Why the scale LIES!

corlas0105

I just completed Insanity, and was happy with my fit test results. But was really depressed about my measurements. I gained 9 pounds doing Insanity. So, I am back up to 145. That was where I was a year and a half ago when starting my journey to healthy and happiness. So, both of these pictures I weigh the same 145!!!!!!! I feel like I look better in the second picture. I KNOW I am healthier and happier.

This was Feb. 2011

This was today after completing my final fit test!

I know I still have a lot of work to do, but I am NOT going to let the scale get me down!

Kybelle132

AWESOME!!! You look great!!

jennakrysteen

you can def tell a difference! Good job!

fawndam

Thank you for posting this! I am doing Insanity as well and had a weigh in for the American Heart Association weight Loss challenge and i had gained 5 lbs!!! i was so discouraged knowing i had worked my fanny off! I can see a difference in my body...but ya know how that scale defines us at times!! lol...thank you again!!

kwin91

Yeah don't let the scale tell you those lies! You look great and gained a lot of muscle which is definitely visable on your arms! And your face looks thinner. You're lookin good!!

noweightfisherj

You look much more fit and healthy in the second photo. I you have to figure the added weight is all muscle.

davis_j

Thank you for posting this. I am struggling with the same thing. I am taking in 1200 cals/day and exercising 5-6 hours per week but my weight hasn't gone down. Your photos gave me encouragement.

jayhawkX

That's a really neat before/after picture. It just goes to show you how much muscle weighs. You have done wonderful work keep it up.

professorRAT

Yes indeed! I weigh the same as when I was in college, but was in an 8/10 pant and now wear 4/6! Gotta love that muscle weight!! You look great!!!

julialla

You have great legs now too!! Congratulations on all your hard work!

MaraDiaz

That's a really neat before/after picture. It just goes to show you how much muscle weighs. You have done wonderful work keep it up.

This! When I hit goal and start working seriously on getting fit, you make me think I should throw the scale out completely for awhile until I like what I see in the mirror.

Fantastic job and motivation!

missprincessgina

You look great! Everything looks more toned and tighter!!!!! Keep up the great work. :flowerforyou:

andreamelo1

I just completed Insanity, and was happy with my fit test results. But was really depressed about my measurements. I gained 9 pounds doing Insanity. So, I am back up to 145. That was where I was a year and a half ago when starting my journey to healthy and happiness. So, both of these pictures I weigh the same 145!!!!!!! I feel like I look better in the second picture. I KNOW I am healthier and happier.

This was Feb. 2011

This was today after completing my final fit test!

I know I still have a lot of work to do, but I am NOT going to let the scale get me down!

this awesome i love insanity but remember you are not only loosing fat you are gaining muscle so way to go keep pushing play & keep bringing it!

mclandry89

WOW! amazing job! keep up the great work!

julesboots

There's a huge difference. You look really good! Thanks for posting; I've been restricting and exercising more than I ever have in my life during the last 2-3 weeks and really haven't lost anything.

tryinghard71

Thank you for posting. You are doing so great. The scale does not tell the whole story. Pictures or measuring weekly is more important and more motivating. Congrats!

tosmoothash

Thanks for the post....you are looking great!!!

KatdenRN

Well, the first thing you have to look at is the huge SMILE on your face... even YOU know that you not only look better, but you feel better!! You are certainly doing great because you are converting fat into muscle... something that we ALL want to do. Thanks for being an inspiration!!

corlas0105

It is very hard to see the scale go up, and for me, I have a goal of 130-132 pounds. But, I agree, I may just have to ditch the scale and go by how I am feeling, how my clothes fit, and measurements. Thanks for all the compliments...I appreciate the support!

Corrie

apedeb09

I can tell a BIG difference in your second picture!! You look great!

corlas0105

Thank you! I still have a ways to go. And I am not sure what my next exercise adventure should be. Any suggestions??? I have done P90X, Insanity (of course), 1/2 marathon, and a sprint triathlon. I would love to train for another triathlon, but someone stole my bike What has everyone else has success with???

Curvimami

You look great!!! You definitely look much healthier and clearly have lost lots and lots of inches in the 2nd pic. The scale is a liar!!!

corlas0105

I have decided to do a hybrid of P90X and Insanity as my next adventure. Is anyone else out there doing this? I could use/lend some support and motivation! Thanks!