Sometimes you just need to step away from the scale...

DarkAngellEyes

I have been struggling with a plateau for well over a month now (closer to 2 months!) and it has been driving me crazy... So I've decided to start tracking my progress in other ways.

In about a month and a half, I only lost 1.5 pounds. Definitely still a work in progress - but its nice to actually see that your hard work is starting to pay off, even when the scale refuses to budge.

(I'm a little self-conscious about even posting these, but thought if I could help motivate even just one person struggling with a plateau it'd be worth it)

gwynb041109

You have done a great job!

engineman312

you look great! and you can definetly see a big difference in just two short months!

muwchck

You look wonderful!

cardbucfan

WOW!!! That is eye-opening! Great job and who needs that nasty scale when you can see the results!

divadoll41

Looking good!

celticmuse

Wow! You can definitely SEE the difference. Thanks for pointing out that there is more to fitness than what the scale says...

Erica0718

What a difference for only two months! You are looking great !

Kendrawinn

Awsome!!

AmberJslimsAWAY

You look GREAT!!! I think this is what's happening to me too, not losing a bunch of weight, but I can see a difference. Way to go!!

sailorsiren13

Thanks for that i have been struggling with my only 1 lb loss for over a month now and wondering if i am ever going to lose more even though i see changes like this happening. :flowerforyou: Thanks for the reminder!

ethompso0105

Congrats...that's fantastic!

I've lost 13 pounds in the past 10 weeks (I had gained a bunch prior to losing so my ticker doesn't show any of the loss) and I'm not seeing the drastic results that you're seeing.

You look great!!! :happy:

Goosiesnougs

HOLY HELL! YOU LOOK FANTASTIC :happy:

You are definitely making a HUGE change.
Great Job

mslack01

Thank you for posting this. I struggle with the scale, but you are right. Your pictures really do make a difference. I think I am going to try this. You should be proud of yourself. Those are awesome abs! What kind of exercise are you doing?

ablykins

Awesome- keep up the great work!! You are right- sometimes the scale is not an accurate barometer of a changing body! So glad you are keeping it in perspective and getting stronger!

razfabulous

Thanks for sharing! I recently took my scale out of the bathroom and put it somewhere inconvenient. My clothes are getting loose but the numbers aren't moving so I decided to stop stressing about it for a little while.

DarkAngellEyes

Thank you! :blushing: I box two times a week and I've also been following the New Rules of Lifting for Women weight program.

carrie_eggo

Glad you posted this! Excellent work!

theoneandonlybrookie

You look great! You can really see the definition in your stomach. Thank you for posting these.

sugarbeans

Awesome!! Thank you for this reminder. I have been on a plateau for almost 6 months now, scale goes up and down like a yo yo. Recently I upped my workouts and really looked at my nutrition and adjusted accordingly, since then the scale seems to be going up. However I feel stronger, clothes are fitting better and I feel healthier overall. So frustrated with the scale ready to throw it out the window. I have measurements and pictures taken but perhaps I should take new ones and see a difference that way instead of always trying to rely on the scale.

Thanks again and Awesome job! I can really see a difference. :happy:

auroranflash

You can TOTALLY see a difference. It looks like you lost 10-15lbs... seriously. You got rid of those little chubberlumps you get when one has their arms at their sides (right at the armpits... you know, that little roll we all hate when we wear spaghetti strap shirts or tank tops?) ... That is one huge thing I am looking forward to losing, lol... You didn't have much of one before but WOW, that definition! Your shoulders.... holy cow! GREAT JOB.

MzzAisha

You look awesome I can totally see a difference!! This is very encouraging- thanks for posting!!

jcbernahl

You look fantastic! Keep it up!

iNkedFiTmama

this is awesome! im also at a plateau, this is the kind of post i needed to see today! great work.

NicolePatriot

WOW! Thanks so much for posting these. I am also obsessed with the scale...but this just reminds me that I'm also losing inches. Good job

Beeps2011

I think you are an AWESOME work-in-progress!

We *all* progress at different rates, but your progress (imho), has been SUPER-FAST.

Good for you! And I hope other posters draw some inspiration from you - as I am!

soymilkcoffee

What a difference! You look much stronger and fitter. Thanks for the inspiration!

lmojoallen

LOOKING GOOD! thanks for the motivation feeling down as I had no scale movement this week. Your post is a great pick me up!!

mrsknotts

I want to look like that!?! What's your workout routine like? Cals?

xanthochroid

well done...you look great

La_Amazona

Great job!!!