Weigh more but look skinnier!

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SMJ1987
SMJ1987 Posts: 368
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Just thought I'd post this for those who get frustrated when the scale doesn't seem to budge. I don't have a full body before picture (hated being photographed at the time), but I think you can see the difference in my face. In the first pic I wasn't working out and was 138ish. Now I work out 1-2 hours 5-7 days a week, weight training, running, cycling, yoga...you name it. I weigh 140 now.

So don't get discouraged when the scale stays the same...changes could be happening!

I'm the blonde one (I know, I know)

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  • kathrynloreili
    kathrynloreili Posts: 394
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    You look SO good girl!
  • spicypepper
    spicypepper Posts: 1,016 Member
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    I'm always amazed at what exercise does for the body. Congrats, you look amazing!
  • bmarie612
    bmarie612 Posts: 221 Member
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    You look great! Love those curves!! :)
  • shellyt1
    shellyt1 Posts: 119
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    I got rid of my scale this week because I got tired of trying to get to a number instead of the changes in my clothes and what the mirror was showing from my working out! I know I'm losing fat and making muscle and getting stronger! That is now my focus instead of the magic number! You look great by the way!
  • LordBear
    LordBear Posts: 239 Member
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    wow..... sexy lady.. great work
  • SavingFaith65
    SavingFaith65 Posts: 72 Member
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    Amazing! What types of exercises do you do? I've got about another week before I can go back to the gym... I started some weight training and did inclines on the treadmill as well as the stair master.
  • SMJ1987
    SMJ1987 Posts: 368
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    Amazing! What types of exercises do you do? I've got about another week before I can go back to the gym... I started some weight training and did inclines on the treadmill as well as the stair master.

    For cardio I do spin classed, outdoor bike rides, slow paced distance running, interval running and I'm getting back into swimming. For resistance training I just do 45 minutes about 3-4 times a week focusing on different muscle groups. I don't know a lot about it but I try to lift fairly heavy and try to do more compound moves than anything else. That being said, I still have a lot to learn.
  • amberlykay1014
    amberlykay1014 Posts: 608 Member
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    You are HOT!! Thanks for sharing!
  • Squints80
    Squints80 Posts: 10
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    I'm sure you've heard this but you're a very pretty lady!
  • Rosa1213
    Rosa1213 Posts: 456 Member
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    I love how you have the exact same pose in the black fitted dress as in your profile pic :)
    I think we all need to know our most flattering angles! I do the same thing...

    Anyhow, you look GREAT! Exercise really does pay off in the long run :)
  • janlee_001
    janlee_001 Posts: 309 Member
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    Looking good - muscle weighs more than fat.
  • FelicityEliza36
    FelicityEliza36 Posts: 252 Member
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    You are gorgeous!
  • sheribrasington
    sheribrasington Posts: 75
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    Wow! That is an extreme difference. You look great. Thank You for posting.
  • Nerdy_Rose
    Nerdy_Rose Posts: 1,277 Member
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    Excellent.
  • 1sophiesophie
    1sophiesophie Posts: 67 Member
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    I weigh the same as you and DO NOT LOOK LIKE THAT. You look amazing. I just wimped out of some body conditioning workout today for yet another "safe" dose of the stationary bike. You've encouraged me to keep forcing myself to mix it up (tomorrow). Well done you on your hard work and thanks for posting.
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
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    I love how you have the exact same pose and facial expression in both the second picture and your avatar.
  • SMJ1987
    SMJ1987 Posts: 368
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    I love how you have the exact same pose in the black fitted dress as in your profile pic :)
    I think we all need to know our most flattering angles! I do the same thing...

    Anyhow, you look GREAT! Exercise really does pay off in the long run :)

    Heehee...the hands on hips makes my arms look better! Lol.
  • tsegears
    tsegears Posts: 94
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    You look amazing! You are absolutely right about gettting frustrated with what you see on the scale or don't see on the scale. You are proof that muscle weights more than fat. Keep up the hard work!

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  • jessc4343
    jessc4343 Posts: 214 Member
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    WOWZERS! You are smokin! Thanks for the reminder, too, that even if the scale's number isn't changing - our body might be anyways :)
  • kellyirisheyes
    kellyirisheyes Posts: 137 Member
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    this is awesome. a lot of people believe that the less you weight, the healthier you are. it's good to see proof that sometimes weighing more can be a positive thing. :) also, congrats on being gorgeous!

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