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"
THIS is truly inspirational! I've been eating clean and exercising for just over two months now and was disappointed about only losing 10 pounds. My SO took pictures on day one & day 60 and there is definitely a noticeable change for the better! Keep up the great work - you look amazing!
The Number On The Scale Doesnt Tell The Whole Story
You Know What The Main Difference Is Between These Two Photos? Besides The Underwear It's My Confidence
"Screw The Scale, It Legitimately Means Nothing. It Has Never Reflected My Healthiness Or Fitness Level At All"
people need to understand that weight means nothing when you are fit. it just means muscle which weighs more than fat but when you are bigger i mean morbidly obese weight means a whole lot. just saying
Reminder That Long Term Consistency Trumps Short Term Intensity
Except that cardio (about 20 mins per day) helps your heart and lungs to stay healthy, makes you less prone to several types of cancer and most likely will help you avoiding neurodegenerative diseases when you're older. Not saying you shouldn't be doing weight lifting, but looking fit isn't the same as being fit and healthy.
Don't Forget That The Scale Means Absolutely Nothing
Heavier, Healthier And Proud
The Scale Doesn't Always Tell Us The Truth, But Pictures Do
My Body Composition Is Completely Different Through I Weigh Eight Pounds More Now
It doesn't matter what you look like, as long as you're happy! Also good for you! :)
They Say It Takes 21 Days To Create A Habit. It’s That Habit Of Discipline And The Determination Of Wanting To Create A Healthier Life For Myself That Has Been The Backbone Of My Training The Last Two Years
2014- Burnt Chicken Nugget 2018- Gardein Chicken Nugget
Actually really like your face on the first pic, nice tattoos though
"There Was Nothing Wrong With My Body. But There Was Everything Wrong With The Way I Viewed It, And How I Treated It"
What You See On That Scale Is Not A True Indicator Of Your Health
2 Years Later And An Entirely Different Body Composition. Just To Prove That
I Started To Care Less About What I Weighed, And More About How I Felt
And that is the key to a healthier, happier body. Focus on how you feel.
Don't Be Afraid To Gain Weight, Build Muscle And Eat More Food
Eat Healthy, Train Hard, Sleep Well And Give Your Body The Time It Needs To Transform From The Inside Out
So I’ve Been Working On My Nutrition For The Last 13 Weeks
"One Year Ago, Weight Was Everything. But Honestly, My Perspective Is Shifting "
Proof That Just Because You Weigh More Doesn’t Mean You’ve Got Fat
Does anybody have any tips on how to start a habit and stick with it? Especially healthy eating and running. I've been having a hard time sticking to them.
It Gave Me Routine That Still Embodied Balance And Diversity
I Started This Program As A Birthday Gift To Myself And It Was The Best Thing I Have Done For Myself All Year. January 1 I Set Out To Lose 20 Lbs. I Haven't Done That. This Is What I Did Instead
Yeah, I’m Gonna Stop Using A Scale
"Three Years Ago I Decided To Make Fitness A Priority Because I Was Tired Of Looking In The Mirror"
"Throw Out The Scales. Your Weight Doesn't Matter"
Weight Is Just A Number, You’ll Be A Happier Person Once You Realize That
"I've Been Able To Track My Journey And Every Time I See Old Pictures It Gives Me So Much Perspective!"
Hmm.. well, I actually think most of these women look perfectly fine and NORMAL in the before pics. It's great to be in good shape, but I think this post is making a lot of normal healthy women look (and maybe even feel) bad. The after pics are of women, for whom fitness is a lifestyle, who have the time, money and opportunity to focus a whole lot on their training. Obsessing over fitness is not necessarily healthy. And women are meant to have a certain amount of body fat by nature. Just stay healthy and happy, and maybe stop focusing so much on your looks.
I agree that the way you look isn’t the most important thing. I do admire these women though for the work they put in and am glad that they did what made them feel happy about their bodies.
You don’t need money to workout. Plenty of workouts are free on yt.
That's what I'm saying. I like women to look natural. Who cares about a little fat it's just more to love
#14 looks absolutely PERFECT in the before with gorgeous curves.
Agreed. I actgually found a lot of them sexyer and prettier in the first pic, with a little softness and roundness, and I'm a hetero woman...
Muscle is 3x denser than fat, so of course you weight more once you shift to fit vs skinny fat
Weigh
@Whatevers & Zori. I guess you are kids - as you are in "classes". A kilogram of chicken breast (no fat) is smaller in size than a kilogram of whipped cream. end of argument - Lol
That makes no sense you stupid fuck. Why don't you just google which weighs more. Case solved.
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Your wrong dude. Did you even go to health class. Fat weighs more than muscle. End of argument. Look it up. Do your research before you comment something retarded again.
You are right, but proving that, you are (probably) the one who is retarded. Because the fat weighs more and pound of muscle occupies less space than a pound of fat. (bucause is 3x denser than fat) Then you can look skinnier with bigger weight. Maybe the health classes were the only ones you ever went. End of argument. Look it up. Do your research before you comment something retarded again.
Whatevers not taken, apparently you were the one who didn't attend classes and you probably don't have a single pound of muscle to give you some personal experience. I got to see an actual proof that muscles weigh far more than fat after I started climbing. I'm much heavier or about as heavy as some girls in my class, even though i'm thinner than them. The reason: I have actual, visible arm biceps, not something common among high school girls that are for most part only interested in looking at their stupid phones.
I've seen ads for weight loss/muscle gain products where they use every trick in the book to exaggerate the difference. In the before pics, the people are always pale, slouching, shot in harsh direct light. In the after pics, they're flexing, spray-tanned, shot in light that enhances their muscle tone. The difference in appearance far exceeds the actual fat loss/muscle gain.
I watching a YouTube video where a shredded guy does the "after" pic, then stuffs himself with pop and salty/fatty chips and then takes the "before" photo a couple hours later and looks way worse.
Yeah, high waist underwear will definitely exaggerate the results. I had 2 C-sections and got the lovely csection pouch, I rise my eyes whenever I see the girl is wearing a high waist on her after pic. Lol
Hmm.. well, I actually think most of these women look perfectly fine and NORMAL in the before pics. It's great to be in good shape, but I think this post is making a lot of normal healthy women look (and maybe even feel) bad. The after pics are of women, for whom fitness is a lifestyle, who have the time, money and opportunity to focus a whole lot on their training. Obsessing over fitness is not necessarily healthy. And women are meant to have a certain amount of body fat by nature. Just stay healthy and happy, and maybe stop focusing so much on your looks.
I agree that the way you look isn’t the most important thing. I do admire these women though for the work they put in and am glad that they did what made them feel happy about their bodies.
You don’t need money to workout. Plenty of workouts are free on yt.
That's what I'm saying. I like women to look natural. Who cares about a little fat it's just more to love
#14 looks absolutely PERFECT in the before with gorgeous curves.
Agreed. I actgually found a lot of them sexyer and prettier in the first pic, with a little softness and roundness, and I'm a hetero woman...
Muscle is 3x denser than fat, so of course you weight more once you shift to fit vs skinny fat
Weigh
@Whatevers & Zori. I guess you are kids - as you are in "classes". A kilogram of chicken breast (no fat) is smaller in size than a kilogram of whipped cream. end of argument - Lol
That makes no sense you stupid fuck. Why don't you just google which weighs more. Case solved.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Your wrong dude. Did you even go to health class. Fat weighs more than muscle. End of argument. Look it up. Do your research before you comment something retarded again.
You are right, but proving that, you are (probably) the one who is retarded. Because the fat weighs more and pound of muscle occupies less space than a pound of fat. (bucause is 3x denser than fat) Then you can look skinnier with bigger weight. Maybe the health classes were the only ones you ever went. End of argument. Look it up. Do your research before you comment something retarded again.
Whatevers not taken, apparently you were the one who didn't attend classes and you probably don't have a single pound of muscle to give you some personal experience. I got to see an actual proof that muscles weigh far more than fat after I started climbing. I'm much heavier or about as heavy as some girls in my class, even though i'm thinner than them. The reason: I have actual, visible arm biceps, not something common among high school girls that are for most part only interested in looking at their stupid phones.
I've seen ads for weight loss/muscle gain products where they use every trick in the book to exaggerate the difference. In the before pics, the people are always pale, slouching, shot in harsh direct light. In the after pics, they're flexing, spray-tanned, shot in light that enhances their muscle tone. The difference in appearance far exceeds the actual fat loss/muscle gain.
I watching a YouTube video where a shredded guy does the "after" pic, then stuffs himself with pop and salty/fatty chips and then takes the "before" photo a couple hours later and looks way worse.
Yeah, high waist underwear will definitely exaggerate the results. I had 2 C-sections and got the lovely csection pouch, I rise my eyes whenever I see the girl is wearing a high waist on her after pic. Lol