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Before and After Pictures

garbagedog
garbagedog Posts: 31
edited February 6 in Motivation and Support
How motivational are before-and-after pictures? I was thinking of taking a bikini picture of myself now as motivation to NOT eat THAT, and then add in a new picture every four weeks to show progress. I just wonder if this might have a reverse impact (especially in the beginning when my picture isn't likely to make me feel good about myself). Has this worked for anyone? Is it a good idea or a bad one?

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  • Iceberg_Simpson
    Iceberg_Simpson Posts: 737 Member
    Pictures are a great way to monitor progress. It's especially helpful when the scale and mirror are playing tricks with our minds. :)
  • airdale8263
    airdale8263 Posts: 2,153 Member
    Actauly it is a great idea to take the START picture and take more as you progress. It has helped me.
  • A_Healthier_Me2013
    A_Healthier_Me2013 Posts: 227 Member
    i think it's a great idea so you can see your progress :) go for it !!
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