How often should I take progress photos?

On Ep. 265, Nikkiey explains that progress photos aren't a daily habit. Weekly is the WarriorBabe standard, but she narrows it down based on your relationship with seeing the photos. If weekly feels like too much, go bi-weekly or monthly. Either way, she says you'll be shocked by what you see when you take them consistently.

Why photos instead of the number? On Ep. 89, Nikkiey points out that when you strength train you may gain muscle and lose fat at the same time, so the scale barely moves while your body composition changes significantly. On Ep. 265 she adds that some women weigh the same in their before and after photos but look completely different. Photos also give you an honest check-in. If three months pass with little change, they can show you where consistency slipped, so you adjust the plan instead of blaming yourself.

If you hate how you look right now, that's the reason to start. Nikkiey says you'll love looking back once you've made the changes. On Ep. 261, client Luisa says her first photos were the hardest thing she'd done, but when she feels fluffy, her coach has her compare pictures, and she sees how far she has come. As Nikkiey notes there, weekly photos also act as accountability and help a coach build a plan around your actual body.