https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:47:02 +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>