When to take pictures

CudyBug · August 2010

I can not notice any change when I look in the mirror. I think maybe I forgot what I looked like before or maybe I am just blind and still see the "fat mom". So i started taking some pictures. I figured this would be a great idea to show myself how far I have come. Even though I still feel oh so large.

Anyways I was wondering when everyone else takes thier pictures. I started after losing 20 lbs i think it was. Then again at 25 lbs. Now 5 lbs dont show a difference but it was a month inbetween pictures. So now IM down 35 and wondering when I should take pictures. Every 10 lbs or every month? I wish I would have taken a starting picture though because according to everyone Im around it has been a BIG difference. My clothes are soo big on me but I myself feel like nothing has changed but again Im still in the fat mom mind frame.

irchrismm · August 2010

Well, my program has me taking a group of pictures every 30 days. It helps show how far you've come, and to keep you motivated. Plus to show off once you meet your goals.

fullofhealthandvitality · August 2010

Hi,
I ponder about this as well but I am sticking to every 10 pounds as like you, what I feel and what I look like to others doesn't equate most of the time. I think our mindset about our own weight will malways be a challege as i still feel big at times but am only 70k. I had been huge for so long ( 45 years) it's going to take some time I guess to relaise I am quite small. Good luck in your weight loss endeavours - it is so worth it.

aehenson · August 2010

I also take one every 30 days. It really shows your progress.

happily · August 2010

I looked at other people's pictures and thought about what I wanted for myself and decided to take pictures every 10 pounds.

Which will you want to see on yourself for yourself?

It's wonderful to post pics for others to see. It's motivating and inspiring. But for now, for you, for your own goals, what do you want to track, what do you want to see, and what are the milestones for you?

If anniversaries (weekly, monthly, the Monday after your period) are your milestones, that's when to do it for you.

If certain measurements are how you're judging yourself (Size 16, 180 pounds, 36" waist), that's your basis for when to take your pics.

DENsilentquakeYSE · August 2010

I haven't taken a picture in a couple of months. I think I will take some of your suggestions and either take one every 10 lbs or every month.

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