The importance of pictures
auntstephie321
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I've been frustrated lately. I don't have a lot more to lose and keep bouncing between 147-151 since June. I don't eat at a large deficit as I'm trying to re build much of the muscle I have lost over the years.
I decided to do a comparison photo of me in June and me today. The before photo is actually my after photo from losing 30 lbs. I know there isn't a drastic difference but without having the previous photo I would be really frustrated thinking nothing has changed in two months.
ETA: I should probably start smiling in these photos lol
I decided to do a comparison photo of me in June and me today. The before photo is actually my after photo from losing 30 lbs. I know there isn't a drastic difference but without having the previous photo I would be really frustrated thinking nothing has changed in two months.
ETA: I should probably start smiling in these photos lol
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Wow, yes, you look more trim even though the actual weight isn't different. Way to recomp!0
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You got younger!!!0
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Nice! You look more formidable now -- like you're ready to kick some butt.
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Great post! I've had similar frustrations with weight stalling... Now I'm tempted to retake photos.
Your face is noticeably thinner, hips too I think.0 -
Definitely smile (also, glance at your phone image, then look into your own eyes in the mirror while you take the photo - it puts your face and neck into a better perspective you don't end up with a double chin and bags under your eyes from looking down & off to the side)
Nice recomp, BTW 0 -
Wow! Your body definitely recomp'ed in the right way! There's a major difference between these two photos. Keep up the amazing work! And yes, I agree, you look younger.0
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Fat being 3x the volume of muscle swapping 4 pounds of muscle for fat looks dramatic!!!0
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I can definitely see the difference! You're looking great!0
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Thank you all. The more I look at it the more difference I see. I didn't realize my face looked thinner too.
I tried doing the pic looking at the mirror, it looked weird to me lol.
So any of you who don't have true before pics, take one now 0 -
I see the difference!! And I totally agree about taking pictures.Comparing photos is wjat kept me motivated in the beginning of this journey. I couldn't tell by looking in the mirror.0
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auntstephie321 wrote: »Thank you all. The more I look at it the more difference I see. I didn't realize my face looked thinner too.
I tried doing the pic looking at the mirror, it looked weird to me lol.
So any of you who don't have true before pics, take one now
Don't look at the mirror. Look at the place on the mirror that angles back to the camera, so you're smiling at the stop on the mirror where the camera is. It allows it to look more full on....
EDITED TO ADD: I'm tempted to go take more pics now, too, because I've been in a similar loop as you, but my clothes are mostly the same. I'm wondering if I could see differences...but then again, I don't remember the last time I took real pics...0 -
@KnitOrMiss I think it's important to take weekly pictures even if you don't feel like you've lost inches/weight (when your in weightloss/toning mode). I do mine in a bathing suit and it takes side by side comparison for me to see the subtle differences. Keto has a weird way of constantly recomping the body. Today I gained 3 lbs, but lost 3.5 inches in measurements. Honestly being as heavy as I am, others can't see the difference, and I can't either until I take the pictures/measurements. Noticed today that my ankle to calf is a straight slender line. I can't stop staring and running my hand over it to make sure it's not an optical illusion.0
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auntstephie321 wrote: »I've been frustrated lately. I don't have a lot more to lose and keep bouncing between 147-151 since June. I don't eat at a large deficit as I'm trying to re build much of the muscle I have lost over the years.
I decided to do a comparison photo of me in June and me today. The before photo is actually my after photo from losing 30 lbs. I know there isn't a drastic difference but without having the previous photo I would be really frustrated thinking nothing has changed in two months.
ETA: I should probably start smiling in these photos lol
You look very trim in Photo #2 Congrats!!
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thank you all. I feel so much more motivated to finish this now than I was for a while.
i'll have to practice taking selfies to get it just right, I'm not extremely photogenic as it is0 -
mcpostelle wrote: »@KnitOrMiss I think it's important to take weekly pictures even if you don't feel like you've lost inches/weight (when your in weightloss/toning mode). I do mine in a bathing suit and it takes side by side comparison for me to see the subtle differences. Keto has a weird way of constantly recomping the body. Today I gained 3 lbs, but lost 3.5 inches in measurements. Honestly being as heavy as I am, others can't see the difference, and I can't either until I take the pictures/measurements. Noticed today that my ankle to calf is a straight slender line. I can't stop staring and running my hand over it to make sure it's not an optical illusion.
I don't have a good clean "background" for any pics, and my fiance would rather the under threat of death than help me take pictures, but my full length mirror is on a swivel, so I'll see if I can angle it to a clean wall. I have a few pictures here or there at random, but none in bathing suit/work out gear in a while... I know my body has done a lot in the last year... I just don't have good comparison pics, because most I can take myself don't got down past my bust. LOL0 -
auntstephie321 wrote: »thank you all. I feel so much more motivated to finish this now than I was for a while.
i'll have to practice taking selfies to get it just right, I'm not extremely photogenic as it is
Bah humbug, Steph... Seriously? We need to work on your self image. You're a very attractive woman - and your form change is amazing. Quit being so down on yourself. If you could see yourself through our eyes instead of your own, I think you'd be utterly shocked!!!
yourself. 0 -
KnitOrMiss wrote: »auntstephie321 wrote: »thank you all. I feel so much more motivated to finish this now than I was for a while.
i'll have to practice taking selfies to get it just right, I'm not extremely photogenic as it is
Bah humbug, Steph... Seriously? We need to work on your self image. You're a very attractive woman - and your form change is amazing. Quit being so down on yourself. If you could see yourself through our eyes instead of your own, I think you'd be utterly shocked!!! yourself.
You are so sweet knit.0 -
Ugh that didn't post my full response0
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Thank you, but not necessary. I think we all view ourselves a bit harsher than our own realities! (hugs)
Sometimes we ALL need that kick in the backside reminder. LOL0 -
I think you both are really cool and doing and looking great! So many transformations here! Yea!!0
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Thanks for sharing your great pictures and motivating me to take some new ones of my own! Congratulations on your success on how far you have come AND rediscovering your motivation !0
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You're so tiny and svelte! Even your first picture looks like an 'after' to me.0
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@KnitOrMiss you're very right. It's really hard to picture yourself from another's view. these pics help me a lot. Definitely try to get an update of yourself, it makes all the hard work show.
@slimzandra the yoga has helped so much
@kimberwolf71 Thank you. You should post your updated photos too, I love seeing everyones changes
@minties82 thank you lol it is my after pic before starting toning
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those a great pics - you've done a fantastic job!0
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