Before pics made me cry.

kaystep33

I am not really sure if this is were I should post this but I've been using MFP for about a month. In that time I have lost 18 lbs as of today. I see the number but until today did't feel like I was changing my appearance that much. I have noticed other changes like more energy, better mood, and less back pain. The thing is I haven't really lost any weight from my face so I couldn't tell. For years I've avoided mirrors and pictures. When I do look in a mirror or take a picture is just of face. So today I decided to take some before pics( kinda late but I was too embarrassed before). When I changed into my bathing suit for the pics and looked at myself for the fist time in a really long time I started crying. I can see the difference. I was so overwhelmed with pride and happiness. I still have a long way to go (100+ lbs) but today renewed my wavering commitment.

Winterlover123

Yay! Go you!

jellybeanhed313

Way to go girly! Stick with it and you will keep seeing the positive changes!

Tiki1978

You are in the right place and 18lbs is amazing! dont let the numbers overwhelm! You are doing fantastic!

silentKayak

Good for you! You're so beautiful, you should really take more pictures Love yourself and be kind to yourself because you deserve it.

swaistle

Honestly you'll be happy you got them photos! I was the same, ashamed/embarrassed to take photos but I've started doing them. I've only lost 30lb but I can see a difference finally.


And now I have something to look upon when I doubt the mirror

Well done on loss so far it's a fantastic loss! Keep it up!

jrline

congrats take it one day at a time. keep working towards your goal

Miss_1999

*HUGE HUGS* I am SO very proud of you! Way to go! That is awesome! It takes a lot of courage to face our fears, and I know it took a lot for you to decide to take those pictures! And then, how AWESOME was it that you were able to see the loss! Sometimes, it does take longer to be able to really see it for ourselves, but when you put on certain clothes, it becomes extremely obvious. I agree with the other posters- you are a very beautiful woman! Definitely don't avoid the camera! Hold your head high, you're doing a wonderful job, and well on your way! Huge congrats!

And Swaistle you look amazing! HUGE CONGRATS on your loss as well!!! Way to go!

amy_lynn007

Good for you I'm so happy to hear stories like this

Tiamo719

You're so young and so beautiful, you're doing a great job. Never give up.

barnettchicks

It is hard but you are doing amazing! Progress pics and be such an encouragement. I personally like to go by how my clothes fit. Keep going YOU CAN DO IT!!!

whatatime2befit

WTG, kudos on the 18 lbs!

I'm the same. I don't have any before pics. Even though the camera is always out at our house, for pics of the kids, I'm in almost none of them, as I didn't like pics of myself. Now I wish I had taken some. Not only for "before pics", but I realized that when the kids get older I won't have any pics of me and the kids when they were little.

Jennifer10723

Awww! Yay!!!

DanniB423

GO YOU!!!!!!

Miss_1999

Here's you some inspiration. I just found some pictures of me. I was right around 400lbs in these:














Trust me, if anyone NEEDED to cry, it should've been me. Sadly enough, with the exception of the one in the back of the cop car, those were my "good" pictures. Or, the ones I thought I looked good in back then. Didn't see myself *that* big. In ALL of those pictures, I had fake hair. My hair was "clip on" because I'd lost most of my hair to PCOS.

Now, ALL of my hair is my own! Trust me, you will be SO happy you've got these pictures. Don't throw away any pictures, no matter how much you hate them. I went looking today for some pictures that I'm pretty sure I've thrown away. I wish I hadn't. They were doozies. They'd put these to absolute shame.

This was taken last month at 221lbs. I'm almost half of who I was in the other pictures.



And this was taken Saturday night (there is crinoline under my skirt)



You can do this! It takes time, but one day, you'll be posting pictures like these in the success story forum! Keep up the good work!

StephTheVeggieKiller

Miss_1999 wrote: »

Here's you some inspiration. I just found some pictures of me. I was right around 400lbs in these:














Trust me, if anyone NEEDED to cry, it should've been me. Sadly enough, with the exception of the one in the back of the cop car, those were my "good" pictures. Or, the ones I thought I looked good in back then. Didn't see myself *that* big. In ALL of those pictures, I had fake hair. My hair was "clip on" because I'd lost most of my hair to PCOS.

Now, ALL of my hair is my own! Trust me, you will be SO happy you've got these pictures. Don't throw away any pictures, no matter how much you hate them. I went looking today for some pictures that I'm pretty sure I've thrown away. I wish I hadn't. They were doozies. They'd put these to absolute shame.

This was taken last month at 221lbs. I'm almost half of who I was in the other pictures.



And this was taken Saturday night (there is crinoline under my skirt)



You can do this! It takes time, but one day, you'll be posting pictures like these in the success story forum! Keep up the good work!

Girl, you are a superhero!!!!! Great work to all you amazing ladies! If you want to add me as a friend, please do Id love inspiration from you!

Pudnyn1

Don't take pictures because the truth hurts.

TheSatinPumpkin

Do you have some of your day 1 or before WOE pics? Maybe use them as a motivator like blowing them up as your desktop wallpaper or wallet size and laminated them to carry with you. Maybe that will help with internal encouragement and comparison with all pics moving forward (like the ones taken today) will continue to be a positive result.


Congrats on your progress.

apare351

congrats. In my opinion starting is the hardest part, once you see results it almost becomes like an addiction (in a good way!) Keep up the good work and I have no doubt that you will get there.

Whenever it gets hard to keep going don't think about how far you have left to go think of how far you already have gone

TossaBeanBag

kaystep33 wrote: »

I am not really sure if this is were I should post this but I've been using MFP for about a month. In that time I have lost 18 lbs as of today. I see the number but until today did't feel like I was changing my appearance that much. I have noticed other changes like more energy, better mood, and less back pain. The thing is I haven't really lost any weight from my face so I couldn't tell. For years I've avoided mirrors and pictures. When I do look in a mirror or take a picture is just of face. So today I decided to take some before pics( kinda late but I was too embarrassed before). When I changed into my bathing suit for the pics and looked at myself for the fist time in a really long time I started crying. I can see the difference. I was so overwhelmed with pride and happiness. I still have a long way to go (100+ lbs) but today renewed my wavering commitment.

You'll do it. I am just starting out, too - a month into it.

Chezzie84

Pudnyn1 wrote: »

Don't take pictures because the truth hurts.

Did you read the post?