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When people try to get fit, they often use a bathroom scale to track their progress. There are, however, a number of reasons why it's not a good idea. Probably the main one is that your weight only tells how heavy you are, and nothing about your body composition, which is the proportion of fat and fat-free mass in your body. And to make our argument even more convincing, Bored Panda has collected a series of before-and-after photos of people at the same weight but in a very, very different shape. You'll see, there's no need to starve yourself to achieve great results. All it takes is just good old-fashioned dedication. And after you're done scrolling through this list, check out these 28 Before & After Photos That Prove Your Weight Is Meaningless for more inspiration as well.

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"If You're Consistent At Lifting And Exercising And Hitting Protein, Don't Quit Because Things Are Happening Whether The Scale Reflects It Or Not"

"If You're Consistent At Lifting And Exercising And Hitting Protein, Don't Quit Because Things Are Happening Whether The Scale Reflects It Or Not"

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    Reminder That Long Term Consistency Trumps Short Term Intensity

    Reminder That Long Term Consistency Trumps Short Term Intensity

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    The Scale Doesn't Always Tell Us The Truth, But Pictures Do

    The Scale Doesn't Always Tell Us The Truth, But Pictures Do

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    Proof That Just Because You Weigh More Doesn’t Mean You’ve Got Fat

    Proof That Just Because You Weigh More Doesn’t Mean You’ve Got Fat

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    #5

    It Gave Me Routine That Still Embodied Balance And Diversity

    It Gave Me Routine That Still Embodied Balance And Diversity

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    #6

    Yeah, I’m Gonna Stop Using A Scale

    Yeah, I’m Gonna Stop Using A Scale

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    "Throw Out The Scales. Your Weight Doesn't Matter"

    "Throw Out The Scales. Your Weight Doesn't Matter"

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    Weight Is Not A Good Measurement Of Progress

    Weight Is Not A Good Measurement Of Progress

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    #9

    Stop Focusing On Your Scale Weight

    Stop Focusing On Your Scale Weight

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