Stop basing your success on that scale! (Pics)

YukonJoy

I posted this a few months ago (the pictures are updated now), but I am posting them again as I have been seeing a lot of discouraged new comers in the threads who feel they are ready to give up because they are not seeing the numbers on the scale change.

Stop basing your success on that scale! It is not the ideal way to assess your improvement. When you are gaining muscle your scale is going to reflect that gain. If you really want to record the changes take before photos and progress photos, buy a cord tape measure and take measurements, buy fat calipers and measure your body fat percentage.

Also, all changes are gradual and that can make it hard to notice, especially in yourself. I had no idea my body was changing in this way until I compared my photos. I thought that 9lbs was nothing and I was going nowhere, doping something horribly wrong and failing.

THIS IS ONLY A 9 LB LOSS!! Look at the difference!! It looks more like 20 lbs of fat.

Before: 166 lbs
Now/During: 157 lbs

Don't give up on yourself, give up on your scale!


EDIT: I should also note that I went from a D/C cup to a B cup between these photos and from a size 11 pants to a size 8.

polarsjewel

Seriously the most inspirational thing I have seen on here in a long time. Keep going Joy!!

kekl

YESSSS. THAT is what I'm talking about.

Oh and ps- sorry if this is weird but I gotta say it- Your butt is amazing. I mean this in a very genuine non creepy way. haha

Terasome

Thanks for sharing. I will definitely do the photo thing once a week for myself just to see if I can see the difference. It helps put it all into perspective. I think I rely on the scales too much because I want to see a loss.

YukonJoy

YESSSS. THAT is what I'm talking about.

Oh and ps- sorry if this is weird but I gotta say it- Your butt is amazing. I mean this in a very genuine non creepy way. haha

Thank you! lol. No creepiness taken. I wanted to see progress in my *kitten* especially which is why I took the pictures in a thong. I'm glad the hard work is paying off down there. lol

shanolap

Holy *kitten* woman, you look great! It's amazing that it's only a 9 lb loss. And yes, your azz looks wonderful!

How tall are you?

taso42

OW!

YukonJoy

Holy *kitten* woman, you look great! It's amazing that it's only a 9 lb loss. And yes, your azz looks wonderful!

How tall are you?

I am 5'5"

Rae6503

Seriously, your butt is amazing in both the before and the after. I want...

YukonJoy

Seriously, your butt is amazing in both the before and the after. I want...

Do these for a start

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CvEs-TOIKM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbxxs1PErLQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmZ-tu_Rqc4

Yanicka1

this is wonderfull. I only lost 15 pouds but went from a size 12 to a tight 2. The scale is a lying *kitten*.

Trophyyf

Wow great job!!

keesh1123

bump

quitmakingexcuses

DAMN LAYDAY YOU SO FLLYYYYYY

fitnoflab

Going to be thinking of your transformation when I'm dying doing lunges and squats today. My booty will look that in a few months! Really great work by the way. And nice reminder about the scale...

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YukonJoy

^^ BWAHAHA. This made me LOL so hard.

KippyBee

Inspiring, motivating and encouraging indeed! Thank you for sharing and good luck as you continue your journey!

getfitnfab

Awesome, thanks for the reminder, scale is truly not reflective of our progress

Akjenn89

Seriously, your butt is amazing in both the before and the after. I want...

Do these for a start

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CvEs-TOIKM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbxxs1PErLQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmZ-tu_Rqc4

Lmao.. I'm glad I'm not the only one that thought that. Wasn't sure about saying that though until I saw all the other comments.

Thank you for the links.

BeautyFromPain

holy cow!

You look ******* amazing!

Amy_B

Fantastic!!!!

lawson305

very nice work - be proud!!

sandram82

Wow... 9lbs... that looks amazing.. thanks for sharing!!

rmball

Thanks so much for sharing - I so needed this motivation today!

YukonJoy

Thanks a lot for the compliments everyone! If you have any questions feel free to ask me! :flowerforyou:

kbmnurse

Awesome job. You are correct---stop looking at the scale. I don't own one. I would get so obsessed with the number that I would make unhealthy choices for my body.

Now I go by how my clothes fit. Size 10 works well for me

Whodatgirl77

Nice!!

30yearssincebikini

This is soooo inspirational! I am the same height as you and about the same weight as when you started, and I exercise at the gym every day, so knowing that if I keep it up I can look like this- WOW! Thank you!

TheAncientMariner

Way to go! I haven't lost any weight in over 2 months and I have run religiously at least 4 times a week. In my profile, you can see me running my first 5k and there is another picture of me as you see now. I weigh nearly the exact same weight and haven't lost a single pound since last November. I'll take these smaller shirts, pants, and increased "stamina" any day of the week over an arbitrary number on the scale. In fact, my mission is no longer weight loss, but fat loss! You look good and you have the confidence to back it up. You've definitely put in work. Good job!

missworld7

Thanks for sharing! I finally weighed myself after two weeks of eating right and working out, and I was feeling very disappointed. This helps so much!