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    Body Fat % vs. Weight - photo included

    Posts: 259 Member
    edited December 2024 in Success Stories
    Last year I had two injuries. A much needed knee surgery followed by a broken collar bone. Both set me back most of the year with exercise and activity. Though the scale didnt seem to be an issue, I noticed my clothes were getting tighter.

    I was becoming "skinny fat" I was eating my BMR and nothing more. The only activity I was allowed for a period of time was PT and even that wasnt enough to burn calories.

    Once I got back into the swing of things again in Oct. 2011 (endurance and heavy lifting) I noticed my clothes were getting loose and I was happy to feel the changes. I started at 28% body fat and 148lbs

    I came across a photo taken in August 2011, then took a photo of myself currently. Wow. What a difference. I'm currently 145lbs and my body fat is down to 21%, I have been maintaining these stats since March 2012. Also losing nearly 15 inches off my body - ALL in my mid section and thighs! I can see, now, how exercise affects me and how I really need to incorporate it into my healthy lifestyle.

    Hope this visual will help someone in their own journey. Dont give up, keep moving forward! You will achieve your goal!

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    • Posts: 53
      congrats! can't see pics tho:(
    • Posts: 869 Member
      That is fantastic! You look AMAZING!!!
    • Posts: 68 Member
      Thank you for sharing your story. It's very motivating. You look very healthy!
    • Posts: 259 Member
      *head on desk* Apparently I'm computer illiterate ?! ack Maybe the main photo is too big cause I retyped the img in lowecas
    • Posts: 402 Member
      Wow scale means so little sometimes. Amazing.
    • Posts: 13,247 Member
      Fantastic results!
    • Posts: 124
      You look great! Congratulations!
    • Posts: 1,432 Member
      Love it :)

      Gotta keep reminding myself that the scale doesn't tell me anything.
    • Posts: 916 Member
      Big difference~ thanks for posting this!
    • Posts: 1,089 Member
      awsome :)
    • Posts: 201 Member
      Awesome visual and a great reminder! Thanks!
    • Posts: 322 Member
      That is some serious fat loss, great job!
    • Posts: 48
      Wow, that is a great help in visualizing the difference between dieting and being fit!
    • Posts: 48
      Also, you look fabulous!
    • Posts: 56 Member
      Thanks for posting-that is just what i needed to see! My scale has not moved much in last several months but adding weight traning in has increased definition in my arms! I recently did measurements including body fat so looking forward to watching those numbers instead!
    • Posts: 514 Member
      Love it! You look great!
    • Posts: 138 Member
      So encouraging!
      You look stunning.
    • Posts: 456 Member
      Wow, you look great!
      I have been doing weight training as well, and although the scale is moving slowly, I see a difference in the muscle definition in my legs.

      Congratulations on your awesome work! Keep on being fabulous!
    • Posts: 118 Member
      this is exactly what i needed to hear.

      and you look stunning :)
    • Posts: 110
      Awesome!
    • Posts: 329 Member
      Wow Amazing results!!! You look younger
      Scale means nothing sometimes.
    • Posts: 86 Member
      you look awesome! keep it up :)
    • Posts: 184 Member
      Thanks for posting this - I've been within 5 lbs of the same weight for around 9 months now, but I do think my body composition has changed - thanks for the reminder it's not all about the scale.....
    • Posts: 249 Member
      OMG! You look AB-FAB!!!
    • Posts: 541 Member
      great to realize that diet may not play as big a role and exercise is a key ingredient. Looking great
    • Posts: 106 Member
      WOW! You look amazing!!!! Thanks for sharing your story, it's a great motivator! :)
    • Posts: 442 Member
      In 8 months of exercise, you look absolutely awesome! Are you a runner or what have you done for the 8 months? I'd love to know!!! Obviously because you look great!
    • Posts: 49
      Awesome visual, and you look AMAZING!!
    • Posts: 14
      Thanks, you look awesome and it will help keep me motivated :)
    • Posts: 500 Member
      What an amazing change! You're an inspiration and a great advocate that the scale does not mean anything!
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