Two Months 29 Pounds (Pics)

DLDzioba

I can see a little more difference this time around but It's still hard in day to day life. It doesn't feel like I've lost that much. Gonna struggle with that a long time, I suppose

luhluhlaura

yay you! excellent progress! Keep at it, your hard work is paying off

Tami113

You may not feel the difference but you certainly can see a difference. Congratulations! Nearly 30 pounds in two months is a lot to lose. Be careful you're not losing too fast.

Tangerine302

Congratulations on the 29 pounds!!! Good for you!

tessa022707

Nicely done...you may not feel it but it can be seen! Keep on keeping' on!

EmmieSu

You are doing great!! It's normal not to see the results in ourself, but I'm sure other people can already tell the difference. Keep up the hard work!!!

magoch

Wow, almost 30 pounds is fantastic!

Bikini_Bound150

Wow I can definitely tell in the side pics. That is such an awesome accomplishment! 29 pounds is incredible! Great job! :flowerforyou:

kstep88

Great work! I can see a difference. Remember slow and steady will win the race, and don't get disocuraged if you don't lose that much every month. It will fluctuate... Stay positive and keep up the GREAT work!

Haddon2000

You look so much healthier. I think you have put 5 years on the end of your life right there. Keep it up. You are an absolute star.

DLDzioba

Thanks for the encouragement, guys. It's easy to get bogged down in the journey sometimes. It's good to get on here and have a breath of fresh air. I know that there can be a huge difference in loss from month to month. I did so well in January (I lost 22 in a month and a week) then February ended up being a little tough, started falling on old very bad habits. I'm working on it, though, and that's the important part. No matter the stress, no matter the frustration as long as you keep putting one foot in front of the other you will find a way through it.

kjenelle

Dude that is great! I can tell alot in your chest and stomach.

Paolinat

You are AWESOME for losing 29 pounds! You even did it in 2 months! YOU ROCK!

Sometimes you can see the difference and sometimes you can't. Want to guarantee that you see a difference?

TAKE MEASUREMENTS!

Granted, I take a lot of measurements, but the more changes I see, the more accomplished I feel. Also, I can make sure I am working out my entire body and not zoning in on a few parts. The more body parts you work, the more muscle you make and the more muscle you make, the higher your metabolism and the higher your metabolism, the more fat you lose.

Here are the measurements I follow:

Neck
Hips
Belly Button
Above belly button (smallest part)
Left Thigh
Right Thigh
Left arm
Right arm
Bust
Body Fat % (hydrostatic weighing)

Why measure body fat?
From personal experience and my blog:


Hydrostatic Weighing: Why numbers on a scales sometimes don't matter

In November 2010, I had my body fat measured by a personal trainer with calipers and she came up with 32% body fat.

The problem with getting tested with calipers is you have the problem of operator error, which can vary greatly, and skin elasticity will also effect results. That is why soon after I had my fat measured by the personal trainer I went to a medical center and had my fat measured using hydrostatic weighing.
In my case, the personal trainer using the calipers was off by 8% body fat!

There are other methods of testing fat, especially if you don't like being submerged in water. The following site will help you decide which method works for you and is the most accurate: http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwfit/bodycomp.html

I would check with Universities, Medical Centers or do a web search of "Bod Pod" and/or "hydrostatic weighing " to have your fat percentage checked in your area.
NOW... as per my results, you will see how numbers on a weight scale are not as important as how your clothes fit.
Also, numbers on a weight scale are not helpful when accessing fitness.
You will also see that BMI is not very accurate.

On 11/23/2010 and 1/23/2012 I participated in hydrostatic weighing.

On NOVEMBER 23, 2010, my stats:
BMI = 27.6
Body Fat = 23.7 %
Weight = 166
Lean Body Mass = 127 lbs
Fat Mass = 39 lbs


On JANUARY 23,2012, my stats:
BMI = 28.3
Body Fat = 27.9%
Weight = 170
Lean Body Mass = 123 lbs
Fat Mass = 47 lbs
HOLY SMOKES! DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?!?!?!

I currently weigh only 4 lbs more than what I weighed in Nov 23, 2010.

HOWEVER, I lost 4 lbs of Lean Body Mass and gained 8 lbs of FAT!

I was wondering why my clothes still did not fit. It is because I gained fat and lost muscle.

MountainMia

Great work on losing the pounds. I can see a difference in the before and after pics. Don't be discouraged by how slow it feels, you are rockin it. I've got a ways to go myself, and it's easy to get overwhelmed. I keep telling myself to just take it a day a time and keep doing what you are doing! It's working!!!

DLDzioba

You are AWESOME for losing 29 pounds! You even did it in 2 months! YOU ROCK!

Sometimes you can see the difference and sometimes you can't. Want to guarantee that you see a difference?

TAKE MEASUREMENTS!

Granted, I take a lot of measurements, but the more changes I see, the more accomplished I feel. Also, I can make sure I am working out my entire body and not zoning in on a few parts. The more body parts you work, the more muscle you make and the more muscle you make, the higher your metabolism and the higher your metabolism, the more fat you lose.

Here are the measurements I follow:

Neck
Hips
Belly Button
Above belly button (smallest part)
Left Thigh
Right Thigh
Left arm
Right arm
Bust
Body Fat % (hydrostatic weighing)

Why measure body fat?
From personal experience and my blog:


Hydrostatic Weighing: Why numbers on a scales sometimes don't matter

In November 2010, I had my body fat measured by a personal trainer with calipers and she came up with 32% body fat.

The problem with getting tested with calipers is you have the problem of operator error, which can vary greatly, and skin elasticity will also effect results. That is why soon after I had my fat measured by the personal trainer I went to a medical center and had my fat measured using hydrostatic weighing.
In my case, the personal trainer using the calipers was off by 8% body fat!

There are other methods of testing fat, especially if you don't like being submerged in water. The following site will help you decide which method works for you and is the most accurate: http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwfit/bodycomp.html

I would check with Universities, Medical Centers or do a web search of "Bod Pod" and/or "hydrostatic weighing " to have your fat percentage checked in your area.
NOW... as per my results, you will see how numbers on a weight scale are not as important as how your clothes fit.
Also, numbers on a weight scale are not helpful when accessing fitness.
You will also see that BMI is not very accurate.

On 11/23/2010 and 1/23/2012 I participated in hydrostatic weighing.

On NOVEMBER 23, 2010, my stats:
BMI = 27.6
Body Fat = 23.7 %
Weight = 166
Lean Body Mass = 127 lbs
Fat Mass = 39 lbs


On JANUARY 23,2012, my stats:
BMI = 28.3
Body Fat = 27.9%
Weight = 170
Lean Body Mass = 123 lbs
Fat Mass = 47 lbs
HOLY SMOKES! DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?!?!?!

I currently weigh only 4 lbs more than what I weighed in Nov 23, 2010.

HOWEVER, I lost 4 lbs of Lean Body Mass and gained 8 lbs of FAT!

I was wondering why my clothes still did not fit. It is because I gained fat and lost muscle.

I have been measuring though not as much as you. I do Neck, bust, waist, and hips. I was thinking about adding thighs in too because I'm about to start the 30 day shred and my friend is seeing more progress in inches than in pounds with it.

Takes2long

You can see the difference! 29# in 2 months!!! Yea!!!

strawberrylooker

What are you saying! You really can see a difference! Just think how much difference again another 29lbs will make. You're going to have a fab summer!

laineylynnfit

I am like you, it is hard for me to see any progress! I can definitely feel it in my clothes. I can see the difference in parts of my body but not as a whole! It's DEFINITELY frustrating but keep on going! You're doing something right!!!!

I agree that you should take all of your measurements. I wish I would have 25 lbs ago then I could actually see how I have changed since. My sister took my measurements last weekend and I will measure again at the end of March

Keep on!

ShelleK

You can definitely see a difference! You look like a smaller person all around. Great job! I know it's hard, and instead of thinking about what you'll look like 'some day', just think about how much better you feel RIGHT NOW! Thirty pounds makes a big difference; if you want to know how much, try carrying around two 15-pound hand-weights today... you'll see!

Porcelain1981

Awesome work!

Do measure more (your thighs, arms, bust, hips etc)

If you're strugging to see the difference for yourself (and there is, what you've done is huge) when you photograph your self, try doing it against something that will help give you perspective. You've got a great option between your bed and the wall, just makr the spot you have to stand at so it's the same every time (and don't use any zoom on the camera). You should be able to see the difference in the negative space between you and the bed / wall.

Or to try and make yourself a bit more objective you could try turning the photo's into negatives with:
http://www.freephotoeffects.net/effect.2.negative-image.html

Here's your before & current

(if they disappear apologies, not sure how long they keep them up)

Or, you get someone to draw around your body on a wall. I wouldn't do this too often, but over significant periods to time (like 3 months), this could be a great visual aid for you.

Good luck!

frosty73

I'm working on it, though, and that's the important part. No matter the stress, no matter the frustration as long as you keep putting one foot in front of the other you will find a way through it.

Couldn't have said it better myself! I know it gets discouraging, the day-in and day-out of always having to watch what you eat, and you don't see the results from day to day But it is SOOOO worth it! Keep your eyes on the prize (your health). Don't sacrifice what you want the most for what you want at the moment!

Love ya girl, you are doing great!

lauraashley85

You have some awesome, awesome tips!!! Thanks for that!
(Meant for porcelain1981)

lauraashley85

You are doing a great job!!! Keep up the great work and the rest will fall in place!

ShrinkinMel

Keep it up! Nearly 30 is definitely a good progress for 2 months.

gildinha

Congrats on the 29 pounds!! Keep up the great job!! I was feeling down and had not motivation to work out but you just motivated me with your hard work ... thank you What have you been doing? What does your work outs look like?

mrspeters3806

You can definitely see a difference. Especially in the negative pictures!! Trust me your hard work is showing. And just remember you look at yourself everyday so it is harder to see for yourself.
Good Luck in your journey
Add me if you want additional support

missodu

there is DEFINITELY a difference! keep up the great WORK!

Raemama

SUPER JOB! Your tummy is a lot smaller and you're plainly less wide from the front. Also, your back (from the side) has visibly less fat. You should also take pics of your face, because I'm betting you look thinner there, too!

You should feel proud of yourself and for every victory (right choice) you make...!

Striving4Fit_MrsOrtiz

Great job. You can definitly see the difference. Keep up the great work.

elimendoza31

Wow that is awesome work you have done...congrats on your weight loss.. I admire you!!!:flowerforyou:

DLDzioba

Well the biggest thing is only eating when i am hugry. I used to eat all the time when i was bored. I am actively trying to make better food decisions, but when i don't i eat less of the crap foods than i used to. Workouts are 40 to 90 minutes cardio at the gym on the tredmill or bike sometimes trying the elliptical. I did some strength. Training in january and i am going to try and get back to that. I am also going to start the 30 day shred soon.