Petty question-Before pictures

I don't look "amazing" but I sure do look more normal/average at size 10/12 than I did when I started out at size 22. I don't deeply regret not taking before photos, though. I remember how I looked and that's enough for me. I have just one "before" photo really, of myself at a car show, and I recreated the photo after I'd lost 67 lb here. That's kind of cool to look at but I don't think it REALLY shows me all that much...I think I looked a bit better than I did in the before pic, but it was not a flattering shot...and I think the after shot is weirdly lit...too many variables for me to really feel those before/after photos are an important or useful part of the progress & comparison for me.

Yeah... I recommend pics. It's incredible to remind yourself of what you used to look like. Especially when you feel inclined to overdo your calories one too many days. Good to remember what constant overeating will do...

I just started taking progress pictures recently. I wish I would have right when I started, because I think looking at them would really keep my motivated. I only have like one full body picture of myself at my top weight. Better late than never I suppose.

I have "before" pictures, but they're really just of my face and shoulders. It wasn't until I started looking back that I realized maybe there's a reason for that. Anyway, I wish I had at least one "before" of my whole body since I think pictures are super motivating.

I didn't take proper "before" pictures because I thought I'd jinx myself! XP Really wish I had now...

Listen, the only thing that'll set you up for failure is the mindset of "I'm going to fail". So just don't fail and you can have as many "before" photos as you want! :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

Take pictures. I wish I had more before pictures, but I avoided the camera most of the time at 281lbs.

I didn't take them right at the beginning and really regret it too. I was so uncomfortable with the state of my body that I truly didn't have the guts to actually take the shot. I was only about 8 pounds into this when I finally did.( 8 pounds of strength training etc really made a difference though) I also wish I took measurements in a a lot more places. Since I have been losing, Ive been getting smaller in odd places. I figured my thighs, tummy and waist would be enough but those are the last places to lose for me. I have added upper and lower arms and calves now and track them :happy:

Everyone is different. I adamantly avoid pictures because it reminds me of what I've become! However, after looking through the success stories, and knowing I was in the mindset to finally pull my head out and do something about it, I cowardly stood in front of the mirror and snapped the picture.
For me, it was like the starting flag at a NASCAR race, I knew as soon as I took the picture that it was GAME ON! Something in my mind just clicked! I put on my oversized shirt and waddled my butt down to the eliptical and got sweating! Granted it's only been a little over a week and I am still having to work HARD at creating habits, is all I have to do is look back on the photo on my phone (that no one else can see) and it helps me push a little harder.
The thing for me, is if I didn't take the picture I might have regretted it. This way I know I won't because I have it! If I choose to delete it or burn it for those of you using your polaroids, then so be it!
I would say snap the picture, grab and apple, and get to work to prove to yourself your worth it. You can thank me later!