So yesterday I was feeling like I was in a funk. I felt bloated and fat and just generally discouraged. My weight is the same as it has been since October and I've seen minimal changes with the tape measure. I wished I had taken some full body photos to compare along the way.

Here's my griping from yesterday: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975294-i-could-use-some-opinions

Well last night I decided to look back through old pics. I remember taking one at the beginning of October last year when I was all done with the "cardio-only" life and ready to add strength training.

Since then I have done Stronglifts 5x5 and some other random lifting. It hasn't been super consistent but I've also been eating about 2300 calories daily since then.

I posted the pic below asking if anyone could see a difference. Honestly, I can't really see it. I can't see it when I look in the mirror, but I can kind of see it in this pic.

Keep in mind I'm the exact same weight and my waist and hips and bust are down ever so minimally; in fact, I haven't seen measurement changes, really since before Christmas. Having said that, all my friends said they could see the difference.



So if you're getting discouraged because you don't seem to be making progress, try taking photos. If you are at the beginning of your journey to health or starting something new - a new diet change, a new workout, new sport or whatever - take a photo now. You'll be glad you have something to keep you motivated at some point.