Pictures prove it -- body weight isn't everything

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  • NRSPAM
    NRSPAM Posts: 961 Member
    You look great!!!
  • 13suzie
    13suzie Posts: 349 Member
    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"?

    23 pounds is a great loss but wow - this picture really shows that the content of the weight is so much more meaningful than the numerical value! You look terrific! Wish there was a grid behind you...you should put the same outfit on and jump in front of the grid to really capture the before/after contrast. Even if your border is similar, the topography has changed! Just great! :smile:
  • leebesstoad
    leebesstoad Posts: 1,186 Member
    The reason there is no grid now is because the before pictures was taken at the gym I trained at with Chris, my trainer. A couple of months ago he left and is training on his on in a private studio, hence no grid. I don't think the club would let him back in just for pictures. Even though I'm still a member of the club as well.
  • Papillon22
    Papillon22 Posts: 1,160 Member
    Great job!
  • leebesstoad
    leebesstoad Posts: 1,186 Member
    Just a couple measurements between then and now. 23 pounds difference. 5.5 inches less in the waist. 4 inches less in the hips, 3.5 inches less in the thighs. The 3 places I store fat the most. Besides between the ears. Exercise isn't getting rid of that. :)
  • janatarnhem
    janatarnhem Posts: 669 Member
    You are so right! You look amazing! Thank you for taking the time to post this :drinker:
  • nogoldilocs
    nogoldilocs Posts: 87 Member
    LOL, remember "always look behind you". Great work!
  • schonkreuz
    schonkreuz Posts: 493 Member
    I totally agree and you look great!
  • DaveJ_43
    DaveJ_43 Posts: 139 Member
    Lee, you look amazing. What a difference. All the hard work, and watching what you eat, is really paying off for you. You must feel great!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    Yep weight is just a number. I have yet to see any fit person having their weight pasted on their forehead so that everyone knows what they weigh. Yet for some reason many believe that's how they are viewed.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • teamAmelia
    teamAmelia Posts: 1,247 Member
    Wowww! WTG, Lee. You look great and younger. :flowerforyou:
  • Naomi0504
    Naomi0504 Posts: 964 Member
    You look AMAZING!! Ten years younger, vibrant and FIT!!

    My thoughts too! Looking great!

    I totally agree, great job :smile:
  • heatherloveslifting
    heatherloveslifting Posts: 1,428 Member
    You look amazing! Well done! :heart:
  • MrsFowler1069
    MrsFowler1069 Posts: 657 Member
    That must feel just wonderful! You've done a great job!
  • photojunk
    photojunk Posts: 135 Member
    That is really good, nice of your trainer to still have the photos on his phone too.
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    You're looking fabulous!
  • JessAilene86
    JessAilene86 Posts: 54 Member
    Holy cow! You look amazing!
  • laineybz
    laineybz Posts: 704 Member
    That's brilliant! And certainly something to keep in mind. Well done.
  • Danielle_Style
    Danielle_Style Posts: 90 Member
    Awesome transformation!
  • michael1976_ca
    michael1976_ca Posts: 3,488 Member
    wow congratulation you look amazing
  • ChristineinMA
    ChristineinMA Posts: 312 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:

    Agreed - very inspiring!
  • Microfiber
    Microfiber Posts: 956 Member
    Very well done :drinker:
  • Tish
    Tish Posts: 34 Member
    Well done you look amazing
  • ckone4me
    ckone4me Posts: 108 Member
    Congrats, you have worked very hard and you look terrific! It is so worth all that hard work and dedication! Way to go!
  • mg_89
    mg_89 Posts: 189 Member
    wow! That's awesome. I bet you feel great... way to go!!
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    You look energetic, youthful and fun! Keep it up! :drinker:
  • cdahl383
    cdahl383 Posts: 726 Member
    That's awesome man, you look much younger in the after pictures, very impressive! That's great that you didn't let the scale ruin your progress and work ethic. Good job, very motivating!
  • mjpbgtd
    mjpbgtd Posts: 115 Member
    I'll restate what everyone else has said - you look great, younger, more energetic, healthy and like you've lost WAY more than 23 pounds! Congratulations on your progress!! Thanks for the reminder to focus on how you feel/look overall instead of just the numbers.
  • train4bane
    train4bane Posts: 16
    Congratulations :)
  • shamah84
    shamah84 Posts: 110 Member
    Very very true! Love it! :) Great job!!

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