I think true before/after transformation pics are great since they can show a triumph of will over gluttony, but I HATE progress pics since they're basically just begging for positive attention short of achieving their goal. Especially since most of the time the progress is nonexistent or minimal at best.  Fatties don't understand that they're short-changing themselves by posting these comical "progress pics." They get tons of pats on the back and "atta-girl"s which lulls them into a false sense of accomplishment and then they just slowly revert back to their old habits and weight while still feeling superior. If they would just have the patience to wait and post true before/after pics once they reach their final goal weight, they'd be a lot better off in the end. Then again, we're talking about butterbeasts here so the ideas of patience, moderation, and delayed gratification usually escape their greasy maws (unlike any doughnut within 100 yards... teehee).