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Feel amazing now I've taken some progress pics!!!

elsbbels
elsbbels Posts: 190 Member
edited January 19 in Success Stories
Soooooooo, as of last wednesday I was down 9lbs and feeling awesome, I have been doing 30DS mixed with C25K and gym.

I hopped on the scales yesterday, and I was up nearly 4lb! So as you can imagine I was hugely disappointed, I have upped my calories as of yesterday and changed my macros to 40/30/30 and due to this change I am not weighing for a month, just going on how I look and feel and measurements.

My new best friends are progress pictures and a tape measure... I have DIVORCED the scales!!

I was still feeling a bit cr*ppy, so took some progress pics.

The ones on the left are about 1 month ago and the ones on the right are just now :)
(I understand my stance is different in the leg one but I wanted to show off my newly gained definition :happy: )

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Replies

  • cinrn68
    cinrn68 Posts: 215 Member
    You can definitely see the difference! Keep up the good work!
  • OwenEvan
    OwenEvan Posts: 34 Member
    Great progress photos, certainly dont let Mr Scale discourage you.
  • LJSmith1989
    LJSmith1989 Posts: 650
    Definatly big changes there... Imagine another month!
  • Cupcakebettiejo
    Cupcakebettiejo Posts: 125 Member
    Looking fab lady, keep it going:) throw those scales away!!!;)
  • kavanaghev
    kavanaghev Posts: 75 Member
    You look awesome! I fluctuate 4 pounds overnight easily. I was 140 yesterday and 136 this morning, so don't think too much about it. Banishing the scale is a good idea. Measurements are FAR more rewarding anyway!

    Congrats on your work so far. Love your tats!
  • mx2mama
    mx2mama Posts: 62
    Definitely more tone, girl! Keep up the great work! I'm avoiding scales too for now...it doesn't tell the whole story.
  • akilahleemarie
    akilahleemarie Posts: 80 Member
    yeah after look at your pics, you are one of those people that cannot measure your success with a scale :) ...something fun to do is to go to a second hand store and try on jeans, and buy some that only go up to the middle of your thighs...if you like progress pictures...you will LOVE taking a before and after of the jeans going from mid thighs to waist :)
  • elsbbels
    elsbbels Posts: 190 Member
    yeah after look at your pics, you are one of those people that cannot measure your success with a scale :) ...something fun to do is to go to a second hand store and try on jeans, and buy some that only go up to the middle of your thighs...if you like progress pictures...you will LOVE taking a before and after of the jeans going from mid thighs to waist :)

    that's a good idea!! I actually have a pair of levi shorts that when I eventually get them up I can't do them up, I look like a sausage bursting out of its skin LOL .. I have pics of me with them on, so when I actually fit into them I'll take another pic and post it up!! :)
  • marypatmccue
    marypatmccue Posts: 521 Member
    YOU LOOK AMAZING! :wink: :wink: :heart:
  • usernameMAMA
    usernameMAMA Posts: 681 Member
    Holy cow, there is a huge difference in your tummy! Good job miss!
  • elsbbels
    elsbbels Posts: 190 Member
    thank you all can't wait to post some more next month :D!! :heart:
  • lauriand
    lauriand Posts: 24
    Wow!! Great job! You look great! Keep up the good work!
  • So_Much_Fab
    So_Much_Fab Posts: 1,146 Member
    Lookit your bellah! So small!
  • 4bigeasy
    4bigeasy Posts: 51 Member
    nice tatts too! i have one on my thigh and it was the most painful of all that i've had, including my feet. how did you stand two with so much ink?
  • You look great, such a difference!
  • delonda1
    delonda1 Posts: 525 Member
    wowwww major changes! great job!
  • jheads
    jheads Posts: 145 Member
    Looking good!!!! Keep it up!
  • fitgal05
    fitgal05 Posts: 149
    Good job you look great. I need to do the same. I also take pics but I like the different views....good idea.
  • jessedewdle
    jessedewdle Posts: 12 Member
    Damn! You look SO good. Ignore the scale, girl! That second photo says it all!
  • amann1976
    amann1976 Posts: 742 Member
    you almost have that thigh gap that all the teenage girls are trying to get that they spoke of on GMA a few mornings ago :laugh:


    keep up the good work
  • elsbbels
    elsbbels Posts: 190 Member
    nice tatts too! i have one on my thigh and it was the most painful of all that i've had, including my feet. how did you stand two with so much ink?

    thank you!! I had the outline and shading done on both thighs in one session, then in the next session had my feet outlined and thighs coloured in :D the feet were horrible but thighs were fine :)
  • momtraders
    momtraders Posts: 64 Member
    HUGE difference! Wow, awesome work!!
  • badtastebetty
    badtastebetty Posts: 326 Member
    nice tatts too! i have one on my thigh and it was the most painful of all that i've had, including my feet. how did you stand two with so much ink?

    thank you!! I had the outline and shading done on both thighs in one session, then in the next session had my feet outlined and thighs coloured in :D the feet were horrible but thighs were fine :)

    Ditto on the tattoos! I love thigh placement.

    You can definitely see a huge change in your pictures. Amazing results! Way to go.
  • elsbbels
    elsbbels Posts: 190 Member
    yay thank you all, you've added to the boost, I really appreciate your positive comments :heart:
  • MelissaVoci
    MelissaVoci Posts: 69 Member
    Amazing! I am inspired :)
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    You can definitely see the difference! Keep up the good work!

    Absolutely!
  • MelissaVoci
    MelissaVoci Posts: 69 Member
    So inspired, I went out on my lunch break and bought it.... I will start April 1, and will remember to take before pics and will post my results May 1 :) Thanks for the inspiration!!!
  • cdswicky
    cdswicky Posts: 43
    You're doing great! Keep up the dedication and hard work. All of us know how hard this is, so pat yourself on the back.

    :flowerforyou:
  • tabithajoyy
    tabithajoyy Posts: 680 Member
    The inches are definitely going down! WTG!
  • elsbbels
    elsbbels Posts: 190 Member
    thanks guys :) I love MFP support, you're all amazing!!!
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