I'm nervous about the before picture.

endermako
endermako Posts: 785 Member
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I have never ever ever ever taken a before picture. I plan on doing it tonight. I really want to this time and I feel that it will motivate me to stay healthy. What emotions did you go through when you took your before picture? I would like to be prepared. I don't even think I've seen myself in a full length mirror in a decade :(
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  • ryannsmom921
    ryannsmom921 Posts: 28 Member
    You just take it. Then you say, "I'm never going to look like this again!" And you start your new life.....
  • liftnlove_
    liftnlove_ Posts: 112 Member
    You need to do this for yourself, and you won't regret it. You won't like what you see...that's ok. You have to face the reality of your body before you can change it... and you CAN change it. You'll be so proud of your progress pictures when you see the changes you're making. It's worth it.

    I cried when I took my before pictures, and I was angry, angry at myself that I'd let myself get that fat...... but it lit a fire under my butt, and those pictures STILL motivate me to keep going even 2 years later, because I'll NEVER go back to that. Just do it girl. :)
  • TiberiusClaudis
    TiberiusClaudis Posts: 423 Member
    You just take it. Then you say, "I'm never going to look like this again!" And you start your new life.....

    ^^^Couldn't have said it better. Trust me, in a few years you will look back at that person and wonder what would have she been doing now. As you will simply be born again. It's the best thing that will every happen to you. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING is better when you are fit.
  • jmcdonald2011
    jmcdonald2011 Posts: 181 Member
    I really didn't want to do mine - I did it the other day and OMG! talk about a motivation pic..it looks like my bum is eating my pants and I have back boobs
  • maQmIgh
    maQmIgh Posts: 236 Member
    Definitely do it..... It helps keep you motivated xxx
  • UmmSqueaky
    UmmSqueaky Posts: 715 Member
    Think about how awesome the transformation is going to be when you have your progress and eventual after picture to compare it to. I actually hid all the unflattering pictures of me at my highest weight and then had to go dig them out recently to showcase the WOW effect of my weight loss progress.

    Check out the success subforum and be motivated by all the awful before pictures and the fact that tons of people started where you are now and are succeeding :)
  • PinkyPan1
    PinkyPan1 Posts: 3,018 Member
    I confess that I could not stand looking at it after I took the pic and deleted mine. Now that I have done the hard work I regret it. Be strong and just do it.
  • missylectro
    missylectro Posts: 448 Member
    For me it was excitement but also embarassment of my body.
  • gobraves47
    gobraves47 Posts: 213 Member
    When you reach your goal weight you'll wish you did it. It's one of my regrets.
  • OldChief10
    OldChief10 Posts: 17 Member
    in to follow the epic transformation
  • Chickee8586
    Chickee8586 Posts: 155 Member
    Dreaded it. Made it even worse on myself because I had my 27 year old daughter who had done Insanity 3 times by that point take the picture for me.

    But...I'm really glad I have that starting picture to show my progress.
  • jkowula
    jkowula Posts: 447
    Just do it! Then have a look and say "God am I cute!".
  • manjoharris
    manjoharris Posts: 9 Member
    I was devastated when I took mine. But just try and remember, that without the before picture, you can't have your fabulous "after" picture!!!
  • endermako
    endermako Posts: 785 Member
    I'll keep you all posted tonight then! Im nervous but I think I can do this.
  • FireOpalCO
    FireOpalCO Posts: 641 Member
    Who says you have to look at it?

    Trust the person acting as photographer for you to keep it somewhere safe.
  • bostonboxermom
    bostonboxermom Posts: 24 Member
    Just do it! I was disgusted by my pic - that was Jan 10th at 165 lbs. Today at 140 lbs I took new pics.. The difference is amazing, even with 15 lbs to go! You will be happy you did it later!
  • NorseMaiden
    NorseMaiden Posts: 95 Member
    I restarted my weight loss journey Monday...After several months of bad eating and no exercise. Your post inspired me to take my first ever before picture. Last time I lost weight I didn't have a motivational picture to keep me focused. I honestly forgot how big I was. Maybe if I'd had that picture I wouldn't be restarting my weight loss again. Best of luck! It's all worth it in the end.
  • Macyfiinks
    Macyfiinks Posts: 29 Member
    You just take it. Then you say, "I'm never going to look like this again!" And you start your new life.....

    This is exactly how I felt when I took my before pictures about a week ago. It really does help. I just imagine how awesome it will be when I can compare my before and after pictures and see just how much more healthy I look - and feel!
  • natstar26
    natstar26 Posts: 130 Member
    Welcome and congrats on the first step :) Just before I took my before pic( few weeks ago) I thought in order for me to change I need to see the problem, so I took the picture and stared at it for a few mins. I wanted it to sink in, so now if I ever feel like ohh I cant do it today I think to myself " do you want to be that lady in the picture or a happy, healthy lady who can do anything"
  • olivebreaded
    olivebreaded Posts: 5
    I hear you. I hate looking at it. I printed it out and put it on the fridge so I could be reminded of it late night when I am snacking. I certainly can't see that far ahead into the "during" or "after" pic yet.
  • IllustratedxGirl
    IllustratedxGirl Posts: 240 Member
    I wish I had taken one three months ago..
  • Yagisama
    Yagisama Posts: 595 Member
    I took a shirtless before pic with my phone and I was going to email it to myself but I didn't because I was terrified that I might accidentally send it to someone else. :noway:
  • endermako
    endermako Posts: 785 Member
    Okay I've updated my profile picture with my BEFORE pic. I hate it but I did it!! I look horrible :( I didn't realize I was this big...
  • ruthejp13
    ruthejp13 Posts: 213 Member
    Good for you. I didn't do it and I regret it. I finally did it after I had lost about 25 pounds. 10 pounds one year and another 15 a year later. Then I kept losing.
  • aqualeo1
    aqualeo1 Posts: 331 Member
    Good for you! I have no before picture and now I really wish I did.
  • Yoshirio
    Yoshirio Posts: 242 Member
    I actually took a photo yesterday for the first time even though it has been a month since I started this journey. I was unhappy at first with what I saw in the photo,but I know I am actively doing something about it.
  • granturismo
    granturismo Posts: 232 Member
    Okay I've updated my profile picture with my BEFORE pic. ....

    You're braver than I am. Well done
  • hannakengu
    hannakengu Posts: 79 Member
    Go do your workout (whatever it may be), and after you've kicked a** doing it and feel great because of that, taking the picture won't be so upsetting because you JUST did something about it.
  • eplerd
    eplerd Posts: 91 Member
    I'm running late for work so I haven't read the other replies but if you are nervous about posting the BEFORE photo, then don't post it but be sure to take it and keep it in a folder on your PC, cell , or somewhere so you can compare the progress!!

    Also remember that MEASURING (thighs, waist, hips, chest, shoulder, biceps, etc) will show you better progress than a number on a scale. This is especially true if you do any kind of strength training!

    You CAN do this!!

    Dave

    Starting Weight 244 (April 14)
    Current Weight 225.3 (May29 2014)
    GOAL: 145
  • endermako
    endermako Posts: 785 Member
    Does anyone know where I can get a cloth measuring tape? I'm going to do measurements on Sunday.

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