Candid Photos - the difference!

cyoka13
cyoka13 Posts: 288 Member
in Success Stories
So this first pic is from Oct. 2012 at my sons' birthday party. When I was going through the photos after the party, I saw this picture of myself and thought "Who is this woman in my house?" oh....its me. That was my wake up call that things needed to change.

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Here I am at a work event a couple of nights ago...I like this photo because I am not posing and using flattering angles - yet I feel slim and trim!

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In the first photo I am about 150. In the second I am about 125,,,,

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  • msjames1999
    msjames1999 Posts: 528 Member
    Well done!!
  • itsanatalia
    itsanatalia Posts: 56 Member
    Good job, there really is quite the difference!
  • Camera_BagintheUK
    Camera_BagintheUK Posts: 707 Member
    It's spectacular! You've done brilliantly!

    I used to dread photos of myself - I'd hide from cameras - one surefire way is to take the pics yourself so you're not in any of them!

    But for the first time, on holiday last week, I was posing for pictures, and when we got back I was happy to look at them. My profile pic is one my hubby took of me walking ahead of him, and I love it! Candid shots are excellent for letting you see what you're really like, good and bad! I love this pic of me because that's a picture of someone I would like to look like - and I do!!!!

    And candid pics are good because you're not posing, so you're not trying to disguise the bits you don't like, so you really see what everyone else does!
  • Cindy4FunFit
    Cindy4FunFit Posts: 2,732 Member
    Way to go! You look great and camera ready! ; ) Your post made me laugh so hard because I had a similar "wake up" photo call! Good job- you are an inspiration!
  • cyoka13
    cyoka13 Posts: 288 Member
    Thanks all! It feels great! I am very happy with what I have accomplished.

    @Camer_Bagint - I always hid from the camera too, which is why I feel good about this photo. No hands on my hips for effect, I am in a natural posture and comfy clothes. Yet, I look at it and I do not feel like "OMG, why did they take that pic of me!" Congrats to you on your newfound confidence, too ;)

    Everyone else, feel free to share your candid shots! They are a fun representation of our hard work.
  • seliinac
    seliinac Posts: 336 Member
    Congratulations! You look fabulous!
  • RunningRichelle
    RunningRichelle Posts: 346 Member
    LOVE the picture choices, and congrats on all your amazing progress. You're an inspiration :-)
  • rnd789
    rnd789 Posts: 50 Member
    I love this post - candid photos are absolutely the best way to determine your progress :) Great job!!
  • cyoka13
    cyoka13 Posts: 288 Member
    Thank you!!
  • itzehoe
    itzehoe Posts: 614 Member
    WOW - AMAZING!!
  • shelbyj72
    shelbyj72 Posts: 184 Member
    You look good

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