Here’s How Your Favorite Athletes Have Changed Over Their Careers

With the start of the new year approaching – it’s time you get started on the “new year, new you”resolutions.

Just like the rest of the world – the gym has probably made it to the top of your resolution list. Flatter stomachs, bigger muscles, and gainz – who doesn’t want to look good for summer 2016?

How about your favorite athletes? By now you should’ve figured out that their bodies weren’t made over night. Evidently starting from the bottom – with lots of hard work and dedication – now they’re here.

Here’s some motivation to ditch the donuts and pick up the weights.

Cristiano Ronaldo

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First things first... he's the realest.

Undeniably one of the world's most popular athletes - can you believe that Ronaldo has stayed this lean over the decades?

Serena Williams

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Anybody want tickets? To Serena's gun show!

Don't even front. At one point or another - every female had dreams and aspirations of being like Serenagrowing up. Well, nothing has really changed in the past decade. Still fit and tone as ever - Serena gives you all the reason to start hitting them squats, ladies!

Floyd Mayweather

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Wanna know what money looks like?

Whoop, here it is.

Who would've ever thought the highest paid athlete started from the bottom? Yea - Floyd "Money" Mayweather doesn't play when it comes to the gym.

Michael Phelps

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This is what a beast looks like! Michael Phelps put in some serious work as he approached his Olympic run.

Lebron James

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All hail the King! When Lebron wants something, he gets it. Just check out his rings.

When it comes to the gym - he's the same way. Getting ripped and ready for the season is his way of letting the NBA know he's championship ready.