When people try to get fit, they often use a bathroom scale to track their progress. There are, however, a number of reasons why it's not a good idea. Probably the main one is that your weight only tells how heavy you are, and nothing about your body composition, which is the proportion of fat and fat-free mass in your body. And to make our argument even more convincing, Bored Panda has collected a series of before-and-after photos of people at the same weight but in a very, very different shape. You'll see, there's no need to starve yourself to achieve great results. All it takes is just good old-fashioned dedication. And after you're done scrolling through this list, check out these 28 Before & After Photos That Prove Your Weight Is Meaningless for more inspiration as well.

#1 "If You're Consistent At Lifting And Exercising And Hitting Protein, Don't Quit Because Things Are Happening Whether The Scale Reflects It Or Not"

#2 The Number On The Scale Doesnt Tell The Whole Story

#3 You Know What The Main Difference Is Between These Two Photos? Besides The Underwear It's My Confidence

#4 "Screw The Scale, It Legitimately Means Nothing. It Has Never Reflected My Healthiness Or Fitness Level At All"

#5 Reminder That Long Term Consistency Trumps Short Term Intensity

#6 Don't Forget That The Scale Means Absolutely Nothing

#7 We Are Giving The Scale Too Much Power Over Us

#8 Heavier, Healthier And Proud

#9 The Scale Doesn't Always Tell Us The Truth, But Pictures Do

#10 My Body Composition Is Completely Different Through I Weigh Eight Pounds More Now

#11 They Say It Takes 21 Days To Create A Habit. It’s That Habit Of Discipline And The Determination Of Wanting To Create A Healthier Life For Myself That Has Been The Backbone Of My Training The Last Two Years

#12 2014- Burnt Chicken Nugget 2018- Gardein Chicken Nugget

#13 "There Was Nothing Wrong With My Body. But There Was Everything Wrong With The Way I Viewed It, And How I Treated It"

#14 7 Years On, 7 Rounds Of Bbg Down And About 7 Kg Heavier

#15 What You See On That Scale Is Not A True Indicator Of Your Health

#16 2 Years Later And An Entirely Different Body Composition. Just To Prove That

#17 I Started To Care Less About What I Weighed, And More About How I Felt

#18 Don't Be Afraid To Gain Weight, Build Muscle And Eat More Food

#19 Eat Healthy, Train Hard, Sleep Well And Give Your Body The Time It Needs To Transform From The Inside Out

#20 Screw. The. Scale

#21 Why Are We So Hung Up On How Much We Weigh?

#22 Transformation

#23 So I’ve Been Working On My Nutrition For The Last 13 Weeks

#24 "One Year Ago, Weight Was Everything. But Honestly, My Perspective Is Shifting "

#25 Proof That Just Because You Weigh More Doesn’t Mean You’ve Got Fat

#26 It Gave Me Routine That Still Embodied Balance And Diversity

#27 I Started This Program As A Birthday Gift To Myself And It Was The Best Thing I Have Done For Myself All Year. January 1 I Set Out To Lose 20 Lbs. I Haven't Done That. This Is What I Did Instead

#28 Yeah, I’m Gonna Stop Using A Scale

#29 "Three Years Ago I Decided To Make Fitness A Priority Because I Was Tired Of Looking In The Mirror"

#30 "Throw Out The Scales. Your Weight Doesn't Matter"

#31 Weight Is Not A Good Measurement Of Progress

#32 Transformation

#33 Weight Is Just A Number, You’ll Be A Happier Person Once You Realize That

#34 "I've Been Able To Track My Journey And Every Time I See Old Pictures It Gives Me So Much Perspective!"

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#35 4 Years Later... And A Completely Different Body Composition!

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