Skinny fat vs fit photo

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  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
    Giving this the ol' bump-a-roo.
  • shellbell1993
    shellbell1993 Posts: 315 Member
    This is exactly what I am Skinny fat... I dropped down to 108 (I am 5' 3") this summer and now I am 112 lbs since I have done 1 round of 30DS and now almost finshed Ripped in 30. Some weight gain has to do with poor diet too!
    I realize now I need to concentrate not on the scale but on lean muscle tone.
    Thanks for this post!!
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    awesome results! Just another thread that proves weight is meanless.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    me at 68kg (150lbs) (couldn't find a no shirt photo)
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    me at 77kg (170lbs)
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    Lift heavy, do cardio for fitness/fun, hit the macros.

    LOL, just realised I have injuries in both of these photos haha.
  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
    @chrisdavey Awesome results and thanks for sharing. However, I often find that pictures of men gaining muscle weight is unconvincing to women because of the "bulky" stigma. I don't feel like guys live and die by the number on the scale in the same way that many women do.
  • tgh1914
    tgh1914 Posts: 1,036 Member
    Great job.....

    to whoever the OP's picture is of, and to Chris ^^^
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    @chrisdavey Awesome results and thanks for sharing. However, I often find that pictures of men gaining muscle weight is unconvincing to women because of the "bulky" stigma. I don't feel like guys live and die by the number on the scale in the same way that many women do.

    yeah, I know what you mean. I think the first post definitely shows that it works for both genders though :smile:
  • woou
    woou Posts: 668 Member
    Great work lady and gent. :)

    It's definitely not all about the number on the scale.
  • Lula16
    Lula16 Posts: 628 Member
    thank you for posting! it sinks in more when i see it...that its not just about numbers.
  • Lula16
    Lula16 Posts: 628 Member
    these last two weeks i have been focusing more on strength training. I hope to get some great results!
  • AylaBean
    AylaBean Posts: 140 Member
    Thanks for posting this.
  • tridling
    tridling Posts: 12 Member
    saving for later...awesome!
  • Kriszti29
    Kriszti29 Posts: 32
    Definitely gives some much needed perspective on losing weight...
    Thanks!
  • Kymmu
    Kymmu Posts: 1,650 Member
    This photo has blown me away...it really isn't about scale weight. I've been advised but seeing the photos really hits home for me. Thanks!
  • Hirundo
    Hirundo Posts: 148 Member
    Bump !

    Wow! there is a big difference in the posture too !
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Wow! there is a big difference in the posture too !

    Actually, that seemed to be the biggest difference to me. There is some difference in muscle tone, but it mostly just looks like she's standing up straighter in the pic on the right.
  • katherines2230
    katherines2230 Posts: 276 Member
    Wow! thats impressive!!
  • mscoco10
    mscoco10 Posts: 527 Member
    the numbers aren't everything and this proves it.
  • fiberartist219
    fiberartist219 Posts: 1,865 Member
    Well if this isn't motivation to work out, I don't know what is!

    I have been trying to exercise for over a year now, but the last few weeks, I've actually been quite consistent. I decided that today should be my rest day since I worked out the last 5 days, but it's killing me to not work out. I think I finally built the habit! Now... I just need to take some photos so I can see the results better.
  • Jupitermermaid
    Jupitermermaid Posts: 270 Member
    Love it! Makes me feel better that even though I have only lost limited pounds, my body looks and feels stronger The numbers on the scales really aren't the all-knowing OZ. We need to build lean muscle tissue to replace the flabby fat!
  • annarouni
    annarouni Posts: 127 Member
    Ahhh, some good food for thought when I feel stagnant. That probably means it's time to shift my focus from losing pounds to gaining strength. Thank you for posting this. :wink:
  • firedragon064
    firedragon064 Posts: 1,082 Member
    I'll remember this when my scale gets the best of me.
  • scarletleavy
    scarletleavy Posts: 841 Member
    Thank you for posting this! It's seriously not about the scale number. I wish more people could see this and stop obsessing about the scale.
  • Kymmu
    Kymmu Posts: 1,650 Member
    I think everyone should take a look at this photo to get some perspective - It really made me think!
  • Lozze
    Lozze Posts: 1,917 Member
    Seriously those women are what I aim for. Screw being skinny I want to be and look STRONG.

    I worry that since I'm so overweight and have been for so long I won't ever get there, but even if I don't I'm going to work hard and get as closed as possible!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I got a couple photo of skinny vs fit to toss into the ring.

    Me at 27 years old vs 39 years old. I'm about the same weight in both, but at 27, I was bony up top and disproportionately flabby on the bottom half. Scrawny arms, but wider hips and thighs. No muscle tone then. Now, I'm stronger and much more fit, with softer curves instead of angles.

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    I still have "heavier" legs and suspect I always will, but I like my bum better now, too. And what I like most is being HEALTHY and not having those dark circles under my eyes!

    skinny-vs-fit.jpg

    (And as long as I'm showing my butt... there's only about 5-7# difference between May and December's photos.)

    bum.jpg
  • M77308
    M77308 Posts: 183
    yep Staceys example is one I show people often.

    I also like this info article. Its about Crossfit - but has some skinny fat vs fit photos, though not of the same girl. And explains what it is, how to address it etc,

    Good general read.

    http://www.crossfitsouthbay.com/2011/05/skinny-fat/

    And Leigh Peeles Body Fat percentage images, are eye opening as well. No skinny fat, but gives you perspective on how different body fat can look - no matter what the scale weight. (which is not the best thing to judge your loss by, just one tool)

    http://www.leighpeele.com/body-fat-pictures-and-percentages


    Awesome articles!! Thank you soooo much for sharing!! Passing these on to a few of my (female) friends who refuse touch weights at all...
  • SafireBleu
    SafireBleu Posts: 881 Member
    Along the same lines: http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero

    There are pictures where Staci goes goes from 117lbs to 131lbs to 142lbs but stays pretty much the same size, while looking a lot stronger and more fit.
    That's what I looked like in high school when all the girls were upstairs in the studio taking dance and I was in the weight lifting room doing crazy squats with the boys. I weighed 160 but was solid and stronger than most of the boys in school. Then I graduated and went to a girly gym big mistake. Now here I am.
  • JennC831
    JennC831 Posts: 628 Member
    WOW!! That looks awesome!!!
  • KittieLea
    KittieLea Posts: 1,156 Member
    That's amazing! Thank you for posting this pic! I think a lot of women, myself included, focus too much on the scale instead of being healthy and fit. I would much rather weigh 136 and look toned than 127 and flabby.
    Way to go!!
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