Pictures prove it -- body weight isn't everything

leebesstoad
leebesstoad Posts: 1,186 Member
in Success Stories
I was training with my trainer today. Towards the end of the session, I realized that I was wearing the same clothes I had worn months ago when he had taken a progress picture of me. The clothes felt a lot looser now. So he pulled them up on his cell phone. OMG. That doesn't begin to describe it.

I remembered the before pictures were taken on March 16 (just before I went on vacation). So just a bit less than 7 months ago. But the really amazing thing is that my weight in the March pictures was 176.

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Now compare that to pics taken today. But the most amazing thing is that today's weight is 153. Only 23 pounds less. To me, it looks visually like a lot more than 23 pounds difference.

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I haven't lost any "weight" in almost 2 months. But I've noticed a lot of changes in my body definition, body fat being lost, muscle being added. So it isn't all about the scale, all about the weight. These pictures proved that to me, more than anything ever had before.

But I look at the side view of the March photo, and all I can think of is the line of President Skroob in Spaceballs: "WHY DIDN'T ANYBODY TELL ME MY *kitten* WAS SO BIG"?
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  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    Awesome change, Lee!
  • fishfish3
    fishfish3 Posts: 26 Member
    Fantastic!
  • ironmonkeystyle
    ironmonkeystyle Posts: 834 Member
    great job! Thanks for sharing!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Excellent success! Keep it up!
  • gussied_up_girl
    gussied_up_girl Posts: 39 Member
    Wow! That is awesome!
  • TX_Rhon
    TX_Rhon Posts: 1,549 Member
    Great transformation and good info for those who are obsessed with the numbers!!

    WTG :drinker:
  • tumblyweed
    tumblyweed Posts: 416 Member
    You look AMAZING!! Ten years younger, vibrant and FIT!!
  • thistimewillbedifferent
    thistimewillbedifferent Posts: 217 Member
    wow, you're right, that looks like a lot more than 23 lbs! congrats!
  • bridgelene
    bridgelene Posts: 358 Member
    Wow, great progress! And I love that this is a great example of -- it's not all just the scale :smile:

    Congrats!
  • crazie4lulu
    crazie4lulu Posts: 762 Member
    amazing change!!! congrats!
  • loneaffliction
    loneaffliction Posts: 81 Member
    Amazing change! You can see all of your hard work. You look so much younger and happier in the updated pics.
  • Mainebikerchick
    Mainebikerchick Posts: 1,573 Member
    WOW!! The transformation is INCREDIBLE!!!!!
  • Kevalicious99
    Kevalicious99 Posts: 1,131 Member
    This is why I don't care what my scale says. It is all about the inches for me.

    Great job. You are doing well.
  • Querian
    Querian Posts: 419 Member
    Wow there really is a huge difference! I hope you feel as much better now as you look, too! Congrats!
  • MissKriss3
    MissKriss3 Posts: 117 Member
    You look AMAZING!! Ten years younger, vibrant and FIT!!

    My thoughts too! Looking great!
  • Yeller_Sensation
    Yeller_Sensation Posts: 373 Member
    But I look at the side view of the March photo, and all I can think of is the line of President Skroob in Spaceballs: "WHY DIDN'T ANYBODY TELL ME MY *kitten* WAS SO BIG"?

    Your before-and-after pictures were already full of epic win. The fact that you quoted this awesome line from Spaceballs pushed you to a higher level of awesome. Mad props to you, Sir! :laugh: :drinker:
  • lanzaroteblue
    lanzaroteblue Posts: 198 Member
    You look so different. The change is astonishing and a testament to your hard work.
    Thanks for sharing
    xxx
  • VoicelessRide
    VoicelessRide Posts: 395 Member
    Totally awesome.....how much did u monitor your diet?
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  • Care76
    Care76 Posts: 556 Member
    Wow, way to go!
  • sevsmom
    sevsmom Posts: 1,172 Member
    You look much younger now! Which is cool because sometimes losing weight in the face can have the opposite effect. Don't discount 23 lbs!! That's fantastic!
  • mikej1978
    mikej1978 Posts: 362 Member
    Did you get a hair cut? LOL, jk you look good man! looks like you are 10 years younger.
  • Julene64
    Julene64 Posts: 63 Member
    Wow! What a transformation! And what a great reminder to not obsess about what's on the scale. You obviously focused more on getting fit and healthy than on reaching a certain weight - and it paid off!! Congrats!
  • She_Hulk
    She_Hulk Posts: 277
    What a difference! You look so much happier, too. Congratulations on a job well done!!! :drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • AJOjr
    AJOjr Posts: 24 Member
    That is fantastic! You will look awesome at your trainers wedding!:smile:
  • leebesstoad
    leebesstoad Posts: 1,186 Member
    Totally awesome.....how much did u monitor your diet?

    I was on my diet like white on rice. Every day, every calorie. Pre-logging almost every day. Preplanning most weeks. Luckily I am the worlds most boring eater. 3 of my meals every day have been basically the same since I started this 10 months ago (with only slight modifications to add calories now as needed). The logging of the food was THE most important part of this. By far, hands down, no questions.

    As to how I feel, this was done in conjunction with rehabbing a knee replacement last September. I started back in the gym January 1. I had to lose weight to keep weight off the knee and to improve range of motion and strength in the knee for the long term. I have the world's greatest trainer I think (whose wedding I get to go to next Saturday -- go Chris). He was just as invested in my progress as I was, and possibly even more. How do I feel? I'm wearing clothes sizes I haven't worn in 4 decades. For Chris' wedding, I'm wearing a suit I bought 3 decades ago that fits great (a classic grey pinstripe). I am moving better than I have at any point in my life. EVER. The only regret I have is that I didn't do this decades ago. But there is no way in hell am I ever going back now. This is now my lifestyle. I own it. I love it and there is not enough money in the world to make me give it up.
  • quiltchickie
    quiltchickie Posts: 50 Member
    What an absolute inspiration! I really needed to see this today. I am a "slow loser" and was beginning to get frustrated. Thank you SO much for the reminder that it shouldn`t be all about the scale. Great job, and congratulations on reaping the benefits if all your hard work. It really shows your dedication!!

    BTW, love your upgraded sneakers. ;-)
  • markiend
    markiend Posts: 461 Member
    Great job !!!!!!!
  • harleyjax
    harleyjax Posts: 109 Member
    You look fantastic!!!! Awesome job!!!
  • sullrico18
    sullrico18 Posts: 261 Member
    Wow! You look great! Congrats!

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