https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:51:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-loss-beforeafter-exposed#post-1392886 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 21:55:18 +0000 cascademom 1392886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I remember seeing something similar to this not too long ago. A girl documented her weight loss, but a website said it happened in a short period of time. The girl dispelled it saying that it took a year to achieve. It makes me feel happier about how long it's taken to lose the weight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-loss-beforeafter-exposed#post-1392757 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 20:37:54 +0000 MsMamaBear 1392757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not surprised. I know weight makes people feel worse, so looking sad and how you stand makes a difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-loss-beforeafter-exposed#post-1392422 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 16:02:47 +0000 Freckles 1392422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've read that the "after" picture is really before picture. So you have a super fit guy who takes a picture, then stuffs his face with junk to gain weight. </p> <p>I notice some bloggers do this too -- they will take pictures in unflattering light and poor posture, and after they lose the weight they put on make up, use better lighting. Ugh, it annoys me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-loss-beforeafter-exposed#post-1392404 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 15:35:56 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1392404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can see this. I mean: it happens to me all the time. I'll catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror after a soda and with my hair in a nasty bun and I'll look 5 years older and 10lbs heavier than I look after a gym session with my hair down and my legs lotioned up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-loss-beforeafter-exposed#post-1392392 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 15:27:19 +0000 Andrea 1392392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always noticed that the people are dressed in horrible clothing and have no makeup on in the before shots. But then they have nicer clothing and makeup in the after shots. So you just have to be suspicious of that. They should at least wear the same thing in doing a real comparison photo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-loss-beforeafter-exposed#post-1392368 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 15:00:55 +0000 rattles 1392368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hadn't seen this particular example, but there is one blogger I follow who always annoys me because her before and after pics use all of those tricks. This summarizes why it's so easy and so unhelpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-loss-beforeafter-exposed#post-1392336 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 14:41:03 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1392336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's incredible, I hadn't seen that before! I'm noticing more and more how pervasive the 'skinny' mentality is in our culture.<br /> On the plus side, it gives me some great tips to look better in photos, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-loss-beforeafter-exposed#post-1392327 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 14:36:04 +0000 Synchronicity 1392327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've seen that before - a bit of a wake-up call! I mean, Photoshop is one thing (and we are all aware of how much that is used), but these were simple adjustments and it totally changed how she looks. Definitely something to keep in mind when viewing all of these crazy advertisements. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-loss-beforeafter-exposed#post-1238175 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 12:02:09 +0000 .twist. 1238175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lindsay05: seriously? That's terrible! </p> <p>@rawrasaur: yea! And even just wearing properly fitted clothing can make a huge difference. I mean, I always knew that, but actually seeing it is neat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-loss-beforeafter-exposed#post-1238170 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 11:59:35 +0000 Lindsay05 1238170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have heard of this. I also heard that they use lots of pregnant women for before pics. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-loss-beforeafter-exposed#post-1238167 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 11:57:11 +0000 rawrasaur 1238167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I saw that recently. I'm too lazy to work out or diet, but it does make me more aware of how crappy I look in pics because of how I stand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-loss-beforeafter-exposed#post-1238117 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 11:06:44 +0000 .twist. 1238117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband follows a lot of fitness stuff on Facebook. He recently came across this article, he feels strongly about it. Have any of you seen this? </p> <p><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/before-and-after-weight-loss-exposed-2013-8" rel="nofollow">http://www.businessinsider.com/before-and-after-weight-loss-exposed-2013-8</a></p> <p>This trainer exposes some of the misleading before and after photos you see of people's weight loss journeys. I am in no way saying everyone does this, but, I guess just be careful in setting your own goals and making them realistic. </p> <p>All this trainer did was put on a size bigger bottoms that fit better, a happy face, tanning lotion and did her hair and she stood a little differently, and she looks a LOT more fit and the two photos are only 15 mins apart! Totally crazy! </p> <p>What are your thoughts? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby/page/2#post-349488 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:59:18 +0000 erinpye 349488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sleep! I miss sleep SO much. And having time for myself. Most days I don't even have time to do my makeup and the hair ends up in a ponytail- I was always very put together before having a baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby/page/2#post-349321 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:10:33 +0000 HLK208 349321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugmama: haha!</p> <p>I miss going to the gym without worrying about child care, working, going shopping in peace. I really am not missing out on sleep. If I could sleep in once in awhile, I'd be happy though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby/page/2#post-349291 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:50:44 +0000 junebugmama 349291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Loud uninterrupted sex. Truth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby/page/2#post-349245 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:15:38 +0000 erwoo 349245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sleeping in, sleeping w/o a monitor, taking a shower in the morning, eating quietly, watching my favorite shows uninterrupted, going out w/o having to worry when I have to feed my LO next, having an organized house, shopping for myself, watching movies in the theaters when they first come out, eating a nice restaurants (which we can still do but it's not as relaxing), leaving the house quickly, etc. There many more that I can't think of right now. </p> <p>BUT I do love hanging out with both of my boys and being a mommy. Nothing can replace the time we share every day. I will be able to do all the things mentioned above again, just not anytime soon! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby/page/2#post-349213 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:51:40 +0000 SugarplumsMom 349213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sleep! Being able to shower anytime I wanted. Taking time to enjoy a meal. Sleep ... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby/page/2#post-349205 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:48:41 +0000 keiki_mama 349205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sleep, being able to make plans that don't revolve around the baby, going somewhere at the drop of a hat, silence, going out to dinner, heck just going out in general! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby#post-349163 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:31:59 +0000 sarac 349163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh god. Not filtering my needs through hers. Getting to rest when I need to. Sleeping as much as I need. Not having hemorrhoids. </p> <p>Totally worth it, even the hemorrhoids. But man, do I miss getting a break when I need one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby#post-326619 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 07:07:32 +0000 T.H.O.U. 326619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have liked to try to get my wardrobe in order. Clean out a lot of stuff and shop for some classic pieces that I know I would love even after baby. </p> <p>Also, get organized around the house. Get a good budget set up and bills on auto pay, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby#post-326603 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:57:38 +0000 betsyboop 326603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>sleep, working out, and going out for dinner/drinks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby#post-326568 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:22:52 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 326568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What others have said plus having time to do what I need to do around the house. I love to bake but I can't do it unless someone is around to watch DD (and I can't do it while she's sleeping because she's such a light sleeper)... </p> <p>Oh! And being able to lounge around and do nothing if you have a hangover! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby#post-326562 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:18:04 +0000 looch 326562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sleeping on my only schedule! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby#post-326551 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:08:11 +0000 GrapeCrush 326551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>just the ability to get up and go when someone calls and wants to hang out....we don't get many calls to hang out anymore :o( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby#post-323580 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:56:02 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 323580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the first 10 months it was most definitely sleep. Now it's going out for a late dinner or drinks without worrying about finding a babysitter/ or eating in an empty restaurant because it's so early/ or eating really fast because we need to get home to put baby to sleep. I just declined like 3 invites for this week and it's super frustrating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby#post-323575 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:51:42 +0000 pinkcupcake 323575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sleep. </p> <p>And the luxury of running to the supermarket really quick. Leaving the house now is such an ordeal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby#post-323505 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:17:51 +0000 AprilK 323505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Going to a restaurant and both people eating hot food at the same time with both hands! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby#post-323490 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:13:31 +0000 matador84 323490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sleep! Independence!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby#post-323472 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:03:59 +0000 Honeybee 323472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know you haven't thought about this one yet - sleep. :-) </p> <p>And going to the movies. We've been to the theater exactly once since DD was born 28 months ago. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-miss-most-about-your-life-pre-baby#post-323462 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:50:28 +0000 Rosie Girl 323462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Alone time with DH. Being able to do what we want when we want. Sleep. </p>