Progress Photos Only 4 lb Difference

So, I started my journey (again) exactly 2 weeks ago. In that time I've lost 4 lbs and several inches. My first goal is to fit into these pants comfortably. Last time I lost weight I bought these and they were a little tight when I bought them. I was disgusted when I put them on two weeks ago and now they are still a little tight but not much longer to go until they should fit maybe a week or two (:

Height: 5'3
SW: 177
CW: 173
GW: 128

*hopefully, these post...

2weekscomparison.jpg

Starting Measurements:

Neck: 13.5
R. Arm: 12
L. Arm: 12
Bust: 41.5
Waist: 35
L. Handles: 44
Hips: 43
Butt: 44
R. Thigh: 26
L. Thigh: 26
BMI: 31.4
Body Fat %: 27.63

Current Measurements:
Neck: 13.25
R. Arm: 11
L. Arm: 11
Bust: 38
Waist: 32.5
L. Handles: 41
Hips: 39.5
Butt: 41
R. Thigh: 25
L. Thigh: 25
BMI: 30.6
Body Fat %: 27.1

19.5 inches total loss & 4 lbs (:

Replies

  • thin412
    thin412 Posts: 9
    Great job! What are you doing?
  • elbaldwin0525
    elbaldwin0525 Posts: 159 Member
    its crazy how much 4 lbs off looks on you! good job!!!
  • I go to the gym 5 days a week and do cardio (running, elliptical, and bike) each time. I do HIIT Cardio about 2 to 3 times a week. I weight train legs one day arms the next then i have a day off and then repeat. On my days off i do planks, jumping jacks, squats, lunges, etc or just whatever i feel like that day. I eat 1200 cals but mainly lean proteins. I always eat my exercise cals back. I usually burn 400 to 600 each gym day. And thank you (: 4 lbs could be discouraging if i wasnt taking pics each week and measurements.
  • BluthLover
    BluthLover Posts: 301 Member
    I go to the gym 5 days a week and do cardio (running, elliptical, and bike) each time. I do HIIT Cardio about 2 to 3 times a week. I weight train legs one day arms the next then i have a day off and then repeat. On my days off i do planks, jumping jacks, squats, lunges, etc or just whatever i feel like that day. I eat 1200 cals but mainly lean proteins. I always eat my exercise cals back. I usually burn 400 to 600 each gym day. And thank you (: 4 lbs could be discouraging if i wasnt taking pics each week and measurements.

    You look great!!!
  • mohanj
    mohanj Posts: 381 Member
    In just 4 lbs loss you have slimmed down so much. Great job. Keep it up.
  • dunnodunno
    dunnodunno Posts: 2,290 Member
    Wow that is amazing. Keep up the great work.
  • Thank you, everyone. I wish the scale would move a little faster, but the measuring tape keeps moving down so I'm happy with that. (:
  • miaz143
    miaz143 Posts: 48 Member
    Oh my gosh! Great job! You look amazing! Keep up the good work :)
  • Kalee34
    Kalee34 Posts: 674 Member
    Congrats!! You are doing a fabulous job!!
  • mimi337
    mimi337 Posts: 107 Member
    Don't rush yourself, you look great. Knowing that you've been working at it and that it's going slowly actually is a great inspiration to the rest of us at the beginning of our journeys. thanks and congrats. I hope i can post a foto like that in the next month.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    :huh:
  • guessrs
    guessrs Posts: 358 Member
    Way to go, 4 mighty heavy pounds, hard to lose good for you
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    2 weeks! Wow.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    You sure it is only 4lbs and two weeks?
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    You sure it is only 4lbs and two weeks?

    Yeah, that can happen with bloat. My belly used to get like that sometimes if I ate certain things.

    I think she's just having a little weight loss to the tune of 4 lbs, and the rest is she was bloated the day she took the before pic and wasn't in the after pic. So yeah that will add up to inches I think.
  • katymambros
    katymambros Posts: 22 Member
    Wow! You look beautiful! You're very toned now, so remember, it's true- muscle weighs more than fat! So even tough the scale says you only lost 4 lbs, it's only because you've gained muscle! Keep up the good work, imagine what you'll look like in 2 more weeks!
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    Congrats!

    2weeks into your journey and a success!

    Awesome
  • Alisha28
    Alisha28 Posts: 406 Member
    Looks like 10 pounds Great Job just goes to show again the scale means NOTHING :)
  • Donald_Dozier_50
    Donald_Dozier_50 Posts: 395 Member
    Looking great !
  • suziepoo1984
    suziepoo1984 Posts: 915 Member
    You are beautiful and congrats you found success..Keep going :)
  • taanvi
    taanvi Posts: 33
    hey grt going......i also joined 12 days back and lost 6 pounds...felt goood...lets carry on im 5.2 and nw weighing 168 pounds...lets compete and support each other...i did nt load pics yet /....il do it after 20 pounds.....
    i do 50 mins treadmill 45 mins stationary bikes......floor exercises and dumbles half hr at home........
    add me i you feel we can do it together........all the best to both of us
  • You sure it is only 4lbs and two weeks?

    Yeah, that can happen with bloat. My belly used to get like that sometimes if I ate certain things.

    I think she's just having a little weight loss to the tune of 4 lbs, and the rest is she was bloated the day she took the before pic and wasn't in the after pic. So yeah that will add up to inches I think.

    Yes, it was only 2 weeks and 4 lbs. I've been working my behind off for it. So, it was a bit discouraging to see I'd only lost 4 lbs and I lost that the first week. However, I have in between photos It didn't all come off at once like bloat. Plus, I could be wrong but bloat will cause weight fluctuation and I know I've lost some weight as well. I don't believe I was bloated? I usually know when I am. I feel it. But, thanks?
  • Amadbro
    Amadbro Posts: 750 Member
    Throw your scale out the window. I see alot of women get discouraged because they arn't seeing weight drop. That's the thing, you don't want to lose weight, you want to lose FAT. The problem with measuring progress with the scale is that when you start working out you "recomp" (gain muscle and lose fat simultaneously). This happens to everyone and is often referred to as "noob gains". Muscle weighs more than fat. So in reality you could have lost 10 lbs and gained some muscle. It's an awesome thing since the more muscle you have the more calories you burn while in a resting state I.E. sleeping, sitting at the computer.

    Use the mirror to measure progress. As you can see you look thinner but have only lost 4 lbs. That's because you are recomping and have gained a little bit of muscle which is awesome.
  • So, I started my journey (again) exactly 2 weeks ago. In that time I've lost 4 lbs and several inches. My first goal is to fit into these pants comfortably. Last time I lost weight I bought these and they were a little tight when I bought them. I was disgusted when I put them on two weeks ago and now they are still a little tight but not much longer to go until they should fit maybe a week or two (:

    Height: 5'3
    SW: 177
    CW: 173
    GW: 128

    *hopefully, these post...

    2weekscomparison.jpg

    Starting Measurements:

    Neck: 13.5
    R. Arm: 12
    L. Arm: 12
    Bust: 41.5
    Waist: 35
    L. Handles: 44
    Hips: 43
    Butt: 44
    R. Thigh: 26
    L. Thigh: 26
    BMI: 31.4
    Body Fat %: 27.63

    Current Measurements:
    Neck: 13.25
    R. Arm: 11
    L. Arm: 11
    Bust: 38
    Waist: 32.5
    L. Handles: 41
    Hips: 39.5
    Butt: 41
    R. Thigh: 25
    L. Thigh: 25
    BMI: 30.6
    Body Fat %: 27.1

    19.5 inches total loss & 4 lbs (:

    Excellent progress for only 2 weeks :smile:
  • Sassybmom
    Sassybmom Posts: 146 Member
    Dayum! NICE! That happened to me too- little loss big difference :D sweet!
  • Imcharmed
    Imcharmed Posts: 346 Member
    Fab progress for 2 weeks, a massive difference. Well done.
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