Body Fat % vs. Weight - photo included

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  • antiqueembryo
    antiqueembryo Posts: 4
    Thanks for posting the awesome photos. They are so clear and a great reflection on the difference between body fat percentage and weight. I've been plateaued at the same weight for ages now, but my body fat has gone down by 4 percentage points and I can't see the cellulite anymore, which makes me pretty happy even though my weight hasn't changed. I don't have awesome before and after photos to present as evidence, however, which makes me jealous.
  • harlanJEN
    harlanJEN Posts: 1,089 Member
    Thank for sharing. Mine is similar. Good eating and weight training .....totally gets it done !!
  • coopersmom2006
    coopersmom2006 Posts: 839
    Fab job!!!
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    That's amazing....thanks for sharing!!
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    Very inspiring!
  • just4u_cara
    just4u_cara Posts: 100 Member
    WOW!

    Exactly what I needed to confirm my decision to focus on more weights and less cardio.
  • LolasEpicJourney
    LolasEpicJourney Posts: 1,010 Member
    You've done awesome
    People lose sight of the whole picture sometimes and get stuck on the scale - this is a great reminder!
  • Cgirlish
    Cgirlish Posts: 263 Member
    great post, I'm still loseing weight, but the one week that I didnt I did lose 1% body fat and that made me just as happy as a weight loss

    Thanks
  • lilylight
    lilylight Posts: 128 Member
    Wow, thanks for posting! I'm starting at the same start weight and mine is also concentrated in the midsection. What is your exercise regime? You look great.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,421 Member
    This is what everyone needs to see! Thanks and congratulations! Awesome.
  • margojr4
    margojr4 Posts: 259 Member
    Thanks peeps for all the great feedback! Its hard work and dedication - as you can see, it pays off!

    1. I'm not a runner, I'm a trotter. 5K tops. I run for the fun and fitness levels, not the distance or the time.

    2. I have a mini gym in my basement, no excuses not to work out. Most of my equipment is hand me down stuff, I spent little to no money while shopping garage/yard sales. I lift heavy weights 3x week, full body one hour. If I cant make an hour, then its upper body 30 mins next day 30 mins lower/core. I change up my routines every three weeks, gotta keep it interesting! I also listen to my body when its time to rest. Its easy to over do it sometimes.

    3. I eat my TDEE and I eat clean 80% of the time. 40/30/30 macros. I find food is fuel and it has fueled my body well!

    4. I do not log exercise since I have my BMR & TDEE covered in the options with MFP's custom settings


    Lots of success stories here on the boards. Want to thank you all for your inspiring words and successes that keep *me* going too!


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    Cheers!
  • Bovaryoo
    Bovaryoo Posts: 1,374 Member
    Wow, congrats on the fabulous lowering of your body fat %! You look amazing.
  • myth4ever
    myth4ever Posts: 372
    AWESOME
  • poundsgalore
    poundsgalore Posts: 99 Member
    Amazing!! Thank you for posting!! I am going through this right now, it is hard to not see the scale move when everyone, including myself, sees success as pounds lost. Thanks again!!
  • lizziebartlett
    lizziebartlett Posts: 1
    Your story has given me hope...I am excercising now and eating approx 1200-1400 calories a day but the scales are not changing.. but do feel I am toning after 4 weeks so I will kleep going thanks :):smile:
  • Elenuska
    Elenuska Posts: 3
    It's amazing the room that fat was taking!! I had never seen anything like it! Congratulations! You look great! How tall are you?
  • Pimpmonkey
    Pimpmonkey Posts: 566
    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!


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  • momof2osaurus
    momof2osaurus Posts: 477 Member
    Like other people, I REALLY needed that right now. Working hard at exercise for the first time in my life, and the scale is making it a lot harder.

    Thank you so much for posting, and congrats on your success! :flowerforyou:
  • shivaslives
    shivaslives Posts: 279 Member
    Thanks for sharing this great reminder that this isn't about weight loss but about health and fitness. You've done fantastic work.
    I wish MFP would allow us to use alternate measurements for our tickers so we could set more goals like BF% and post results more often.

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  • Furbuster
    Furbuster Posts: 254 Member
    Incredible difference. Very inspiring. Congrats.
  • Malaika946
    Malaika946 Posts: 107 Member
    Thanks for sharing this is what I needed to read at this point in my journey. The scale is not moving but am looking slimmer and feeling healthier, I might just give up weighing myself.

    Well done
  • Missjilly1025
    Missjilly1025 Posts: 146 Member
    WOW! You look amazing!
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    I TOTALLY know what you mean!!! In January 2012, I weighed 160 and was a 10/12 (not sure of BF%)... and Now I weigh 154, 23% BF and wearing a 5/6 :bigsmile:

    I figure as long as I am strength training, building muscle, pushing my fitness limits and eating healthy, I can weigh more and be healthier... As I always say "Muscle is HOT, skinny fat is NOT!"

    Awesome job, keep up the great work!
  • mjterp
    mjterp Posts: 650 Member
    You look AMAZING! Thank you SOOOO much for posting this! Next time someone is griping about the scale not moving...I know where to send them!!!

    You are ROCKING IT! Very nicely done!
  • kimmieyr1
    kimmieyr1 Posts: 189
    Wow, what a transformation!
  • hapoo100
    hapoo100 Posts: 926 Member
    Thank you for sharing this! I am close to goal weight but know I still need some transforming to do. Your before/after rule!! You are a seriously awesome inspiration!! :flowerforyou:
  • iAMaPhoenix
    iAMaPhoenix Posts: 1,038 Member
    More proof that the scale was invented by some greedy CEO...or the devil himself. Awesome work.
  • JennyZD
    JennyZD Posts: 176 Member
    you look amazing! the scale hasn't moved for me but I have significantly changed my strength training routine (I like lifting heavy) so it may be muscles! hmmm *wishful thinking*
  • MtnKat
    MtnKat Posts: 714
    Thanks so much for sharing. What a difference!

    That just made me a firm believer in exercise going hand in hand with losing weight.

    Way to go!!
  • pamtram
    pamtram Posts: 67 Member
    wow what a big change - congrats :)

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