Wedding Pictures=Before Pictures

ax150

Just wanted to introduce myself here (finally after lurking on and off for atleast a year). My new husband and I recently got our wedding pictures back from the photographer and while they are gorgeous and reflect a fantastic happy day, they also show me at my heaviest weight i've ever been. I really cant believe I let myself weigh 200 pounds on my wedding day. I'm beaming in the pictures but cant see past my double chin. There are so many shots I dont even want to look at. It was really hard not to cry when my husband and I were looking at them.

Like a lot of people here I'm sure, I've been playing this diet game most of my life. I lost a lot of weight on Weight Watchers years ago and really liked the supportive aspect so I'm hoping to find that on here. My first goal is 20 pounds, I havent seen the 150s since I was in 9th grade so I would love to get there again

I'm so ready to shed this weight for many reasons such as:

-I'm going to be 29 this month and dont want to think of entering a new chapter of my life still hiding behind this extra weight
-I want to get dressed in the morning and actually like what I'm wearing
-I truly love running and run about 20 miles/week now. But I know running with 50 extra pounds on my body isnt good for it in the long run
-I know this weight has held me back in work, social situations etc. I'm always running from a camera and it can be quite awkward at times (how many times does this excuse 'dont take a pic now my hair looks awful' really work?)
-We want children someday but I want to be fit and healthy going into the pregnancy
-My husband met me and married me at my highest weight and I know he loves me the way I am, but I would love love for him to have a beautiful confident wife.

Thats basically it. Hope everyone has a great and successful day!!!!

elz22

Good luck!

mariec25

Hi and Welcome

You have the same reason I came here, I was shocked at my wedding photos and all I can see is my double chin. Although a few months later and a few pounds off I feel much better about them and you will too. I wish you loads of success with your weight loss as we have the same goals. I'm working up to 20 miles a week running and training for some races.

Feel free to add me if you are looking for a friend.

nycko20

Good luck to you and I know you can do it! Stay motivated! This has been a great site for me to use as far as documenting my food. I have always been fit as far as exercising went but I ate alot of crappy food. This site keeps me accountable and I am so glad I was introduced to it! Once again, Good Luck!

darlilama

Wow. You have excellent reasons and goals and you came to the right place! There's no way you won't succeed! Best of luck!!!!! :flowerforyou:

Eponine7

It made me sad to hear that you didn't like your wedding photos. I bet you looked beautiful no matter what you weighed.

I commend you for addressing your weight issues now--you will enjoy your life (and future children) so much more if you are confident and fit!

Feel free to friend me if you need support. Take care!

_SusieQ_

I can relate in a way. I turned 40 in February. I took a group of my girlfriends to a cabin in the woods and we hung out, went to a winery, had a really great weekend. Then when I got the pictures I cried. My wonderful weekend ruined b/c I NEVER want to look at the photos again.

I'm sorry you don't like your photos, but as most of us are, I bet you are your worst critic. I bet everyone else that sees them will see the beauty and happiness!

Welcome and I wish you the best of luck!

ax150

Thanks so much for the support everyone. It definitely makes a huge difference!