i understand taking progress pictures for YOURSELF. when the patients in our office lose weight, they usually can't tell because they see their bodies every day, but when i see them 2x a month it's very obvious. so i can understand that taking pictures for YOURSELF to view PRIVATELY can help you stay motivated and let you know it's 'paying off.' i just don't understand why they want everyone ELSE to see them and pat them on the back? being 50lbs overweight instead of 60lbs overweight isn't impressive.