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Body Fat % vs. Weight - photo included

margojr4
margojr4 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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  • mabennett
    mabennett Posts: 53
    congrats! can't see pics tho:(
  • tistal
    tistal Posts: 869 Member
    That is fantastic! You look AMAZING!!!
  • HappilyCyn
    HappilyCyn Posts: 68 Member
    Thank you for sharing your story. It's very motivating. You look very healthy!
  • margojr4
    margojr4 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
  • tigerlily8045
    tigerlily8045 Posts: 402 Member
    Wow scale means so little sometimes. Amazing.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Fantastic results!
  • lisaishotpink
    lisaishotpink Posts: 124
    You look great! Congratulations!
  • shammxo
    shammxo Posts: 1,432 Member
    Love it :)

    Gotta keep reminding myself that the scale doesn't tell me anything.
  • Meggles63
    Meggles63 Posts: 916 Member
    Big difference~ thanks for posting this!
  • Martucha123
    Martucha123 Posts: 1,089 Member
    awsome :)
  • Deltafliers
    Deltafliers Posts: 201 Member
    Awesome visual and a great reminder! Thanks!
  • Neahpata
    Neahpata Posts: 322 Member
    That is some serious fat loss, great job!
  • BetherFace
    BetherFace Posts: 48
    Wow, that is a great help in visualizing the difference between dieting and being fit!
  • BetherFace
    BetherFace Posts: 48
    Also, you look fabulous!
  • alettep
    alettep 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!
  • dandelion39
    dandelion39 Posts: 514 Member
    Love it! You look great!
  • duhblond
    duhblond Posts: 138 Member
    So encouraging!
    You look stunning.
  • Rosa1213
    Rosa1213 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!
  • harpercutie
    harpercutie Posts: 118 Member
    this is exactly what i needed to hear.

    and you look stunning :)
  • Moviedust
    Moviedust Posts: 110
    Awesome!
  • proudmommy1003
    proudmommy1003 Posts: 329 Member
    Wow Amazing results!!! You look younger
    Scale means nothing sometimes.
  • AnnaYESiCANdoIT
    AnnaYESiCANdoIT Posts: 86 Member
    you look awesome! keep it up :)
  • rebecca_florida
    rebecca_florida 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.....
  • slepygrl
    slepygrl Posts: 249 Member
    OMG! You look AB-FAB!!!
  • SmallMimi
    SmallMimi Posts: 541 Member
    great to realize that diet may not play as big a role and exercise is a key ingredient. Looking great
  • jedikrissy
    jedikrissy Posts: 106 Member
    WOW! You look amazing!!!! Thanks for sharing your story, it's a great motivator! :)
  • conniehv40
    conniehv40 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!
  • aimsteen
    aimsteen Posts: 49
    Awesome visual, and you look AMAZING!!
  • Vivijeanne
    Vivijeanne Posts: 14
    Thanks, you look awesome and it will help keep me motivated :)
  • Elle408
    Elle408 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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