The Scale Don't Know Sh**

hellonheels88 · December 2012

So I started on MFP 11 months ago. At the time I was starting a Biggest Loser competition at work. I got my body fat percentage tested and it was 43.2% and I weighed 201 lbs. Over the year I have done really good (got down to 188 lbs) then went through a rough divorce and gained it all back. I've slowly started to lose it again, but I can definitely tell I have toned up quite a bit. I don't know what my body fat percentage is at now, but I will be starting Biggest Loser for a second time this coming January and I'll get retested. I am pretty excited to see the results/difference. I'm currently at 194 lbs. Long story short.....7 lbs lost...but look at the difference. The numbers on the scale are meaning less and less to me. And I don't mind that.

ssteinbring677 · December 2012

You can definitely see a change! Keep it up! Are you doing weight training?

Aliciaaah · December 2012

That's really great, you can see the biggest difference in your stomach - which is my problem area too. We have very very similar body types!

I started at 220 and I'm at about 159 now, add me if you want!

runmybunsoff · December 2012

WORD.I rarely use my scale either now. Anyway, you look great,definitely shows you are working so hard!! Best to you!

eve7166 · December 2012

Same things happening to me. Im "down" 9 pounds but you can tell BIG time. More inches than pounds. Im starting to think my scale is broken.

xyril · December 2012

Thank you for posting this. I have been getting discouraged as of late working consistently for over a month now. I keep forgetting that the scale only tells one part of the story. I wish you continued success with your workouts

hellonheels88 · December 2012

I've mostly been doing cardio. Running mostly. Elliptical every now and then. I have been doing 30 Day Shred off and on for the past couple weeks...I am HORRIBLE at sticking with one thing...aside from running. Love it.

Jennifer076 · December 2012

My body is just like yours. I to have been doing 30ds and I can see a big difference in how my body looks. I have lost some weight, but mostly inches. Good luck, add me if you would like.