Taking pictures along the way?

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delicately01
delicately01 Posts: 3
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I'm wondering if taking pictures on a weekly basis is a good motivator for people? Has it worked for you and should I try it?

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  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
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    Yes, this is exactly what I did along the way. Sometimes, when I felt like it was too hard or nothing was happening. That picture was the driving force to remind myself something was happening. Another great motivator is mindset. You have to want it for you.:)
  • zeal26
    zeal26 Posts: 602 Member
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    I've been taking weekly pictures. The changes are tiny so far but they're there :)
  • fayefayee5
    fayefayee5 Posts: 87 Member
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    Im doing monthly full body pics, and have an instagram where I post gym selfies at every new weight loss i hit. Its like my own little trabnsformation gallery.
  • ALNoog
    ALNoog Posts: 413 Member
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    I've been taking them sporadically....

    Since I am doing monthly weigh ins now maybe I will take one on the day I weigh in.
  • delicately01
    delicately01 Posts: 3
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    Thanks for all of the replies:) I think I'm going to try this.
  • Ely82010
    Ely82010 Posts: 1,998 Member
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    I never took before, during, after or right now pictures (on maintenance). I just guide myself by the scale, clothes, and how I look in the mirror, and I take my measurements twice or three times a year, if I remember.

    As long as my clothes fit well I know that I am in the right path, and that is all the motivation that I need.
  • H0neybug
    H0neybug Posts: 47 Member
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    I take a new picture the first of each month...it is amazing to see the changes, especially if you aren't seeing results on the scale because you workout.

    I can't wait to have enough pictures for a cool flip book...lol
  • Chezzie84
    Chezzie84 Posts: 873 Member
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    I take pictures once every 2 months.
  • GlitterrMagpie
    GlitterrMagpie Posts: 302 Member
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    I love comparing old and new pictures, sometimes I forget just how far I've come until I'm looking at the differences. It's a great motivation not to let myself start slipping back too.
  • jac_84
    jac_84 Posts: 128 Member
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    I didnt take a pic when I first started and I regret not donig it. I now take pics when I feel Ive made some progress. Its great to compare!
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
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    I wish I had done this!

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