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8cm have gone. Pics. Bah! Not much, but it's a 'something'!
HappilyLifts
Posts: 429 Member
I really needed some motivation as I'm a really slow coach when it comes to my transformation!
I decided to look back at some pics of me, put on the same clothes, and see if I could notice a difference. Well, there is a tiiiiny difference. Can you see it? I know it's in my belly because I take my measurements and I have lost about 8cm from there. I can only see a difference in my side profile though, but I'll hang onto that!
Nov 2011, when I did no exercise and didn't care what I ate. Same weight as I am today (more or less :grumble:)
Today, after 4 months of 4 days a week exercise and strength training which burns 500cals a time:
Nov 2011:
Today:
So, what do you think, am I seeing things? Is there a little difference? And this leads me to ask...why not much progress?! I have been counting calories since March and eat 20% below my TDEE for a moderately active person. I'm starting to wonder if it's a carb thing.
I decided to look back at some pics of me, put on the same clothes, and see if I could notice a difference. Well, there is a tiiiiny difference. Can you see it? I know it's in my belly because I take my measurements and I have lost about 8cm from there. I can only see a difference in my side profile though, but I'll hang onto that!
Nov 2011, when I did no exercise and didn't care what I ate. Same weight as I am today (more or less :grumble:)
Today, after 4 months of 4 days a week exercise and strength training which burns 500cals a time:
Nov 2011:
Today:
So, what do you think, am I seeing things? Is there a little difference? And this leads me to ask...why not much progress?! I have been counting calories since March and eat 20% below my TDEE for a moderately active person. I'm starting to wonder if it's a carb thing.
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I can see the difference. Keep going! You are doing great!0
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Amazing loss! Youre stomach looks a LOT smaller! Keep up the great work xx0
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Definitely see a difference. belly is flatter, breasts are smaller or you are wearing a different bra, upper back looks smaller like you've lost back fat. Well done.0
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I definitely see a difference! You're doing a great job, keep it up!0
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I see a big difference in my own most painful area - your stomach. Grat job. I love to see the pics in progress as they show that this is all really possible. Thanks for posting.0
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You are doing well! I can see a difference, specially in the side shot of you. Your stomach looks much smaller and smoother. Keep it up
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Definitely a difference. You're doing great :flowerforyou:0
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I see a big difference in my own most painful area - your stomach. Great job. I love to see the pics in progress as they show that this is all really possible. Thanks for posting.0
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I can see the difference!! Keep working at it :bigsmile: Yea!!!'
Are you making sure you don't NET below your BMR? You just might need to eat some more if you are below that number. Just a suggestion.0 -
I see it! Great job.0
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I can see a difference in both pics! your doing great : )0
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u dun really well im impressed x0
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I can definitely see the difference, keep up the good work. I am in the same boat as you are, but lot of folks here on MFP have lost significan amount only after doing the same work for 8+ months, so that is what I am aiming for. I am going to keep doing what I am doing right now for 8+ months and see where I am at that point. I am sure you will see noticable difference then too.
I can already see difference right now, so keep going...:)0 -
WOW! I see a big difference and not only in you tummy. you are doing great!!0
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you can totally see a difference. Keep it up. Trust us, it's working!0
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I can see a difference in your stomach, and also in your back.
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I can absolutely tell a difference. Well done!0
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I can see the difference clearly. You have more curved back and flatter tummy. Keep up the good work.0
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I can see it , Great job ! Keep it up !0
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No illusions there! That' s a big difference! I am right there with you on being discouraged by not much weight loss. But this is pretty encouraging! keep up the good work!0
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I definitely see a difference - you should feel good about that! As for why you're not seeing a big weight loss, hard to say... I eat 500 below my TDEE w/ very little exercise (that's about to change) and have been losing an average of 2-3 lbs per week, but I'm very careful about what makes up those calories. I stay under 100g carbs, 50g fat, 25g fat and pay no attention to protein or fiber.0
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Definitely see a difference in the back area as well as stomach !!!0
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Definitely see a difference. belly is flatter, breasts are smaller or you are wearing a different bra, upper back looks smaller like you've lost back fat. Well done.
oh wow, thanks everyone, you've really made my day :bigsmile:
Suzie, yes, I had a sports bra on today, but an underwired one on Nove,ber. Next time I try this I'll put the same bra on.0 -
hi, I have no idea whether I netted last year as I wasn't calorie counting and I've only had 3 days were I've netted below my BMR since then. It's not been difficult to keep it above, I love my food too much :laugh:I can see the difference!! Keep working at it :bigsmile: Yea!!!'
Are you making sure you don't NET below your BMR? You just might need to eat some more if you are below that number. Just a suggestion.0 -
it's funny you should mention the 8 month thing. That's exactly the time period that the trainer at the gym stated for when I would start to see a difference. Long time huh, but I'll still be here then and hopefully there'll be a bigger difference. I'm obviously not reading the right posts 'cos I keep seeing fast results everywhere I lookI can definitely see the difference, keep up the good work. I am in the same boat as you are, but lot of folks here on MFP have lost significan amount only after doing the same work for 8+ months, so that is what I am aiming for. I am going to keep doing what I am doing right now for 8+ months and see where I am at that point. I am sure you will see noticable difference then too.
I can already see difference right now, so keep going...:)
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Trust us, it's working!
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You can definitely see a difference!!! Great work! 0
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that's interesting. I've been making a big effort to get more (30%) protein. Hopefully the scale isn't showing anything much because I am creating muscle...which will one day show when the fat melts away...that's what I'm hoping anywayI definitely see a difference - you should feel good about that! As for why you're not seeing a big weight loss, hard to say... I eat 500 below my TDEE w/ very little exercise (that's about to change) and have been losing an average of 2-3 lbs per week, but I'm very careful about what makes up those calories. I stay under 100g carbs, 50g fat, 25g fat and pay no attention to protein or fiber. 0 -
You can see a huge difference. I wouldn't worry about the scale at this point. You're losing inches! 8 months seems like a long time now but hang in there and you'll see results. Keep up the good work!0
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