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    Progress Photos - Proof the scale isn't always right.

    Posts: 65 Member
    edited November 2024 in Success Stories
    I have a love - hate relationship with the scale. It has never truly been my friend and that has been especially true since I started this journey in January. It doesn't move much and fluctuates frequently. I was on a trip with some of my closest friends this past weekend and one of them was playing with her camera and asked me to pose for a photo. I did --- which I would normally never do because I hate the camera these days. Right after she snapped I screamed "NOW DELETE IT!" Well, she wouldn't until I at least looked at it and boy am I glad I looked. It was this picture that really helped me realize that the hard work is working and that I really need to leave my love affair with the scale. I hope that the pic shows up.

    The purple sweater with black blet (pic on the right) is mid-January
    The purple hoodie & black yoga pants (pic on the left) is mid-March

    http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u374/MrsSYDL/Screenshot2012-03-19at104607AM-1.png

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    • Posts: 1,246 Member
      Screenshot2012-03-19at104607AM-1.png
    • Posts: 1,246 Member
      Looking great! :smile:
    • Posts: 65 Member
      Thanks! Because clearly I wasn't doing it correctly!
    • Posts: 108 Member
      You look great! I have the same issue with the scale. My mom keeps telling me that I'm looking more fit- other people have told me the same thing, too. I don't see it yet, but I'm loving working out as much as I do, so I stick with it. I just hope I can see the difference soon. Scales are evil little things, aren't they?
    • Posts: 186 Member
      You look beautiful!!!!! Keep up the fantastic work. I can see the happiness in your smile. :smile:
    • Posts: 1,117 Member
      you look great! I was like that too, addicted to that number on the scale. People kept telling me inches are better but darnit I wanted to see that faithful number on the scale... As we all can see your hard work is paying off! Congrats to you!
    • Posts: 214 Member
      You look great. I tend to look at the scale alot to .. then I got a tape measure and started measuring my waist and hips and I noticed that I am loosing weight It's just not showing up on the scale.. and that is totally fine with me right now ..:) Awesome job again
    • Posts: 98
      YOu look Awesome GUrl..... :flowerforyou: but I have to laught because this same morning I weighted myself and the scale showed I gained 7lbs in one week, but my mom, brother and daughter admint that my "muffin top" is vanishing and also am feeling great so I'll just go with what my fam says and how I feel rather than what the scale says.... Congrats on your great work.... :smile:
    • Posts: 216
      WAY TO GO! Pics are definitely more helpful to us and our journey! The scale hurts, right there (pointing at heart) lol. Measurements are key!
    • Posts: 5 Member
      I had to do the same thing. I could feel my clothes getting smaller, but it was like looking in the mirror I still couldn't see it. So one day I have my boyfriend take a pic of me and when I looked at it all I could say was "WOW, I am small". Its a great feeling :) Keep up the great work b/c you look amazing and your inner beauty is definitely shining through.
    • Posts: 80 Member
      You look FANTASTIC!
    • Posts: 27
      Looking F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S.!!!! well done x
    • Posts: 23 Member
      you look wonderful keep up the good work!:bigsmile:
    • Posts: 185
      You can really see the difference in your face! Keep it up! (:
    • Posts: 7,439 Member
      you look GREAT, great figure!! woot woot!! :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 460
      You look incredible and are proof that the scale isn't always right and again i should have some pics!!! love that i'm on this journey with you !!!
    • Posts: 305 Member
      What a great NSV. I hope to have one of those too...Cheers girl!!!
    • Posts: 956 Member
      Three big pats on the back for a job well done! You should be so proud of how you look.
    • Posts: 65 Member
      Thank you all!!
    • Posts: 168 Member
      You look awesome.. keep it up girl!!!
    • Posts: 869 Member
      wow! Looking fantastic :)
    • Posts: 149 Member
      Awesome work... you look wonderful
    • Posts: 35
      You look amazing! I had the same problem with the scale for a couple of weeks, but I was still losing inches... it's just hard because when dieting the focus is on the "weight loss," and not so much on the fact that their body is becoming more healthy/fit. You are doing a great job, and I wish you the best of luck on the rest of your journey!!
    • Posts: 41 Member
      That is awesome! You look great! I've been having a battle with my scale too so I'm happy I'm not the only one.

      Keep up the great work!!! It shows.
    • Posts: 104 Member
      Congrats, you look great!!!
    • Posts: 569 Member
      You look awesome!
    • Posts: 63
      You look great
    • Posts: 872 Member
      I am jealous. I wish I can get like that. I always look the same. You look good :)
    • Posts: 65 Member
      Thank you all for the kind words! Also, i wish each of all the luck in the world on your journey. We can do this!
    • Posts: 54
      Great job!
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