Body Fat % vs. Weight - photo included

margojr4

Last year I had two injuries. A much needed knee surgery followed by a broken collar bone. Both set me back most of the year with exercise and activity. Though the scale didnt seem to be an issue, I noticed my clothes were getting tighter.

I was becoming "skinny fat" I was eating my BMR and nothing more. The only activity I was allowed for a period of time was PT and even that wasnt enough to burn calories.

Once I got back into the swing of things again in Oct. 2011 (endurance and heavy lifting) I noticed my clothes were getting loose and I was happy to feel the changes. I started at 28% body fat and 148lbs

I came across a photo taken in August 2011, then took a photo of myself currently. Wow. What a difference. I'm currently 145lbs and my body fat is down to 21%, I have been maintaining these stats since March 2012. Also losing nearly 15 inches off my body - ALL in my mid section and thighs! I can see, now, how exercise affects me and how I really need to incorporate it into my healthy lifestyle.

Hope this visual will help someone in their own journey. Dont give up, keep moving forward! You will achieve your goal!

mabennett

congrats! can't see pics tho:(

tistal

That is fantastic! You look AMAZING!!!

HappilyCyn

Thank you for sharing your story. It's very motivating. You look very healthy!

margojr4

*head on desk* Apparently I'm computer illiterate ?! ack Maybe the main photo is too big cause I retyped the img in lowecas

tigerlily8045

Wow scale means so little sometimes. Amazing.

LorinaLynn

Fantastic results!

lisaishotpink

You look great! Congratulations!

shammxo

Love it

Gotta keep reminding myself that the scale doesn't tell me anything.

Meggles63

Big difference~ thanks for posting this!

Martucha123

awsome

Deltafliers

Awesome visual and a great reminder! Thanks!

Neahpata

That is some serious fat loss, great job!

BetherFace

Wow, that is a great help in visualizing the difference between dieting and being fit!

BetherFace

Also, you look fabulous!

alettep

Thanks for posting-that is just what i needed to see! My scale has not moved much in last several months but adding weight traning in has increased definition in my arms! I recently did measurements including body fat so looking forward to watching those numbers instead!

dandelion39

Love it! You look great!

duhblond

So encouraging!
You look stunning.

Rosa1213

Wow, you look great!
I have been doing weight training as well, and although the scale is moving slowly, I see a difference in the muscle definition in my legs.

Congratulations on your awesome work! Keep on being fabulous!

harpercutie

this is exactly what i needed to hear.

and you look stunning

Moviedust

Awesome!

proudmommy1003

Wow Amazing results!!! You look younger
Scale means nothing sometimes.

AnnaYESiCANdoIT

you look awesome! keep it up

rebecca_florida

Thanks for posting this - I've been within 5 lbs of the same weight for around 9 months now, but I do think my body composition has changed - thanks for the reminder it's not all about the scale.....

slepygrl

OMG! You look AB-FAB!!!

SmallMimi

great to realize that diet may not play as big a role and exercise is a key ingredient. Looking great

jedikrissy

WOW! You look amazing!!!! Thanks for sharing your story, it's a great motivator!

conniehv40

In 8 months of exercise, you look absolutely awesome! Are you a runner or what have you done for the 8 months? I'd love to know!!! Obviously because you look great!

aimsteen

Awesome visual, and you look AMAZING!!

Vivijeanne

Thanks, you look awesome and it will help keep me motivated

Elle408

What an amazing change! You're an inspiration and a great advocate that the scale does not mean anything!