How do I stay motivated when I don’t see a physical difference?

elizabethmaxx
elizabethmaxx Posts: 1 Member
edited November 27 in Motivation and Support
I’ve lost almost 30 pounds now since December yet I’m still in the same pants and I don’t see much of a difference in my “progress pics”. The only noticeable thing I’ve seen is my face shrinking as well as my boobs by 3 sizes...
I’m feeling like my belly won’t budge at all!!

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  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    edited July 2018
    I think you look wonderful. There is a significant difference between the before and after. Sometimes our brains just need time to catch up even when looking at photos. Keep doing what you're doing and it'll come off. The stomach is often the last place for people to lose so consistency is key (but it does already look slimmer). You'll get there. Well done so far!
  • ChelleTrell
    ChelleTrell Posts: 49 Member
    I can definitely see a difference between your before and after pics. You’re doing great! Just keep doing what your doing because it is working.
  • anewbeginning
    anewbeginning Posts: 53 Member
    I can see a significant weight loss. Stay with the program, it works.
  • felixg1109
    felixg1109 Posts: 172 MFP Moderator
    Not so much progress? Have you ever looked at your back/booty? Even your belly seems straightend and the inner thighs too. Great difference though!
  • love_yourself02
    love_yourself02 Posts: 13 Member
    You look great
  • SharonBluntz
    SharonBluntz Posts: 82 Member
    You can definitely see a difference! I find measuring myself really helps me feel like I'm making progress. Maybe give that a shot!
  • jdubois5351
    jdubois5351 Posts: 460 Member
    Wow, there is a BIG difference in your before and after pics! Your weight loss is most definitely visible (we really are our cruelest enemy in that respect!). Congratulations, keep at it!
  • Scubdup
    Scubdup Posts: 104 Member
    Definite and significant difference.

    ...But I find having a few different goals at any given time helps - I'm currently trying to improve:-
    • My 2km rowing time
    • My 5km running time
    • My blood pressure figures
    • My weight
    • My bodyfat % (according to some flakey scales to which I don't lend much credence)
    • My max pull up count
    • My deadlift 1RM
    • My visible weight loss and bodyshape
    • etc etc
    ...At any point if I am plateauing in one of those, I seem to be making an improvement in at least one other!
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