Progress Pics
In this article, we discuss progress pics.
If you don’t already take progress pictures to track changes in your body composition, you should consider doing so.
This article will give you the inside scoop on progress pics so you know what they are, how to take progress pics, and how often to take them.
What are progress pictures?
Progress pictures are pictures of your physique that you take periodically. Progress pictures showcase your body so that you can gauge your results with a training or nutrition program.
Why You Should Take Progress Photos
Progress photos help you assess any changes to your physique with a diet or training program. You might already get on the scale every week and may even take your own measurements. However, taking progress pictures can help you determine if you have made changes to your body composition that might not show up in your scale reading.
Progress pictures can help you determine if you have added muscle, lost fat, or if you have any muscle imbalances between sides.
Taking progress pictures can help you stay motivated and boost accountability and effort. If you see your body changing, you will feel more motivated to stay the course and commit to the training process.
How to Take Progress Pics
To take good progress pics, designate a space in your home with good lighting and choose clothes that showcase your physique.
You can set up your camera phone timer so that you can take photos of yourself. Try to take a front view, a side view and a back view to get a more complete view of your body composition. Keep your feet together, face forward, and arms by your sides.
Repeat the process every two to four weeks. Try to repeat the photos in the same outfit, in the same location.
While changes in your physique might not show up right away, you should begin to see changes within twelve to sixteen weeks.
Should you tense for progress pics?
I would recommend keeping your muscles loose and arms by your side for all three photos. However, you can take more pictures with tense muscles, if you wish.
Should I take progress pics everyday?
Most people should actually refrain from taking progress pics everyday. Taking pictures every day might fuel too much focus on your size and shape. Instead, I would recommend taking progress pictures every four to six weeks to really assess your progress.
Remember that progress takes time. Sometimes it might take three months or longer to see visible physique changes, especially if you have already been training for a long time.
Final Thoughts
Taking progress pictures might seem like a superfluous part of your fitness program. However, progress pictures can really help you see your progress and increase motivation, effort, accountability and consistency on a training or nutrition routine.
What do you think? Do you take progress photos to assess your physique? Let me know in the comment section below.
