Starting before picture. Trying not to cry.

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  • WifeNMama
    WifeNMama Posts: 2,876 Member
    Your body grew two babies inside of it. Who but a mother sacrifices their bodies, their comfort, at times their self esteem, their wants, their time, their sleep and their sanity all for another person? Your body took a while to gain the weight and had a very good reason to gain, and now you can reward it for all its hard work by taking care of it, exercising and nourishing it.
  • ttiffanymariee
    ttiffanymariee Posts: 5
    You are way more brave then me! I have wanted to post a before picture to track my weight loss, but I'm too scared!! So kudos to you!!
  • lizMMedrano
    lizMMedrano Posts: 14 Member
    You are not alone here- Don't cry you have taken the first steps to your important journey. You will do great! While I am new here, I can see that this site is full of kindness and support.
  • KalikaRae
    KalikaRae Posts: 37 Member
    Thanx so much everyone. Ive been at this for bout 10days and havent quit. 1 day at a time right?
  • Restybaby2012
    Restybaby2012 Posts: 568 Member
    Ok, this is totally embarrasing, and Im trying not to cry looking at this. I took a pic today to serve as my before pic, and to add a little motivation to my weight loss journey. Im at 182 lbs right now. My belly is my biggest problem area right now. Though I also do want to tone up my legs and my arms as well. I was 135 when I met my hubby and very athletic. He still says I look the same and im beautiful and while thats sweet and romantic, the picture proves I dont look the same. I wanna be healthy again. And I want energy to keep up with my family. Heres hoping Ive got the strength to stick with it.

    August 19th. 2012. 182 lbs. Chest 43". Waist 41". Hips 44". Thighs 25". BMI 30.3


    Kalika............dont cry Little One. You've done good by posting this picture...it shows extreme strength. Hell girl......Im tougher than shoe leather and older than dirt and dont have the kahunas to post a before OR an after pic when I get there.

    But I invite you to join me in my new motto:

    "I am not a Princess, I dont need saving............I AM A QUEEN.......I got this *kitten* handled!!!!"

    THEQUEEN.jpg
  • MamaMaryC
    MamaMaryC Posts: 142 Member
    Used to be a tad over 200. So I know personally how you feel. My weight gain was from having kids and hubby used to say the same things.

    This pic may be depressing but use it as a motivator to work toward the body you want. You have to start somewhere. But it can be done. It is hard work but it is worth it. I lost 69 lbs. It took me 6 years of on-again-off-again lifestyle change, Zumba, and Turbo Jam. But I got here. You can do it. So chin up sweetie. I am here for motivation and support if you ever have need.
  • rjsimpson2002
    rjsimpson2002 Posts: 115 Member
    I admire you and how brave you are - don't cry: look at all the before and after success stories there are on mfp - one day you will be one of them xx
  • Dan112358
    Dan112358 Posts: 525 Member
    We were all there:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/659225-before-afters-picture-thread
  • para999sal
    para999sal Posts: 41
    Try looking at the positives.
    Your body looks fine, you have a tummy like most of us women.
    My tummy was the same but after some hard work, sweat and tears it started to shrink.
    We are all here to support you.:wink::wink:
  • Elle562018
    Elle562018 Posts: 89 Member
    You are very brave. I asked my husband to take a picture of me too and almost cried. Everytime I look at my photos it gives me motivation to eat healthy and exercise. We can do it! The one the helps me was buying the heart rate monitor and a food weighing scale. Good luck on your weight loss!

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