Body Fat % vs. Weight - photo included

imchicbad

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

isnt it crazy when you think, how did i get here, and when you work so hard, the scale means nothing compared to how you look and feel

FlyEaglesGuy

Love this post, a testament and even more reason why I am no longer paying attention to the scale and more at what I look like naked. lol

mollysonnotice

Great job! That really does show how the scale can lie. You look amazing!

marylovehellokitty

you look awesome! So in order to lose body fat % you must lift weights?

Papillon22

Thank you so much for sharing this! Just another proof that what the scale says means *nothing*

You look fantastic and you seemed to have lost some years as well!

angelpie36426

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!

Thank you! My digital scale says I am at 34% body fat and it is all in my "core area". You are an inspiration! My goal is to be toned and have a flat stomach. Seeing you makes it seem possible for me. Send me a friend request if you like.

kdeaux1959

You have made probably one of the most important posts I have seen on this site. I wish everybody could see it. You have shown the importance of body fat % in the fitness picture. Thanks so much for this post... EXCELLENT! You look great by the way!

LesaDave

You wouln't think it's just a three-pound diff! You look fantastic!

parvati

I wish everyone couldsee this!!! Excellent job & thanks
For Sharing!!

ESP12

You have made probably one of the most important posts I have seen on this site. I wish everybody could see it. You have shown the importance of body fat % in the fitness picture. Thanks so much for this post... EXCELLENT! You look great by the way!

^^^^this^^^^

elcieloesazul

You look fantastic; huge difference!

jenniferlmartinez

wow! thats all I can say!!

fonitoni

excellent!

Megdmcda

lol ok gotta be honest..first thing that popped out of my mouth was "holy ****"....lmao awesome job girl....definate motivation for me to keep going. and to quit worrying about that damn number.

SwimKitty

Thanks for the reminder - it's not all about the scale.

Chasinadream

This is so inspirational to see and read...thanks for sharing!

kacinace

awesome! what a difference!

DBB07

#Winner.

KyliAnnHobson

This is a great post! You look fantastic!

hanniejong

Might not be a huge ampunt pf difference in weight but my goodness you can tell the difference in inches. You look awesome, it is amazing what a difference exercise will make.
You look great, well done!!

monyango

It's hard to believe there is only 3 pounds difference...wow. Good for you!

anarod0513

Awesome work! And only 3 pounds?!?! Amazing! I hope I reach my goals sooner than later.

kiwi_dee

This is inspiring! Thank you for sharing

kcoburn327

That is such an awesome inspiration for me. I have lost 25 pounds and sit at 149 pounds. I have not gone down in pants size and it is so frustrating. I did start running in the past few weeks and plan to add going to the gym (for classes, etc). Thanks for the inspiration!

Sarauk2sf

You look fantastic - well done.

what923

Thanks for being an awesome example of losing 'fat' does not necessarily mean losing 'weight'. Body composition is where it is at! As I like to say- looks can be deceiving...we may be 'smaller' but we can really pack a lot in to that small space- go muscle!

morgan9

Awesome! Thank you for the great motivation! Can't wait to be there with you!

mariasotera

You look fantastic! What cardio do you combine with your heavy lifting?

briyowes

Wow! Amazing difference with only a few pounds and less body fat.

nxd10

You look so awesome. I feel inspired. Really.