Overcoming Discouragement and Seeing Results in Weight Loss

Weight Loss and the Scale

One of the biggest obstacles in weight loss is the scale. Despite working hard to make progress, the numbers on the scale can often leave us feeling discouraged. Reddit user violetjupiter experienced this first-hand when she noticed her scale had not moved. However, after taking progress photos, she was able to see a difference in her body.

Seeing the Change

Reddit users were quick to encourage violetjupiter and point out the positive changes they saw in her progress photos. One user, JLangvee, pointed out the increased visibility of abs and the slenderness of the hips. Another user, matrix2k56, reminded violetjupiter that progress shouldn't solely be measured by the scale.

The Power of Exercise

Terrordactyl_19 reminded other users that when building muscle and doing resistance training, the scale can be misleading. Instead, they suggest measuring progress through body part measurements. Additionally, they reminded others of the power of exercise and how it can make you feel, even if quantitative results aren't immediate.

Next Steps

While violetjupiter's progress photos showed positive changes in her body, she recognizes that there is still work to be done. She plans to focus on nutrition and counting calories to make even more progress. Her initial success in adding weight training and exercise to her lifestyle is a testament to the power of small steps in achieving weight loss goals.

Finding Motivation

Through her journey, violetjupiter has found motivation and inspiration from the supportive community on Reddit. Her story is a reminder that progress in weight loss is not always measured by the numbers on the scale, but by the changes we see in our bodies and the positive impact exercise can have on our overall well-being.