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don't be scared of change (pics)

petersonabt
Posts: 518 Member
So yes I know I posted a few days ago lol. but I found some older pics and made a collage of them and someone who saw them said I should post them on here. so here they are!
First I want to say that change scared the heck out of me! I get very comfortable and so anything to disturb that throws me off and makes me feel very anxious. This was especially true with weight loss!
I was worried about failing, I was "comfortable" where I was at, I knew how to be over weight that was easy, eat whatever I want in large amounts and sit around all day watching TV . I was very unhappy though, always depressed and hated going out cause I was scared people were staring at me. I also had a problem dressing for my weight (as you will soon see....) now I know some people will cream me for saying that or have their own 2 cents about it, but I honestly feel that any person needs to dress in proper sizes, lol I did not! even the skinnest people can have a "muffin" top if they wear clothes two sizes too small!
Now with all that said, I finally had enough and made a change, I started eating healthier stopped eating 4000-5000 calories a day (okay maybe not everyday, but on some days yes it would be close to that!). and I got my butt in gear and started working out!
It wasn't easy and even a year later its all not habit yet, but I push forward and I haven't given up on myself! I have so much more confidence, im so much happier and out going, change saved my life! and I have definitely started doing more things to change me then I ever thought I would, I am a much better person, wife and mother then I ever was before! and guess what! change is not as scary as I thought it would be!
okay and now the pics lol
First I want to say that change scared the heck out of me! I get very comfortable and so anything to disturb that throws me off and makes me feel very anxious. This was especially true with weight loss!
I was worried about failing, I was "comfortable" where I was at, I knew how to be over weight that was easy, eat whatever I want in large amounts and sit around all day watching TV . I was very unhappy though, always depressed and hated going out cause I was scared people were staring at me. I also had a problem dressing for my weight (as you will soon see....) now I know some people will cream me for saying that or have their own 2 cents about it, but I honestly feel that any person needs to dress in proper sizes, lol I did not! even the skinnest people can have a "muffin" top if they wear clothes two sizes too small!
Now with all that said, I finally had enough and made a change, I started eating healthier stopped eating 4000-5000 calories a day (okay maybe not everyday, but on some days yes it would be close to that!). and I got my butt in gear and started working out!
It wasn't easy and even a year later its all not habit yet, but I push forward and I haven't given up on myself! I have so much more confidence, im so much happier and out going, change saved my life! and I have definitely started doing more things to change me then I ever thought I would, I am a much better person, wife and mother then I ever was before! and guess what! change is not as scary as I thought it would be!
okay and now the pics lol

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Nicely done you look great!0
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You look amazing! I can't wait to get to my goal weight x0
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I can't say it enough!! BRAVO!!!!:flowerforyou:0
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Very inspiring. Your whole story is told in the posture in your photos and your smile. Thanks for sharing!0
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omg that is amazing. Well done you. You look absolutely brilliant and extremely slim. You really are an inspiration to someone like me who is just starting out. :flowerforyou:0
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Congratulations!! You look great!!0
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Thanks for the inspiration! You look great, and I agree with you....even the smallest person can wear clothes that are too small even for them. LOL!
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Thank you ladies0
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good job!0
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You look great! Where's that swimsuit from? So cute!0
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I think you look awesome before AND after!
I love the swimsuit! that's the kind I wanna wear next summer.
CONGRATS on your progess and you look wonderful!0 -
wow--hottie! '-)0
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awesome job! amazing transformation.0
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You did great.
I love the blonde on you as well.0 -
Wonderful! You look happy and confident!
Way to go, you!0 -
Wow, you are amazing. Great job! Very inspiring!0
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Great job. Congratulations!0
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You look great! It's very inspiring!0
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Great job! You look awesome!0
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Amazing job! You are so right that change is hard. Change was the best thing that happened to me and I know you feel the same. Keep it up.0
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Nice0
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You were always adorable now just a smaller version of your cute self ;-) congrats!0
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Great job you look great0
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You look amazing!!!!0
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I love this! I too, am afraid of change! It is also nice to see someone who's body is similar to mine who made it work! You rock!0
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What a change !! That is awesome !! Your hard work has paid off !! Congrats !0
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Wow!
I really related to everything you said about being afraid of change/being comfortable overeating/being unhappy with yourself.
Inspirational and keep up the good work!0 -
WOW!!! You look amazing!!! Awesome work!0
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Looking good, congratulations!0
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Awesome job OP.0
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