Not A Pound Lost But PROGRESS (With Pictures)

SeasideOasis

I have been feeling rather down lately :grumble: . I literally cannot make the stupid scale move one way or another. It's stuck. Below are my weight loss pictures. I was completely shocked :noway: to see the difference that a month and a half makes. It only also goes to show that your scale should not be the only things that makes you happy and shows that you are making improvements in yourself . I hope, while these pictures show I'm not where near where I want to be, that you can make pretty dramatic changes without the scale moving exactly how you want it to.

Front - July 18th versus September 3rd


Side - July 18th versus September 3rd


Back - July 18th versus September 3rd


My changes are huge, but you can see the stomach has definitely gotten smaller from the side picture. My arms (best seen in the back pictures) have also tones even more. I had to laugh because I liked my arms in the July 18th pictures (you should have seen them last winter...ARGH), but I'll take the Septemer 3rd ones any day

abellante_0205

yay you can really see a HUGE difference Summer!!!! The weight will come off soon, don't worry! It'll just take time because you are building a lot of muscle

LindseyC87

great job!

npostma

Keep it up. I still need to do my pics!

emmaNEEDSskinny

wow well done your torso has really changed!

gillleeman

That is great to see and there is a huge difference in your stomach area and back. Has exercise helped with the toning or just watching calories?

Shannon023

I can't believe you haven't lost a pound, you look like you've lost about 20!

Great job! :drinker:

smurfette75

you look great!! the scale will move soon...you're body has tricked it!! I can really see a difference!

ameyc2002

def look like your toning up nicely
Good luck your doing great

ycc1964

My goodness that is fantastic, thanks.

NancyAnne1960

Fantastic!! I think your smile muscles are building too!! You look great!! Keep up the good work - the weight will soon start to disappear too!! :bigsmile:

VegGrrl

That is so awesome!! You are considerably more toned now. Keep up the good work!!!

SimplyFreckled

SUMMER!!!!! That is awesome! You are doing an amazing job hun!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

martinh78

Bin your scales and buy some new ones, yours must be broken.

Sepheara

remember muscle weighs more then fat you're looking great, keep up the good work

zeuslalala

Congratulations! You HAVE to feel good about your progress! Way to go! For the record, I totally understand any frustration with the scale. The reason I am offering to share a little is because I didn't see the changes I was looking for until I changed a couple of things in my diet. I am down from 220 to a constant 175-180lbs max and I feel great.

I'm not a nutritionist, but I have read a great number of books about what to eat and what not to eat to lose weight and build muscle. I would be happy to share a couple of things with you if you are interested. Most importantly, let me reiterate how I do think you are doing great and am confident you will get there. zeuslalala

SeasideOasis

That is great to see and there is a huge difference in your stomach area and back. Has exercise helped with the toning or just watching calories?

I definitely have kicked up my exercise. My eating has been so so (per my own standards). My exercising has been something serious! I average about 6 hours of tennis a week, go to the gym on my lunch breaks a minimum of three days a week, plus various other stuff. Honestly, I added more weights into my routine, which I think have made the most difference.

Bankman1989

GREAT JOB! You can really see a huge difference. I am a person who doesnt believe in scales. Body fat % is the key. Lose body fat and you will have tremendous results like yourself! Great pics. You should totally be proud!

ShrinkinMel

Nicely toned. Keep up the great work.

Misiaxcore

I can definitely see a difference ! Wow that's so amazing !

Fat_2_Fit_Mommy

GOOD JOB!! YOU LOOK AWESOME!!!!! I can diffently can tell the difference you look GREAT!! By the way I LOVE your carpet!

billsica

I prefer bare floors to a lot of carpet showing.
But you look amazing! great job.

JENIFER_AZ

I can totally see a big difference!!! WAY TO GO GIRL! Keep up the great work.

SeasideOasis

Bin your scales and buy some new ones, yours must be broken.

This is what I said back in July, so I bought a new scale...SAME problem! My body has tricked the scale!!

GemmieNoWobbles

Wow Summer! You can totally see a HUGE different. Your legs look slimmer, your torso defineately shows the biggest difference and your arms are more toned too. Well done sweetpea. :flowerforyou:
Just shows the scales DO lie and dont show the full picture!

ddiestler

Before joining mfp I lost 20 pounds.. Like you..I am eating right and doing exercise however the scale isn't moving.
I do notice a change in my clothing..

You look amazing and you can definitly tell you have lost..Keep up the good work

SeasideOasis

Thank you everyone for all your kind words!! I appreciate them!

akaChuck

HUGE difference!!! That's incredible-keep it up

Beebs33

You are looking awesome!! Such progress! Keep it up girl!

Dauntlessness

Wow Girl! You can really see the differences in muscle tone and the lines. I am so proud of you, your doing so amazing!

LeanerBeef

You are making some AWESOME progress - looking great! I guess you have to say "F" the scale - because apparently, in your case the scale does lie! Keep up the great work!