just took my "before" pics.....YUCK!

erinl84

I just started my weight loss journey this week. last night my hubby and i took pics of me for my "before" pics. oh my goodness, i am disgusted. all the more motivation for me to keep going i guess. i just cant get over how i look and i am hoping i am successful in losing the weight...im very impatient!

lsilly15

set small goals, you'll get there!

joeylu

My before pic is me sitting next to Santa.......ill let you guess which one of us is fatter

Juliebean_1027

Try to be patient. The weight didn't go on overnight so it won't come off overnight either. But hang in there and it will happen!

amandadonovan1986

Set a *reasonable* longterm goal then set many short term goals, you can do it!

mstankowski

I am nervous to take my before pics cause I didn't even like the ones I snapped the other day with clothes on. I was going to shoot a before in sports bra and shorty shorts....ugh! I am almost sure it will be gross. But it is more encouragement to work out.

xo_morgan

pshh, i FEEL like my weight comes on overnight! lol i wish it would fall off overnight

oldsoul918

Did you take measurements as well? You may find you lose inches before weight....I know I did and it kept me motivated.

Best of luck...you can do this!!

SheehyCFC

Don't be disgusted... just use it as motivation. if you are patient and stick to the plan, you'll do great. I look at my before pictures and honestly get SCARED of going back that way... but it just makes me prouder of how far I have come. You'll get there, keep going strong!

fj211

It all starts with that major realization that you need to work to feel and look better. You're gonna do great!!

darls25

I felt the same way with my before pics. I take a pic the first of every month to see the results little by little to keep me motivated. I still hate the first pic though ugh and though I have only lost 7 pounds you can see some small improvements Keep working hard and you will see some too

katsaria

Don't be too hard on yourself! Just be consistent and it will come off surely but slowly Good luck!

applekoko19

Well done! That was really brave I wish I had done it back when I started I would love to be able to compare now. I am sure you will find it really motivational once the weight starts to shift! Best of luck with your weight-loss!

Sdthedford

Don't be discouraged. It takes time to lose weight and reshape your body. I right there with you. We're doing a before and after challenge on FB with others and I've set my "show all" date for July 14. That's only 6 months! Keep going! And when you start to lose focus, look at that photo. Good LucK!

Juliebean_1027

pshh, i FEEL like my weight comes on overnight! lol i wish it would fall off overnight

Ditto! I swear I woke up fat one day.

juliesauber13

I had the same feeling -- but then I realized it's all part of the journey!!! We have to be able to see where we were (and it is NOT ugly. Just maybe not healthy, or we don't feel happy with ourselves physically. But NOT ugly. Humans are not ugly creatures simply based on aesthetics -- only what comes out of our behaviors, thoughts and mouths can be truly ugly)!

I wish I'd had even better before pics, from right after I had my daughter. But, just know that one day you'll look at that picture and have SO MUCH compassion for the person you are, were, and have become!

christineorr1

I took my before pics last weekend! Yuck too! I also took all of my measurements. I was getting upset because it was not falling off of me! LOL I can tell by my clothes I have lost some inches but had no way to compare---will take them again in few weeks. Good luck!

Riley4ever

It's good to be impatient if you can harness that into working out more and eating less

There are lots of factors which contribute to the rate at which you're able to lose weight but if you just stick with it and use the great resources on this site and ask for encouragement when you need it, I'm sure you'll do just great. Good Luck!

Steph62002

Don't be disgusted, use them as motivation!! Just think how you will rock those after pics!

DownHillCrusg

I am doing a 12 Week Challenge at my local gym and were required to take professional "before" pics. BOY were they a wake up call for me. They were an serious motivation to drop this weight i have been fighting for a while. I am down 8 lbs in 3 weeks becasue of those pictures.

I can relate

alyecat

I took my before pics last night using my camera phone. I look ucky! I can't wait until I can be proud of my body! 1 pound lost, 39 to go!

Mrs_TrimWaistFatWallet

let that thought fuel you to get to your goal. Let it be fire in your belly!!

LauraLovesCamp

Before pictures are important. When you're weight is down you'll be glad (and crazy proud) of what you've accomplished. But in addition to before pictures put up a "goal" picture. I took a picture of Jennifer Love Hewett out of a magazine and put my face on it. Stuck it to my fridge. Seemed so much more possible. Keep it positive.

erinl84

wow, im new to this site so havent posted much and i am so happy at all the responses and words of encouragement i have received. thank you everyone! it really means a lot and gets me so pumped up to really make things happen this time

erinl84

yes i took measurements...well my hubby did them for me. i was very embarassed but im lucky he is happy with me the way i look right now. it can only get better....

chocolatefreak

im in the same boat, i just started this week and am yet to take those dreaded pics!!

trishaacm

I'm trying to psych myself up to do it... haven't quite gotten there yet...

Christinesyear

It's a fantastic motivator! Good for you for taking before pics! THIS time, I did take before pics so I can remind myself not to be THAT before again. Go YOU!

Schrunda37

I can feel your pain..I saw pics of myself for New Year's eyes. I was floored trying to figure out who the fat woman wearing my outfit was....lol. I am very happy to be starting my journey, as wall as a little impatient. I think we will do fine. It does take a lot of will power and determination. With time we can do this. we didn't become overweight overnight, and we won't lose it overnight. Good luck to you on your journey.

lynz507

I took my before pics the last week of December when I decided I was going to actually use mfp. I took 3 pics and taped them to the back of my bedroom door so I would have the visual motivation from the second I stepped out of my room each morning. I took a second set of pics last weekend (3 weeks later) and there was some change. That was a good feeling. I also did measurements; I can't wait to see the inches come off too. YOU will be able to look back at the pics and feel good about what you have accomplished.

mdollian

YOU CAN DO IT !! , PICTURES IN THE BEGINNING ARE OUR WORST ENEMIES lol Your beautiful either way !!