I couldn't see any changes, but it seems I was wrong

michellekicks
michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
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.

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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.

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  • Annelies11
    Annelies11 Posts: 174 Member
    That is awesome, I can really see a change.. your shirt is mush looser around the waist and belly. Thanks for the encouragements; I'm feeling the way you felt yesterday but am only 1 month into heavy lifting. Took some pics about a week ago.
  • J3nnyV
    J3nnyV Posts: 114 Member
    I also see a noticeable change near your armpit...lol...I don't know what else to call it. Front of your body, under your shoulder, in front of your armpit. Look at that cut!!

    Great job!
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    I also see a noticeable change near your armpit...lol...I don't know what else to call it. Front of your body, under your shoulder, in front of your armpit. Look at that cut!!

    Great job!

    I know right?! It's like... a pit now :laugh: :laugh:
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    Wow there are definite differences all over. There are things that the tape measure wont see and things the scale wont see but the changes are all there :)

    Thanks for this reminder of the importance of taking photos!
  • ChetThaker
    ChetThaker Posts: 186 Member
    You definitely look leaner now so despite seeing no changes on the scale or measurements I see a difference. I reckon your body fat% is lower now and you've dropped fat and gained lean mass.

    Great job!
  • caligulala
    caligulala Posts: 44 Member
    You're looking great! The changes are clear to outside eyes!

    I was in the exact same boat. Same weight, same measurements, same everything. Was feeling frustrated and then compared these two pictures. 2 months apart.

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    Felt much better.
  • elleryjones
    elleryjones Posts: 88 Member
    Awesome! Thanks so much for posting. I really needed this!
  • linski24
    linski24 Posts: 155 Member
    Wow ... Thanks for this post ... I'm very discouraged at the moment ..!!