I was down to 195 yesterday, on my “official” weigh-in … and 194 today, but that doesn’t count (DRAT). That’s a three pound loss from last week, although it’s not quite as sensational as it sounds, since last week I was up 1.5 pounds. I’m really convinced this heat is causing me to hold water big time … and every now and then I just let go of it and lose!
But I do think I’m actually beginning to see a little bit of difference in the mirror. I know for sure that some of my pants are getting baggier (but they were baggy to begin with so it’s hard to tell). Despite some bumps in the road and very slow progress, I’m maintaining my downward trend and I’m supremely confident that I’ll succeed in meeting my weight goal of about 150 (although it won’t be by my birthday in October, that’s for sure).
I intend to take a few photos of myself to compare with the “before” shots I took last year. It will take a great deal of courage and self-confidence to post those pictures. I’d intended them for my eyes only and didn’t make any effort to suck it in, if you know what I mean.
Of course, I think that’s typical of a lot of these before and after photos you see. In the before shot, the person is slouched over, cramming a doughnut in her or his face, wearing sloppy clothes and looking generally unkempt. Then comes the “after” shot — standing up straight, nicely dressed and smiling. You can almost see the muscles cramping in an heroic attempt to keep gravity from doing its job.
Still, I find these before and after shots highly motivating. How can you look these pictures, from the British Children First site, and NOT feel inspired:
From the British Children First site
Or these, from the Digerati Life blog:
From the Digerati Life blog
Or these, from the online TCNJ Magazine:
from the online TCNJ Magazine
Want more? Click here to search Google images for before and after photos. Amazing, isn’t it? I can’t wait until I have some really impressive after shots to show off. For now, though, I think I’ll keep my before pictures to myself.
Interesting post and thanx for the google link. I like looking at b&a pics, too. I am just starting to diet and it will be a long time before I put MY photos up for everyone to see!!!!! — LB
I agree … I love looking at thos pics. There used to be a way to take a photo of yourself and change it so it looks thinner — like a before and after photo. But I can’t find it anymore. Too bad. But when I see pics like that, I want to do it too.
Your my fav “loser”!
Barbara, I can’t WAIT to see your Before & After pics when you decide to share. I’m sure you look amazing, you’ve done so well!
Congrats on the recent loss!