One of the most difficult parts of losing weight is the feeling that you are not really making any progress. Even if the numbers on the scale are dipping, you might not see a visible change when you look into the mirror. That's why before and after weight loss photos are so useful.
How to Take Before and After Weight Loss Photos
Before you start taking before and after weight loss pictures, you should set up a regular schedule. Taking a snapshot once a month will allow you to see a regular progression in your weight loss.
For before and after photos to be effective, you have to be able to see as much of your body as possible. If you are comfortable taking a picture naked or in your underwear, that's the most effective way. Otherwise, wear a bikini or bathing suit or tight-fitting clothes like a tank top and biking shorts. If possible, keep your clothing approximately the same for each picture.
Next you want to set up your shot. You want to have as much of your body as possible in the photos, but you want to be close enough to clearly see the changes your weight loss program makes. You might want to take the pictures from the knees up to help you get a closer shot.
If you do not have a friend or family member that you feel comfortable asking to take the pictures for you, use the automatic setting on your camera. If possible, take notes or make a small mark where you stood and where the camera was positioned. This will help you to keep your before and after pictures uniform.
You'll want to take pictures in two different poses - one from the front, and one in profile. This will make changes in your body shape more apparent.
You might be surprised at how much you've changed once you compare pictures of yourself before and after weight loss. When your body shape changes gradually, you become accustomed to how you look in the mirror. But when you view a snapshot from a month before, you can see that losing those pounds really did make a big difference.
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