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It's not just about the scale (picture)
fitrene
Posts: 52 Member
I also have this posted in motivation and support. Wasn't sure where to post this topic.
As a woman, the scale number ruled my day! That number on the scale in the morning was either good or bad. It would determine my mood, how my day would unfold, how I would act. Not any more.
I still weigh every day but only as a guideline. If I'm up, then I take a look at what time of the month it is, or did I eat too much sodium or sugar the day before. Do I need to intake more water, etc. It's just a number now, not a deal maker or breaker! Here is why.
I've been consistently weighing around 141-142 for the past 3-4 weeks, but my measurements have been dropping. I LOVE lifting weights. I do it daily with a split routine. I lift heavy, but I am not bulky at all. There will be pictures below!
I'm just excited to share and hopefully motivate someone out there as I have been motivated by all of you!
Today's measurements
Height: 65 inches (5'5")
Neck: 12.25
Waist: 26
Hips: 38.25
BF%: 24.6
Starting Measurements (6/01/2011)
Height: 65 inches
Neck: 12.8
Waist: 34
Hips: 43.75
BF%: 40.34%
So the scale may only say 23.6 lbs. lost, but actually, I've lost 31.78 lbs. of fat and gained 8.2 lbs of muscle! Dropping from a very tight size 14 to a comfy size 6 and even a few 4s depending on designer! I never thought I could gain that! I figured if you gain that kind of muscle, you bulk up, but I've learned from reading, my trainer, and my experiences, that unless you have a lot of testosterone, you cannot bulk up as a woman! I still have the cellulite and stretchmarks, but that's okay! I'm happy and healthy!
You get to see what I look like at 7am, sorry! I did not smile. I thought I would crop out my head, but I just decided what the heck!
And then just for fun pose!
As a woman, the scale number ruled my day! That number on the scale in the morning was either good or bad. It would determine my mood, how my day would unfold, how I would act. Not any more.
I still weigh every day but only as a guideline. If I'm up, then I take a look at what time of the month it is, or did I eat too much sodium or sugar the day before. Do I need to intake more water, etc. It's just a number now, not a deal maker or breaker! Here is why.
I've been consistently weighing around 141-142 for the past 3-4 weeks, but my measurements have been dropping. I LOVE lifting weights. I do it daily with a split routine. I lift heavy, but I am not bulky at all. There will be pictures below!
I'm just excited to share and hopefully motivate someone out there as I have been motivated by all of you!
Today's measurements
Height: 65 inches (5'5")
Neck: 12.25
Waist: 26
Hips: 38.25
BF%: 24.6
Starting Measurements (6/01/2011)
Height: 65 inches
Neck: 12.8
Waist: 34
Hips: 43.75
BF%: 40.34%
So the scale may only say 23.6 lbs. lost, but actually, I've lost 31.78 lbs. of fat and gained 8.2 lbs of muscle! Dropping from a very tight size 14 to a comfy size 6 and even a few 4s depending on designer! I never thought I could gain that! I figured if you gain that kind of muscle, you bulk up, but I've learned from reading, my trainer, and my experiences, that unless you have a lot of testosterone, you cannot bulk up as a woman! I still have the cellulite and stretchmarks, but that's okay! I'm happy and healthy!
You get to see what I look like at 7am, sorry! I did not smile. I thought I would crop out my head, but I just decided what the heck!
And then just for fun pose!
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You look amazing! Great job!!!0
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Awesome job, I can see the difference
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Such a difference. Amazing:)0
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Amazing! I need to get off my butt and start lifting weights!0
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Looking good! Keep it up lady!!0
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wow huge difference !
I weigh once a week and This morning the scale didnt budge for me so I measured and was excited to see the loss on my waist and hips. Made me feel alot better.
keep up the great work .0 -
Great job!! You can see your progress and your muscles coming through!! Keep it up!!0
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Gorgeous, GIRL!! Keep up the hard work, bc you are looking fabulous and motivating others!! GET IT!!
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Thanks for posting this! My legs are similar to yours and I haven't lost much weight at all since the end of last summer, but I am changing my lower body shape. I could care less what the scale says (ok, I care a little...
) but what I care about is the measurements and how things fit! 0 -
Wow! Good work!0
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Great results! Thanks for sharing, and congrats 0
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You are doing awesome! I LOVE lifting and have seen a huge improvement. But, I would like to see the scale move a little!0
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Wow! Fantastic!!0
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you look fabulous!!! great job and thanks for the motivation, I'm a tight 14 right now so this is just the kind of thing that I need to see to keep my hopes up!0
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Awesome results...and check out those muscles!!! Keep up the great work and attitude!!0
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Damn! Get it girl!!!0
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Lifting heavy = boss!!!! You look AWESOME 0
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Wowsers!!!! you look A-Mazing!!! well done! x0
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You must feel amazing!!0
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You look fantastic!!! I hope i can do the same as you!! x0
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Thanks so much!
I'm going to a formal banquet this Saturday and I can't wait to show off my slimmer self and arms in my gown!
I think I have a pretty common figure for a lot of women and to see that those women helped motivate me and then I can help motivate others, just makes me want to work that much harder!
You all are AMAZING!0 -
you look awesome!!!!!!! such a motivation. I need to remeasure to see what i'm at now! i try and weigh myself once a week..... But again, you look great!!! good work! 0
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You look amazing! You waist is sooo tiny, what a difference. Keep up the great work, you are a huge motivation for other women.0
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You look amazing! Have fun this Sat.!0
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I'm trying to get into this same mind set. WTG!!!!!I also have this posted in motivation and support. Wasn't sure where to post this topic.
As a woman, the scale number ruled my day! That number on the scale in the morning was either good or bad. It would determine my mood, how my day would unfold, how I would act. Not any more.
I still weigh every day but only as a guideline. If I'm up, then I take a look at what time of the month it is, or did I eat too much sodium or sugar the day before. Do I need to intake more water, etc. It's just a number now, not a deal maker or breaker! Here is why.
I've been consistently weighing around 141-142 for the past 3-4 weeks, but my measurements have been dropping. I LOVE lifting weights. I do it daily with a split routine. I lift heavy, but I am not bulky at all. There will be pictures below!
I'm just excited to share and hopefully motivate someone out there as I have been motivated by all of you!
Today's measurements
Height: 65 inches (5'5")
Neck: 12.25
Waist: 26
Hips: 38.25
BF%: 24.6
Starting Measurements (6/01/2011)
Height: 65 inches
Neck: 12.8
Waist: 34
Hips: 43.75
BF%: 40.34%
So the scale may only say 23.6 lbs. lost, but actually, I've lost 31.78 lbs. of fat and gained 8.2 lbs of muscle! Dropping from a very tight size 14 to a comfy size 6 and even a few 4s depending on designer! I never thought I could gain that! I figured if you gain that kind of muscle, you bulk up, but I've learned from reading, my trainer, and my experiences, that unless you have a lot of testosterone, you cannot bulk up as a woman! I still have the cellulite and stretchmarks, but that's okay! I'm happy and healthy!
You get to see what I look like at 7am, sorry! I did not smile. I thought I would crop out my head, but I just decided what the heck!
And then just for fun pose!0 -
You look great! Can definitely see a difference.0
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hooray for lifting! You give me hope You look fantastic! 0
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Congrats!!0
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Great job!!0
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pure class, what a transformation!! keep with it, those results are really coming on now! well done0
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