Scales Lie (With Pictures to Prove It)

Jenya05

I was getting a little down because my weight is not coming off quickly (we are talking maybe half a pound a week if I am lucky) so I decided to dig out some pictures to compare, and I was really surprised at what I saw. There is only about a 6.5lb difference between the first and the last photos:



Aaaaand there is only a 1lb difference between these two photos:



And just for fun because I am excited to actually have a tiny bit of muscle definition:



I am 5'4" and currently weigh 165lb. I eat between about 1600 calories daily with a splurge on the weekend for pizza or wings or beer. I have been on vacation for the last week so my food diary isn't nearly as pretty as normal, but I still made pretty decent choices overall. I am in the last phase of Jillian Michael's Body Revolution, and I want to move into more heavy lifting once I am finished (probably Stronglifts 5x5).

I encourage everyone--TAKE PICTURES! Those are a more honest reflection of your progress.

***edited to resize pictures

stickersticker

Keep going and perhaps your goal weight isn't as low as you think based on how you wear your weight.

Jenya05

Keep going and perhaps your goal weight isn't as low as you think based on how you wear your weight.

I think you are absolutely right! I need to throw out those old notions about wanting to lose a certain amount or reach a certain weight and just work on getting fit and feeling great.

furniem

That is a great reminder to take pics and to measure yourself as well! Looking great!!! Keep on going!!

ShellF415

Thanks; this is really helpful today.

ChristinWrites

So much this! I am the SAME way. I keep track of measurements more than pics - although I should start doing that too. I have been alternating between running and lifting weights/resistance training and some yoga thrown in here and there for good measure. My body shape has changed immensely, I've lost a lot of inches, but only 13 pounds on the scale since January. The last time I lost weight (and sadly didn't have the mindset to make it for life) I did it mostly by just some cardio and eating a huge deficit - I lost a lot of pounds, but my problem areas were still quite large. (I'm apple shaped and short, so I looked pregnant still)

This time, I've focused on a slight deficit and I eat in ways that are sustainable for life and focus most of my energy on getting fit/healthy. I am looking better as I lose this time and that makes me happy Congrats to you! I can see a definite change!

Idefinenichelle

I really needed to see this cause I am losing inches but not pounds. Thank you! And btw, you look amazing! Keep up the good work.

Spnneil06

I take pictures to and you are right! Thanks for the motivation!

AliceSwarthout

You are rocking that bikini! You look great

Kita328

I did the same thing 2 nights ago. I wasnt getting down on myself but I wasnt noticing changes like others were- and my scale isnt moving. For me, I went to a diffrent location for 3 weeks for work, when I came back all my coworkers were like wow, your smaller! I was like uh? Anyhow I rummaged through my phone and decided to make a collage on my instagram and show side by side pics and save them to my phone as my inspiration. I am not ready to post them as a success yet, but yes I said YET! I cannot wait to be a success story!

Congrats to you! The pictures make all the diffrence!!! Keep up the hard work

:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

AlliSteff

Great job! And cute shoes in that last shot!

fit_gal

Well done! I agree that they lie. I weigh different weights all round the house. And they're all wooden floors lol

AbbyCar

Bump

KombuchaCat

Inches and tone are always preferrable to pounds lost! Keep up the great work, you look fantastic!

kateangel2312

the same thing is happening with me, im using body fat and measurements to gauge results now. Your doing great!

ironmonkeystyle

You are doing great! keep up the awesome work, focus on NSVs like muscle growth and looking and feeling better!

ironmonkeystyle

And... look at your face in each of the pictures. Notice your smile? I think that's pretty revealing about how you are improving.

Liftng4Lis

Great job! Thanks for the reminder!

Adaniel65

Thank you!!! I wish I had taken pics when I started but I will today.

Again, thank you thank you thank you!

wolfsbayne

nice legs!

keshabbaker

you are doing great I am not losing weight as fast as I would like but I am losing inches and it shows. I absolutely love before and after pictures they are so inspirational so when I feel like giving up I go straight to success stories and start to viewing. Thanks so much for sharing.