Progress Photos - Proof the scale isn't always right.

MrsSYDL
MrsSYDL Posts: 65 Member
edited November 12 in Success Stories
I have a love - hate relationship with the scale. It has never truly been my friend and that has been especially true since I started this journey in January. It doesn't move much and fluctuates frequently. I was on a trip with some of my closest friends this past weekend and one of them was playing with her camera and asked me to pose for a photo. I did --- which I would normally never do because I hate the camera these days. Right after she snapped I screamed "NOW DELETE IT!" Well, she wouldn't until I at least looked at it and boy am I glad I looked. It was this picture that really helped me realize that the hard work is working and that I really need to leave my love affair with the scale. I hope that the pic shows up.

The purple sweater with black blet (pic on the right) is mid-January
The purple hoodie & black yoga pants (pic on the left) is mid-March

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u374/MrsSYDL/Screenshot2012-03-19at104607AM-1.png

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  • craignev
    craignev Posts: 1,247 Member
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  • craignev
    craignev Posts: 1,247 Member
    Looking great! :smile:
  • MrsSYDL
    MrsSYDL Posts: 65 Member
    Thanks! Because clearly I wasn't doing it correctly!
  • tobirhae
    tobirhae Posts: 108 Member
    You look great! I have the same issue with the scale. My mom keeps telling me that I'm looking more fit- other people have told me the same thing, too. I don't see it yet, but I'm loving working out as much as I do, so I stick with it. I just hope I can see the difference soon. Scales are evil little things, aren't they?
  • jrsey86
    jrsey86 Posts: 186 Member
    You look beautiful!!!!! Keep up the fantastic work. I can see the happiness in your smile. :smile:
  • robinogue
    robinogue Posts: 1,117 Member
    you look great! I was like that too, addicted to that number on the scale. People kept telling me inches are better but darnit I wanted to see that faithful number on the scale... As we all can see your hard work is paying off! Congrats to you!
  • Miss_Krissy87
    Miss_Krissy87 Posts: 214 Member
    You look great. I tend to look at the scale alot to .. then I got a tape measure and started measuring my waist and hips and I noticed that I am loosing weight It's just not showing up on the scale.. and that is totally fine with me right now ..:) Awesome job again
  • Sonriendo
    Sonriendo Posts: 98
    YOu look Awesome GUrl..... :flowerforyou: but I have to laught because this same morning I weighted myself and the scale showed I gained 7lbs in one week, but my mom, brother and daughter admint that my "muffin top" is vanishing and also am feeling great so I'll just go with what my fam says and how I feel rather than what the scale says.... Congrats on your great work.... :smile:
  • jnbud2002
    jnbud2002 Posts: 216
    WAY TO GO! Pics are definitely more helpful to us and our journey! The scale hurts, right there (pointing at heart) lol. Measurements are key!
  • amandaevans83
    amandaevans83 Posts: 5 Member
    I had to do the same thing. I could feel my clothes getting smaller, but it was like looking in the mirror I still couldn't see it. So one day I have my boyfriend take a pic of me and when I looked at it all I could say was "WOW, I am small". Its a great feeling :) Keep up the great work b/c you look amazing and your inner beauty is definitely shining through.
  • Milletp
    Milletp Posts: 80 Member
    You look FANTASTIC!
  • 3mmalou16
    3mmalou16 Posts: 27
    Looking F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S.!!!! well done x
  • Keto1on1
    Keto1on1 Posts: 23 Member
    you look wonderful keep up the good work!:bigsmile:
  • zinok
    zinok Posts: 185
    You can really see the difference in your face! Keep it up! (:
  • AnnaPixie
    AnnaPixie Posts: 7,439 Member
    you look GREAT, great figure!! woot woot!! :flowerforyou:
  • sailorsiren13
    sailorsiren13 Posts: 460
    You look incredible and are proof that the scale isn't always right and again i should have some pics!!! love that i'm on this journey with you !!!
  • blondejillie
    blondejillie Posts: 305 Member
    What a great NSV. I hope to have one of those too...Cheers girl!!!
  • SMarie10
    SMarie10 Posts: 956 Member
    Three big pats on the back for a job well done! You should be so proud of how you look.
  • MrsSYDL
    MrsSYDL Posts: 65 Member
    Thank you all!!
  • norzip
    norzip Posts: 168 Member
    You look awesome.. keep it up girl!!!
  • donna_glasgow
    donna_glasgow Posts: 869 Member
    wow! Looking fantastic :)
  • foot2wood
    foot2wood Posts: 149 Member
    Awesome work... you look wonderful
  • kendra0224
    kendra0224 Posts: 35
    You look amazing! I had the same problem with the scale for a couple of weeks, but I was still losing inches... it's just hard because when dieting the focus is on the "weight loss," and not so much on the fact that their body is becoming more healthy/fit. You are doing a great job, and I wish you the best of luck on the rest of your journey!!
  • mikda999
    mikda999 Posts: 41 Member
    That is awesome! You look great! I've been having a battle with my scale too so I'm happy I'm not the only one.

    Keep up the great work!!! It shows.
  • joey200for2
    joey200for2 Posts: 104 Member
    Congrats, you look great!!!
  • RachelsReboot
    RachelsReboot Posts: 569 Member
    You look awesome!
  • Pashen4fit
    Pashen4fit Posts: 63
    You look great
  • Iansmommy123011
    Iansmommy123011 Posts: 872 Member
    I am jealous. I wish I can get like that. I always look the same. You look good :)
  • MrsSYDL
    MrsSYDL Posts: 65 Member
    Thank you all for the kind words! Also, i wish each of all the luck in the world on your journey. We can do this!
  • slimmom2b
    slimmom2b Posts: 54
    Great job!
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