You know, I read all of these comments about not liking taking a picture. I now LOVE to take pictures. I know that I still have a long weigh to go but I also know that I’ve come a distance too. You all should be so proud of the weight that you have lost thus far! Take a look at the picture that you just sent Blest and then try and locate a picture that you took some time before starting this journey. You just might be inspired.
I love you guys!
You read my mind! I was just sitting there thinking that I needed to post again about the value of having pics to compare with.
You know, I STILL look in the mirror or at a photo of myself and go “You are a fat cow!” But then I pull out the start pic and put the two side by side…. And maybe I’m making progress after all!
Photos are GOOD.
But I think it was a little extra hard for some people since they are on the first steps of their journey. I’m really proud of Kellie, Christina, and Missy in particular for sending in those pics!
And Debs, Elly, and Anne for sending in SWIMSUIT shots! You go girls!
Comment by blestwithsons — February 19, 2007 @ 11:56 am
Here Here Blest!! By the way…I’m sending in a naked shot! Okay…not really…I’m going for the naked tummy shot. You know, so I can pretend I’m on one of those infomercialls with before of sagging tummy and after with lean, tight, yummy abs…alright maybe 2 months isn’t enough time but the tummy will still look better huh?
Comment by Tami — February 19, 2007 @ 12:02 pm
I think for most - this is the first time they’ve seen a pic of themselves like this in a long time. That can be quite shocking and depressing. It’s understandable. Most people don’t react with, “wow, this is going to make a FANTASTIC before pic when I hit goal.” They react with, “holy crap, do I really look like that?” For some that is followed by tears. Yes, most of us will probably LOVE our befores in a few months but for now…EEEKKKK!
I do agree that progress pics are a great indicator and I will admit that I did feel somewhat better after comparing the pic from yesterday to the one from Jan 2nd.
Comment by Blair — February 19, 2007 @ 12:13 pm
It’s just so hard because 3 years ago my husband and I got our picture taken for our church’s directory. I look at that pic now and how I wish I were back at that weight. I wasn’t even at goal weight then but I had lost 60-70 lbs and was feeling so good.
Now I’ve gained it all back!
I got pregnant shortly after loosing all that weight and I’ve never been able to get back to my starting weight. I obviously haven’t tried very hard or I wouldn’t be where I am today.
Well, today is a new beginning. You ladies are right, some day I can look back at last night’s picture and see all that I’ve accomplished.
I can’t wait for the transformation to start taking place.
I’m so looking forward to this journey of getting back in shape. I think that doing it with all of you and sharing our stories will give me that extra motivation to keep working at it.
Comment by Cristina — February 19, 2007 @ 1:33 pm
Ah! Christina, I’m so not a touchy feely kind of gal but I wish I was near so I could give you a hug! Today is a new day! Today you turn a new leaf (a lettuce kind…horrible sense of humor I know).
Comment by Tami — February 19, 2007 @ 2:05 pm
Thank you Tami!
Comment by Cristina — February 19, 2007 @ 3:22 pm
You know it was so HARD for me to take that picture and I almost backed out because of it, and I KNOW Blest in the flesh, so she sees me every week. Way to go to all of us for taking that brave step. 2 months from now we will feel great for having stepped out in faith.
Comment by Kellie — February 19, 2007 @ 4:56 pm