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Can you see any difference in my stomach?

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canyoufeelit · 28/12/2022 20:19

Definitely not a boast thread 😆

I gained weight around four years ago and despite doing a lot of running/walking/gym classes nothing has really helped me to shift it.

I've changed tack and started seeing a personal trainer.

Rather than weighing myself frequently and getting frustrated by the scales moving slowly this time I'm taking my measurements and trying to use photos to identify my progress (I will also weigh myself intermittently, but not the week after Christmas).

Anyway, can you see the difference in the stomach area in these two pictures? The T Shirt is the same, just the leggings are different.

Can you see any difference in my stomach?
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anxiousatnight · 01/01/2023 07:12

I can totally see the difference. In the first photo the front of your t-shirt and body are making contact, whereas in the second one it looks completely free.

Your legs and bum look more streamlined too.

Itsnotallblackandwhite · 01/01/2023 06:30

its a bit difficult to see a definite difference OP, as you are standing up straight in one pic and leaning forward in the other - but it does look like you have lost an inch or two. You say you think you’ve lost an inch, if you are taking measurements wouldn’t you know how many inches you’ve lost?

Crim576 · 30/12/2022 22:32

thisthingcalled · 30/12/2022 11:06

I use this board a lot and never post but have delurked to say that I think it's really passive-aggressive to come on to an EXERCISE board and imply that someone is being obsessing and that you have 'concerns' for them because they've posted about EXERCISE.

I enjoyed seeing you be called out for it. I wish more people would call out this sort of thing, it seems to be constant on here.

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Agreed. It came across as very patronising to me.

You look great OP keep up the good work

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canyoufeelit · 30/12/2022 22:18

wtfisgoingonhere21 · 30/12/2022 22:13

@canyoufeelit

You can define see the difference in the pics.

Well done

It's so hard. I've got three stone to shift so back to early morning walks which I love as I listen to podcasts as I go and then I want to start lifting and firm myself up

My core is terrible and I've spent this year with a lot of back ache which I know is due to the extra weight as well as a really weak core.

I've just got over the flu and pulled my stomach muscles badly so am feeling unfit and hun healthy.

Keep going op your looking great

Thank you :)

I've done four sessions with the p/t plus (mostly!) followed their diet plan between now and when I started in November. I was determined not to pack on weight once again over Christmas and this time I haven't.

It's bloody hard work and sometimes a struggle to see that it's worth it so I appreciate views.

I love walking with podcasts, too, well done for being committed after getting over being ill - I got covid 1 week into P/T and the cough is still haunting me :(

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wtfisgoingonhere21 · 30/12/2022 22:13

@canyoufeelit

You can define see the difference in the pics.

Well done

It's so hard. I've got three stone to shift so back to early morning walks which I love as I listen to podcasts as I go and then I want to start lifting and firm myself up

My core is terrible and I've spent this year with a lot of back ache which I know is due to the extra weight as well as a really weak core.

I've just got over the flu and pulled my stomach muscles badly so am feeling unfit and hun healthy.

Keep going op your looking great

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canyoufeelit · 30/12/2022 22:09

DeliberatelyObtuse · 30/12/2022 22:06

I'd be interested to know the difference in your starting measurements and now. Have you lost a lot of inches/cm?

It's difficult to be sure, being apple shaped I really don't have a very defined waist - finding the 'smallest part' is hard - I think it's an inch smaller than it was.

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DeliberatelyObtuse · 30/12/2022 22:06

I'd be interested to know the difference in your starting measurements and now. Have you lost a lot of inches/cm?

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canyoufeelit · 30/12/2022 22:06

FuntCase · 30/12/2022 21:46

That burn would shift a few lbs 😂😂
“Do you usually speak to strangers like this?” too op, hypocrisy does wonders for the waistline.

I don't understand a word of this, sorry.

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canyoufeelit · 30/12/2022 22:05

Perfectpeace · 30/12/2022 22:01

I feel sorry for people like the OP, they scream bitterness.

For what it’s worth, I’m starting on a weight loss journey on 1st Jan and I’ll be taking your advice on board - thanks! 😊

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Excuse me?

You post on a thread I started and state that I "scream bitterness"

And somehow you are not being exceptionally rude?

You have been out and out nasty.

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Perfectpeace · 30/12/2022 22:01

ShirleyPhallus · 30/12/2022 21:43

Quite unbelievable isn’t it

So rude for absolutely no reason

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I feel sorry for people like the OP, they scream bitterness.

For what it’s worth, I’m starting on a weight loss journey on 1st Jan and I’ll be taking your advice on board - thanks! 😊

FuntCase · 30/12/2022 21:46

That burn would shift a few lbs 😂😂
“Do you usually speak to strangers like this?” too op, hypocrisy does wonders for the waistline.

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canyoufeelit · 30/12/2022 21:45

MissMaple82 · 30/12/2022 21:43

You can also quite clearly tell the t shirt hangs more on the second pic. Looks like you can see the waistband sticking out on the first pic but not visible on 2nd. So yes I would say stomach area looks different also.

Thank you :)

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ShirleyPhallus · 30/12/2022 21:43

Perfectpeace · 30/12/2022 21:32

Has any weight you lost gone to your mouth? You are unbelievably rude to people just giving kind suggestions/advice

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Quite unbelievable isn’t it

So rude for absolutely no reason

MissMaple82 · 30/12/2022 21:43

You can also quite clearly tell the t shirt hangs more on the second pic. Looks like you can see the waistband sticking out on the first pic but not visible on 2nd. So yes I would say stomach area looks different also.

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canyoufeelit · 30/12/2022 21:41

KathyBurke · 30/12/2022 21:39

I can see a difference, well done.

Thank you :)

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KathyBurke · 30/12/2022 21:39

I can see a difference, well done.

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canyoufeelit · 30/12/2022 21:36

MissMaple82 · 30/12/2022 21:31

I can absolutely see a difference. You look much more toned and defined and better posture. Keep it up. We'll done

Thank you :)

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canyoufeelit · 30/12/2022 21:36

MissMaple82 · 30/12/2022 21:31

I can absolutely see a difference. You look much more toned and defined and better posture. Keep it up. We'll done

Thank you :)

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canyoufeelit · 30/12/2022 21:35

Perfectpeace · 30/12/2022 21:32

Has any weight you lost gone to your mouth? You are unbelievably rude to people just giving kind suggestions/advice

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Thank you :)

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Perfectpeace · 30/12/2022 21:32

canyoufeelit · 30/12/2022 21:30

I've got underwear pics.

I use a tape measure.

I said so further up the thread.

Thanks, though.

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Has any weight you lost gone to your mouth? You are unbelievably rude to people just giving kind suggestions/advice

MissMaple82 · 30/12/2022 21:31

I can absolutely see a difference. You look much more toned and defined and better posture. Keep it up. We'll done

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canyoufeelit · 30/12/2022 21:30

ShirleyPhallus · 30/12/2022 21:26

It really is impossible to tell from those pics

you don’t need to post them on here, but the best way to tell is underwear pics front, back and side. And tape measure on any specific areas like your stomach

if you have had children it’s worth checking for diastasis recti too as that can make you look more paunchy and will also impact the core exercises you can do

I've got underwear pics.

I use a tape measure.

I said so further up the thread.

Thanks, though.

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ShirleyPhallus · 30/12/2022 21:26

It really is impossible to tell from those pics

you don’t need to post them on here, but the best way to tell is underwear pics front, back and side. And tape measure on any specific areas like your stomach

if you have had children it’s worth checking for diastasis recti too as that can make you look more paunchy and will also impact the core exercises you can do

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canyoufeelit · 30/12/2022 21:22

DreamingOfAGreenChristmas · 30/12/2022 21:19

OP to me you look much more tightly put together in the second pic. And your bum looks smaller.

Well done!

I lost 3 Stone a couple of years ago and there is nothing like signs of progress to fuel your determination and enthusiasm to keep going.

You are in your route and have done fantastically so far. Good luck!

Thank you, that's such a good way of putting it I definitely feel more tightly put together and in the past and I need that kind of motivation when the scales aren't moving.

SO much well done on your 3 stone!!

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canyoufeelit · 30/12/2022 21:19

AutumnScream · 30/12/2022 21:04

I agree with this. Its an exercise board. Op is making a healthy life choice its really weird for a stranger to have faux concern about someone getting into shape after Christmas.

Well done op you definitely look better in the 2nd photo.

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Thank you!

I'm ignoring the most recent posters, I think they've mistaken this place for AIBU!

It's very odd to me to tell a stranger who posts on an exercise board not to talk about exercise and results so that's the only explanation I can think of!

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