Skinny fat vs fit photo

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  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
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    Along the same lines: http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero

    There are pictures where Staci goes goes from 117lbs to 131lbs to 142lbs but stays pretty much the same size, while looking a lot stronger and more fit.
  • elz22
    elz22 Posts: 96 Member
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    Great post!
  • Malloryrae1211
    Malloryrae1211 Posts: 60 Member
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    wow! Awesome job! I struggled with the number on the scale for awhile since I started weight training. I've now given up on the scale because I went up a few pounds. Great example of how the number on the scale isn't the only thing that matters! Thanks for posting!!

    Okay, I just realized this isn't you but either way, thanks for posting! :)
  • tangal88
    tangal88 Posts: 689
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    yep Staceys example is one I show people often.

    I also like this info article. Its about Crossfit - but has some skinny fat vs fit photos, though not of the same girl. And explains what it is, how to address it etc,

    Good general read.

    http://www.crossfitsouthbay.com/2011/05/skinny-fat/

    And Leigh Peeles Body Fat percentage images, are eye opening as well. No skinny fat, but gives you perspective on how different body fat can look - no matter what the scale weight. (which is not the best thing to judge your loss by, just one tool)

    http://www.leighpeele.com/body-fat-pictures-and-percentages
  • Gwooh
    Gwooh Posts: 80 Member
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    Thanks for posting! Its enforcement for me not focus on the scale so much.
  • aimeeturner
    aimeeturner Posts: 225 Member
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    Bump
  • run4yourlife
    run4yourlife Posts: 379 Member
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    Good reminder that it's not about the number.
  • emtgirl14
    emtgirl14 Posts: 87 Member
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    Bump! Thanks!!:)
  • jess_blonde
    jess_blonde Posts: 229 Member
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    Huh just realized that I'm kinda skinny fat :/ (though I'm still regular fat too I think).

    Thanks for this, guess I better get working on toning up as well as slimming down!
  • OfficialPR
    OfficialPR Posts: 1,610 Member
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    Great Job!!
  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
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    Giving this the ol' bump-a-roo.
  • shellbell1993
    shellbell1993 Posts: 316 Member
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    This is exactly what I am Skinny fat... I dropped down to 108 (I am 5' 3") this summer and now I am 112 lbs since I have done 1 round of 30DS and now almost finshed Ripped in 30. Some weight gain has to do with poor diet too!
    I realize now I need to concentrate not on the scale but on lean muscle tone.
    Thanks for this post!!
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,391 MFP Moderator
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    awesome results! Just another thread that proves weight is meanless.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,835 Member
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    me at 68kg (150lbs) (couldn't find a no shirt photo)
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    me at 77kg (170lbs)
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    Lift heavy, do cardio for fitness/fun, hit the macros.

    LOL, just realised I have injuries in both of these photos haha.
  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
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    @chrisdavey Awesome results and thanks for sharing. However, I often find that pictures of men gaining muscle weight is unconvincing to women because of the "bulky" stigma. I don't feel like guys live and die by the number on the scale in the same way that many women do.
  • tgh1914
    tgh1914 Posts: 1,036 Member
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    Great job.....

    to whoever the OP's picture is of, and to Chris ^^^
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,835 Member
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    @chrisdavey Awesome results and thanks for sharing. However, I often find that pictures of men gaining muscle weight is unconvincing to women because of the "bulky" stigma. I don't feel like guys live and die by the number on the scale in the same way that many women do.

    yeah, I know what you mean. I think the first post definitely shows that it works for both genders though :smile:
  • woou
    woou Posts: 668 Member
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    Great work lady and gent. :)

    It's definitely not all about the number on the scale.
  • Lula16
    Lula16 Posts: 628 Member
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    thank you for posting! it sinks in more when i see it...that its not just about numbers.
  • Lula16
    Lula16 Posts: 628 Member
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    these last two weeks i have been focusing more on strength training. I hope to get some great results!

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