Can anyone see a difference?

Beatrix0810
Beatrix0810 Posts: 138
edited November 12 in Motivation and Support
I'm losing steam here, people. Week to week i'm down 1 lb, up 2 the next, down 1 lb, up 4 the next. It's exhausting. I'm working out 6 days a week. Eating well, doing Boot Camp twice a week...I am NOT seeing a change in my body and it's really starting to get to me. SO here are a couple of pictures of me when I started, and here is me a few weeks ago. Can anyone see a change???

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx304/teresajtaylor/BeforeAfter2.png

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx304/teresajtaylor/BeforeAfter1.png

Did that work? Can you see the pics using those links?

BeforeAfter2-1.png

BeforeAfter1-1.png
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  • Newf77
    Newf77 Posts: 802 Member
    Sorry no I do not see the difference but I do believe that the number on the scale is not what you should be going by. You are a RockStar and workout hard, what are the NSV you have accomplished? How do you physically feel?
    I think everyone should ban their scales from the bathroom for two months. Keep at what you are doing.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    link <----no caps
  • jmach002
    jmach002 Posts: 113 Member
    although its easier said that done its more about how you feel. do you have more energy typically? are u able to do more crunches or can you increase the weight that you are lifting? things like that....i have a hard time letting go of the number on the scale too. so i know how you feel.
  • Beatrix0810
    Beatrix0810 Posts: 138
    link <----no caps

    I figured it out...but now I can't resize it so everyone can see....
  • liftandcycle
    liftandcycle Posts: 209
    oh yes definatelly! good job! forget the scale..
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    yes I can see a difference! You look more toned. Keep it up!
  • briteyes
    briteyes Posts: 435 Member
    yes, your tummy looks smaller and more toned. definitely a difference! keep it up! i'm in the same boat as you - us that have less to lose and more to just firm up - it seems to take longer
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
    Your stomach and thighs look smaller to me!
  • jmach002
    jmach002 Posts: 113 Member
    can definitely see a difference in your thighs and stomach!! dont loose steam!
  • Il_DaniD_lI
    Il_DaniD_lI Posts: 1,593 Member
    Big difference! Ignore the scale..it play tricks on us. You are doing great.
  • Beatrix0810
    Beatrix0810 Posts: 138
    Oh thank god! You guys are really cool! I still kinda don't see it - but I know that you just get used to looking at yourself. I knew fresh eyes would be able to see progress I was missing. Thanks SO MUCH for all your responses. I'm already starting to feel more fueled to keep going!
  • littlesis412
    littlesis412 Posts: 314 Member
    It's not a huge change but definitely different. You're looking more toned. And as someone else said, stomach and thighs are slimmer. Don't give up!
  • pinkrjae
    pinkrjae Posts: 6 Member
    The same thing happened to me for almost a month...up and down. Keep at it and it will stabilize and change. I'm not a medical professional, but I think it takes a while for your body to become accustomed to the change of lifestyle. I also think you look firmer and more toned. Keep going...it will get better!
  • Beatrix0810
    Beatrix0810 Posts: 138
    Thanks guys! Yeah, I guess I feel like I should be further along and looking better than I do. I've been at this since August, so like 7 or 8 months, and I see others on the site making huge strides over a year. I guess everyone's different though, and I shouldn't compare my journey to anyone else's...
  • qtiekiki
    qtiekiki Posts: 1,490 Member
    I can definitely see a difference. The stomach is flatter, thighs are smaller and less flab on the sides. Great job.
  • onequirkygirl
    onequirkygirl Posts: 303 Member
    Your arms look smaller and your stomach looks (more) toned. Goodness gracious, you look great, don't be frusterated!
  • KLavallee322
    KLavallee322 Posts: 86 Member
    You definitely look more toned! keep it up!
  • Blessedmommy_2x
    Blessedmommy_2x Posts: 419 Member
    YES! You look more toned in the second pic! GREAT JOB! :smile:
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    You looked more toned for sure.
  • masonjessica11162007
    masonjessica11162007 Posts: 41
    I can see a difference in the mid section, if you really want to know do measurements. Although the scale can be intimadting the tape usually doesn't lie and I tape once a month so that way I know I get results. Keep up the good work you look awesome.
  • Heather2784
    Heather2784 Posts: 124 Member
    I feel like I see a slight difference in the love-handle/hip area. Try going for measurements. Much more accurate when you're working out a lot. Scales really only work if you ONLY burning calories to drop weight, not if you/re doing intense workouts to get leaner also.

    Another thing, those that have less to lose, have a harder time doing it, when doing it properly. Don't give up! You're doing great.

    One thing I do to try to keep steam (tho just getting back from a period of slacking for life reasons) is to set personal fitness goals. i.e. How far and fast you can run a certain distance. Or the weights you put on the machine. Then you can see progressive numbers, if that's something you need.
  • ArtGeek22
    ArtGeek22 Posts: 1,429 Member
    You defidently looked more toned! Just forget the scale and focus on the measurement! (as I know, this is hard :grumble:)

    Keep Calm and Carry On,
    Anna
  • Danidelion
    Danidelion Posts: 70
    I definently see a difference, you look so much more toned in the second picture. Keep it up!
  • mmclachlan10
    mmclachlan10 Posts: 20
    I definitely can see a difference, you can tell that your losing fat and gaining muscle. Your stomach looks flatter and thighs look more tone and thinner. I think the biggest change I see is the "love handle" area... you are much more trim there. I think if you want to continue to gain muscle and tone up you should increase the number of times a week you are working out and start changing your workouts. For example, if you do 50 crunches normally try doing 25 circular crunches combined with 25 bicycle crunches.

    If you have access to joining a Bodypump class I highly recommend it. I have seen major changes in body since I started taking the class, I go 2-3 times a week
  • shellimus
    shellimus Posts: 158 Member
    Yep! Keep it up.:smile:
  • Aerohead21
    Aerohead21 Posts: 333 Member
    I see it! It is a small difference but your tummy right under your ribs looks more toned to me. You are already so small, I'd ignore the scale and focus on building muscle/toning up.

    Great job! Keep it up :)
  • onlyonevelvet
    onlyonevelvet Posts: 10
    I can see the difference. Keep it up :smile:
  • BlaireV
    BlaireV Posts: 137
    I disagree with anyone saying they can't see a difference - I definitely can. Granted, it's not a massive difference but it is a notable one. You look smaller and much more "toned"/shapely. Keep at it because it's working. You should take measurements and take note of how your clothes fit and feel to track changes. The scale is a poor measure of progress :)
  • unmitigatedbadassery
    unmitigatedbadassery Posts: 653 Member
    Hell yes I see a difference! Great job!
  • HalloweenGirl7
    HalloweenGirl7 Posts: 123 Member
    Actually I can see a difference.
    I draw so I notice stuff others might not.
    I see that your rear end looks firmer.
    I see that your tummy looks tighter and more toned.
    I see that you look smaller in inches and the contours of your body are firmer and leaner.
    So, keep it up. :-)
    You are doing great!
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