The scale is not the only thing that matters!!

cinfaro
cinfaro Posts: 131 Member
I want to share my story because I know just how difficult it is to step on the scale and see the numbers NOT changing. I have weighed the EXACT SAME since November!!!! I know all about the crying and frustration this causes when you are busting your behind!!!! I have had many breakdowns but never have thrown in the towel. :sad:

I wanted to post something to inspire all those that are going thru the same thing! I have been doing an AB challenge for 30 days and keep in mind NO SCALE CHANGE and I think my results are amazing!!!! It’s not always about pound! Always remember that!!!!! :happy:


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  • LucyMcd1
    LucyMcd1 Posts: 84 Member
    Bump~ You look awesome! the scale does not matter at all. thanks for sharing!
  • crazebeck
    crazebeck Posts: 70 Member
    Agreed! Great job, you look amazing! You must share the challenge with us! I am doing a 30 day crunch challenge currently. Not seeing a difference yet but I am only 12 days in.
  • cinfaro
    cinfaro Posts: 131 Member
    Agreed! Great job, you look amazing! You must share the challenge with us! I am doing a 30 day crunch challenge currently. Not seeing a difference yet but I am only 12 days in.

    I don't know how to put attachments on here. I can email it to you?
  • Glorian13
    Glorian13 Posts: 16 Member
    Thank you for sharing, because I get frustrate sometimes with the scale. I have to take pictures to compare myself (before & after pics) You look really good! Forget the scale lol
  • teamstanish
    teamstanish Posts: 274 Member
    GREAT WORK! The scale lies, your picture is proof. You look awesome.
  • c50blvdbabe
    c50blvdbabe Posts: 213 Member
    You are proof that the scale is probably the last thing to count when exercising and eating right. You look great. Keep up the great work.
  • elawoman72
    elawoman72 Posts: 76 Member
    The scale does not tell the story as you have proved! Great work!
  • sozisraw
    sozisraw Posts: 418 Member
    Fantastic results! Looking great is more important for sure!:flowerforyou:
  • liya368
    liya368 Posts: 122 Member
    Thank you for sharing. I have trouble not focusing on the numbers on the scale. Your photos are proof that other things do matter. Amazing job!
  • Fitfully_me
    Fitfully_me Posts: 647 Member
    Awesome progress!
    Now share that challenge with me. I'll trade ya a flower :flowerforyou:
  • INxFOCUSx2013
    INxFOCUSx2013 Posts: 107 Member
    hi, can you send me the info. on that challenge looks like it's worth it. Awesome!
  • athyraslove
    athyraslove Posts: 145
    Wow you got some terrific results in just 30 days!!! I love progress photos, the scale really doesn't matter as much! Thanks for posting! Great job and keep it up!
  • angiinkc
    angiinkc Posts: 24
    Thanks. I keep hoping the looseness will all go together in the end. Thanks for the pics.
  • angiinkc
    angiinkc Posts: 24
    Ps. What kind of ab challenge r u doing?
  • aquarabbit
    aquarabbit Posts: 1,622 Member
    Great job! Definitely not about the numbers on the scale! I've said several times that if I wasn't tracking it on MFP, my scale would be in the trash!
  • karenertl
    karenertl Posts: 271 Member
    You did exceptionally well! Way to go! Unfortunately, I do not seem to be losing inches around my waist and other areas, but am slowly losing pounds. Seeing the number go down is reassuring.
  • DUCKIEGYRL
    DUCKIEGYRL Posts: 186 Member
    Nice
  • R55T
    R55T Posts: 172 Member
    Thanks for your great post & wow, great transformation. Keep up the good work.

    I'm a month in with no weight loss but have notice a change in body shape . . . so yes, I'm not getting discouraged anymore by the non-movement of the scales.

    Thanks for the encouragement. Needed that today.:flowerforyou:
  • JazmineYoli
    JazmineYoli Posts: 547 Member
    Thanks for sharing. I forget that fact sometimes.

    **Can you send me the ab challenge too, or post it.
  • cinfaro
    cinfaro Posts: 131 Member
    Here is the Ab Challenge. I got it on Facebook.... Follow this woman's page. Her challenges are AMAZING!!!!

    https://www.facebook.com/fittasticmom?fref=ts
  • toutmonpossible
    toutmonpossible Posts: 1,580 Member
    Sorry, but if you haven't lost a single pound in eight months you're doing something wrong. And despite what some people here think, if you lose weight, it is reflected on the scale and in your measurements.
  • cinfaro
    cinfaro Posts: 131 Member
    Sorry, but if you haven't lost a single pound in eight months you're doing something wrong. And despite what some people here think, if you lose weight, it is reflected on the scale and in your measurements.

    Really?! Talk about being a jerk!!! I lost 84 pounds...I think I am doing something right! Talk about turning a positive post into a negative one.
  • daniellemm1
    daniellemm1 Posts: 465 Member
    bump for the challenge
  • annakow
    annakow Posts: 385 Member
    Thank you for sharing, I am stuck at 48 lbs for 3 weeks now but lost half an inch in my waist...thanks god I am not alone in that frozen scale! You can go mad from it lol
  • athyraslove
    athyraslove Posts: 145
    Sorry, but if you haven't lost a single pound in eight months you're doing something wrong. And despite what some people here think, if you lose weight, it is reflected on the scale and in your measurements.

    Really?! Talk about being a jerk!!! I lost 84 pounds...I think I am doing something right! Talk about turning a positive post into a negative one.

    Wow. Just, wow. I'm pretty sure the success boards are supposed to stay positive, and if you check the OP's profile she has lost weight, so...what is the issue? If you read her post you would see she said in 30 days she hasn't lost weight but saw a big difference in her stomach.

    OP you are doing great! It is possible to change your shape without the scale moving. There are plenty of pics on here to prove it, let alone the ones you just posted. There's always going to someone who just has to be a toad. Ignore it and keep it up! You rock!
  • tammytee93
    tammytee93 Posts: 50 Member
    Thank you for this reminder. I started seriously working out and eating properly for 5 weeks straight but my scale has not moved. I was so frustrated last night and ready to give up. After reading your post...I will not give up I will continue doing my hard work to reach my goals.
  • cinfaro
    cinfaro Posts: 131 Member
    Thank you for sharing, I am stuck at 48 lbs for 3 weeks now but lost half an inch in my waist...thanks god I am not alone in that frozen scale! You can go mad from it lol

    Your welcome!
  • cinfaro
    cinfaro Posts: 131 Member
    Sorry, but if you haven't lost a single pound in eight months you're doing something wrong. And despite what some people here think, if you lose weight, it is reflected on the scale and in your measurements.

    Really?! Talk about being a jerk!!! I lost 84 pounds...I think I am doing something right! Talk about turning a positive post into a negative one.

    Wow. Just, wow. I'm pretty sure the success boards are supposed to stay positive, and if you check the OP's profile she has lost weight, so...what is the issue? If you read her post you would see she said in 30 days she hasn't lost weight but saw a big difference in her stomach.

    OP you are doing great! It is possible to change your shape without the scale moving. There are plenty of pics on here to prove it, let alone the ones you just posted. There's always going to someone who just has to be a toad. Ignore it and keep it up! You rock!

    Thank you!!!! This was to help people not for someone to think they KNOW EVERYTHING about weight loss. NONE of us do! It is a mind game. I BUST my butt daily so for that ignorant person to comment that I am doing something wrong KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT ME!!! Stay positive people!!!!
  • drojen
    drojen Posts: 203 Member
    What a great accomplishment. You should be proud. I don't do nearly enough ab work, so I think i should look up that challenge myself.
  • jillianbeeee
    jillianbeeee Posts: 345 Member
    I so needed this today! you look awesome. I have been stuck at my current weight for a few weeks now and have been busting my butt with exercise. However, everyone keeps telling me this is the month where they wee the biggest difference! My jeans are looking loose and my tops are getting to big! I put my nightgown on the other night and it literally fell of my shoulders and slid to the floor! LOL I have lost a few inches but the scale says I am the same weight. I guess that's when we should be thankful we are measuring! YOU MY FRIEND, HAVE MADE MY DAY!
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