It's not just about the scale (picture)

fitrene

I also have this posted in motivation and support. Wasn't sure where to post this topic.


As a woman, the scale number ruled my day! That number on the scale in the morning was either good or bad. It would determine my mood, how my day would unfold, how I would act. Not any more.

I still weigh every day but only as a guideline. If I'm up, then I take a look at what time of the month it is, or did I eat too much sodium or sugar the day before. Do I need to intake more water, etc. It's just a number now, not a deal maker or breaker! Here is why.

I've been consistently weighing around 141-142 for the past 3-4 weeks, but my measurements have been dropping. I LOVE lifting weights. I do it daily with a split routine. I lift heavy, but I am not bulky at all. There will be pictures below!

I'm just excited to share and hopefully motivate someone out there as I have been motivated by all of you!

Today's measurements

Height: 65 inches (5'5")
Neck: 12.25
Waist: 26
Hips: 38.25
BF%: 24.6

Starting Measurements (6/01/2011)
Height: 65 inches
Neck: 12.8
Waist: 34
Hips: 43.75
BF%: 40.34%

So the scale may only say 23.6 lbs. lost, but actually, I've lost 31.78 lbs. of fat and gained 8.2 lbs of muscle! Dropping from a very tight size 14 to a comfy size 6 and even a few 4s depending on designer! I never thought I could gain that! I figured if you gain that kind of muscle, you bulk up, but I've learned from reading, my trainer, and my experiences, that unless you have a lot of testosterone, you cannot bulk up as a woman! I still have the cellulite and stretchmarks, but that's okay! I'm happy and healthy!

You get to see what I look like at 7am, sorry! I did not smile. I thought I would crop out my head, but I just decided what the heck!





And then just for fun pose!

lambertj

You look amazing! Great job!!!

Dudagarcia

Awesome job, I can see the difference

kcragg

Such a difference. Amazing:)

shellrae1973

Amazing! I need to get off my butt and start lifting weights!

krose21987

Looking good! Keep it up lady!!

Amber50lbsDown

wow huge difference !
I weigh once a week and This morning the scale didnt budge for me so I measured and was excited to see the loss on my waist and hips. Made me feel alot better.

keep up the great work .

Nekhet

Great job!! You can see your progress and your muscles coming through!! Keep it up!!

andreabball

Gorgeous, GIRL!! Keep up the hard work, bc you are looking fabulous and motivating others!! GET IT!!
-Andi

sammys1girly

Thanks for posting this! My legs are similar to yours and I haven't lost much weight at all since the end of last summer, but I am changing my lower body shape. I could care less what the scale says (ok, I care a little... ) but what I care about is the measurements and how things fit!

kikih64

Wow! Good work!

dandelion39

Great results! Thanks for sharing, and congrats

KellyBgetsfit

You are doing awesome! I LOVE lifting and have seen a huge improvement. But, I would like to see the scale move a little!

vtgirl77

Wow! Fantastic!!

Nikiki

you look fabulous!!! great job and thanks for the motivation, I'm a tight 14 right now so this is just the kind of thing that I need to see to keep my hopes up!

jbahrami

Awesome results...and check out those muscles!!! Keep up the great work and attitude!!

rchupka87

Damn! Get it girl!!!

Drunkadelic

Lifting heavy = boss!!!! You look AWESOME

wittyusername

Wowsers!!!! you look A-Mazing!!! well done! x

KickassAugust

You must feel amazing!!

davery1985

You look fantastic!!! I hope i can do the same as you!! x

fitrene

Thanks so much!

I'm going to a formal banquet this Saturday and I can't wait to show off my slimmer self and arms in my gown!

I think I have a pretty common figure for a lot of women and to see that those women helped motivate me and then I can help motivate others, just makes me want to work that much harder!

You all are AMAZING!

CrazyBullies

you look awesome!!!!!!! such a motivation. I need to remeasure to see what i'm at now! i try and weigh myself once a week..... But again, you look great!!! good work!

loislane22

You look amazing! You waist is sooo tiny, what a difference. Keep up the great work, you are a huge motivation for other women.

deninevi

You look amazing! Have fun this Sat.!

fitnfancy80

I also have this posted in motivation and support. Wasn't sure where to post this topic.


As a woman, the scale number ruled my day! That number on the scale in the morning was either good or bad. It would determine my mood, how my day would unfold, how I would act. Not any more.

I still weigh every day but only as a guideline. If I'm up, then I take a look at what time of the month it is, or did I eat too much sodium or sugar the day before. Do I need to intake more water, etc. It's just a number now, not a deal maker or breaker! Here is why.

I've been consistently weighing around 141-142 for the past 3-4 weeks, but my measurements have been dropping. I LOVE lifting weights. I do it daily with a split routine. I lift heavy, but I am not bulky at all. There will be pictures below!

I'm just excited to share and hopefully motivate someone out there as I have been motivated by all of you!

Today's measurements

Height: 65 inches (5'5")
Neck: 12.25
Waist: 26
Hips: 38.25
BF%: 24.6

Starting Measurements (6/01/2011)
Height: 65 inches
Neck: 12.8
Waist: 34
Hips: 43.75
BF%: 40.34%

So the scale may only say 23.6 lbs. lost, but actually, I've lost 31.78 lbs. of fat and gained 8.2 lbs of muscle! Dropping from a very tight size 14 to a comfy size 6 and even a few 4s depending on designer! I never thought I could gain that! I figured if you gain that kind of muscle, you bulk up, but I've learned from reading, my trainer, and my experiences, that unless you have a lot of testosterone, you cannot bulk up as a woman! I still have the cellulite and stretchmarks, but that's okay! I'm happy and healthy!

You get to see what I look like at 7am, sorry! I did not smile. I thought I would crop out my head, but I just decided what the heck!





And then just for fun pose!

I'm trying to get into this same mind set. WTG!!!!!

SoBodyMazing

You look great! Can definitely see a difference.

laurarpa

hooray for lifting! You give me hope You look fantastic!

kebrina1983

Congrats!!

tsdsign

Great job!!

beduffbrickie

pure class, what a transformation!! keep with it, those results are really coming on now! well done