Need motivation from a Success Story of a Lady over 40!

(Also posted in Support and Motivation Thread)

Hi!

I know you will think this is crazy. But I am striving to envision the goal of what I want to achieve for myself and am looking for some inspiring photos of anyone who is over 40 that has lost a good amount of weight and have pics (decent ones) that can show the condition of their body as far as being toned. Does that sound crazy?

In the back of my mind I think I feel that even if I lost all of this weight, I will still be ugly and embarrassed to be seen without my many layers of clothing on. But then I try to envision myself in a sports bra and bikers short, or even regular shorts and wonder if I will be "that bad" or maybe actually look good!!! If I thought that I might look good, I think it would motivate me so much more! Yes, the weightloss is the healthy factor and I would look good in my clothes on a regular day, but I am going after the sport bra/short condition. How bad will it be?

So again, if you have accomplished this or anything close to this, please consider sharing your photos for encouragement to me!

Thanks!