I took before pictures tonight....

KatiePeca
KatiePeca Posts: 314 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
Just for my own records, I took before pictures tonight, and measurements, tomorrow my husband and I are starting 10 MinuteTrainer, and I'll add in some Zumba for Wii too. I'm excited for change, but man, seeing those pictures, and those numbers, it was painful, I am so sad that I did this to myself! The day I brought our last baby home from the hospital I was 120 pounds heavier then I was when I met my husband 9 years ago.

I'm trying to focus on the postitve, this time I WILL succeed!!

Just wanted to share, it was a big step to take.

Katie

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  • rissadiane
    rissadiane Posts: 355 Member
    Good luck! Someday you'll look back on tonight and be blown away!
  • austepants
    austepants Posts: 356 Member
    Way to go!! That is so awesome. Best of luck on you journey here it is full of support and motivation. :flowerforyou:
  • fitniknik
    fitniknik Posts: 713 Member
    I wish I would have taken some for real before pictures. All I have is picutres from right before I got to my highest weight and wouldnt let anyone photograph me.
  • DizzieLittleLifter
    DizzieLittleLifter Posts: 1,020 Member
    Katie, You are an amazing woman. You have strength that I only wish had.:heart: You have always been an inspiration to me. Good Luck! I know that you can do this! I will be here every step of the way! :flowerforyou:
  • cgottel
    cgottel Posts: 22
    I haven't had the nerve to take before pictures... I probably won't. I totally understand the feelings you are feeling. I hope you can look back at those photos and say how far you've come one day. One day at a time....
  • lorilynette
    lorilynette Posts: 39
    Your numbers sound similar to mine. Good luck to you!
  • nicolerah
    nicolerah Posts: 440 Member
    Here's to you taking "after" pics sometime soon!!! :flowerforyou:
  • kr3851
    kr3851 Posts: 994 Member
    I took my before pictures last night. I got a bit teary while looking at them cos I've gotten so out of hand lately. But we're in the right place to fix this. We really are.
  • jamielise2
    jamielise2 Posts: 432 Member
    Yeah, those before pictures are painful! It's just a first step. Breathe, and jump right in. If you have 24 hour fitness gyms in your area I would suggest them. You can get a membership at Costco for only 12.50 a month, and all the classes, pool, sauna, and steam room are included. Plus you can take the kids to kids club for only $15 more a month usually. Gives you and them both a break! And the Body Pump and Zumba classes are AWESOME! I burn 1200 calories or more at Body Pump each time I take it.
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    Its a good step! You will actually like being able to look back and see how far you've come. :) You can do this!
  • BabyDuchess
    BabyDuchess Posts: 353 Member
    Hang in there.....I started my journey with 145 lbs of excess weight and I'm getting better every day! You'll get there too. Before you know it, you'll turn around and won't recognize yourself in the mirror! I wish you the best on your journey! :flowerforyou:
  • Mandired78
    Mandired78 Posts: 69
    You can do this! Best of luck!
  • farmgirlsuz
    farmgirlsuz Posts: 351 Member
    I REALLY wish I would have taken before pictures but I was so embarrassed of myself I wouldn't let anyone or even do it myself! I think in the back of my mind I thought I was going to fail anyway so it wasn't necessary. But now I really wish I would have!
  • BabyDuchess
    BabyDuchess Posts: 353 Member
    I wish I would have taken some for real before pictures. All I have is picutres from right before I got to my highest weight and wouldnt let anyone photograph me.

    Ditto on all points. :cry:
  • KatiePeca
    KatiePeca Posts: 314 Member
    Katie, You are an amazing woman. You have strength that I only wish had.:heart: You have always been an inspiration to me. Good Luck! I know that you can do this! I will be here every step of the way! :flowerforyou:

    Thanks Dizzie!
  • femmerides
    femmerides Posts: 843 Member
    just remember...these are your BEFORE pics! just wait until you post up the AFTER pics!!! woooo!!! good luck girl!
  • Flyntiggr
    Flyntiggr Posts: 898 Member
    I took before pictures, on the day I started with my trainer. I'm soooo glad I did. Even though I'm down almost 30 pounds, sometimes I fall back into my 'I'm still fat, I don't see the progress' mood. When I do, I look at my before and current pics side by side, and realize how far I've come. You'll be so happy when you look back in a few months.
  • mellymink
    mellymink Posts: 72 Member
    Funny you posted this because I was just about to take some "before" pictures too. Great job taking that step, the numbers can be painful but it's kind of like looking at your monthly bills... it feels better to know where you stand and what steps you can take instead of just going blindly. lol I don't know, that analogy just makes sense to me :-P But anyway, good for you and great attitude!! You WILL be successful <3
  • KatiePeca
    KatiePeca Posts: 314 Member
    Thanks for the support and encouragement :) I cannot wait for some after pics!!!

    Katie
  • kezell83
    kezell83 Posts: 112 Member
    I haven't taken before pictures yet, but was working out last night and took a good long look at myself in the mirror. Was absolutely mortified that I let myself go this far. But squared my shoulders and said well, this is the time to make that image change. So good luck to you. Those after pics will be awesome!!!!
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