Proof, again, that the scale doesn't know everything.

themeaningofthemorning

I was really depressed over the past couple of days because I gained weight despite my religious adherence to my calorie deficit, weight training, and more recently my runs.

I bought this bikini a couple months ago in anticipation of summer and took a picture to show my best friend and boyfriend. I decided to take a picture today to compare and see how much chubbier I looked in comparison. I’m a self-deprecator, I know.

But the result I got was actually so pleasantly surprising I felt like crying.

I clearly look much smaller now, despite my weight gain, than I did two months ago.

I keep proving it to myself over and over. The scale doesn’t know ANYTHING. What really matters is body composition, not being “light".

yaseyuku

Wow! You look great.

I also have gained a bit this week it seems despite eating within a deficit every day... definitely needed this!

ihateroses

You look great! And definitely can't be a slave to the scale. Its all 'bout the measurements.

Mario_Az

good job you look great

Wonderwomarathoner

You look great! I was in a plateau for about 6 weeks and very frustrated. People told me I looked thinner. I run 7-14 miles every day. Well, the scale finally caught up with everyone else. Down 4 pounds! Feels good doesn't it?!?!!?

Maddius

Can't tell you how good it was to read and see your post. Similar story apart from buying a bikini.
Three weeks in from bumping up from 1320 cals to 2000 and more exercise I'm weighing heavier, not depressed, but Not happy!

You look Amazing by the way, well done and Huge Thanks

beautyonthebeach83

You look incredible!

idream2bgwen

Wow! You look great. Congrats!!!

crazyten

You look absolutely amazing in both pictures. i would kill to look like the before picture. I so know what you are going thru though, i have been on the same spot scale wise for longer than i care to recall. I hope that pictures will say what yours are clearly saying when i finally decde to take pics.

angiewf

You look gorgeous! If you're doing lots of exercise, burning fat and building muscle,muscle weighs heavier than fat, so that could be it. Also weight often doesn't change for a bit after you start doing more exercise, then will suddenly shift,so keep at it.

melissan84

amazing job. Great job. Thanks for this. I know that scale is evil at times but I needed a reminder.

boobs4ears

You look fantastic, great isn't it what training does despite what those scales say.

HMVOL7409

You look amazing! FYI love the bikini, where did you get it?

dangerousdumpling

You have such a great shape! Love the bikini, too.

SoBodyMazing

So true! I only weigh myself once a month...Looking great!

luisalg14

Thanks for posting this
You look great!

Tanisse

Super encouraging! I weigh more than I look, but the scale depresses me. My trainer tells that so many people want my muscle mass and that I should be proud of it. I am, by Dr's scale obese, but I wear a size 8 pants and medium tops with a tiny waist. Although I still want to lose 20-30lbs I am happy that I still look good in the process! Thanks for the reminder!

Fitfully_me

You look fabulous!
Thank you for posting this. It serves as a nice reminder for us to not just use the scale as our measuring stick.

themeaningofthemorning

You look gorgeous! If you're doing lots of exercise, burning fat and building muscle,muscle weighs heavier than fat, so that could be it. Also weight often doesn't change for a bit after you start doing more exercise, then will suddenly shift,so keep at it.

Yup, I know I have a lot of experience with this. I just tend to let myself forget. We're all brought up slaves to the scale and it's hard to relearn how to properly evaluate fitness and health.

themeaningofthemorning

You look amazing! FYI love the bikini, where did you get it?

Thanks! It's from Forever 21

lcvaughn520

You look awesome And that is really encouraging, so thanks for posting!!