success but not seeing it?

lin7604

HIT my goal!!!! my goal was 20 lbs. I am 5ft 2 inches and started at 142. I now weigh 122. I looked back at pics of me before and now and i tell you I can't see any differences? I started at these pics all last night looking for where those 20 lbs came off and i can't see it? I know the scale says i am 122, I am wearing many sizes smaller but where did the 20 lbs come off? Can you tell me please....

Sweetsugar0424

I totally see it! You have lost in all areas and definitely toned up. Your hips and thighs are smaller, stomach's more toned, butt's smaller and lifted. I think you look great!

kimosabe1

before, u had a small belly pouch, it's no longer there....

FutureSkinnyMama03

I can definitely see it!!!! Especially with the picture taken from the back. Your entire body looks like it shrunk & is more toned looking. Great job on the loss!

thatyogagirl

I agree! I can totally see the difference. In my opinion, you are one of the lucky ones who's body shape didnt deform-change when you were heavier. Your body had the same nice proportions, but now you are extremely fitter and slimmer, just look at your abs! You should Be proud of Yourself, You look great!

osewcute

Your stomach, your back, your legs! All look great! You toned up!

epcot6

I totally see it! You have lost in all areas and definitely toned up. Your hips and thighs are smaller, stomach's more toned, butt's smaller and lifted. I think you look great!

I definitely see a difference too. Exactly what this poster said.

ironanimal

Stomach, thighs and back for starters.

marie_cressman

You lost all over. Your waist, hips, thighs... all smaller. Don't be so hard on yourself. You lost evenly which is awesome! You look fantastic!

holly3585

You already posted this...

.............and did you have a nice responce the 1st time she posted it also......???

demonlullaby

you can totally see it! you! you look so good! congrats!

lin7604

You already posted this...

.............and did you have a nice responce the 1st time she posted it also......???

yes i did in motivation and support and i really didn't get much feedback. I needed to know what others thought changed since i don't see it. Now i know, i have gotten great feedback in this section of the forum. thanks everyone!

meshashesha2012

if you cant see it then logically in the places where your clothes have gone down.

oh wait, are did you post this to get congrats? if so just say look at me i did it. no need to pull the oh i can't see where i've lot sham. it's kind of cheap :laugh:

but yeah i see it and congrats

lin7604

seriously? i don't see it... plain and simple. I look at those pics and see myself looking the same. That is why i got the old swimsuit out of the basement and all for the pics, to really get a good proper comparison.... even with that, i still had to stare at the pics and look and think : what the heck changed"????

lin7604

I totally see it! You have lost in all areas and definitely toned up. Your hips and thighs are smaller, stomach's more toned, butt's smaller and lifted. I think you look great!

thank you, that was so nice and positive, just what i needed!

Nerdy_Rose

There's a huge difference. You look ripped in your after picture. I can see abs.

ycart1981

Doesn't matter if you have posted this before or not anyway. Obviously you are in need of a bit of support and reassurance which we all need from time to time so well done you look fantastic and your hard work is paying off for sure. Well done!!!
:flowerforyou:

shorty35565

U have abs in the 2nd pic! How can u not see that girl?

2S_1R

You're way more toned! You look so good! Congrats!

Sweetsugar0424

I totally see it! You have lost in all areas and definitely toned up. Your hips and thighs are smaller, stomach's more toned, butt's smaller and lifted. I think you look great!

thank you, that was so nice and positive, just what i needed!

You are very welcome

akrupiak1

A lot of the initial weight that comes off is water weight, and you definitely look like you've toned up in the mid section. Women usually lose most of their weight starting at the top. You look great. Congratulations!!!!

renkatrun

My situation is just like yours: +20 lbs down (just over 145 down to 121), can't see it in the photos. I took before and after photos for the 30 day shred, too. Just can't see a transformation in the pics: but everyone has noticed, I have dropped 3 clothing sizes and the measurements don't lie. I put it down to the fact that I gain and lose weight evenly all over my body. I just "shrunk". I am assuming that is what has happened to you. Pictures do lie (Although you are clearly more toned.)
Congratulations!

Tmiller20

I lost 8lbs and i don't see it either lol hoping to see it as i go along Great work hun keep it up!!

Scotts_Foods

Curious; 1. What was your body-fat % before and after?
2. What did your exercise program look like throughout?
a. consistency
b. resistance training
c. cardio

lin7604

My situation is just like yours: +20 lbs down (just over 145 down to 121), can't see it in the photos. I took before and after photos for the 30 day shred, too. Just can't see a transformation in the pics: but everyone has noticed, I have dropped 3 clothing sizes and the measurements don't lie. I put it down to the fact that I gain and lose weight evenly all over my body. I just "shrunk". I am assuming that is what has happened to you. Pictures do lie (Although you are clearly more toned.)
Congratulations!

yes i agree, i never thought of losing it evenly all over my body,i was expecting it noticeable in a specific area more so. I guess that is a good thing.

lin7604

U have abs in the 2nd pic! How can u not see that girl?

oh i see that, but that was the only real difference i saw... i only got that after doing 30ds. before i was just soft like in my before pics.... i knew i had a bit more definition in that area but i still have a lower pooch and it stick out very easily. In the am i look like that pic but i eat and it's gone,lol...

tlc12078

You can tell your very toned.

lin7604

Curious; 1. What was your body-fat % before and after?
2. What did your exercise program look like throughout?
a. consistency
b. resistance training
c. cardio

my body fat % i am not 100% on as i never knew about these online calculators until a bit after i started to lose weight. When i did start i was probably around 125 and i was 26.9, now is 25.2% according to fat2fit.com on the military calculator. l still want it lower...

My exercise started out 1 hr a day, elliptical or treadmill, then after 2 months i started 30 ds, so i was doing 30-45 min cardio and the 30ds dvd. Once i was done that 30ds i started rin30 but not as much cardio. I instead did 2 levels of rin30 5-6 days a week. Then i kinda stopped all planned exercises as i was getting frustrated as my loss was so slow. at this point it had been 6 months and had just hit 10lbs, so i focused more on eating. FYI: When i started in Oct i cut out pop, chips and fast food. I have no access to the gym as we live out of town and i can't afford it anyway, so what ever exercise i have done i do at home with that i have. i only have 3 and 5 lbs hand weights right now, getting 8 lb ones today and i have a treadmill and elliptical. Currently i take my puppy on a 20 min walk daily and i am doing 30 ds over 5-6 days a week. I m almost done and then i was going to start rin30 and i want to purchase les mills pump in about a month or so...

i was very dedicated to making sure i exercised, logged every bite i had, cut out bad foods and tried new ones. I kinda got obsessed with it and then not to have the weight come off faster was frustrating and especially for me to look at my pics and not see a hug difference... I have less time to exercise now as that is why i started up the dvd's again as i have a new job and i really only get 30 min a night to exercise except of course on the weekend where i can go longer if needed. so i have to make the most of what i have.....

hope that gives you answers to your question....

ouddy29

WOW very suprised that you cannot see your progress. Your abs are very toned compared to your starting pics. (you no longer have love handles) Your thighs and calfs are more tomed also. You look great.

Aquarian

There is a big difference! You have lost in your tummy, arms, butt, legs... You look ripped!

lin7604

see this is what i needed, for others to mention what they see different for me to see it. thanks. Now that you guys have mentioned some of the areas, i do see some changes. sorry that i had to be pointed out to see them. I also thin kit was b/c i have only received one comment from "anyone" about my loss or how i look and that comment was just last week. no one else has said anything to me so i assumed they don't see it either, so it's not just me...