Not A Pound Lost But PROGRESS (With Pictures)

SeasideOasis
SeasideOasis Posts: 1,057 Member
edited October 2024 in Success Stories
I have been feeling rather down lately :grumble: . I literally cannot make the stupid scale move one way or another. It's stuck. Below are my weight loss pictures. I was completely shocked :noway: to see the difference that a month and a half makes. It only also goes to show that your scale should not be the only things that makes you happy and shows that you are making improvements in yourself :wink: . I hope, while these pictures show I'm not where near where I want to be, that you can make pretty dramatic changes without the scale moving exactly how you want it to.

Front - July 18th versus September 3rd
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Side - July 18th versus September 3rd
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Back - July 18th versus September 3rd
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My changes are huge, but you can see the stomach has definitely gotten smaller from the side picture. My arms (best seen in the back pictures) have also tones even more. I had to laugh because I liked my arms in the July 18th pictures (you should have seen them last winter...ARGH), but I'll take the Septemer 3rd ones any day :love:
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  • abellante_0205
    abellante_0205 Posts: 368 Member
    yay you can really see a HUGE difference Summer!!!! The weight will come off soon, don't worry! :) It'll just take time because you are building a lot of muscle :)
  • LindseyC87
    LindseyC87 Posts: 178 Member
    great job!
  • npostma
    npostma Posts: 33
    Keep it up. I still need to do my pics!
  • emmaNEEDSskinny
    emmaNEEDSskinny Posts: 317
    wow well done your torso has really changed!
  • gillleeman
    gillleeman Posts: 397 Member
    That is great to see and there is a huge difference in your stomach area and back. Has exercise helped with the toning or just watching calories?
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    I can't believe you haven't lost a pound, you look like you've lost about 20!

    Great job! :drinker:
  • smurfette75
    smurfette75 Posts: 853 Member
    you look great!! the scale will move soon...you're body has tricked it!! I can really see a difference!
  • ameyc2002
    ameyc2002 Posts: 247 Member
    def look like your toning up nicely
    Good luck your doing great
  • ycc1964
    ycc1964 Posts: 698 Member
    My goodness that is fantastic, thanks.:smile:
  • NancyAnne1960
    NancyAnne1960 Posts: 500 Member
    Fantastic!! I think your smile muscles are building too!! You look great!! Keep up the good work - the weight will soon start to disappear too!! :bigsmile:
  • VegGrrl
    VegGrrl Posts: 336 Member
    That is so awesome!! You are considerably more toned now. Keep up the good work!!!
  • SimplyFreckled
    SimplyFreckled Posts: 444 Member
    SUMMER!!!!! That is awesome! You are doing an amazing job hun!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • martinh78
    martinh78 Posts: 601
    Bin your scales and buy some new ones, yours must be broken.
  • Sepheara
    Sepheara Posts: 208 Member
    remember muscle weighs more then fat ;) you're looking great, keep up the good work :D
  • zeuslalala
    zeuslalala Posts: 23 Member
    Congratulations! You HAVE to feel good about your progress! Way to go! For the record, I totally understand any frustration with the scale. The reason I am offering to share a little is because I didn't see the changes I was looking for until I changed a couple of things in my diet. I am down from 220 to a constant 175-180lbs max and I feel great. :wink:

    I'm not a nutritionist, but I have read a great number of books about what to eat and what not to eat to lose weight and build muscle. I would be happy to share a couple of things with you if you are interested. Most importantly, let me reiterate how I do think you are doing great and am confident you will get there. zeuslalala
  • SeasideOasis
    SeasideOasis Posts: 1,057 Member
    That is great to see and there is a huge difference in your stomach area and back. Has exercise helped with the toning or just watching calories?

    I definitely have kicked up my exercise. My eating has been so so (per my own standards). My exercising has been something serious! I average about 6 hours of tennis a week, go to the gym on my lunch breaks a minimum of three days a week, plus various other stuff. Honestly, I added more weights into my routine, which I think have made the most difference.
  • Bankman1989
    Bankman1989 Posts: 1,116 Member
    GREAT JOB! You can really see a huge difference. I am a person who doesnt believe in scales. Body fat % is the key. Lose body fat and you will have tremendous results like yourself! Great pics. You should totally be proud!
  • ShrinkinMel
    ShrinkinMel Posts: 982 Member
    Nicely toned. Keep up the great work.
  • Misiaxcore
    Misiaxcore Posts: 659 Member
    I can definitely see a difference ! Wow that's so amazing !
  • Fat_2_Fit_Mommy
    Fat_2_Fit_Mommy Posts: 569 Member
    GOOD JOB!! YOU LOOK AWESOME!!!!! I can diffently can tell the difference you look GREAT!! By the way I LOVE your carpet!
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    I prefer bare floors to a lot of carpet showing.
    But you look amazing! great job.
  • JENIFER_AZ
    JENIFER_AZ Posts: 235 Member
    I can totally see a big difference!!! WAY TO GO GIRL! Keep up the great work.
  • SeasideOasis
    SeasideOasis Posts: 1,057 Member
    Bin your scales and buy some new ones, yours must be broken.

    This is what I said back in July, so I bought a new scale...SAME problem! My body has tricked the scale!!
  • GemmieNoWobbles
    GemmieNoWobbles Posts: 398 Member
    Wow Summer! You can totally see a HUGE different. Your legs look slimmer, your torso defineately shows the biggest difference and your arms are more toned too. Well done sweetpea. :flowerforyou:
    Just shows the scales DO lie and dont show the full picture!
  • ddiestler
    ddiestler Posts: 353 Member
    Before joining mfp I lost 20 pounds.. Like you..I am eating right and doing exercise however the scale isn't moving.
    I do notice a change in my clothing..

    You look amazing and you can definitly tell you have lost..Keep up the good work
  • SeasideOasis
    SeasideOasis Posts: 1,057 Member
    Thank you everyone for all your kind words!! I appreciate them!
  • akaChuck
    akaChuck Posts: 233 Member
    HUGE difference!!! That's incredible-keep it up :)
  • Beebs33
    Beebs33 Posts: 262
    You are looking awesome!! Such progress! Keep it up girl!
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    Wow Girl! You can really see the differences in muscle tone and the lines. I am so proud of you, your doing so amazing!
  • LeanerBeef
    LeanerBeef Posts: 1,432 Member
    You are making some AWESOME progress - looking great! I guess you have to say "F" the scale - because apparently, in your case the scale does lie! Keep up the great work!
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