Picture a day - who's done it? Did it help?

bebeisfit
bebeisfit Posts: 951 Member
in Motivation and Support
I love seeing those 2 or 3 minute videos of people's progress by using either a picture a day or a one second video a day. I've been up and down these last few years and really getting tired of it. Yes, I know motivation is fleeting and discipline is necessary. Just thought this might be something that helps.

For background, I dropped about 85 lbs and kept it off for several years, then I hit 50 yrs old and slowly gained 25 lbs back. It's been a struggle for the last few years.

And as I get closer to my birthday, I'll be 56 in a couple of weeks, I thought this might be something that helps me see progress. And when I turn 57 next year, I'll be fit again.

Oh, I have an Android phone, so I'll need recommendations on an app. 365 photo gets mixed reviews.

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  • sarahcohee
    sarahcohee Posts: 36 Member
    I wish I had started this at the beginning of my journey, sounds like a great idea!
  • enyagoboom
    enyagoboom Posts: 377 Member
    Right now I have two sets of photos - I've been reshaping my habits since July, did my first set of photos at the end of August (so nearly 2 months in), and did a follow up set last month and plan on doing them monthly here on in.

    The first set was really depressing. I could have cried, honestly, but I saved them and kept on with my life and habit changing without looking at them until the next set. It made a huge difference because I'm at the point now where I'm 25lbs down but I can't tell really, but the difference is there in the photos. I'm less thick in the middle, i've lost an entire spare tire from the 2.5 I started with. My posture is improving.

    I don't have the energy to do a daily photo, though I have seen the videos. Monthly works for me, but I also track by scale and by measurements. If a daily photo helps your accountability? awesome! If not, monthly really might be worth it!
  • bebeisfit
    bebeisfit Posts: 951 Member
    I'm going to do it. If I miss a day, I'm not going to sweat it, but I think by seeing a picture every day, it will keep me on the right track. I may also include pictures of my activities. Me on my bike, entering the gym, or if it happens, empty candy wrappers. It's going to be just for my viewing - I don't need the world seeing me in my bra. LOL
  • ChelleDee07
    ChelleDee07 Posts: 396 Member
    I didn't take daily progress photos, but I did take regular ones and YES they do help!! Immensely. A picture shows you vivid change.
  • distinctlybeautiful
    distinctlybeautiful Posts: 1,041 Member
    Taking all kinds of pictures of myself has helped me accept my body exactly as it is. How do you think taking pictures is going to help you?
  • jcordray1978
    jcordray1978 Posts: 32 Member
    I'm doing this right now. I take three pictures every morning. Then I put them together in a collage using fotor. The whole process takes about five minutes from start (no photos) to finished collage. I use a little cheap tripod and stand in pretty much the same place each time.

    It already helps me, twenty-five days in, to see a little progress. I don't have a lot of weight to lose compared to some, but the progress is already a little visible. I think it also helps me to keep a little morning routine and focus on my goals for the day.

    Anyone want support? Feel free to add me as a friend. My diary is open, my eating is "normal" instead of superhuman and I enjoy trying to support others.

    Cheers!

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