
Hips: 36"
Thighs: 21.5"
This Bikini Competitor Is One Hot Mom
Kim took 3rd place in Bikini within a year of giving birth to her daughter. If she can do it then so can you!
BEFORE
Age: 26
Weight: 160 lbs
Waist: 40"
Age: 26
Weight: 160 lbs
Waist: 40"
AFTER
Age: 27
Weight: 115 lbs
Waist: 25"
Age: 27
Weight: 115 lbs
Waist: 25"
Trading 57 Pounds For A New Life
When Rocky fell on hard times, but instead of giving up he chose to better himself through better health and fitness.
BEFORE
Weight: 235 lbs
Body Fat: 30%
Waist: 42"
Weight: 235 lbs
Body Fat: 30%
Waist: 42"
AFTER
Weight: 178 lbs
Body Fat: 4%
Waist: 32"
Weight: 178 lbs
Body Fat: 4%
Waist: 32"
Predatory Physique: How Al Got Ripped For Hunting Season
Don't let age stand in the way of a remarkable transformation. Al didn't, and look at him now!
BEFORE
Weight: 188 lbs
Body Fat: 28%
Waist: 34"
Thighs: 24"
Weight: 188 lbs
Body Fat: 28%
Waist: 34"
Thighs: 24"
AFTER
Weight: 160 lbs
Body Fat: 9%
Waist: 30"
Thighs: 22"
Weight: 160 lbs
Body Fat: 9%
Waist: 30"
Thighs: 22"
How One Note Helped Paula Start A New Lifestyle!
Paula needed to break the binge-eating habit and take back her life.
BEFORE
Weight: 227 lbs
Body Fat: 35%
Weight: 227 lbs
Body Fat: 35%
AFTER
Weight: 142 lbs
Body Fat: 8.9%
Weight: 142 lbs
Body Fat: 8.9%
Bill Woolsey Dropped 70 Pounds And Began Competing!
With a change to his lifestyle he was able to shed 70 pounds and sculpt his dream body.
BEFORE
Age: 40
Weight: 240 lbs
Age: 40
Weight: 240 lbs
AFTER
Age: 43
Weight: 170 lbs
Age: 43
Weight: 170 lbs
Kaila Overcame A Chubby Childhood And Found Her Inner Confidence
It took hitting 165 pounds at 15-years old in order for Kaila to see that something needed to change.
BEFORE
Age: 15
Weight: 165 lbs
Age: 15
Weight: 165 lbs
AFTER
Age: 17
Weight: 122 lbs
Age: 17
Weight: 122 lbs
This Powerlifting String Bean Moved Some Serious Weight
Kris wanted his physical appearance to match the powerlifting strength that he was building.
BEFORE
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 120 lbs
Body Fat: 7%
Waist: 27"
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 120 lbs
Body Fat: 7%
Waist: 27"
AFTER
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 240 lbs
Body Fat: 10%
Waist: 33"
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 240 lbs
Body Fat: 10%
Waist: 33"