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    32 lbs down but is there a noticeable difference?

    Posts: 81 Member
    edited November 2024 in Success Stories
    Since mid October, I'm down 32 pounds. I'm pretty excited over all with the change in my clothes and energy etc. but in the picture below, I see a big difference in the end of October (top left picture) and the one beside it which was taken December 3. But I'm not seeing any difference in December and January. Is this typical? Anyhoo....I'm excited about the rest of my journey, I've got a ways to go where I need to be but can't wait to see all this lifting and cardio especially paying off!

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    • Posts: 245 Member
      congrats on the loss!! its kind of hard to tell for sure, give it more time :)
    • Posts: 316 Member
      Great job! I see more definition in your waist between December & January, for sure.
    • Posts: 13 Member
      Congratulations. I think it is pretty typical for to not be able to see big changes (photo-wise) from month to month. You look great. Keep up the good work!
    • Posts: 1 Member
      You look fab.congrats.. It's the last few pounds are the hardest .keep up the good work
    • Posts: 81 Member
      finners4 wrote: »
      You look fab.congrats.. It's the last few pounds are the hardest .keep up the good work

      Thanks you guys. I have more than a few to go. My trainer tested my body fat % at 35 the other day which is down from 37% in december but still considered way overweight. I'm hoping to be in the low 20s by the end of the year or so.
    • Posts: 55 Member
      In my opinion, I looked worse after dropping my first 30 lbs. I lost it fast and everything was loose and hanging. I almost gave up because I would rather have the gut than the hanging loose belly. It all comes back. Others will likely notice the difference before you do. You are prolly being overly critical of your own progress. Just keep it up and you'll be fine . You honestly don't look bad in the first picture much less the last one.
    • Posts: 401 Member
      Smaller tummy, slimmer arms, slimmer hips, happy smile :)
    • Posts: 237 Member
      you look great! and I am not sure but I think losing the fat and gaining muscle takes longer than just losing fat? I could be wrong though. You look a lot healthier overall like glowing.
    • Posts: 70 Member
      beautiful loss!
    • Posts: 1
      You look amazing! Keep up the good work - definitely motivating for all of us!
    • Posts: 154 Member
      I see a difference, theres difference for sure in your waist! You look great, well done!
    • Posts: 93 Member
      First of all, can YOU notice!? how do you feel? I think you look amazing!!!
    • Posts: 1,326 Member
      There's definitely a difference in your waist and especially in your arms :smiley: it took me about the same amount of lbs to see a difference too, it's the last 20 or so lbs that really make a difference. Keep up the good work!
    • Posts: 870 Member
      Your waist definitely looks smaller in January.
    • Posts: 1,069 Member
      Well, I noticed in your before picture, you're wearing sunglasses with your hair down, and in the others you're not. Oh, and you seem to have lost significant amount of weight too, looking thinner, good job.
    • Posts: 1,057 Member
      It's generally hard to see change from month to month, even losing 2 pounds a week, that's only 8 pounds, not that easy to see in a picture. Compare December's to March's and you'll be surprised again. Great job on the loss!
    • Posts: 17 Member
      I see a difference in your waist in January. Great job!!!
    • Posts: 28 Member
      October - January I definitely see the diff. Great work
    • Posts: 152 Member
      great job I can see a difference the waist is smaller
    • Posts: 486 Member
      Might be time to wear small stuff for your personal photo progress....or the same outfit. Even a swimsuit....hard to hide from yourself in a swimsuit! Take a few shots, front/back/side and flexing your muscles! From December to January your waist looks much smoother and more hourglass. The thighs look smaller too. Another way to go at it would be to add your measurements....then you will know for sure inches lost! You look great, but it is time for you to see and feel a difference :smile:
    • Posts: 5,772 Member
      pdwhitlock wrote: »
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      Thanks you guys. I have more than a few to go. My trainer tested my body fat % at 35 the other day which is down from 37% in december but still considered way overweight. I'm hoping to be in the low 20s by the end of the year or so.

      That's awesome progress! You're making great strides, that's what is important. Sometimes you'll "see" more of a difference than others, but the overall effect is outstanding. Celebrate your success!
    • Posts: 9
      Well done! You can Defo see the difference! Keep at it!
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