GLP-1 progress - scale moving but me?

[HealDad761]

The one on the left was back 7 months ago at 278. The one on the right was a month ago at 245. Now I'm at 235. No pic, sorry!

I've always been kinda big, like 180-200, but I blew up after getting an IUD, some health stuff and a couple of foot surgeries. I'm eating more protein but not counting calories, and still can't be too active yet, haha. It's a process, and I'm losing about a pound each week.

 

[Charlie_20]

1. You're doing FANTASTIC! 2. I appreciate you wearing the same clothes and standing the same way in both photos.

 

[Val_07]

It's really obvious in your shoulders.

 

[RileyHub]

That's amazing. I see that nice hourglass shape coming in!

 

[Jess1977]

I see a huge change!

 

[Whole_Free783]

Thank you so much for posting this! It's awesome to see smaller weight loss wins, it feels way more relatable to me. You rock!

 

[Kerry50]

Keep at it! Congratulations

 

[PulseIRL]

Dude, you have a great body shape! You look awesome!

 

[HealDad761]

I can tell the difference. Keep it up!

 

[Charlie_20]

I packed on weight after getting an IUD and none of my doctors believed me. Thanks for making me feel validated! You look great, by the way.

 

[Val_07]

We have similar builds and you're doing amazing! I see some of your "after" in me. Wish I had a decent mirror!

 

[RileyHub]

That's awesome progress!

 

[Jess1977]

You can see a new you shining through! Great job! I really appreciate you sharing this! When I first started on my weight loss journey, posts like this meant everything to me!
Good luck with everything!

 

[Whole_Free783]

I've noticed that even when the scale shows progress, sometimes I don't *feel* like I look any different. Anyone else experience that?

 

[RileyHub]

Totally @Whole_Free783. It's like that paper towel roll analogy. When it's full, losing a few sheets barely makes a difference. But when it's almost empty, even a couple sheets is noticeable.

That's why I take photos. You see changes you wouldn't otherwise!

 

[Val_07]

That's why I take photos. You see changes you wouldn't otherwise!

This is great advice. Also, sometimes the scale isn't the best indicator. Body recomposition is real. You might not lose pounds, but you could be building muscle and losing fat, which changes your shape even if the number stays the same.

 

[Jess1977]

I sometimes feel like I look the same and it is disheartening.

 

[HealDad761]

I sometimes feel like I look the same and it is disheartening.

I can relate to that. Don't give up! You're making progress even if you can't see it every single day.

 

[happy_ramen]

I get it, that stuck feeling is brutal, especially when you're already doing everything right. Maybe it's time to look past the scale and focus on what your body is actually doing. Or shake things up and try cagri if you haven't. Bump up the lifting too and see how your shape responds. Sounds like you're doing great, just waiting for that next shift.

 

[Brave_Bison_420]

Congrats on staying consistent. I'm stuck at 214 too, haven't budged in about 2 months. Frustrating when the needle won't move.