Taking Progress Pics in the Fitness App

Here's everything you need to know about taking your progress pics in the app!

Pose 1:  FRONT FACING

• Hands on hips or down to the side. 

CAMERA TIPS:

• Make sure your camera is not angled up or angled down.  Take the picture straight ahead.  If youe camera person is short have them to stand on something match your height.
• Don’t take pictures with the light / sun BEHIND you make sure the light is in FRONT of you.
• ZOOM in on your body only, we don’t need to see your room, only you in the frame.  
• Make sure the wall is blank or stand in front of a closed door.  We only want to see you & your sign
• If you don’t have a camera person use your bathroom mirror or a door mirror. Take a pic of yourself!

Pose 2: SIDE / PROFILE SHOT

• Don’t suck it in, let it hang naturally
• Hands on hips or down to the side – whatever you chose for the other poses keep it the same.

Pose 3: BACK / BUTT SHOT

• Stand with feet together, solidly planted on the floor.
• Hands on hips or down to the side – whatever you chose for the other poses keep it the same.

PICTURE GUIDANCE:

We’ve seen some incredible “Before” and “After” photos…and we have also seen some that did not portray the person in the best light. The two most important factors are 1.  What you are wearing and 2.  Where you’re standing.

• If you are alone and taking pics, Please try Propping your phone up using the wall. You can also download a camera timer app to your phone.  This will allow you to get yourself in the best position and see what’s going on before the front facing camera on your phone shoots
• Another option if you are alone, is to grab a mini tripod with a remote control to take pics, they are like $9.00 from the drug store or amazon (click here) .  Make sure your phone is at a level that won’t be too far up or too far down.  Either level can make your pictures distorted.
• Stand in front of a plain background or white wall. The less clutter in the background, and the more attention on you the better!  Find a wall or a door is always good. We just want to see you not the room.
• Wear swimwear or short bottoms and a sports bra.  Do not cover your midsection with a full shirt because you will not be able to really see the difference in your waist.  This scares a lot of ladies but the payoff is worth more than your fear.  We must be able to clearly see your face and abs in each photo so we can see your results and that it is you in both photos!
• Take three different poses. Front facing, side facing, and back facing photos are required. You can put your hands at your sides, or your hips.  Whatever you choose, just make sure that you have before/after photos in the same pose, same clothes and the same location so we can accurately see your transformation!
• Don’t suck it in or push it out – let us see the REAL YOU!
• Keep in mind that you must take ALL your photos BEFORE you hit SAVE!  The app will lock the photo taking feature if you hit save after the first picture and you won't be able to take the rest of your photos.

Your “Before” and “After” photos and measurements can be a better way to really see your progress and accomplishments along the way toward reaching your goal.  Just remember to go for it and take these photos.  It will feel really good to have those “Before” and “After” pics that you can keep forever to remind yourself of that awesome fitness and/or weight loss accomplishment.